Vague what car request - Page 1 - Car Buying

Original Poster

434 posts

191 months

Friday 25th October 2019

I need to get a car which will be used for commuting (only about 3 miles each way) but also for visiting clients (professional services role).

Budget is £25k max but ideally a lot less.

Family car is a Porsche Macan so not looking for an SUV.

I would like something fun to drive but which is not too “flash” as I will be visiting clients. Our chargeout rates are high enough without rubbing their noses in it!

Obvious choice is a Golf GTI and I do like them but have also had several over the years and fancy something different.

5 doors would be a plus but not essential and fuel economy is not a concern.

I would be swapping a Discovery 4 for whatever I get - although if I cannot find something better than the D4, I could just keep that. Fortunately I have got a good one which has never gone wrong!

Any suggestions welcome

Deerfoot

5,238 posts

213 months

Friday 25th October 2019

M135i / M140i ?

FredClogs

14,041 posts

190 months

Friday 25th October 2019

Go electric, clients will be well impressed.

ninepoint2

4,067 posts

189 months

Friday 25th October 2019

Skoda Superb or Octavia would give you the understated look you desire.

Original Poster

434 posts

191 months

Friday 25th October 2019

Electric is appealing but no chance of anything decent for my budget. I would rather poke my own eyes out than drive a Leaf or similar!!!

140/135i potentially ok but really don’t spark my interest

Pica-Pica

16,540 posts

113 months

Friday 25th October 2019

Polo Gti? UP Gti? Much depends on parking situations at these various clients.
If you don’t need a big car, a city car could be useful in tight spots.

ZX10R NIN

30,523 posts

154 months

Friday 25th October 2019

ninjag

1,878 posts

148 months

Friday 25th October 2019

Jaguar XF 5.0 V8. More understated than the XJ but will subtly impress, a great car to drive and a nice change from the usual Bavarian range.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2019...

dimots

3,241 posts

119 months

Friday 25th October 2019

Serious case of PistonHeads-syndrome when a Porsche 911 is being suggested as an under the radar daily for visiting budget-conscious customers.

dimots

3,241 posts

119 months

Friday 25th October 2019

“poof it’s gone’ Damn wish I’d quoted it ??

Original Poster

434 posts

191 months

Friday 25th October 2019

A couple of great ideas there - the 308 and the q50 look very interesting. I had a 208 GTI before and that was a cracking little car so the 308 could be ideal.

The Q50 is a great left field choice- very understated but very quick

I think I will have a look at them.

Up GTI could be a possibility but probably a bit too small

67Dino

3,644 posts

134 months

Friday 25th October 2019

If you want 4 doors and don’t mind the top of your price range, then a Maserati Ghibli would be an option. Pretty discreet looking (esp if parked nose in) and really lovely to commute in. Big fan of mine, always feels special to get in, and with the Sport button engaged, a hoot to drive too.

67Dino

3,644 posts

134 months

Friday 25th October 2019

dimots said:

Serious case of PistonHeads-syndrome when a Porsche 911 is being suggested as an under the radar daily for visiting budget-conscious customers.

Note: just removed as hadn’t noticed the requirement for 4 doors, and replaced with a suggestion of a Maserati. True, not especially budget, but come on, live a little...

dimots

3,241 posts

119 months

Friday 25th October 2019

67Dino said:

Note: just removed as hadn’t noticed the requirement for 4 doors, and replaced with a suggestion of a Maserati. True, not especially budget, but come on, live a little...

Haha, I’m with you but I’m sure you can see the irony! No offence meant.

Mr Tidy

31,221 posts

156 months

Friday 25th October 2019

dimots said:

67Dino said:

Note: just removed as hadn’t noticed the requirement for 4 doors, and replaced with a suggestion of a Maserati. True, not especially budget, but come on, live a little...

Haha, I’m with you but I’m sure you can see the irony! No offence meant.

Well you could always get a Quattroporte within budget!

Original Poster

434 posts

191 months

Friday 25th October 2019

The Ghibli is a nice looking car but in my budget would mean the diesel - not really my idea of a Maserati.

So far, the 308 GTI looks the most promising. Same concept as a Golf GTI but £5k cheaper - and I do like a French hot hatchback.

I really like the look of the Infinity but the closest hybrid version to me is about 350 miles away. The basic version is not potent enough.

I think I will also have a look at an A45 - although I am not the biggest fan of its looks - a bit too bling inside for me

Roboticarm

1,666 posts

90 months

Saturday 26th October 2019

I like those 308s they look understated in a good way.

The white one linked above looks good, almost like you'd need to look closely to notice it was a sporty model, the other i would avoid based purely on the advert, how a dealer can advertise a car for that much money without washing it first is beyond me, really annoys me lol

ZX10R NIN

30,523 posts

154 months

Saturday 26th October 2019

TNJ said:

I'd suggest giving you're nearest Infiniti dealer a call as they normally have at least as they normally have one in stock, that way at least you can get a feel for one & decide if it's worth travelling to buy one.

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

There's also the Q70 with the same drivetrain but it's a bit big & (imo) not as smart looking:

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

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

Hatchback wise there's the Q30 Sport (which is basically an A250 with AWD) it's more of a warm hatch than hot but maybe worth a look if you're in the dealership:

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

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

Alfa Pete

472 posts

255 months

Saturday 26th October 2019

I’ve a similar brief to you but do bigger miles.
I’ve currently got a Golf GTD but have just put a deposit down on a Mini Clubman Cooper SD.
The Golf is a great all rounder but wanted something a bit more quirky this time.
Have a look at a Cooper S or JCW.

romeodelta

1,149 posts

190 months