Need guidance on a used car.

Need guidance on a used car.

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KingkongKar

Original Poster:

8 posts

87 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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Hi there,
I am looking for some help picking out a car,
here is what I am looking for smile

-Under £6500, with £500 on the side for detailing and minor repairs upon purchase.
-Trying to avoid hatchbacks
-Around 165+ BHP
-Id like one with 4wd but it is not a necessity (I like the Audi Quattro system), I live on the British Isle, the 4WD (I think) would help with the constant rain and the mountain roads.
-Not concerned about the year of manufacture, as long as it is under 100k Millage and is generally considered reliable (think I should be fine right?)
-Not concerned with if the car is 'luxury' or 'sports' styled. I am happy to drive a sleeper.

And here is what I've looked at:
BMW 3 Series 2L 08'
Subaru Impreza WRX 06-08 Estate
Abarth 500 09-10'

Someone also recommended the E46 M3, but I'm not sure about how molested (in that budget) and how reliable they are.
I was also shown how cheap the old Range rovers are, but I've heard they are not reliable at all and very expensive to fix up; especially the hydraulic suspension system.


Edited by KingkongKar on Friday 9th December 01:21

Google [bot]

6,682 posts

180 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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Mazda 6 MPS smashes all requirements.

KingkongKar

Original Poster:

8 posts

87 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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Google [bot] said:
Mazda 6 MPS smashes all requirements.
Just looked at that, very impressive if Im honest, but very very rare here in the UK,
can barely find a good example with under 100k millage

briang9

3,260 posts

159 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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You can get these in saloon or estate,(estate looks better IMHO) lots around for the budget you have, great car for the money

http://www.avenuecarsales.net/used-cars/skoda-octa...


http://www.eastfieldmotors.co.uk/used-cars/skoda-o...

Edited by briang9 on Friday 9th December 01:37

Deerfoot

4,897 posts

183 months

Friday 9th December 2016
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This appears to tick most of your boxes....

http://www.locateacaruk.co.uk/used-cars/volvo-s60-...


KingkongKar

Original Poster:

8 posts

87 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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Thanks a lot guys,
Im gonna wait to try and find a nice Mazda 6 MPS for a while, if it doesn't show up, ill probably be going for the Subaru Legacy of the Audi A4q

BUT I just stumbled upon the Mazda 3 MPS, they seem to be much more common in the UK (albeit still rare), I am kinda leaning towards either of the Mazda's now so do you guys and gals reckons the Mazda 3 MPS would be a good purchase?

Edited by KingkongKar on Saturday 10th December 02:08

Silent1

19,761 posts

234 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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KingkongKar said:
Thanks a lot guys,
Im gonna wait to try and find a nice Mazda 6 MPS for a while, if it doesn't show up, ill probably be going for the Subaru Legacy of the Audi A4q

BUT I just stumbled upon the Mazda 3 MPS, they seem to be much more common in the UK (albeit still rare), I am kinda leaning towards either of the Mazda's now so do you guys and gals reckons the Mazda 3 MPS would be a good purchase?

Edited by KingkongKar on Saturday 10th December 02:08
You keep mentioning the UK as if we're foreign, you're aware this is a Uk forum right?!

KingkongKar

Original Poster:

8 posts

87 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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Silent1 said:
You keep mentioning the UK as if we're foreign, you're aware this is a Uk forum right?!
Haha yup, I know I know! I kinda feel and speak in that way since I live on a little island not part of the mainland :P

ZX10R NIN

27,490 posts

124 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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Mazda3 MPS 31k
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

as nice as the above are I'd take the 2.5 ST Focus over the MPS but I admit you'd struggle to get one with 31k on the clock for your budget.

2007 ST-3 48k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

KingkongKar

Original Poster:

8 posts

87 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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ZX10R NIN said:
Mazda3 MPS 31k
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

as nice as the above are I'd take the 2.5 ST Focus over the MPS but I admit you'd struggle to get one with 31k on the clock for your budget.

2007 ST-3 48k FSH
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...
Amazing find on the Mazda 3 man, Im 100% gonna go check that out, if all goes well, that is a purchase right there for me!

Thanks everyone biggrin

ZX10R NIN

27,490 posts

124 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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No problem I hope it's as good as it looks, have you seen that it's £500 a year to tax?

KingkongKar

Original Poster:

8 posts

87 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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ZX10R NIN said:
No problem I hope it's as good as it looks, have you seen that it's £500 a year to tax?
Bilmey, didn't know that. But if it really is as good as it looks, Im gonna use my detailing fund on that *fingers crossed*

Google [bot]

6,682 posts

180 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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KingkongKar said:
Thanks a lot guys,
Im gonna wait to try and find a nice Mazda 6 MPS for a while, if it doesn't show up, ill probably be going for the Subaru Legacy of the Audi A4q

BUT I just stumbled upon the Mazda 3 MPS, they seem to be much more common in the UK (albeit still rare), I am kinda leaning towards either of the Mazda's now so do you guys and gals reckons the Mazda 3 MPS would be a good purchase?

Edited by KingkongKar on Saturday 10th December 02:08
There's a 6 MPS in the PH classifieds that fits the bill (no connection)

3 is a great car, but drops your AWD preference.

KingkongKar

Original Poster:

8 posts

87 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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Google [bot] said:
There's a 6 MPS in the PH classifieds that fits the bill (no connection)

3 is a great car, but drops your AWD preference.
Yeah, I found that one, but I prefer the AWD, it gets dangerous in the hills/mountains during rain or snow here since most of them have no railing :/ , RWD especially tend to slip too much for me, so I really prefer the AWD or even FWD

Google [bot]

6,682 posts

180 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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Not sure if you're misunderstanding, there's a 6MPS (awd) in the PH classified.

KingkongKar

Original Poster:

8 posts

87 months

Saturday 10th December 2016
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Google [bot] said:
Not sure if you're misunderstanding, there's a 6MPS (awd) in the PH classified.
I misunderstood, thought you were referring to the 6,
oh damn, the Mazda 3 doesn't have the AWD, WELP.

Guess I'm gonna ring up the classified ad you gave me this morning instead, that seems a good one smile Thanks man!