What Car £1500 - £2000 - Daily Drive with a bit of go
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Looking to get a car in the next few weeks having not had one for a few years. It'll be used daily but the commute to work is about 10 miles all in so c 4000 miles a year so I'm not that fussed about fuel consumption. Ideally:
4 seats
Reasonably sprightly (150bhp +)
Nice Spec (Leather etc.)
So far we've been looking at Mk4 1.8T GTI and Alfa 147 Either 2 litre petrol or 1.9JTDM.
We're swaying towards the Alfa as it's a pretty little thing and is a lovely place to sit interior wise. Just wondering if there's any similar cars we're overlooking?
4 seats
Reasonably sprightly (150bhp +)
Nice Spec (Leather etc.)
So far we've been looking at Mk4 1.8T GTI and Alfa 147 Either 2 litre petrol or 1.9JTDM.
We're swaying towards the Alfa as it's a pretty little thing and is a lovely place to sit interior wise. Just wondering if there's any similar cars we're overlooking?
Should have added, this will be a joint car with the missus who 'Is not at the point in her life where she wants to be driving a saloon'. This rules out the jags and BMWs although a 328 would probably be my choice. So add hatchback to that list of requirements.
Clio sport a decent shout, can a decent example of those be had at that price range?
Clio sport a decent shout, can a decent example of those be had at that price range?
crouchingpigeon said:
Should have added, this will be a joint car with the missus who 'Is not at the point in her life where she wants to be driving a saloon'. This rules out the jags and BMWs although a 328 would probably be my choice. So add hatchback to that list of requirements.
Clio sport a decent shout, can a decent example of those be had at that price range?
Yes, should be able to get a good one, just make sure the cambelt & dephaser have been done & that the exhaust & rear shocks are in good nick.Clio sport a decent shout, can a decent example of those be had at that price range?
Just a thought, how about a 3 series compact, you can get a 2.5 I think?
Edited by LordHaveMurci on Thursday 28th August 15:43
crouchingpigeon said:
Should have added, this will be a joint car with the missus who 'Is not at the point in her life where she wants to be driving a saloon'. This rules out the jags and BMWs although a 328 would probably be my choice. So add hatchback to that list of requirements.
Clio sport a decent shout, can a decent example of those be had at that price range?
The E36 and E46 come in rather fetching coupe styles, so definitely not ruled out.Clio sport a decent shout, can a decent example of those be had at that price range?
ks 
Andy665 said:
You'll get a decent Saab 9-5 Aero for that - 250bhp, good spec, plenty of performance, relatively low running costs
OP's looking at significantly smaller cars, but yes, 2K buys a very good Aero indeed. In fact, it'd buy mine, now I come to think of it, and it's not even for sale!Edited by Bonefish Blues on Thursday 28th August 16:24
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