Fun car under 10k

[GMichie]

Basically im looking for a car under 10k to have a bit fun with, 200bhpish and it has to have a half decent boot.

To give you an idea of the cars ive been looking at ive seen the following:

Honda Integra DC5
Honda Civic FN2 Type R
Astra VXR
Golf GTi

But the only car I like out of them are the Integra. But due to being 20, and Insurance I cant get one!

I like cars that are a little different, and preferably under 10 years old

Drivechain doesnt matter, I just want to have some fun!

Thanks for your help!

[Red 4]

Focus ST

Renaultsport Clio 200

[ryanthescot]

Megane r26

[Slow]

You mean you want a boyracer car ?

You could find saloons with like 300bhp or more and insure for less than those.

Civic tyyre r - £3500 insurance
Bmw 7 series v12 - £3000 insurance

Both of those are while 18 in my name.

[ambuletz]

If insurance is too much then reduce the amount you'll spend on the car so you have more on insurance. Or just buy a cheaper more sensible car and build some NCB.

Consider a seat ibiza FR or any of the warm hatchbacks (clio GT, focus/fiesta zetec S, swift sport).

[crosseyedlion]

Slow said:

You mean you want a boyracer car ?

You could find saloons with like 300bhp or more and insure for less than those.

Civic tyyre r - £3500 insurance
Bmw 7 series v12 - £3000 insurance

Both of those are while 18 in my name.

^^^this.

I've got one of the said v12 bmws and have as much fun driving that than any of the hatches i've had before

[GrumpyTwig]

Red 4 said:

Focus ST

Renaultsport Clio 200

Not sure about the first one but I know I went with the second one due to insurance on Type-r's being silly.
It's plenty fun and the boot, with seats down swallows almost anything I used mine partially to move house and it makes a decent van when needed (being white it's pretty close too).

ST engine though mmmmmmm

Edited by GrumpyTwig on Monday 4th February 00:28

[Red 4]

GrumpyTwig said:

Not sure about the first one but I know I went with the second one due to insurance on Type-r's being silly.
It's plenty fun and the boot, with seats down swallows almost anything I used mine partially to move house and it makes a decent van when needed (being white it's pretty close too).

ST engine though mmmmmmm

Edited by GrumpyTwig on Monday 4th February 00:28

They're like chalk and cheese - very different.

The ST is more of a cruiser, a bit wallowy and feels like a big car. Easily modified (if that's your thing) with just a diy remap. 40 BHP gain instantly. Engine is strong with a nice warble.

The Clio is better handling, feels much, much smaller and although not as quick in a straight line it will muller an ST on the twisty bits.

FN2 CTR isn't my cup of tea (had one for 6 months and didn't like it). Rock hard suspension with absolutely no compliance. Rear visibility is rubbish and again, it feels big. Decent engine and induction noise though and a decent 'box. Oh, and good seats. It is not a Type R though in my book and doesn't deserve the badge.

[DanielSan]

Could buy a very tidy UK DC2 for about half your budget and insurance wouldn't be anywhere near as bad as the DC5.