Best drivers car that can carry bikes, 10k.
Discussion
Hello.
I recently bought a 1.8 Civic, principally for the practicality, but which is a good solid car and relatively nippy too. However, I am thinking of selling it on and buying something sportier and nippier (I was initially talked out of a Type R!).
I want something that is quick and a good steer. Ultimate power doesn't bother me much, I'd prefer something lightweight and fun to throw around, but a sub 7s 0 to 60 is the aim. I haven't driven a huge variety of cars but I do like a naturally aspirated revvy engine, and vtec is a blast. Therefore, a type r is high on my list. Im not too fussed about mpg, but something that's relatively reliable and cheap to maintain is required (so probably no 100k miles ten year old bmws). The key point is it needs to be able to carry two road bikes either on or in it, which seems to rule out many sports cars (s2k, boxster, mx5, 350z etc -i mean, Google shows these things with racks on the back, but doesn't look all that safe or practical...). Is there anything I should be considering? I would quite like my first rwd car...
I recently bought a 1.8 Civic, principally for the practicality, but which is a good solid car and relatively nippy too. However, I am thinking of selling it on and buying something sportier and nippier (I was initially talked out of a Type R!).
I want something that is quick and a good steer. Ultimate power doesn't bother me much, I'd prefer something lightweight and fun to throw around, but a sub 7s 0 to 60 is the aim. I haven't driven a huge variety of cars but I do like a naturally aspirated revvy engine, and vtec is a blast. Therefore, a type r is high on my list. Im not too fussed about mpg, but something that's relatively reliable and cheap to maintain is required (so probably no 100k miles ten year old bmws). The key point is it needs to be able to carry two road bikes either on or in it, which seems to rule out many sports cars (s2k, boxster, mx5, 350z etc -i mean, Google shows these things with racks on the back, but doesn't look all that safe or practical...). Is there anything I should be considering? I would quite like my first rwd car...
I'd say the Mondeo is a good shout:
Titanium X Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
More powerful hatchback version
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
BMW 550i M Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
335i M Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
Titanium X Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
More powerful hatchback version
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
BMW 550i M Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
335i M Sport
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
You can carry bikes on most cars really. I used to carry 2 bikes on a MGBGT; sometimes using a towing bracket mounted rack (very firmly attached) and sometimes on roof bars with bike fittings. Actually, I managed to carry one bike INSIDE the MG on occasion.
I have also used a lightweight rack (Saris Bones, if they are still about)held onto the boot lid of an RX8 with an arrangement of straps, two bikes again.
I suggest that if there is a car you really want- say the 370Z- don't rule it out without investigating all possible methods of bike carrying.
I have also used a lightweight rack (Saris Bones, if they are still about)held onto the boot lid of an RX8 with an arrangement of straps, two bikes again.
I suggest that if there is a car you really want- say the 370Z- don't rule it out without investigating all possible methods of bike carrying.
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