astra vxr vs focus st vs fn2 type r

astra vxr vs focus st vs fn2 type r

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Gtcomet

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132 months

Sunday 26th January 2014
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Hi, I'm looking towards buying one of the above but am unsure which way to go. I don't need it for work so will only really be used at weekends so fuel costs aren't too much of an issue although I'd like to be getting low 30's on a run if I can. I'm not a particularly fast driver so the performance on all is adequate for me, I want more the overall package (looks, interior etc). I'm looking towards spending about 6k. So, which would you guys go for and why? Thanks in advance.

Gtcomet

Original Poster:

13 posts

132 months

Monday 27th January 2014
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Thanks for all the replies guys, didn't expect so much feedback!
After a bit more consideration, I think the vxr would be a bit raw for me, and although they look the part, I'm not much for the interior (except for the seats). I do like the idea of the focus, certainly fancy the 5cyl engine, but fuel economy seems a bit of a sore point, which although isn't a big issue, is worth considering. Then onto the civic, Love the interior and looks; and that the economy probably wouldn't be too bad when out of vtec (mate has an ep3 which is relatively frugal when driven steady).
I had considered something a bit more special like an s2000/r32/350z, but with my budget, these are more likely to be towards the bottom end and I'd like to come as new as I can really. Did think about the renault, although I'm not a big fan of french cars (although my mk1 megane was indestructible!).
Again, thanks for the replies, much appreciated. Think I'll have to have a good look at a few and see which I prefer.