Advice and suggestions needed

[morrellski]

Looking for a new car to replace my rubbish old astra 1.6.
Im a 21 year old wanting something a lot quicker and handling is important. Not too bothered about the size but needs to seat 4 and carry some load in the boot.
got a budget of around 4-5k
not hugely bothered about the fuel consumption but insurance is a problem with my age so impreza and evos are definatly a no go!
other than that most things will be considered, looking at hot hatchs, fast saloons etc...
Have been considering cupra r, CTR, ST170, ST220, S3, octavia vRS, accord type r, think that the clios and minis may be too small.
What would people suggest.

Thanks

[Groober]

Fiat coupe or Alfa GTV V6.

[morrellski]

i do relatively high mileage so need something fairly reliable too, how are the fiats for reliability iv heard bad things?

[Matt Evans]

What about a V6 Ford Cougar?

[morrellski]

Maybe a little to old i think however if i can find a nice one it could be a possiblity

[Matt Evans]

morrellski said:

Maybe a little to old i think however if i can find a nice one it could be a possiblity

How old are you willing to go?

What about an E36 M3?

[morrellski]

preferably no older than 9-10 years younger if possible but as iv said im not bothered about buying a older car ifits been correctly maintained and look after. High mileage may not be a problem either if its been properly maintained.
Should have probably put more info in the first post.
4 or 5 doors are preferable but not essential if the drive makes up for it
a big boot is a bonus but once again not essential however slightly more important than the number of doors.
thanks for the advice so far.
what are peoples oppinions on the octavia vrs?

[Groober]

Octavia vrs is not bad but that would be my last choice in the list you mentioned in your OP.

Accord would be miles better than the skoda in almost all aspects.

[mrmr96]

morrellski said:

got a budget of around 4-5k

Have been considering cupra r, CTR, ST170, ST220, S3, octavia vRS, accord type r

Can you get those on that budget?

[Chris71]

Matt Evans said:

What about an E36 M3?

At 21? You'd be very lucky to see any change from £2,000 for your premium. Maintenance budgets are said to be pretty fierce too.

[morrellski]

Iv seen a few around on my budget, maybe stretching the budget to 5.5k mainly fairly high mileage but some decent ones out there. I think that the M3 will have to go the same way as the impreza and the evos the insurance will just be too much.

[JB!]

S3 if you can find a clean one for the money, if not an octy VRS or Leon/Ibiza cupra.

all are insurable @ 21, and easily tinkered with

Edited by JB! on Tuesday 13th April 15:56