What 'fun' car for an estate agent? (I know I know!)

[GBGent]

Afternoon all!

This may sound odd, but I start in my new position in the new year and will be needing a new car soon anyway but can't face driving an ecobox anymore! (Currently in a 153,000 mile Grande Punto........)

Got about 8k to spend. Just interested to see what you guys drive in similar positions I.e. Mix of town driving during the day with a nice a road blast on the way to/ from work?

Look forward to hearing any responses!

[hornetrider]

Crikey.

How about a 330i?

[SSBB]

[Devil2575]

Mini Cooper S

[ArsE92]

R56 Cooper S, surely?

[GBGent]

I did wonder that and had a e46 330ci not too long ago which was nice just a little dull!

Only problem is for a bit more 335i's start to crop up........... Too tempting!

[dapearson]

Something with very large pedals to accommodate very long pointy shoes, and plenty of head room for overly gelled hair.

[GBGent]

Cooper s is a good shout I've just never been blown away by their performance, although a different pulley and a remap may help that!

[GBGent]

dapearson said:

Something with very large pedals to accommodate very long pointy shoes, and plenty of head room for overly gelled hair.

Very good wondered how long that would take!

Brought a smile to my face nonetheless!

[GBGent]

ArsE92 just seen your..... Well e92!

Very nice indeed

[Krikkit]

When you say town driving, does that mean you fancy an auto?

Golf GTI Mk.5 with a DSG would be a good choice if so, otherwise I'd go for something like a Mini Cooper S JCW. It might lull others into thinking it's a normal estate-agent spec car.

[shiftydave]

You'll probably need a large estate to carry around the shame you've brought upon your family by being an estate agent.

[boobles]

If fun is what you are after! Massive spec for a very good price. They do occasionally pop up in the UK for sale but very very rare indeed.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Chrysler-Crossfire-...

[GBGent]

Thanks gents!

Thankfully I worked in a bar for a couple of years so used to ignoring people

[Dave Hedgehog]

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

[GBGent]

Didn't know they did an SRT version of those!

Although for me they're still inducing!


My problem is that I've never seen an estate agent in anything other than a 5 door......

[boobles]

GBGent said:

Didn't know they did an SRT version of those!

Although for me they're still inducing!


My problem is that I've never seen an estate agent in anything other than a 5 door......

They are very much like marmite, you either like it or you don't. I have a coupe & it receives nothing but possitive comments & super reliable.

[TheAngryDog]

The Crack Fox said:

Estate Agents. Grrrr.

Lol, agreed.

[maffski]

Sounds like it's important for work, so focus on reliable rather than performance, and something comfortable, as for the first few weeks after the moralectomy you'll be sensitive.

[Mr2Mike]

Ford Pinto.