Looking for a decent petrol

[Shadows]

Bought a 159 210 diesel, it's done 40K and it's already fubed.

Looking for a decent petrol:

New(ish)
Half decent reliability
Similar or more MPG (I get 31MPG from mine).
200+ Bhp
Something a little stylish

[soad]

What's the budget?

[Shadows]

soad said:

What's the budget?

Not really decided, cheaper the better but up to 20K is doable.

[340600]

Mk6 Golf GTI?

[Shadows]

340600 said:

Mk6 Golf GTI?

It's a good contender.

Cars I ruled out:

Ford Focus ST
Skoda octavia VRS
Bmw
Audi

Contenders so far:

Golf GTI 207 Bhp (Might be a little slow)
Alfa Giulietta QV (235 Bhp, not great on reliability but better than mine).

Anything else?

[MissChief]

335i? Any particulat reason youve discounted BMW and Mercedes?

[Geekman]

Bit off topic, but I'm looking to buy a 159 210 diesel at the moment. What's gone wrong with yours?

[340600]

Possibly a Megane Renaultsport if you're after a bit more performance? Golf + a remap would be my choice though.

[Shadows]

MissChief said:

335i? Any particulat reason youve discounted BMW and Mercedes?

I do keep tinkering with the idea of a 335i, I really do. Then every time I end up nearly going to the dealers I see a thousand other BMW's on the road and turn back round. Plus for a decent low mileage on a 59 / 60 plate your talking over 20K.

I suppose it's the stigma with Merc's as well, I'm 27 and they seem like a car to buy later in life.

Edited by Shadows on Saturday 6th April 16:10

Edited by Shadows on Saturday 6th April 16:14

[Shadows]

Geekman said:

Bit off topic, but I'm looking to buy a 159 210 diesel at the moment. What's gone wrong with yours?

Where do I start?

Glow Plugs
Glow Plug relay
EGR
Injectors
DPF clogged due to regen issues
Multiplugs

After all that it's still not working right!!>.

[Slow]

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/b...

And 15 grand left for fuel.

[T1547]

Not sure if this fits your bill but what about a 630i? Approx 270bhp from memory (facelift version), over 30mpg and loads of toys. Also far less common than the 3 series coupes..

[Backtobasics]

A petrol 159? Think there is a 200bhp 1.8t or the Q4 3.2, put the rest in the bank (for what its worth!)

[creampuff]

BMW 328i (2 litre turbo petrol, 245bhp)

You would probably get the first release of the current model for just over £20k now once you twist their arm a bit.

[Geekman]

Shadows said:

Where do I start?

Glow Plugs
Glow Plug relay
EGR
Injectors
DPF clogged due to regen issues
Multiplugs

After all that it's still not working right!!>.

Sounds like you got rather unlucky there! Send me a message if you're looking to sell though, may be interested as I've kind of set my heart on one.

[Shadows]

Looking at a Leon Cupra R 265.. Nice car!