Sporty around £2000
Discussion
Hello all,
Due to a looming change of circumstances which will mean my commute will become about 2 miles, I'm looking to change my current dull hatchback into something more exciting and PH. The budget is around £2000 and I'm not fussed about MPG or practicality. The current list is:
-Clio RS
-Audi TT
-Celica 190
-Fiesta ST
-330Ci
Just wondering if I'm missing any other choices and what others would recommend.
To add I won't be buying this until after lock-down for obvious reasons
Due to a looming change of circumstances which will mean my commute will become about 2 miles, I'm looking to change my current dull hatchback into something more exciting and PH. The budget is around £2000 and I'm not fussed about MPG or practicality. The current list is:
-Clio RS
-Audi TT
-Celica 190
-Fiesta ST
-330Ci
Just wondering if I'm missing any other choices and what others would recommend.
To add I won't be buying this until after lock-down for obvious reasons
From your list I’d consider Clio for fun, 330i for the engine. Not sure about Fiesta ST, I personally wouldn’t have the TT or Celica for fun. Both a bit sedate.
It’s a massive cliche, but you’d be daft not to consider an MX5. Mine has been great fun, I have a TVR with twice the horsepower and a TVR with thrice the horsepower and still think it’s an absolute hoot wringing the neck of my little NA
MGF/TF is a great suggestion- my understanding is that you want a later one on coilsprings for max potential, they like to go sideways!
It’s a massive cliche, but you’d be daft not to consider an MX5. Mine has been great fun, I have a TVR with twice the horsepower and a TVR with thrice the horsepower and still think it’s an absolute hoot wringing the neck of my little NA
MGF/TF is a great suggestion- my understanding is that you want a later one on coilsprings for max potential, they like to go sideways!
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. 325Ti looks a decent shout although there don’t seem to be many available. MFTF was something I hadn’t considered although not sure I like the look for them which is the same case re the peugeot. I would consider an MX-5 but my brother already has one of those 
From the initial list, I would be most drawn to the BMW 330i. Superb engine and I'm yet to pilot a 3 series that didn't drive well.
Massive soft spot for the Clio. Really enjoyed driving that but less comfortable if I (ever) slip out of hooligan mode and just want to get home in time to watch Wheelie Dealies....
Considered a Focus ST170? Not (at all) quick by hot hatch standards, but it does handle very well and you can mend it with cardboard and sticky tape if it goes wrong
Massive soft spot for the Clio. Really enjoyed driving that but less comfortable if I (ever) slip out of hooligan mode and just want to get home in time to watch Wheelie Dealies....
Considered a Focus ST170? Not (at all) quick by hot hatch standards, but it does handle very well and you can mend it with cardboard and sticky tape if it goes wrong
An EP3 at £2k will be an absolute howler by now surely? A Celica T-Sport at the same money will be in much better condition. Better steering too. Not sure where the previous poster gets the idea that they are sedate - they're taut, pin sharp turn-in, excellent grip and handling with a screamer of an engine.
If practicality isn't an issue though, why go for something with more than two seats? MX-5 if you don't mind chasing rust every year - Mk3 MR2 if you dont like the brown stuff. Not sure where one finds a Z4 for 2 grand! Might find a 2.8 Z3, maybe.
If practicality isn't an issue though, why go for something with more than two seats? MX-5 if you don't mind chasing rust every year - Mk3 MR2 if you dont like the brown stuff. Not sure where one finds a Z4 for 2 grand! Might find a 2.8 Z3, maybe.
I've owned the clio and a few celicas
The clio is more fun... Way more fun and doesn't need to be revved hard to get the best out of it.
The Celica however is way way better built and way more reliable.
Of your whole list I wouldCelica, but only if you don't do much motorway mileage, that 2zz is revving hard at 80
I'd avoid the TT, mate had one and was plaited by minor issues, just never got to a good place with it.
The 330 would be great been been ages since I've seen one where the arches weren't rotten
The clio is more fun... Way more fun and doesn't need to be revved hard to get the best out of it.
The Celica however is way way better built and way more reliable.
Of your whole list I wouldCelica, but only if you don't do much motorway mileage, that 2zz is revving hard at 80
I'd avoid the TT, mate had one and was plaited by minor issues, just never got to a good place with it.
The 330 would be great been been ages since I've seen one where the arches weren't rotten
Edited by Roboticarm on Friday 3rd April 10:02
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