Fastest feeling car for 10k

[4wheelsever]

Hello everyone, I'm currently looking for a vehicle for €10,000. I should point out that I live in France, so the prices is different . I'd like a vehicle that's (feels) fast, with good push in the seat.

Manual or automatic

Engine doesn't matter, even if I'm less of a fan of 4-cylinders.

Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive preferred.

At least 4 seats.
I like all types of cars, see what they offer. Full stock engine not tuned

[LeighW]

4wheelsever said:

Hello everyone, I'm currently looking for a vehicle for 10,000. I should point out that I live in France, so the prices is different . I'd like a vehicle that's (feels) fast, with good push in the seat.

Manual or automatic

Engine doesn't matter, even if I'm less of a fan of 4-cylinders.

Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive preferred.

At least 4 seats.
I like all types of cars, see what they offer. Full stock engine not tuned

M135i? Not sure of prices in France though.

[Jag_NE]

This reeks of a skilled helmsman with an MX5, and a roomy SWMBO with two very generous thighs to accommodate 2 further passengers. Spend 5k on the car and another 5k on cosplay and warhammer items, everyone wins.

[48Valves]

3/535d. Lots of torques make them feel fast.

[4wheelsever]

LeighW said:

4wheelsever said:

Hello everyone, I'm currently looking for a vehicle for 10,000. I should point out that I live in France, so the prices is different . I'd like a vehicle that's (feels) fast, with good push in the seat.

Manual or automatic

Engine doesn't matter, even if I'm less of a fan of 4-cylinders.

Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive preferred.

At least 4 seats.
I like all types of cars, see what they offer. Full stock engine not tuned

M135i? Not sure of prices in France though.

No, it's more like 15-20k in France

[Chris Peacock]

Since you're not fussed about engines, I'll suggest a leggy Tesla Model S.

[bangerhoarder]

I'd guess something middle-aged, turbo, heavily depreciated. I know prices on the continent are hugely different to here so hard to really know.

Perhaps:
Audi S3 (8P) / Audi TT S (8J)
Focus ST
Megane RS
The ropiest mk6 Golf R

I'm not sure about barges - possibly some of the old/scary AMG stuff that could throw an expensive bill at you!

[4wheelsever]

looked at a clk 500 w209 5.0 v8 but I don't think it feels fast although it's not slow. And the repair costs are probably high. I like v8s but for that price it doesn't feel fast most of the time.

[4wheelsever]

Chris Peacock said:

Since you're not fussed about engines, I'll suggest a leggy Tesla Model S.

Or rather, I really like engines. Out of the question for a battery-powered car. No way

[Chris Peacock]

4wheelsever said:

Chris Peacock said:

Since you're not fussed about engines, I'll suggest a leggy Tesla Model S.

Or rather, I really like engines. Out of the question for a battery-powered car. No way

I thought you might say that

[brillomaster]

48Valves said:

3/535d. Lots of torques make them feel fast.

This. The torque from a big turbo diesel is mad. Even more so with a remap.

My remapped 330d is pushing 300bhp with some ludicrous amount of torque, and in the UK is worth about 3k, tops.

A remapped 335d would be closer to 350bhp. Could also consider a 335i too, but actually feel smoother than a big torquey D, so might not feel as fast.

[4wheelsever]

L6 bmw diesel, The only diesel I tolerate

[sgtbash]

Turbo EP3. Fair few about, violent little things. you won't have a car that feels faster for less than 10k.

[paul_c123]

4wheelsever said:

looked at a clk 500 w209 5.0 v8 but I don't think it feels fast although it's not slow. And the repair costs are probably high. I like v8s but for that price it doesn't feel fast most of the time.

This is the exact opposite of what will "feel fast". You want a car which is as light as possible and as much involvement in driving as possible (manual transmission, older the better). You could sit there with a pair of aces and wonder if the next car is 3 2s, or you could go and buy the Royal Flush - a Mk1 Golf GTI.

[4wheelsever]

paul_c123 said:

4wheelsever said:

looked at a clk 500 w209 5.0 v8 but I don't think it feels fast although it's not slow. And the repair costs are probably high. I like v8s but for that price it doesn't feel fast most of the time.

This is the exact opposite of what will "feel fast". You want a car which is as light as possible and as much involvement in driving as possible (manual transmission, older the better). You could sit there with a pair of aces and wonder if the next car is 3 2s, or you could go and buy the Royal Flush - a Mk1 Golf GTI.

I've been in a car with a 2.0 16v and it wasn't slow. The fact that it's small increases the impression of speed. But it doesn't really seem to push me into the seat.

[4wheelsever]

.Afterwards maybe a Clio 2 RS does it, I've never tried it and everyone says it's a great car with a lot of sensations. IMO, it's more turbocharged cars that give this impression

[CrippsCorner]

For me the ultimate 'feels' fast car is anything supercharged. Every car I've had since my Cooper S has technically been faster (higher bhp) but felt slower!

Shame there isn't any modern supercharged cars, well presumably in budget anyway.

Probably not what you're after but stick a reduction pulley and bigger intercooler on this and you're laughing...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501248...

For comparison I've had 2x Clio RS models and they both felt much slower than the Mini, especially straight out the box.

Edited by CrippsCorner on Wednesday 11th June 15:20

[M.F.D]

You would get a Mk3 Megane RS in budget. With simple mods can be 320bhp or thereabouts and is properly capable.

[4wheelsever]

S type r 4.2? Do they feel fast?

[chunkyjh]

Fastest feeling? Panda 100hp. Flat out from 1st to fourth through the close ratio gearbox hitting the redline thinking to yourself ooo this feels quick, then look down to see you're doing 40mph. fastest car without the speed