Help, 10k to spend on new car?

[AudiSport]

Hi all,

Just about to buy a new car, B7 A4 2.0T Quattro... I looks great, fairly fast has all the right options in a nice colur etc etc.. However, it just doesn't excite me! I have a max budget of £10,200 - can anyone help me with some suggestions on other cars to consider.. Only problem is I'm 6ft 2", 16-stone and look silly in small cars!


I have considered the following cars, but rejected them on the following grounds;
- Boxster 3.2S (Great drive, but I fear it will be too small, and girly)
- Z4 3.0L Sport (Too small and girly)
- 350z (Too small and plasticy inside, although great fun on test drive)
- B6 S4 (Great car, although fuel bills could get silly and starting to feel dated with old style grill)
- E46 M3 (Great car, but dare I say it - getting a little chav now..)

What are your thoughts on the above, and is there any cars I should consider?

[Gad-Westy]

From your list, I'm guessing you want something relatively modern with a bit of space and a bit of pace?

Have you thought about a Monaro?

[AudiSport]

musclecarmad said:

e46 m3

Really, what about their reputation?
In a year or so will I regret it...

[MGZRod]

AudiSport said:

musclecarmad said:

e46 m3

Really, what about their reputation?
In a year or so will I regret it...

Why does it matter?

Also, I see much more women driving Audis than Boxters these days!

Edited by MGZRod on Monday 20th September 23:29

[AudiSport]

Gad-Westy said:

From your list, I'm guessing you want something relatively modern with a bit of space and a bit of pace?

Have you thought about a Monaro?

I would love something sporty and modern but struggle with cabin space and head room..

[MGZRod]

Could be a bit cramped, but how about this:


http://pistonheads.com/sales/1825107.htm

[MGZRod]

Actually. Where my money would go on this

[Doogs]

"looks great, fairly fast has all the right options in a nice colur etc etc"

easy.. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2051569.htm

and at 6ft+ you'll squeeze in no problem

[stigmundfreud]

AudiSport said:

Gad-Westy said:

From your list, I'm guessing you want something relatively modern with a bit of space and a bit of pace?

Have you thought about a Monaro?

I would love something sporty and modern but struggle with cabin space and head room..

the monaro sits 4 adults of 6ft 4in with ease

[Liam79]

E39 M5 or Mazda 6 MPS

[Tazio1]

If you do not like the m3 image, have a look at the alpina version, a little more subtle.

[300bhp/ton]

AudiSport said:

Hi all,

Just about to buy a new car, B7 A4 2.0T Quattro... I looks great, fairly fast has all the right options in a nice colur etc etc.. However, it just doesn't excite me! I have a max budget of £10,200 - can anyone help me with some suggestions on other cars to consider.. Only problem is I'm 6ft 2", 16-stone and look silly in small cars!


I have considered the following cars, but rejected them on the following grounds;
- Boxster 3.2S (Great drive, but I fear it will be too small, and girly)
- Z4 3.0L Sport (Too small and girly)
- 350z (Too small and plasticy inside, although great fun on test drive)
- B6 S4 (Great car, although fuel bills could get silly and starting to feel dated with old style grill)
- E46 M3 (Great car, but dare I say it - getting a little chav now..)

What are your thoughts on the above, and is there any cars I should consider?

There are loads of cars. And to be honest if you can't find a fun interesting car for £10k then you may need medical help.

Lot's of choice though, many with V8's or turbocharged motors (have posted about lots of them in the past). But if you want fun and interesting Audi probably isn't the solution, nor are many BMW's unless you plan to swap frequently.

[AudiSport]

MGZRod said:

Could be a bit cramped, but how about this:


http://pistonheads.com/sales/1825107.htm

WOW! Didn't think they were in my budget.. As you say, it could be a little cramped!

[AudiSport]

MGZRod said:

Actually. Where my money would go on this

Yes, great car. But as much as I would love to have a drive - it's just not me!

[AudiSport]

Doogs said:

"looks great, fairly fast has all the right options in a nice colur etc etc"

easy.. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2051569.htm

and at 6ft+ you'll squeeze in no problem

Hmmmm.. I was actually looking on PH last night at Tuscan's trying to work out if I could get a good one of those for 10k..

[AudiSport]

"And to be honest if you can't find a fun interesting car for £10k then you may need medical help."

You are dead right, thats why I'm here...

Edited by AudiSport on Tuesday 21st September 08:27

[Matt UK]

I'd go for a Merc SL


Either this shape:
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1802992.htm

Or this one:
http://pistonheads.com/sales/1878639.htm

[A - W]

S2000?

[bga]

A - W said:

S2000?

At 6'2" it will be a very tight fit for the OP

[SC7]

E39 Alpina B10