Hot Hatch for around 7k ?

[tillage5]

Looking for something 07 reg+ but not quite sure what to get, have looked at Fiesta ST's but their performance aint great ..

Any suggestions?

Cheers

[ChevronB19]

tillage5 said:

Looking for something 07 reg+ but not quite sure what to get, have looked at Fiesta ST's but their performance aint great ..

Any suggestions?

Cheers

I'd say look for something that's fun to drive rather than fast based on your age of car/cost criteria. For example, I have a Panda 100HP and it's hysterical to drive. Also look at Twingo if they have dropped into that price bracket.

[xr287]

Look as far back as 05 and get a clio 182. £5k.

[anonymous-user]

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2757077.htm

Boom.

ETA: Or this one.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2773843.htm

Or a trophy.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2808487.htm

[GingerWizard]

xr287 said:

Look as far back as 05 and get a clio 182. £5k.

nope get a EP3 Civic Type R.

[xr287]

GingerWizard said:

xr287 said:

Look as far back as 05 and get a clio 182. £5k.

nope get a EP3 Civic Type R.

I sense we may be equally biased

[GingerWizard]

xr287 said:

GingerWizard said:

xr287 said:

Look as far back as 05 and get a clio 182. £5k.

nope get a EP3 Civic Type R.

I sense we may be equally biased

touche'

[charliedaker]

Cooper S

[ultraheed]

BIANCO said:

Possibly get a 07 Mazda 3 mps for around 7k now.

If its possible, this.

[BertB]

BIANCO said:

Possibly get a 07 Mazda 3 mps for around 7k now.

Can you?

Example please.

Worth bearing in mind the earlier ones are in the high (450?) tax bracket

[mnkiboy]

Focus ST must be available for £7K now, though may be a bit ropey at this price?

How about the Clio 197?

[Davey S2]

BertB said:

Worth bearing in mind the earlier ones are in the high (450?) tax bracket

Do people really get put off buying a car even at this level if the annual road tax is a couple of hundred quid more?

I know it all adds up but the additional 200 sheets is a few good nights out.

[300bhp/ton]

tillage5 said:

Looking for something 07 reg+ but not quite sure what to get, have looked at Fiesta ST's but their performance aint great ..

Any suggestions?

Cheers

More money, older cars or less expectations?

Does it have to be a hatch? What do you want to do with it?

Newest/fastest I can think of is a Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart. £6.5-7k should get you an 09 plate one with warranty.

1.5 Turbo, 7.x 0-60mph times and you can remap them to around 200hp. They also only weigh about 1060kg too.

Not sure it's what I'd actually buy though.

[andye30m3]

MSTRBKR said:

a trophy.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2808487.htm

Thats what I'd go for, all be it slightly older than the OP asked for.

[iphonedyou]

Davey S2 said:

Do people really get put off buying a car even at this level if the annual road tax is a couple of hundred quid more?

I know it all adds up but the additional 200 sheets is a few good nights out.

Exactly.

[BertB]

Davey S2 said:

Do people really get put off buying a car even at this level if the annual road tax is a couple of hundred quid more?

I know it all adds up but the additional 200 sheets is a few good nights out.

I personally wouldn't be put off but it might make it an harder sale to the other half.

Also finding the lump sum for some is difficult.

[Chris71]

Clio Trophy for me! A genuinely special little car that just happens to double as a practical, relatively economical hatchback. Awesome.

[300bhp/ton]

tillage5 said:

Looking for something 07 reg+ but not quite sure what to get, have looked at Fiesta ST's but their performance aint great ..

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Why not spend half the amount on a slightly older better car?

BMW 3 SERIES COMPACT 325ti SE 2002 (2002)
54,000 miles £3,495
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2614701.htm


Much faster, lovely silky smooth 6 cylinder engine. Prestige badge and RWD handling.

[DannyVTS]

Clio 197 comes just in budget.

[GreatGranny]

Megane 225?

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2803906.htm