What would you buy with 10k

[Cheethers85]

Hi I'm new here and I'm after some advice.

Ive had the following 'warm' to hot hatches (amongst some st boxes) and in summer I'll be looking to upgrade.

Fiesta st150
Civic ep3 type r
Twingo rs
Clio 200
Fiesta st mapped to 225
Currently a megane rs265

As mentioned I'll have about 10k to spend. I'm thinking of bucking the trend though and maybe looking at a rwd car like a gt86 or maybe an older mk5 r32. I'm also tempted by abarth 500 and tuning to 250hp.

What do people think to my options? I'd love something with no more than 65k or 10 years old. Even tempted by evo or imprezza but I really need some help!

Thanks.

[e46m3Mark]

E46 M3.

Manual

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-CLASSIC-M3-3-2i...f:0

SMG

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Immaculate-BMW-E46-M3/2...f:0

A little over 10 years old but an icon which shouldn't lose value.

Edited by e46m3Mark on Saturday 15th December 20:05

Edited by e46m3Mark on Saturday 15th December 20:07

[Big GT]

Alpina D3 Biturbo

[ZX10R NIN]

You're already in one of the all time greats in terms of handling so I guess you know that the cars you listed won't be as sharp handling wise, with that in mind here are some decent options:

135i

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Audi S5

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

R32

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

370Z (this would be where I'd probably put my money)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Infiniti G37 if you need more space

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

GT86

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Alfa Brera 3.2

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Audi TT 3.2 I'd be getting a discount on the first one for the cost of a wheel refurb.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

335i M Sport Highline

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Z4 30si

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

SLK 280

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Ford Focus ST-3 2.5T the engine is a peach it has a lot of character so this makes it a good alternative to the Megane & a better car than the R32, find one with some Mountune upgrades & you have a bit of a bonus.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Leftfield but worthy option is an Alfa Giulietta Cloverleaf:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Sunday 16th December 10:31

[pb8g09]

Make sure you’re really comfortable with the Abarth’s driving position- it’s not pleasant if you’ve ever had shin splints.