Something with a turbo or supercharger

[TheAngryDog]

While my M5 is having its engine rebuilt I need another car. I have a budget of £2k. I want something turbocharged or supercharged, needs to be a manual and no bigger than a Saab 9-3. Needs to be interesting and has a reasonable turn of pace. What is out there that isn't a Saab?

[Joelonghair]

Audi A3 2.0 tfsi or 1.8t

[TheAngryDog]

A3 is a bit on the dull side, but thanks for the suggestion.

[romeodelta]

Can you get a leggy R53 Cooper S for 2k?

[SlowV6]

Forester 2.0XT or maybe a blob eye (or is it bug eye?) Impreza.

Something with a 20VT in it? Leon Cupra or a Octavia VRS or maybe even a TT (not sure if you can get a working 225 for £2k)

Volvo s40 t4 or maybe an s60t5.

[ZX10R NIN]

Punto T Jet

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

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

WRX

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

Megane RS

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

Leon Cupra

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAT-LEON-CUPRA-R-225-B...f:0

Rover Tomcat

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEAT-LEON-CUPRA-R-225-B...f:0

Vectra VXR

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vauxhall-vectra-vxr/264...f:1

[nunpuncher]

romeodelta said:

Can you get a leggy R53 Cooper S for 2k?

You can get one that's not leggy for less. I bought one with 87k miles for £1500 recently.

They are a bit hit or miss though and lots seem to have running issues. When they are running they are great fun though. Be a good B road/track car to run alongside and M5

[TheAngryDog]

Thanks Guys. I'd love a Mini, but it may be a little too small sadly.

[TheVole]

Mitsubishi Colt CZT

Various VAG cars with the 1.8T engine - not an expert on these, they don't interest me

Volvo C70 T5

A cheap MX5 with a turbo strapped to it?

[nunpuncher]

TheAngryDog said:

Thanks Guys. I'd love a Mini, but it may be a little too small sadly.

From the drivers perspective it feels less cramped than my 1 series did. The boot is useless and the back seats are for children or dogs only. However, with the back seats folded down it's a useable little van. Can easily get a 55" TV in... or a washing machine.... or a bike with the front wheel off.

[TheAngryDog]

nunpuncher said:

TheAngryDog said:

Thanks Guys. I'd love a Mini, but it may be a little too small sadly.

From the drivers perspective it feels less cramped than my 1 series did. The boot is useless and the back seats are for children or dogs only. However, with the back seats folded down it's a useable little van. Can easily get a 55" TV in... or a washing machine.... or a bike with the front wheel off.

It's the boot space I am concerned about. I've driven a Mini One before so I know I fit in one, but the boot is a bit small and I will need a decent size boot. Folding the seats is an option, but I hate having things on display.

[TheAngryDog]

You know, does it matter if it is turbo or supercharged? I need it until March, I should probably buy the cheapest most reliable car I can that meets the boot size criteria really....

[stevekoz]

TheAngryDog said:

You know, does it matter if it is turbo or supercharged? I need it until March, I should probably buy the cheapest most reliable car I can that meets the boot size criteria really....

There are a bunch of non turbo/non sc cars i guess. How big do you need the boot?

e46 330ci? Decent steer and you'd find one in your 2k budget and would tick the reliability stake for a short period. Plus, you'd likely get your money back on one.

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

I've seen volvo s60's for the £1500 to £2000 mark - reliable work horses and can even stretch to a leggy t5 model if you don't mind high miles. But i've not had issue with high miler volvos - even the turbos before.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volvo-S60-2-5T-Petrol-m...f:0

Another one maybe being a Suzuki Swift Sport -

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

If you wanted to scratch the supercharged itch how about a mercedes - C Class sport coupe -

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

Decent size, decent enough drive. For a short term stop gap should be reliable enough and again you shouldn't lose money on one.

All have fairly decent boot sizes for their class. Depends what you need. But thought a few for thought.

[ZX10R NIN]

TheAngryDog said:

You know, does it matter if it is turbo or supercharged? I need it until March, I should probably buy the cheapest most reliable car I can that meets the boot size criteria really....

Get the Vectra VXR then it won't break the bank.

[TheAngryDog]

Tomorrow I pick up a Honda Accord 2.0 I-VTEC Executive. 2003, 38k miles. My fil is basically buying it and letting me use it while the engine in my E60 M5 is rebuilt by Mr VANOS, after being totally messed around by the last guy.