Budget of 9k, need some thoughts on cars?

[samsy89]

Got myself some money, want to a buy a nice sporty hatchback, been looking at corsa vxrs and clio 197s, but i cant seem to think of any others for some reason, ive got 4 years no claims and im 21 so not too worried about insurance, but suggestions would be much appreciated, cheers folks!

[coley20]

I was in a similar situation last year when I was 21, bought a gay TT instead though, I bet that insurance would be a pleasant surprise and would be shocked if it was more than the three you listed

Z4 3.0i


Do it

Edited by coley20 on Thursday 9th December 21:49

[AMST09]

Focus RS mk1

[useyourdellusion]

A little predictable, but a maybe Focus ST? For me it would have to be a Mountune conversion (not sure if they fall into the £9k bracket) or Bluefin mapped (£400) at the very least.

These cars are totally transformed by these.

[useyourdellusion]

AMST09 said:

Focus RS mk1

That's a great call!

[junglie]

+1 for Z4 3.0i

[torqueofthedevil]

What about a 306 gti6? Can pick them up for 1k now! And have 8k spare? Or a supercharged one for a few k more? If ur after a fast hatch that will tick most of the boxes. I'd only spend 9k on something a bit more special.

[Great Pretender]

torqueofthedevil said:

What about a 306 gti6? Can pick them up for 1k now! And have 8k spare? Or a supercharged one for a few k more? If ur after a fast hatch that will tick most of the boxes. I'd only spend 9k on something a bit more special.

Reliability?

[Chris_w666]

useyourdellusion said:

AMST09 said:

Focus RS mk1

That's a great call!

Pick up an unmodified one and you could potentially make money on it over 3/4 years.

[Legacywr]

useyourdellusion said:

AMST09 said:

Focus RS mk1

That's a great call!

I would certainly go and try one if it was me!

[coley20]

Great Pretender said:

torqueofthedevil said:

What about a 306 gti6? Can pick them up for 1k now! And have 8k spare? Or a supercharged one for a few k more? If ur after a fast hatch that will tick most of the boxes. I'd only spend 9k on something a bit more special.

Reliability?

Also I you want to spend £9k on a car, whats the point buying a £1k crappy old French car?

Admittedly I have a 182, but would jump at the chance to have a Z4 or the like

[samsy89]

haha, this is quality, the focus st, is it possible to get insurance at 21 for that beast?

[edo]

Straight 6, Rear Wheel Drive.

2005 BMW 130i M Sport
Trade Seller: Jancar Enterprises



5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 56,000 miles, Metallic sparkling graphite. ABS, CD, Child locks, Central locking, Adjustable seats, Climate Control, Full Service History, Sports seats, Drivers airbag, Power assisted steering, Passenger airbag, Multi function steering wheel, Electric windows, Immobiliser, Electric mirrors, Driver airbag, Adjustable steering column\/wheel, Computer, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Colour coding - Body, Leather seats, Leather upholstery, Locking wheel nuts, Lumbar support, Anti theft system, Remote locking, Metallic paintwork, Traction control. Insurance Group:17, a superb example in a great colour combination,full black leather trim,6 speed,looks and drives superbly,viewing advised and welcome 7 days,all major cards accepted,p/x a pleasure,call now for full details of this and our other constantly changing stock,usually around 100 cars in stock.07770471585, £9,999

[bluesntwos]

This:

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2188506.htm

[sn00per]

edo said:

Straight 6, Rear Wheel Drive.

2005 BMW 130i M Sport
Trade Seller: Jancar Enterprises



5 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 56,000 miles, Metallic sparkling graphite. ABS, CD, Child locks, Central locking, Adjustable seats, Climate Control, Full Service History, Sports seats, Drivers airbag, Power assisted steering, Passenger airbag, Multi function steering wheel, Electric windows, Immobiliser, Electric mirrors, Driver airbag, Adjustable steering column\/wheel, Computer, Air conditioning, Alloy wheels, Colour coding - Body, Leather seats, Leather upholstery, Locking wheel nuts, Lumbar support, Anti theft system, Remote locking, Metallic paintwork, Traction control. Insurance Group:17, a superb example in a great colour combination,full black leather trim,6 speed,looks and drives superbly,viewing advised and welcome 7 days,all major cards accepted,p/x a pleasure,call now for full details of this and our other constantly changing stock,usually around 100 cars in stock.07770471585, £9,999

hell-ugly machine the 1 hatchback no matter the engine/spec

[Legacywr]

The BMW 1 series is so fugly IMO!

[Ephraim]

What about a megane R26? Very highly regarded afaik.
http://mobile.pistonheads.com/sales/2312125.htm

[harryowl]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2193577.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2233836.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2221438.htm

[robsco]

That budget would buy you a gem of a 147 GTA. You know it makes sense.

[AMST09]

samsy89 said:

haha, this is quality, the focus st, is it possible to get insurance at 21 for that beast?

Of course, I had my MK1 RS insured at 19, so you can insure it just depends on the cost...