What car - £10k or less
Discussion
Another thread about what car to buy!
Criteria:
<£10k
Able to do about 80 miles a day without breaking down
Reasonable on fuel due to the mileages involved
Fast
Fun to drive (10 roundabouts on my way to work!). RWD would be ideal but I'd consider FWD/AWD too.
Not too mental insurance wise, although I have lots of NCB I had a couple of claims in recent years which has bumped my insurance quotes up
I don't really care about it being practical. I have another car which is more practical, this will mostly be used for commuting and fun drives at the weekend. I just want something that's fun to drive but won't break the bank running costs wise.
£10k is the upper limit but I was looking at another option being getting something interesting for £2-3k and saving myself a bit of cash, which could go towards running costs. Alternatively, something newer and more trusty for nearer £10k
Cars i've been eyeing up include;
Porsche Boxster
Honda S2000
Megane RS250
Mazda MX5?
Subaru Legacy Outback (the fastest one)
Various BMWs
Golf MK5 GTI or R32
Astra VXR
Leon Cupra
Integra DC5.
Due to the amount of choice, I am a bit lost! Any help appreciated.
Criteria:
<£10k
Able to do about 80 miles a day without breaking down
Reasonable on fuel due to the mileages involved
Fast
Fun to drive (10 roundabouts on my way to work!). RWD would be ideal but I'd consider FWD/AWD too.
Not too mental insurance wise, although I have lots of NCB I had a couple of claims in recent years which has bumped my insurance quotes up
I don't really care about it being practical. I have another car which is more practical, this will mostly be used for commuting and fun drives at the weekend. I just want something that's fun to drive but won't break the bank running costs wise.
£10k is the upper limit but I was looking at another option being getting something interesting for £2-3k and saving myself a bit of cash, which could go towards running costs. Alternatively, something newer and more trusty for nearer £10k
Cars i've been eyeing up include;
Porsche Boxster
Honda S2000
Megane RS250
Mazda MX5?
Subaru Legacy Outback (the fastest one)
Various BMWs
Golf MK5 GTI or R32
Astra VXR
Leon Cupra
Integra DC5.
Due to the amount of choice, I am a bit lost! Any help appreciated.
moebiusuk said:
This might sound stupid but I would go for a supercharged or turbo'd MX5. For that kind of money you could get the best modded, rust-free example in the country.
Funnily enough I thought this aswellThe only thing that puts me off is trying to insure a heavily modified car might be difficult/expensive
BMW 130 with an lsd, or e46 M3? Both will soak up the mileage whilst still being fun when you want them to be... Don't go fwd if your heart is set on rwd, I brought an FN2 Type R and whilst its fairly quick and capable its boring unless your driving like a tool, I should of spent some time searching out a decent 130 or M3 at least you can have fun at sensible speeds...
Edited by MRobbins1987 on Friday 29th August 09:49
MRobbins1987 said:
BMW 130 with an lsd, or e46 M3? Both will soak up the mileage whilst still being fun when you want them to be... Don't go fwd if your heart is set on rwd, I brought an FN2 Type R and whilst its fairly quick and capable its boring unless your driving like a tool, I should of spent some time searching out a decent 130 or M3 at least you can have fun at sensible speeds...
Only thing with the E46 is they're getting on a bit now. I've been a passenger in one and it felt quite quick but the owner told me he finds it hard to actually use the performance as the car is so capable. I do like them though. It's one to consider definitelyEdited by MRobbins1987 on Friday 29th August 09:49
Not sold on the 1 series, although I have only driven a 120d. I dont like the looks if i'm honest but I bet the 130's are a cracking drive
Acehood said:
Only thing with the E46 is they're getting on a bit now. I've been a passenger in one and it felt quite quick but the owner told me he finds it hard to actually use the performance as the car is so capable. I do like them though. It's one to consider definitely
Not sold on the 1 series, although I have only driven a 120d. I dont like the looks if i'm honest but I bet the 130's are a cracking drive
It is a problem with the e46, most I've seen are showing their age, rust on front arches and boot, interior mirrors in need of replacement, suspension needing a refresh, not to mention the dreaded subframe.... But find a good one and it will be about the most complete car you can buy for that money and will see little or any depreciation...Not sold on the 1 series, although I have only driven a 120d. I dont like the looks if i'm honest but I bet the 130's are a cracking drive
Acehood said:
I bet the 130's are a cracking drive
You can get a nice looking, high spec 130 within your budget:http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...
Not loved on here by many but that adds to the appeal for me. Having owned mine for almost 3 years & covered over 30k (it's now just done 100.000) it still drives perfectly having the reliability of Mercedes engine under the bonnet. Seriously capable so long as you don't require 4 seats. Style wise they seem to get mixed reactions but I have only ever had positive things said about mine...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/c...
Id be opting for in no particular order:
Porsche Boxster
Honda S2000
350z
Megane RS250
M3
Supercharged/Turbo MX5
Monaro
Z4M would be top if your budget can strech
These would be my choices, the 130i is mundane compared to the civic or DC5. The other choices are boring. 335i would be fast but not as fun as the above and 335d is well a diesel... for roundabouts you need the throttle response of a petrol. (just sold my BMW diesel) I've driven or owned most of the above
Porsche Boxster
Honda S2000
350z
Megane RS250
M3
Supercharged/Turbo MX5
Monaro
Z4M would be top if your budget can strech
These would be my choices, the 130i is mundane compared to the civic or DC5. The other choices are boring. 335i would be fast but not as fun as the above and 335d is well a diesel... for roundabouts you need the throttle response of a petrol. (just sold my BMW diesel) I've driven or owned most of the above
I sold a 123d in July after buying a Z4 Coupe the month before as its replacement - 3 litre N/A straight 6 with RWD and manual gearbox, just 53,000 miles and FSH. (Also within your budget).
May not appeal to everyone so try one first, but I think it is great!
If you want more practicality maybe try a 130i or 330i but I love the N52 engine.
May not appeal to everyone so try one first, but I think it is great!
If you want more practicality maybe try a 130i or 330i but I love the N52 engine.
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