Distinctive second car - £8000
Discussion
I know you said no A5... but what about an S5? I had a fair bit of want for this when I spotted it the other day...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308180...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202308180...
mersontheperson said:
Before my original post, I had already rushed over, ipad in hand to show her this very listing, but was told this was not the car we would be buying.If I knew more about importing Japanese cars, I can think of a few oddities I fancy.
Sorry I’ve not fed back before now, I started a long post replying individually, but chrome ate it.
BMW 1er is out as that’s what we’ve got the eldest to learn in. Not with a big straight six admittedly, but his smugness if we “copied” him would be unbearable.
The Astra vxr looks like a smart option and a flying machine but I’ve had grandad spec Vauxhalls in the past and probably can’t get past it.
I’ve driven a mates diesel Giulietta before and have no real objections. Bit cramped would be my only criticism, but I hadn’t taken the time to adjust everything. Is the 1.4 petrol reliable even at the higher outputs? Same engine as 500 abarth?
The Nissan Lexus, sorry Infiniti options are tasty, especially the black drop top with the red leather interior. Will definitely be checking into these further.
Speaking of Lexus, are the hybrid hatchbacks, (think they were CT model?) any good?
The C-class coupe is a timely entry. I’ve been saying for years that a merc coupe should be Mrs Cjelli’s next car. This gained a bit of traction when Kevin Costner’s daughter in Yellowstone drove a more recent model and was commented on favourably. When I showed her the one posted above, she said it was a bit flashy. Was unwilling to comment further at the time, but I will press for clarification.
SLK out due to teen and dog issues. Remember when you could get these for £200pm on a lease.
I have looked briefly over the Pug coupes before. Not a favourite of hers. Reason being, we talked one of her closest friends to invest their first salary after qualifying from uni in a brand new 206cc back in 2001 I think it was. She didn’t really enjoy it and I think that impression of Peugeots has stuck.
When I said about A5’s, I admit they look well in decent spec. An RS5 was behind me as I took the eldest to college this morning and was very smart, if driven a little aggressively. Can you get a decent looking Quattro without risking it all on the V8?
And finally, my sons are 14 & 17, both about to have their next birthdays in the coming couple of months. I appreciate the sentiment, but I am convinced a TT is too compromised, despite being smart looking and many variants available.
BMW 1er is out as that’s what we’ve got the eldest to learn in. Not with a big straight six admittedly, but his smugness if we “copied” him would be unbearable.
The Astra vxr looks like a smart option and a flying machine but I’ve had grandad spec Vauxhalls in the past and probably can’t get past it.
I’ve driven a mates diesel Giulietta before and have no real objections. Bit cramped would be my only criticism, but I hadn’t taken the time to adjust everything. Is the 1.4 petrol reliable even at the higher outputs? Same engine as 500 abarth?
The Nissan Lexus, sorry Infiniti options are tasty, especially the black drop top with the red leather interior. Will definitely be checking into these further.
Speaking of Lexus, are the hybrid hatchbacks, (think they were CT model?) any good?
The C-class coupe is a timely entry. I’ve been saying for years that a merc coupe should be Mrs Cjelli’s next car. This gained a bit of traction when Kevin Costner’s daughter in Yellowstone drove a more recent model and was commented on favourably. When I showed her the one posted above, she said it was a bit flashy. Was unwilling to comment further at the time, but I will press for clarification.
SLK out due to teen and dog issues. Remember when you could get these for £200pm on a lease.
I have looked briefly over the Pug coupes before. Not a favourite of hers. Reason being, we talked one of her closest friends to invest their first salary after qualifying from uni in a brand new 206cc back in 2001 I think it was. She didn’t really enjoy it and I think that impression of Peugeots has stuck.
When I said about A5’s, I admit they look well in decent spec. An RS5 was behind me as I took the eldest to college this morning and was very smart, if driven a little aggressively. Can you get a decent looking Quattro without risking it all on the V8?
