The hottest 5dr hatch (or small saloon) for 7k?
Discussion
danp said:
chunoo said:
I've been looking for almost exactly the same car, although one with a decent sized bout that isn't an estate and I've come to the conclusion that there isn't one��
Mondeo st220 not big enough?!bozzy101 said:
Lol...I know. They can be picked up for peanuts though and the savings can be spent on fuel.
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
I know, they seem an absolute bargain. I would actually love to buy one, but just read SO many horror stories on here! Also i'm guessing they will be virtually impossible to re-sale after say 6 months when I have got the ownership bug out of my system?!http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...
WetPaint said:
Ive decided on a mk5 Golf gti. Doesnt sound fantastic, but not bad either. Its a little heavier than I would like but all modern cars are. Handles its weight very well though and is generally a very good all round package.
The one I drove was a bit ropey so the search continues.
Good choice. I saw a dark blue one yesterday and thought how well it had aged. Very classy looking car.The one I drove was a bit ropey so the search continues.
I don't know where the "edition 30" versions are, price-wise, at the moment, but well worth a look. They offer extra oomph over the standard gti plus some nice styling tweaks. More engaging to drive than the R32 as well...
ETA: ah... forget the last bit... it seems ed30s start at about £10k.
Edited by Gruber on Thursday 10th April 07:39
Gruber said:
Good choice. I saw a dark blue one yesterday and thought how well it had aged. Very classy looking car.
Yes, good choice even if I do say so myself! The dark blue "Shadow blue" is quite rare though - most are red or black.Edition 30s command a huge premium. You get a more powerful and more tuneable engine, but I think I prefer the more understated looks of the simple GTI (and the monza alloys).
Should get a very good condition average miler around 06 with some good options for £7k?
WetPaint said:
Ive decided on a mk5 Golf gti. Doesnt sound fantastic, but not bad either. Its a little heavier than I would like but all modern cars are. Handles its weight very well though and is generally a very good all round package.
The one I drove was a bit ropey so the search continues.
Make sure you post in readers cars once you have one!The one I drove was a bit ropey so the search continues.
WetPaint said:
Ive decided on a mk5 Golf gti. Doesnt sound fantastic, but not bad either. Its a little heavier than I would like but all modern cars are. Handles its weight very well though and is generally a very good all round package.
The one I drove was a bit ropey so the search continues.
Have you considered an Octavia VRS? Same platform, same engine as the Golf. Very practical as a family car, massive boot usable rear seats. Not the most exciting thing in the world but if you are ok with the noise from a Golf this will also be ok. Lots of choice around your budget.The one I drove was a bit ropey so the search continues.
BMW E9x touring 330i, or maybe an Alpina D3 if you care about mpg more than power.
Well they are the ones on my radar right now with similar demands.
Not sure I'd want smaller as it just defeats the object of a conventional type car for being practical. 1 series for example is pretty small in the back/boot!
Hmmmmm
Well they are the ones on my radar right now with similar demands.
Not sure I'd want smaller as it just defeats the object of a conventional type car for being practical. 1 series for example is pretty small in the back/boot!
Hmmmmm
WetPaint said:
Ive decided on a mk5 Golf gti. Doesnt sound fantastic, but not bad either. Its a little heavier than I would like but all modern cars are. Handles its weight very well though and is generally a very good all round package.
The one I drove was a bit ropey so the search continues.
So of the 5 original criteria 4 have been ditched.The one I drove was a bit ropey so the search continues.
Chassis/ handling....not really
Noise..... Not at all
Driven wheels..... Nope
MPG..... That's the one
Power.... Nope
Those were the original 5 criteria in order of importance and you're going for a Mk5 Gti
ArmaghMan said:
So of the 5 original criteria 4 have been ditched.
Chassis/ handling....not really
Noise..... Not at all
Driven wheels..... Nope
MPG..... That's the one
Power.... Nope
Those were the original 5 criteria in order of importance and you're going for a Mk5 Gti
Was thinking the same... pointless thread in the endChassis/ handling....not really
Noise..... Not at all
Driven wheels..... Nope
MPG..... That's the one
Power.... Nope
Those were the original 5 criteria in order of importance and you're going for a Mk5 Gti
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff