Is it possible...

[Davie_GLA]

To have an interesting car, with a decent level of performance, return over 30mpg with the ability to ferry 2 adults and a child around and get it for £3k?

[james280779]

mondeo st220?

[Defcon5]

What do you call interesting?

[Davie_GLA]

Nothing in the classifieds for that criteria.

[sulli]

Some sort of older Renaultsport - Clio, Megane etc

[Davie_GLA]

Interesting in that i can look at it and think that it's a good car to get into now and then.

[sulli]

http://beta.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

I had one of these for a while - quick, great handling, fun and the kids also liked it. You'll picked it up for less than 3

[uncinquesei]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3729709.htm

[43034]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

7.4 to 60 OK?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2012...

6.9 to 60? Under 3k too so you can spend some more on Fuel

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

Um yep.

Most PH'ers are probably bored with my 'fanboy flag waving', but you've just described a Skoda Octavia VRS, right there

[FreeLitres]

Jag X-Type 3.0 Manual?

0-60 mph in 6.6s

[Matt UK]

A clean and tidy BMW e36 328i should meet your criteria - and you can choose Coupe, Saloon, Cab or Estate

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3904976.htm

Edited by Matt UK on Tuesday 3rd July 00:13

[Davie_GLA]

You know, i've been looking for a while and there are two constants. Hot SAAB's and Skoda VRS'.

I reckon i'll need to pay more attention to these this weekend.

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

Davie_GLA said:

You know, i've been looking for a while and there are two constants. Hot SAAB's and Skoda VRS'.

I reckon i'll need to pay more attention to these this weekend.

Forget modern Saab's - they're ropey old Vauxhalls under the skin. Google for more info about problems...

[Davie_GLA]

always fancied a nice jag but just not sure.

[sparks_E39]

E39 530i Sport.

[Davie_GLA]

sparks_E39 said:

E39 530i Sport.

Bork factor / probability?

[sparks_E39]

Davie_GLA said:

sparks_E39 said:

E39 530i Sport.

Bork factor / probability?

Get on the barge thread and have a look. They are not cheap to run, but not bad either, just watch the cooling sytem. Every E39 needs it replacing at some point. It's worth doing even if it's not showing signs of bork. They will do 35+ MPG on a run easily.

[BarbaricAvatar]

Lots of BMW 3's between £2500 and £3000:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3936556.htm

Not sure what MG mpg is like:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4010867.htm

Nor Clio, but this'll likely be the most fun you can buy for the money:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/4013372.htm

[Google [bot]]

Accord Type-R + change?