"Sensible" Car
Discussion
Maybe a forlorn hope but here goes!
We're looking to replace our current two cars, one of the replacements is going to be an MPV, so yawn.
However, we have a bit of scope for the second car, it will need to have four seats and be under £8k and fairly sensible:
a) Needs to be reliable
b) Fairly economical, 35 MPG+
Other than that, anything goes, any ideas people?
I'd like something that's a bit of fun without being too brutal as my partner will be driving it as well, I don't want her ending up in a hedge!
We're looking to replace our current two cars, one of the replacements is going to be an MPV, so yawn.
However, we have a bit of scope for the second car, it will need to have four seats and be under £8k and fairly sensible:
a) Needs to be reliable
b) Fairly economical, 35 MPG+
Other than that, anything goes, any ideas people?
I'd like something that's a bit of fun without being too brutal as my partner will be driving it as well, I don't want her ending up in a hedge!
Edited by davidjwest on Sunday 25th September 15:24
paulmoonraker said:
Why a diesel. They cost a lot when they break. No point unless your are north of 15K miles per year I reckon. Get something that sounds good, it will make you smile 
The OP wants a car with 35mpg or more, ok a 525 or 530 petrol would do 35mpg, i only suggested a diesel as there is probably more to choose from and will serve the same purpose as a petrol equivalent engine but do 45 mpg.Like you say depending on mileage (sub 15k) then a petrol would be more fun.
Hammer67 said:
V8Triumph said:
Triumph Stag
Criteria: fairly sensible
reliable
Fairly economical, 35 MPG+
my partner will be driving it
Now I`m a Triumph man to the bone but
good luck with that. 
and yes it does still have the original Triumph engine. For me, it IS a sensible car, so perhaps our idea of "sensible" is different. So long as you keep on top of maintenance there is NO reason a well sorted £8K Stag won't be reliable. I did say forget the MPG to be fair Why does it make a difference whether or not your partner will be driving it? Theres nothing embarrassing about driving a Stag, they get lots of admiring glances, even mine, in Russet Brown! 
Stags are great and seat four adults in comfort, you can get the roof down in the summer and the hard tops are great for the winter and don't really rattle.
Whilst I would agree there are better weekend cars - hence me having a couple of others - MGB GT V8 (great car but not suitable for someone who needs to seat more than two) and a Triumph Vitesse. I don't think much would beat a Stag for a fun weekday car.
I will admit I'm after a cheap BGT (probably) for over the worse bits of the winter to keep road salt off the Stag.
V8Triumph said:
I use my Stag everyday and yes it does still have the original Triumph engine. For me, it IS a sensible car, so perhaps our idea of "sensible" is different. So long as you keep on top of maintenance there is NO reason a well sorted £8K Stag won't be reliable. I did say forget the MPG to be fair Why does it make a difference whether or not your partner will be driving it? Theres nothing embarrassing about driving a Stag, they get lots of admiring glances, even mine, in Russet Brown!
Stags are great and seat four adults in comfort, you can get the roof down in the summer and the hard tops are great for the winter and don't really rattle.
Whilst I would agree there are better weekend cars - hence me having a couple of others - MGB GT V8 (great car but not suitable for someone who needs to seat more than two) and a Triumph Vitesse. I don't think much would beat a Stag for a fun weekday car.
I will admit I'm after a cheap BGT (probably) for over the worse bits of the winter to keep road salt off the Stag.
I know you love your car, and i admire your attempts to justify it's inclusion in this thread. But you sir are a madman and yes it does still have the original Triumph engine. For me, it IS a sensible car, so perhaps our idea of "sensible" is different. So long as you keep on top of maintenance there is NO reason a well sorted £8K Stag won't be reliable. I did say forget the MPG to be fair Why does it make a difference whether or not your partner will be driving it? Theres nothing embarrassing about driving a Stag, they get lots of admiring glances, even mine, in Russet Brown! Stags are great and seat four adults in comfort, you can get the roof down in the summer and the hard tops are great for the winter and don't really rattle.
Whilst I would agree there are better weekend cars - hence me having a couple of others - MGB GT V8 (great car but not suitable for someone who needs to seat more than two) and a Triumph Vitesse. I don't think much would beat a Stag for a fun weekday car.
I will admit I'm after a cheap BGT (probably) for over the worse bits of the winter to keep road salt off the Stag.
a_bread said:
yes and well under 8k. I chopped in my 330ci for an st220 and actually prefer it to drive. Not due to performance although it is a touch faster. Just feels more fun and sporty than you'd ever expect a mondeo to be and always makes me smile.
But it won't do 35MPG will it. Perhaps on a long run, but in day to day driving your looking at 25-30MPG.SWoll said:
V8Triumph said:
I use my Stag everyday and yes it does still have the original Triumph engine. For me, it IS a sensible car, so perhaps our idea of "sensible" is different. So long as you keep on top of maintenance there is NO reason a well sorted £8K Stag won't be reliable. I did say forget the MPG to be fair Why does it make a difference whether or not your partner will be driving it? Theres nothing embarrassing about driving a Stag, they get lots of admiring glances, even mine, in Russet Brown!
Stags are great and seat four adults in comfort, you can get the roof down in the summer and the hard tops are great for the winter and don't really rattle.
Whilst I would agree there are better weekend cars - hence me having a couple of others - MGB GT V8 (great car but not suitable for someone who needs to seat more than two) and a Triumph Vitesse. I don't think much would beat a Stag for a fun weekday car.
I will admit I'm after a cheap BGT (probably) for over the worse bits of the winter to keep road salt off the Stag.
I know you love your car, and i admire your attempts to justify it's inclusion in this thread. But you sir are a madman and yes it does still have the original Triumph engine. For me, it IS a sensible car, so perhaps our idea of "sensible" is different. So long as you keep on top of maintenance there is NO reason a well sorted £8K Stag won't be reliable. I did say forget the MPG to be fair Why does it make a difference whether or not your partner will be driving it? Theres nothing embarrassing about driving a Stag, they get lots of admiring glances, even mine, in Russet Brown! Stags are great and seat four adults in comfort, you can get the roof down in the summer and the hard tops are great for the winter and don't really rattle.
Whilst I would agree there are better weekend cars - hence me having a couple of others - MGB GT V8 (great car but not suitable for someone who needs to seat more than two) and a Triumph Vitesse. I don't think much would beat a Stag for a fun weekday car.
I will admit I'm after a cheap BGT (probably) for over the worse bits of the winter to keep road salt off the Stag.
... but actually it should be "you Miss are a mad woman", LOL, mind you going by what you men say we are all MAD!
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