Rescue me from 250k mileage x reg focus!

[whittick88]

So I've been stuck with a 90 mile commute for the past 2 years and finally it's looking like I'll be able to wave goodbye to my rustbucket old 1.8 tdi focus.

Previous cars include a classic mini and 172 clio so I like something that handles well, but am looking for something a little quicker and slightly more exotic, albeit with a fairly modest 5k budget.

Current main contenders are v6 gtv and 350z. S2k, m3 or a ropey rx7, elise/vx220 are other possibilities but not as keen on the first two and the rex/elise/220 aren't really in budget.

Before I start arranging test drives etc am I missing anything obvious? Main requirements are looks, handling and a fair bit of oomph (the gtv is a bit slow but engine overall and looks make up for this... Sorta). Don't need 4 seats, but bike rack compatibility would be a massive plus.

Sorry, I know there are loads of 'what car' threads but I know you all secretly love them

[Mopar440]

whittick88 said:

Sorry, I know there are loads of 'what car' threads but I know you all secretly love them

We don't, we really don't.

Try the one from yesterday, or the one from the day before. Or the vast selection from last week.

[Qussz]

Will the new car be used for your 90 mile commute?

[Jasandjules]

For that distance I'd be looking at a 170 passat tdi to munch motorway miles

[Trailhead]

90 mile commute for £5k I'd be looking for a vectra / mondeo diesel with cruise!

[whittick88]

Noo, sorry wasn't quite clear - the commute is (almost) over hence why I'm considering something with such poor consumption as an rx7

[J4CKO]

Was going to say, dont do a commute of that distance in a 350Z unless you can call in an RAF refuelling plane.

[anonymous-user]

Get an old diesel car. Or a tractor

[groundcontrol]

I hear the Ford Focus is quite a reliable car.

[ZX10R NIN]

Some different cars:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

If you fancy the whole transporter thing.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2015...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Sierra-Cosworth-/28...

Japanese

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Aristo-V300-Verte...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nissan-Silvia-S15-Spec-S...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2002-Subaru-Impreza-2-0-...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Toyota-Soarer-twin-turbo...