8.5k - what to get
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Sdw1981

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11 posts

161 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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Hi all,

As per the title really, what should I get? Something sporty but reasonably economical...
If there is such a beast ☺

2 sMoKiN bArReLs

32,007 posts

264 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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Elise?

Sdw1981

Original Poster:

11 posts

161 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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Forgot..must seat four comfortably

j4ckos mate

3,432 posts

199 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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93 cabriolet

Axionknight

8,505 posts

164 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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Sdw1981 said:
Forgot..must seat four comfortably
Mk5 Golf GTI, or a Focus ST. Personally I'd take the FN2 Type R over either of them but it may scupper your ideas of taking four in comfort as it is solely a 3 door, plenty of room in the back once you are in there though!

Edited by Axionknight on Friday 4th July 22:37

cat220

2,762 posts

244 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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Mazda 3 MPS

Sdw1981

Original Poster:

11 posts

161 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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Fair play, the fn2 is a nice motor mate

Pentoman

4,835 posts

292 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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What else appeals? Torque? Revs? Paddle shifts? Looks? Stealth? Sound? Interior? Tuneability?

Or is it carte blanche?

Civic is a great thing.

Monaro?!

chucker

174 posts

150 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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Pentoman said:
What else appeals? Torque? Revs? Paddle shifts? Looks? Stealth? Sound? Interior? Tuneability?

Or is it carte blanche?

Civic is a great thing.

Monaro?!
monaro.....reasonably economical! smile

jc84

129 posts

152 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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BMW 330i. Or 330d if you want a bit more economy

Axionknight

8,505 posts

164 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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chucker said:
monaro.....reasonably economical! smile
Man maths required! Its dearer than walking, but cheaper than taking a plane.... SOLD!

Raize

1,476 posts

208 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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Porsche 928.

billzeebub

3,911 posts

228 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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BMW 3 Series 6 cylinder Convertible

Edited by billzeebub on Friday 4th July 23:50

chilistrucker

4,543 posts

180 months

Friday 4th July 2014
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bmw e34 m5 smile
comfy, quick, big, stunning cars, and economical ish.

EuroFighter

154 posts

150 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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Granted it is not the most economical but look at it! Also seats 4 comfortably.

But realistically... a 330i would fit your criteria.


Pulse

10,922 posts

247 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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330i. Incredibly economical, and a fantastic engine.

If you don't mind being a bit more squeezed, how about an Astra VXR? Enjoyed both of mine.

rossub

5,950 posts

219 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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Just so happens I have a silver FN2 for £8395 on Autotrader smile

Sdw1981

Original Poster:

11 posts

161 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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Looks a nice motor pal, they havent half come down in value!

A500leroy

8,405 posts

147 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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Abarth punto/500

Pentoman

4,835 posts

292 months

Saturday 5th July 2014
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chucker said:
monaro.....reasonably economical! smile
How did I miss that part!

I don't suppose the 2nd S3 has reached this point. Megane R26 F1?