4wd, 200bhp+, £20K, 3 yo max, 4m in length, 5 doors, Manual
Discussion
My wife hates big cars and anything over 4m is big for her...she also quite like the security of 4wd and need a 5 door car.
The budget is £20K max and ideally, I would like something that has more than 200bhp, is less than 3 years old and manual.
It seems that only the Audi S1 will fit the bill
Any other options?
The budget is £20K max and ideally, I would like something that has more than 200bhp, is less than 3 years old and manual.
It seems that only the Audi S1 will fit the bill
Any other options?
Driver101 said:
Infiniti Q30.
Mercedes A250.
I think you've missed one of the most crucial requirements....Length <4m. They are both at least 10% over.Mercedes A250.
I personally would certainly question the extent of "security" that 4WD brings to a car of that size, particularly with a driver who doesn't feel comfortable driving anything bigger than a supermini.....and certainly on something like an S1 which will have comparatively wide summer tyres (as the default option), which will achieve naff all in ice/snow, if that is indeed the concern here....
Something 2WD with a set of winter wheels/tyres would be my recommendation, thus opening up a few more options....and probably save you a few quid too considering your otherwise cornered into an S1. Something like a Fiesta ST perhaps....? Clio RS? (Sorry I couldn't tell you whether they fit the budget mind you, but would like to hope so...)
Edited by MattyD803 on Wednesday 24th November 18:00
MattyD803 said:
Driver101 said:
Infiniti Q30.
Mercedes A250.
I think you've missed one of the most crucial requirements....Length <4m. They are both at least 10% over.Mercedes A250.
I personally would certainly question the extent of "security" that 4WD brings to a car of that size, particularly with a driver who doesn't feel comfortable driving anything bigger than a supermini.....and certainly on something like an S1 which will have comparatively wide summer tyres (as the default option), which will achieve naff all in ice/snow, if that is indeed the concern here....
Something 2WD with a set of winter wheels/tyres would be my recommendation, thus opening up a few more options....and probably save you a few quid too considering your otherwise cornered into an S1. Something like a Fiesta ST perhaps....? Clio RS? (Sorry I couldn't tell you whether they fit the budget mind you, but would like to hope so...)
Edited by MattyD803 on Wednesday 24th November 18:00
4m is a small car. I didn't think the A class was big.
I was in the market with almost exactly the same
requirements, including price, age, 5 doors and rigid 4m length limit; but not necessarily 4WD.
Ended up with 2016 S1, the short list included Mini S also.
It’s a lovely car, which my gf really enjoys as do I. Great build quality. Might take it to ABT for 310bhp remap.
requirements, including price, age, 5 doors and rigid 4m length limit; but not necessarily 4WD.
Ended up with 2016 S1, the short list included Mini S also.
It’s a lovely car, which my gf really enjoys as do I. Great build quality. Might take it to ABT for 310bhp remap.
Edited by px1980 on Wednesday 24th November 18:35
Edited by px1980 on Wednesday 24th November 18:39
paddy1970 said:
My wife hates big cars and anything over 4m is big for her...she also quite like the security of 4wd and need a 5 door car.
The budget is £20K max and ideally, I would like something that has more than 200bhp, is less than 3 years old and manual.
It seems that only the Audi S1 will fit the bill
Any other options?
Why does it have to be a five door the B Pillar robs entrance & exit space, if you want this size of car get the Fiesta ST & I'd forgo the AWD:The budget is £20K max and ideally, I would like something that has more than 200bhp, is less than 3 years old and manual.
It seems that only the Audi S1 will fit the bill
Any other options?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110048...
Or I'd go for a Q30 Sport I'm sure it'll pass even though it's 40cm over 4M:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110288...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111099...
but they are Auto.
nd0000 said:
There must be some man maths around depreciation that can make a GR Yaris the right answer here.
3 door but does just sneak in under 4m (3,950 mm). It’s a surprisingly big ‘Supermini’. Also doesn’t quite fit the budget, with a price range of £32-41,000.Forget the security aspect of AWD, it’s the electronic stability systems that provide that. Turn it all off and AWD can be more of a handful when things get out of shape.
Go FWD and you have lots of great options for five door hot hatches.
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