5 seats, 4/5 doors, not dull? Sub 3k...

[Bill]

And reliable.

We need to replace her car and I'm struggling to find anything remotely interesting. She doesn't want a hot hatch or an auto.

At the moment a Focus 1.8 is top of the list.

[HustleRussell]

RX8

[p1stonhead]

He said reliable!

I vote octavia vrs. I mean, it wont set the world on fire but its not too bad.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Skoda-Octavia-1-8-vRS-5d...

[Bill]

HustleRussell said:

RX8

Only 4 seats, I think. I've considered them and not sure I CBA with engine rebuilds either. And the warm start issue.

[Bill]

Which is pretty much how I feel about it...

Not many Skodas about down here (near Poole), never mind VRSs but it's certainly a thought.

[finlo]

ST220 all boxes ticked.

[Bill]

Another good one, but tbh I'm hoping someone will come up with a lesser known gem. The VRS/ST options tend to be "well used" in this price bracket.

We're going to look at a Suzuki Swift but I suspect they're too small.

[WonkeyDonkey]

I ended up getting an Alfa 147 when I had the same budget. Quite impressed as it seems a good quality car for the money!

[irf]

Accord type r. Brilliant car.

[ZX10R NIN]

Bill said:

Another good one, but tbh I'm hoping someone will come up with a lesser known gem. The VRS/ST options tend to be "well used" in this price bracket.

We're going to look at a Suzuki Swift but I suspect they're too small.

Non Hot Hatch lesser known but quick close to you:

Audi A3 3.2 Sport

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Mercedes C230 Sport

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Mazda 3 Sport

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Renault Megane TCE

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

Honda Civic Type S GT

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...