Most fun car for narrow garage (4.6m x 1.8m)
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My wife and I have just bought a house, which I made sure had a garage. Sadly, it’s a little compact - 4.6m x 1.8m (through door. Nearing 2.0m inside) - so I’m contemplating the most fun sub-£10k car that will fit.
When we put the offer in I had a BMW 130i which I loved and thought might just fit. However, as we’re doing lots of work to the house and needed something to ferry things around, I came over all sensible and sold it for a Subaru Legacy estate - albeit a 3.0 Spec B.
As much as I’m enjoying the Legacy, I’d like to get another fun car before long. So, what’s the most fun - and not too maintenance-hungry - small car that I could fit in there for up to around £5-£10k?
Must be petrol, manual, engaging to drive, with an exciting - or at least distinctive-sounding - engine. I’m a particular fan of five and six-pots, RWD, light weight, low driving positions and weighty steering. Primarily thinking about hatchbacks or coupes, but open to other suggestions...
I have a few cars in mind, but interested to hear if I’m forgetting any other good options. Also intrigued by going down classic route for no VED, MOT and lower insurance.
Thanks!
When we put the offer in I had a BMW 130i which I loved and thought might just fit. However, as we’re doing lots of work to the house and needed something to ferry things around, I came over all sensible and sold it for a Subaru Legacy estate - albeit a 3.0 Spec B.
As much as I’m enjoying the Legacy, I’d like to get another fun car before long. So, what’s the most fun - and not too maintenance-hungry - small car that I could fit in there for up to around £5-£10k?
Must be petrol, manual, engaging to drive, with an exciting - or at least distinctive-sounding - engine. I’m a particular fan of five and six-pots, RWD, light weight, low driving positions and weighty steering. Primarily thinking about hatchbacks or coupes, but open to other suggestions...
I have a few cars in mind, but interested to hear if I’m forgetting any other good options. Also intrigued by going down classic route for no VED, MOT and lower insurance.
Thanks!
RoVoFob said:
Must be petrol, manual, engaging to drive, with an exciting - or at least distinctive-sounding - engine. I’m a particular fan of five and six-pots, RWD, light weight, low driving positions and weighty steering. Primarily thinking about hatchbacks or coupes, but open to other suggestions...
Can't think of anything that ticks all those boxes.Alfa - GTV V6 Not RWD
MX5 - Not Hatch or more than 4 cylinders
Hot Hatch - Most 4 pots for lightweight and no distinctive sounding engine. Oh hang on older 5 pot Focus ST!! Nope FWD
I give up.
Edited by stumpage on Monday 6th January 20:25
Edited by stumpage on Monday 6th January 20:26
stumpage said:
Can't think of anything that ticks all those boxes.
Alfa - GTV V6 Not RWD
MX5 - Not Hatch or more than 4 cylinders
Hot Hatch - Most 4 pots for lightweight and no distinctive sounding engine. Oh hang on older 5 pot Focus ST!! Nope FWD
I give up.
This is how I ended up selling my first 130i and then buying another a month later! If I can make the dimensions work, I think I might end up buying another one in a year or so...Alfa - GTV V6 Not RWD
MX5 - Not Hatch or more than 4 cylinders
Hot Hatch - Most 4 pots for lightweight and no distinctive sounding engine. Oh hang on older 5 pot Focus ST!! Nope FWD
I give up.
These:
VW GTi 4268 2027 1799
Skoda Scala 4362 1988 1793
Seat Ibiza 4059 1942 1780
Seat Arona 4138 1942 1780
Toyota Prius 4575. 1760
VW Polo 4053 1964 1751
First dimension is length, middle dimension is overall width, last figure is body width. That last figure does not necessarily include folded mirrors.
In truth many garages are too narrow, apart from recent builds.
VW GTi 4268 2027 1799
Skoda Scala 4362 1988 1793
Seat Ibiza 4059 1942 1780
Seat Arona 4138 1942 1780
Toyota Prius 4575. 1760
VW Polo 4053 1964 1751
First dimension is length, middle dimension is overall width, last figure is body width. That last figure does not necessarily include folded mirrors.
In truth many garages are too narrow, apart from recent builds.
Pica-Pica said:
These:
VW GTi 4268 2027 1799
Skoda Scala 4362 1988 1793
Seat Ibiza 4059 1942 1780
Seat Arona 4138 1942 1780
Toyota Prius 4575. 1760
VW Polo 4053 1964 1751
First dimension is length, middle dimension is overall width, last figure is body width. That last figure does not necessarily include folded mirrors.
In truth many garages are too narrow, apart from recent builds.
Erm, I’m not sure they’re the most exciting to drive. Sure, it’s a tight garage, but I’m pretty good at parking!VW GTi 4268 2027 1799
Skoda Scala 4362 1988 1793
Seat Ibiza 4059 1942 1780
Seat Arona 4138 1942 1780
Toyota Prius 4575. 1760
VW Polo 4053 1964 1751
First dimension is length, middle dimension is overall width, last figure is body width. That last figure does not necessarily include folded mirrors.
In truth many garages are too narrow, apart from recent builds.
I’m thinking that something like a Honda CRX could fit the bill. Doesn’t need to be the most practical or everyday modern car...
stumpage said:
GOT IT!!!! Ford Capri 2.8i - Petrol, yes. Manual, yes, engaging to drive, yes, nice sound engine, yes, 6 cylinder, RWD, light weight (Today world yes), low driving position yes, No power steering so weighty and a coupe. And by today's standards quite small. 1.7m wide x 4.2m long.
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