Good hot hatch for 2.5k
Discussion
I'm after replacing my boring daily with something for 2.5k max (don't like finance and saving for other stuff)
Criteria is,
Fun
Reliable for 13kpa
Quick if not fast
Good looking, subjective I know.
So far considering,
Fiesta St150, plenty of nice ones around in budget
Seat Leon 2.0 TFSI, cheaper than MK5 GTI, would like DSG but unsure of reliability
Mini Cooper S (reliability??)
Clio 197, hard to get a good one with cambelt change for the money
Celica 190.. Found a nice one but full of advisories for rust on MOT
Audi TT 225, maybe money pit...
Wildcard, MR2, but all of them seem to have fked roofs.
Ruled out,
Civic type R, too expensive
Clio 182, seating position not for me
Golf GTI... Knackered and old for the money mostly
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you
Criteria is,
Fun
Reliable for 13kpa
Quick if not fast
Good looking, subjective I know.
So far considering,
Fiesta St150, plenty of nice ones around in budget
Seat Leon 2.0 TFSI, cheaper than MK5 GTI, would like DSG but unsure of reliability
Mini Cooper S (reliability??)
Clio 197, hard to get a good one with cambelt change for the money
Celica 190.. Found a nice one but full of advisories for rust on MOT
Audi TT 225, maybe money pit...
Wildcard, MR2, but all of them seem to have fked roofs.
Ruled out,
Civic type R, too expensive
Clio 182, seating position not for me
Golf GTI... Knackered and old for the money mostly
Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions? Thank you
I've owned the Fiesta ST150 and currently own a Mini Cooper S (R53 Supercharged version).
Both have been very reliable in my experience. At your budget I.would recommend the Supercharged Cooper S and dont be tempted to.go.for a early R56 turbo charged version because the reliability on those is pretty bad generally.
The Mini is more.fun to drive, the supercharger whine is addictive and id say its faster too although probably worse for fuel economy.
The Fiesta ST150 is still a really fun car in its own right and I think.you will probably find a lower mileage one for your budget.
Both have been very reliable in my experience. At your budget I.would recommend the Supercharged Cooper S and dont be tempted to.go.for a early R56 turbo charged version because the reliability on those is pretty bad generally.
The Mini is more.fun to drive, the supercharger whine is addictive and id say its faster too although probably worse for fuel economy.
The Fiesta ST150 is still a really fun car in its own right and I think.you will probably find a lower mileage one for your budget.
Leftfield options:
CLK240
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
C320 Coupe
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
C230 Avantgarde SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
Saab 9-3 Vector Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
2.3T 9-5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
2.0T Insignia SRI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
CLK240
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
C320 Coupe
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
C230 Avantgarde SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
Saab 9-3 Vector Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
2.3T 9-5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
2.0T Insignia SRI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...
Not sure where you are based but I'm selling my black Twingo 133 after two years of enjoyment , advert is in Classifieds on here around that price. Have previously had a 182 which really liked too but don't hugely miss the extra power.
Of your other choices have also owned have had an R53 Mini Cooper S but never totally booked with it. Great engine though.
Of your other choices have also owned have had an R53 Mini Cooper S but never totally booked with it. Great engine though.
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