What Car? Sorry guys..

[Greengecko]

Hello,

So turning 21 in a couple of months and on the lookout for my 2nd car!

Requirements:
- Petrol
- Only doing about 4-5k miles a year, so MPG isn't too much of a major issue (at least 20 would be nice though)
- 4+ seats (back would be for children), not used very regularly but will need to a couple of times a month.
- Not too old, ideally looking for something at least 2005 onwards in decent condition
- Something with a bit of pull to it, after having to put up with the old family Ford KA run around for the last few months I can't wait.

Budget is about £5k, could push to £6k (just for car).

Have been looking at a Focus ST (Pre-Facelift) or possibly a Mazda RX-8 (not quite sure of opinions on here of this car!). I'm sure someone will still recommend a Mazda MX-5 though!

Not really sure what else is out there which meets the requirements so hoping you guys can help.

Thanks

Edit: Sorry, I guess there are quite a few cars that do. Needs to be something that's not going to cost the earth to repair/maintain, that doesn't have a long list of known faults (although I know a lot does have to do with maintenance). Would quite like something unique/different for my age group rather than following the crowd so to speak smile.
Let's add sub 7ish 0-60, if that narrows it down a bit.

Edited by Greengecko on Monday 10th September 01:57

[TotalControl]

BMW 330ci
Honda CTR/ATR
Mercedes C Class
Mitsubishi Evo 4/5
Nissan 200sx/GTST
Toyota Celica/Supra
Vauxhall Ashtray 1.2

Honestly, there are a lot of cars that fall into that bracket. Is there anything a little more specific you're after? 4 seats and nice are the only things that I picked up in the OP.

[Greengecko]

TotalControl said:

BMW 330ci
Honda CTR/ATR
Mercedes C Class
Mitsubishi Evo 4/5
Nissan 200sx/GTST
Toyota Celica/Supra
Vauxhall Ashtray 1.2

Honestly, there are a lot of cars that fall into that bracket. Is there anything a little more specific you're after? 4 seats and nice are the only things that I picked up in the OP.

Sorry, I guess there are quite a few cars that do. Needs to be something that's not going to cost the earth to repair/maintain, that doesn't have a long list of known faults (although I know a lot does have to do with maintenance). Would quite like something unique/different for my age group rather than following the crowd so to speak .
Let's add sub 7ish 0-60, if that narrows it down a bit.

Edited by Greengecko on Monday 10th September 01:47

[TotalControl]

I guess the only value for money post 2005 sub second car I can think of is the RX8 nd possibly the BMW 330ci. What about estates? They tend to have cheaper insurance than their saloon/hatchback counterparts.

[davepoth]

I'd be looking at a straight 6 BMW of some sort - you should be able to get a fairly high miles 2005 E90 for your money.

[Bat28]

Something different ... what about a Forfour Brabus ?