What car?

[Lippyx]

So, after a lot of hassle with my Golf GT, I am thinking if it comes back from VW again, with the same old "we couldn't find a problem", I am chopping it in!! But for what?

Shall I stick with a diesel, or go back to petrol? I am after ideas, and feedback about cars you own/had.

I am a bit of a petrol head, but drive 40 miles a day to work. I've looked at the new Golf GTD, but once bitten and all that. Looked at the Alfa Giulietta, Audi A3/S3, Focus ST, new Subaru's... I want something fun, and although the miles I do have to be considered, if it puts a smile on my face, I would consider getting more of a sports car. 4 door is good, but again, would consider a 2.

I know a lot has to be taken into account, but interested in what you'd go for.

Budget; late teens, early 20's.

[kiethton]

BMW 123d?

[Lippyx]

Yeah, I looked at those, and I didn't think they looked very "plush" inside, didn't seem to get a lot for your money??

[kiethton]

True, they are expensive for what they are, I chose a 3 series coupe over one.

I guess that a E90 BMW may do the job, or alternatively the new Volvo V40 (or V60 if you want a little more space) may do the job well

[Lippyx]

I do like the look of the series 1 coupe, though

[kiethton]

Lippyx said:

I do like the look of the series 1 coupe, though

yeah, they do look far better than the hatch. If it does help friends have had them with very few issues and my dad has a 3 series with the 18d engine which has been faultless (besides being stolen).

If you want a bit of variety, the 20d engine is far more readily available and re-maps to 23d leves very easily. Other than that the 35i engine is a peach!

[Lippyx]

Thanks for the info! I will have a look, as there is a local dealer to me, who has always been helpful when I've gone there with my partner (his dad has a 98' 5 series). Plus they have a massive selection. Thanks again!

Anyone else got any suggestions?