10 k and not a clue

[mdm1uk]

What car to buy with 10 grand. But here is the dilemma. I have arranged finance that stipulates the car has to be 2005 or younger. And has to be purchased from an established dealer. So that rules out lots of incredible bargains to be had but still leaves a lot of choice.
I have been toying with the idea of the Lexus Rx I know it's an ugly retch but looks so refined on the inside and let's face it that's where we spend most of the time. Add to that its what car review on reliability the answer "some owners complained of sticking boot latch" it has to be a consideration.
Or do I go the sports route the Nissan 350z looks an attractive choice with leather seats and tip tropic gearbox. But I have a dedicated track day car so do I really want a sports when I could be wafting around in comfort instead.
Any suggestions much appreciated.

[deltashad]

You'll get a very tidy MX5 for that money.

[mdm1uk]

deltashad said:

You'll get a very tidy MX5 for that money.

Said with no irony

[Captain Muppet]

mdm1uk said:

deltashad said:

You'll get a very tidy MX5 for that money.

Said with no irony

Said with no gratitude.

[Liokault]

Captain Muppet said:

Said with no gratitude.

The guy asks for suggestions on a £10K comfy cruiser and clearly states he doesn’t want a "sports", why would the reply of MX5 deserve gratitude?

[Grenoble]

325i SE
Mx5
A6 3.2
Etc

[Bear Phils]

deltashad said:

You'll get a very tidy MX5 for that money.

[anonymous-user]

BMW 123d? add the seemingly obligatory remap and you have a nice fast car, reliable and meets your criteria.

[Rarefied Brains]

You need to look at the C-Class (Merc)

I picked an absolutely immaculate one up in november with only 36k on it for £5600..

It's a very adept cruiser IMHO. I couldn't be happier with it (and I do ca. 20k miles/yr)

[300bhp/ton]

Do you need the car to actually do anything specific? Will it be used on long distances? Are running costs an issue? How long do you plan to keep it? Are residuals a concern?

[Captain Muppet]

Liokault said:

Captain Muppet said:

Said with no gratitude.

The guy asks for suggestions on a £10K comfy cruiser and clearly states he doesn’t want a "sports", why would the reply of MX5 deserve gratitude?

Because he scored a PH cliche reply with his very first post.

[Herbs]

Mazda CX7 or Nissan Murano based on the vague criteria.

[Prof Prolapse]

The 350Z is good wafter in most respects. Aside from silly wheels and lack of boot space that is.

[EvoSlayer]

Rarefied Brains said:

You need to look at the C-Class (Merc)

I picked an absolutely immaculate one up in november with only 36k on it for £5600..

It's a very adept cruiser IMHO. I couldn't be happier with it (and I do ca. 20k miles/yr)

..Such as one of these...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

[C36 Nico]

The answer to this question is the MX-5

[Risotto]

Can't you just arrange some less restrictive financing and thereby massively increase your list of candidates?

[Rarefied Brains]

EvoSlayer said:

Rarefied Brains said:

You need to look at the C-Class (Merc)

I picked an absolutely immaculate one up in november with only 36k on it for £5600..

It's a very adept cruiser IMHO. I couldn't be happier with it (and I do ca. 20k miles/yr)

..Such as one of these...

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

nice.. swap you my C180K

[Caulkhead]

Risotto said:

Can't you just arrange some less restrictive financing and thereby massively increase your list of candidates?

It sounds like the type of deal people with bad credit get offered by the likes of Welcome Finance with an associated stratospheric APR.

[billzeebub]

Out of the 2 cars you mention the 350 for certain.

[R0B.]

mdm1uk said:

Any suggestions much appreciated.

BMW Z4 Coupe?