And finally, my sons are 14 & 17, both about to have their next birthdays in the coming couple of months. I appreciate the sentiment, but I am convinced a TT is too compromised, despite being smart looking and many variants available.
SFTWend said:
I have an Alfa Giulietta Sportiva, which has been suggested in a couple of posts.
Good fun when pressing on in dynamic mode, very reliable, good value and receives lots of admiring glances and compliments.
Good fun when pressing on in dynamic mode, very reliable, good value and receives lots of admiring glances and compliments.
for the Alfa and the related comments. I see fro the OP subsequent response this is under consideration. I can’t help but think this is the best option for £8k as some of the other suggestions look like they could have seriously high running costs. I keep looking at the Audi TT. Very smart cars IMO.
It'll be no good if your boys are teenagers. I'm only 5 foot 8 and can't sit in the back of a TT. It's not so much the legroom which can be improved by moving the passenger seat forwards, its the headroom. My head is pressed up against the rear glass. Anyone over 5 foot would struggle.
I also quite like the A5 and C class coupes bur unless you get the high performance ones they seem best with diesel engines.
It'll be no good if your boys are teenagers. I'm only 5 foot 8 and can't sit in the back of a TT. It's not so much the legroom which can be improved by moving the passenger seat forwards, its the headroom. My head is pressed up against the rear glass. Anyone over 5 foot would struggle.
I also quite like the A5 and C class coupes bur unless you get the high performance ones they seem best with diesel engines.
Rob 131 Sport said:
SFTWend said:
I have an Alfa Giulietta Sportiva, which has been suggested in a couple of posts.
Good fun when pressing on in dynamic mode, very reliable, good value and receives lots of admiring glances and compliments.
Good fun when pressing on in dynamic mode, very reliable, good value and receives lots of admiring glances and compliments.
for the Alfa and the related comments. I see fro the OP subsequent response this is under consideration. I can’t help but think this is the best option for £8k as some of the other suggestions look like they could have seriously high running costs. In my case, a white Alfasud back in the day when everything could go wrong…..brakes failing on a long run to give a brown trouser moment on a roundabout…windey-windows disappearing downwards, never to wind up….wheel arches that fell down when you looked a bit hard at the bubbling paint…..and a random fire under the bonnet as I parked in the college car park. B
I blew that out, but did have to visit the dealer when it got stuck in 3rd gear….smoke coming through the transmission tunnel as I slipped the clutch to get home….I managed blow that fire out….but not before the bonnet had a nice brown stain appear. At least when the clutch went (different occasion), I was driving down a hill….& the bottom of the hill had a clutch specialist for me to roll into!
Oh how I loved my first car…XBD 135S. Cheeky MOT status check shows it as probably dead, but last known as blue….& the last v5 issued was pretty soon after I had traded it on…..curious
To think: I traded a perfectly good Suzuki GSX250 for that
More seriously: I suspect a modern Alfa would be a much more solid affair, and I’ve always like those Giuliettas….go for it
In all honesty I think you've nailed it with the Scirocco.
I'd get one like this.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2023062288...
Both you and the wife like them. Plenty of autos in budget. Room for humans in the back. Don't see many around. Job done.
I'd get one like this.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2023062288...
Both you and the wife like them. Plenty of autos in budget. Room for humans in the back. Don't see many around. Job done.
vladcjelli said:
Sorry I’ve not fed back before now, I started a long post replying individually, but chrome ate it.
BMW 1er is out as that’s what we’ve got the eldest to learn in. Not with a big straight six admittedly, but his smugness if we “copied” him would be unbearable.
The Astra vxr looks like a smart option and a flying machine but I’ve had grandad spec Vauxhalls in the past and probably can’t get past it.
I’ve driven a mates diesel Giulietta before and have no real objections. Bit cramped would be my only criticism, but I hadn’t taken the time to adjust everything. Is the 1.4 petrol reliable even at the higher outputs? Same engine as 500 abarth?
