What fun hatchback?
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dabofoppo

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Hi guys im looking at cars for when my saxo eventually dies so far iv considered
Ibizia cupra (2002ish)
Escort Rs (1986ish)
106 GTi/ Rallye
Almera Gti
Suzuki swift GTi
Its a while off just now but which of these is the most fun?
Also is there anything else i should consider? I can only spend about 2.5 - 3k.


Si 330

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Alfa Romeo 145 2.0 cloverleaf

nottyash

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Golf GTI 1.8T, and a remap

soad

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Honda CRX?

nottyash

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soad said:
Honda CRX?
Good call! Ive had 2 biggrin

Defcon5

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Out of your list 106GTI.

I would recommend a 172 Cup though

gareth.e

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306 gti-6s are a bargin imo that's why I looked at one

danneth

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Civic type-r ( ep3 )

dabofoppo

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Cheers for the suggestions guys all good stuff smile

GingerWizard

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Defcon5 said:
Out of your list 106GTI.

I would recommend a 172 Cup though
I would go for an EK9 or EP3 Civic Type R.


GingerWizard

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Sorry just seen the budget. EK9 CTR definatly.

RemainAllHoof

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Define 'fun'.

Defcon5

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danneth said:
Civic type-r ( ep3 )
Serious danger of getting a lemon at this budget I think

dabofoppo

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To the guy that asked me to define fun : Something which would make you smile if you were to drive it.

V88Dicky

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Suzuki Ignis Sport.


300bhp/ton

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dabofoppo said:
Hi guys im looking at cars for when my saxo eventually dies so far iv considered
Ibizia cupra (2002ish)
Escort Rs (1986ish)
106 GTi/ Rallye
Almera Gti
Suzuki swift GTi
Its a while off just now but which of these is the most fun?
Also is there anything else i should consider? I can only spend about 2.5 - 3k.
Yes, loads!!! Maybe even hundreds...... smile

Does it need, and I mean NEED to be a hatch? How often do you carry more than 1 other person and what sort of large objects do you carry?

And - do you need to carry the people or the objects?

Have a look at this weeks SOTW. That is more the type of car I'd be looking at. And in fairness many cars of that type will actually seat 4 people and have a boot, so are arguably 99% as practical as a small 3 door hatch. They just happen to look way better than almost all hatchbacks and are usually right wheel drive or AWD and more often than not have a better sounding and more interesting engine than an inline 4.

smile

dabofoppo

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300bhp/ton said:
Yes, loads!!! Maybe even hundreds...... smile

Does it need, and I mean NEED to be a hatch? How often do you carry more than 1 other person and what sort of large objects do you carry?

And - do you need to carry the people or the objects?

Have a look at this weeks SOTW. That is more the type of car I'd be looking at. And in fairness many cars of that type will actually seat 4 people and have a boot, so are arguably 99% as practical as a small 3 door hatch. They just happen to look way better than almost all hatchbacks and are usually right wheel drive or AWD and more often than not have a better sounding and more interesting engine than an inline 4.

smile
The only reason i want a hatch is because they seem to be cheaper for me to insure im 21 i originally wanted an Mr2 but even just the 2.0 was around 1400 a year so i thought i should stick to hatchs till im a bit older although id love something like a 300zx.

danneth

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Defcon5 said:
Serious danger of getting a lemon at this budget I think
high mileage and a 51 plate, but doesn't have to be a lemon seen a few on the owners club go for that money which are decent enough just need to look around

poing

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gareth.e

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poing said:
Good call except he will find insurance a tad rapey