5k - 7k used fun car to last me 2 years
Discussion
After realising another lease isn't going to work for me, I am in the need of a car to last me a couple of years whilst I buy a house and try and keep outgoings to a minimum. Car must haves:
- Around the 5 - 7k mark as a rough guideline.
- Relatively good on fuel (Circa 1k miles a month)
- Reliable - hopefully shouldn't have to fork out too much over the space of 24 months.
- Fun! as a bit of context -currently driving a 2.0 190 bhp Scirocco and that is fairly fun to me!
- Might be worth something at the end to get a bit of money back.
Happy to consider absolutely anything! Thanks in advance.
P.S - A comfy ride is always nice
- Around the 5 - 7k mark as a rough guideline.
- Relatively good on fuel (Circa 1k miles a month)
- Reliable - hopefully shouldn't have to fork out too much over the space of 24 months.
- Fun! as a bit of context -currently driving a 2.0 190 bhp Scirocco and that is fairly fun to me!
- Might be worth something at the end to get a bit of money back.
Happy to consider absolutely anything! Thanks in advance.
P.S - A comfy ride is always nice
Edited by ThMo0118 on Wednesday 4th December 12:18
Fiesta ST?
Plenty kit if you go for an ST-2 or ST-3, 180bhp in something lighter than your Scirocco and should return reasonable MPG.
Good few about for your budget.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Plenty kit if you go for an ST-2 or ST-3, 180bhp in something lighter than your Scirocco and should return reasonable MPG.
Good few about for your budget.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
croissant said:
excuse my ignorance, but what is 'scene tax'?
It's extra £££ people put onto things just because they fit part of a fashion/cult/area, for example: - Skyline tax, everything that is related to Skyline's costs more, because Skyline
- Fast Ford's, see above
- Drift cars, yes please charge me an extra £5k because you've smacked your Chaser into a lamp-post and zip-tied it back together
ThMo0118 said:
Thales said:
Z4 Coupe
Certainly not something I would have ever ever considered but reading some good really strong reviews!! thanksBut don't expect a comfy ride, that isn't what they are about - especially if they have the standard run-flat tyres!
As a slightly more comfy option might be an E92 330i or 335i Coupe.
Someone mentioned the Fiesta ST, but there was also the Focus ST that seems to get positive reviews.
Or if a hatch is an option, there is always the BMW 130i - same engine as the Z4 Coupe, but fitted to a 1 Series!
Happy hunting anyway.
Mr Tidy said:
Or if a hatch is an option, there is always the BMW 130i - same engine as the Z4 Coupe, but fitted to a 1 Series!
OP, I was looking for something similar and plumped for the 130i. Good mix of practicality with a N/A straight six. You'll find a good one for your budget. Very little changed over the period they were made.. Later LCI ones loose hydraulic PAS but get better MPG (due to the alternator and brake energy regeneration) and revised interior materials.
If size isn't an issue the 125i uses the same engine in coupe body format (although slightly detuned and geared). However they seem to command a premium over the 130i.
Alfa Giulietta Cloverleaf
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Non Cup Chassis Megane RS250 for a softer ride but it'll still be sharper than your current Scirroco
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
350Z
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3.2 Alfa Brera
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3.2 A5
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RCZ GT200
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C30 T5 SE Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
TT S Line
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Focus ST-3
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
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330i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
325i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
645i
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Non Cup Chassis Megane RS250 for a softer ride but it'll still be sharper than your current Scirroco
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
350Z
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
3.2 Alfa Brera
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
3.2 A5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
RCZ GT200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
C30 T5 SE Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
TT S Line
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Focus ST-3
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
330i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
325i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
645i
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
AnneTeak said:
Mr Tidy said:
Or if a hatch is an option, there is always the BMW 130i - same engine as the Z4 Coupe, but fitted to a 1 Series!
OP, I was looking for something similar and plumped for the 130i. Good mix of practicality with a N/A straight six. You'll find a good one for your budget. Very little changed over the period they were made.. Later LCI ones loose hydraulic PAS but get better MPG (due to the alternator and brake energy regeneration) and revised interior materials.
If size isn't an issue the 125i uses the same engine in coupe body format (although slightly detuned and geared). However they seem to command a premium over the 130i.
ZX10R NIN said:
Alfa Giulietta Cloverleaf
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Non Cup Chassis Megane RS250 for a softer ride but it'll still be sharper than your current Scirroco
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
350Z
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
3.2 Alfa Brera
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
3.2 A5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
RCZ GT200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
C30 T5 SE Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
TT S Line
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Focus ST-3
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
330i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
325i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
645i
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Loving the idea of a Giulietta Cloverleaf and some decent prices! Thanks for your help!!https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Non Cup Chassis Megane RS250 for a softer ride but it'll still be sharper than your current Scirroco
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
350Z
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
3.2 Alfa Brera
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
3.2 A5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
RCZ GT200
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
C30 T5 SE Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
TT S Line
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Focus ST-3
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
330i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
325i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
645i
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Mr Tidy said:
The N52 engine is fantastic - which is probably why I've ended up with a 55 plate E90 330i as a daily to go with my E86 Z4 Coupe! But mainly because I couldn't find a 130i within budget.
Agree, the N52 is a peach. OP, if you end up looking at 325i/330i. from around mid 2007 they are fitted with the N53 engine which uses direct injection (rather than port) and seems to suffer more with problems (high pressure fuel pump and injectors largely) than the N52 did. Gassing Station | Car Buying | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff