is there any car out there that meets all my requirements?

[richatnort]

5 door and convertible just don't go together really they're all mainly 3 doors. I was looking at A3 Cab but doesn't fit your 5 door requirement.

[ZX10R NIN]

I think you need to work out what you really want if you want a convertible that means you're happy with a three door as long as it has a panoramic roof correct?

[tankplanker]

What do you need a 5 door for? If its transporting people in the back then you'll struggle to get a convertible that is no bigger than a Golf that can fit much more than child seats in the back unless you sit closer to the steering wheel than Mr Magoo.

The Cactus has a decent sunroof:


Has a good amount of room inside and is shorter and narrower than a Golf. However the Golf can be had with a big sunroof as well...

[giblets_]

nish81 said:

you guys are right about the convertible not going with a 3dr so I took that out, I'm fine with just a sunroof if there's anything with that around

I hadn't heard of the Cactus before, it looks interesting actually, but seems fairly boring to drive (and not quite capable of 0-60 in 9 seconds?), I'd rather something a bit faster and more fun (doesn't have to be a fiesta ST or anything, just on the level of a Swift Sport would be good)

A Swift Sport then...?

[anonymous-user]

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0tfsi comes with a panoramic roof option

[chrisb92]

mk5/6 golf gti with pano roof

[joshcowin]

Fabia vrs
Polo 1.4tfsi
Golf R32

[chrisb92]

nish81 said:

thanks, these two are my best options if I can afford a decent one. do either of you have any idea which of the two would be more 'fun' to drive? ive heard the golf described as a smooth/reliable drive but not exactly exciting

I just got rid of a MK6 GTi for the top end of your budget. It was a fun car to me. I'd say it would be more fun than the A3 as I'm pretty sure it's a fair bit lighter. Don't quote me on that though.

Interior was great and was pretty rapid. 0-60 in 6.9. Handled well, too.

[marcusgrant]

nish81 said:

thanks, these two are my best options if I can afford a decent one. do either of you have any idea which of the two would be more 'fun' to drive? ive heard the golf described as a smooth/reliable drive but not exactly exciting

mk6 most likely be a bit better as it's a newer mk, not much difference between them though from what I've read.

the mk6 gti/r was what I though of reading your post

[Michaelhunt]

Mk6 Golf Gti is what I think you need or a GTD.

[ZX10R NIN]

2014 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sportiva 13k FSH 170bhp 7.6

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[steve-5snwi]

My Mini Cooper S Clubman ticks all of those boxes. So I say Mini Clubman.

[Willy Nilly]

nish81 said:

you guys are right about the convertible not going with a 3dr so I took that out, I'm fine with just a sunroof if there's anything with that around

I hadn't heard of the Cactus before, it looks interesting actually, but seems fairly boring to drive (and not quite capable of 0-60 in 9 seconds?), I'd rather something a bit faster and more fun (doesn't have to be a fiesta ST or anything, just on the level of a Swift Sport would be good)

Cactus rides and handles quite nicely. Not sure if they even offer a petrol.

[steve-5snwi]

buy the cheapest you can, on paper they hold there value well, in reality they can drop. Having said that i've probably lost £5000 on mine over 4 years, but thats based on me selling it. Mines high spec and price guides don't always take this into account. The only issue i think mine has is a failing fuel pump, but it hasn't broken yet.

A 5 door cooper with chilli pack and sunroof should be in budget, look on the mini site too as i've found sometimes they don't appear on the likes of autotrader.

[GreatGranny]

If you buy from a dealer and then go and trade in at 2 years I bet trade in won't be far off £8k but you may get £10-11k selling private IMO of course.