The Nissan Lexus, sorry Infiniti options are tasty, especially the black drop top with the red leather interior. Will definitely be checking into these further.
Speaking of Lexus, are the hybrid hatchbacks, (think they were CT model?) any good?
The C-class coupe is a timely entry. I’ve been saying for years that a merc coupe should be Mrs Cjelli’s next car. This gained a bit of traction when Kevin Costner’s daughter in Yellowstone drove a more recent model and was commented on favourably. When I showed her the one posted above, she said it was a bit flashy. Was unwilling to comment further at the time, but I will press for clarification.
SLK out due to teen and dog issues. Remember when you could get these for £200pm on a lease.
I have looked briefly over the Pug coupes before. Not a favourite of hers. Reason being, we talked one of her closest friends to invest their first salary after qualifying from uni in a brand new 206cc back in 2001 I think it was. She didn’t really enjoy it and I think that impression of Peugeots has stuck.
When I said about A5’s, I admit they look well in decent spec. An RS5 was behind me as I took the eldest to college this morning and was very smart, if driven a little aggressively. Can you get a decent looking Quattro without risking it all on the V8?
And finally, my sons are 14 & 17, both about to have their next birthdays in the coming couple of months. I appreciate the sentiment, but I am convinced a TT is too compromised, despite being smart looking and many variants available.
My wife is normally the same with Mercs....a bit flashy, but I showed her that one as well and she seemed to like it, especially the colour, so I think I'll start keeping an eye on these myself as I quite like the look of them BMW 1er is out as that’s what we’ve got the eldest to learn in. Not with a big straight six admittedly, but his smugness if we “copied” him would be unbearable.
The Astra vxr looks like a smart option and a flying machine but I’ve had grandad spec Vauxhalls in the past and probably can’t get past it.
I’ve driven a mates diesel Giulietta before and have no real objections. Bit cramped would be my only criticism, but I hadn’t taken the time to adjust everything. Is the 1.4 petrol reliable even at the higher outputs? Same engine as 500 abarth?
The Nissan Lexus, sorry Infiniti options are tasty, especially the black drop top with the red leather interior. Will definitely be checking into these further.
Speaking of Lexus, are the hybrid hatchbacks, (think they were CT model?) any good?
The C-class coupe is a timely entry. I’ve been saying for years that a merc coupe should be Mrs Cjelli’s next car. This gained a bit of traction when Kevin Costner’s daughter in Yellowstone drove a more recent model and was commented on favourably. When I showed her the one posted above, she said it was a bit flashy. Was unwilling to comment further at the time, but I will press for clarification.
SLK out due to teen and dog issues. Remember when you could get these for £200pm on a lease.
I have looked briefly over the Pug coupes before. Not a favourite of hers. Reason being, we talked one of her closest friends to invest their first salary after qualifying from uni in a brand new 206cc back in 2001 I think it was. She didn’t really enjoy it and I think that impression of Peugeots has stuck.
When I said about A5’s, I admit they look well in decent spec. An RS5 was behind me as I took the eldest to college this morning and was very smart, if driven a little aggressively. Can you get a decent looking Quattro without risking it all on the V8?
And finally, my sons are 14 & 17, both about to have their next birthdays in the coming couple of months. I appreciate the sentiment, but I am convinced a TT is too compromised, despite being smart looking and many variants available.
E63eeeeee... said:
I’ve had a hankering for a little 4x4 workhorse for a while, these, Daihatsu Terios, Panda 4x4.We visited a Suzuki dealership while shopping around a couple of cars ago, looked very hard at Swift 4x4, but ended up in a different direction.
vladcjelli said:
mersontheperson said:
Before my original post, I had already rushed over, ipad in hand to show her this very listing, but was told this was not the car we would be buying.If I knew more about importing Japanese cars, I can think of a few oddities I fancy.
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