Interesting daily ~15-20k - Page 1 - Car Buying

DSharp

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Dear Pistonheads

Well it seems a distinct possibility that I will have to move on the from Mini GP (2) as I don't really fit in it anymore. Which is a shame but I am too girdthy for it and can't sit squarely in the seat without being pressed up against the door card / window.

So - ideas for interesting daily drivers would be much appreciated..

10k per year mileage
4 seats and able to get baby in and out of back without dislocating shoulders.
AWD would be nice but not a necessity
Petrol
Manual or Auto (must have manual control avialable e.g. DSG, Stronic etc)
Not going to depreciate at a rediculous rate
Suitable for the girdthier driver.
Having a pram-holding boot would be a benefit but could exclude for something special
Budget ~20k. Again happy to spend a bit less, or higher if something special

Have had all sorts of cars over the years e.g. S4, GS450h, Mini GP2, E61 545 estate, Mk4 R32, Forester, C class, Alfa 166, Fiat 127, Clio 172 cup, golf gti, pug 306, classic mini (was much smaller then...) bmw 1 series

Doesn't have to fast, but want something interesting and fun (one way or another....)

Keep looking at Focus RS, A45, 996 C4s, various m-lites, XE S, ....loads of things that are alright, but nothing that seems to stand out frown

Edited by DSharp on Tuesday 11th July 12:35

Edited by DSharp on Wednesday 6th November 10:00

mikey P 500

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Gt86/brz ?

DSharp

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mikey P 500 said:

Gt86/brz ?

Thanks, had a quick look at them last year but didn't really do it for me. Can't quite put my finger on why, but think I'd get bored fairly quickly :/

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DSharp

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300bhp/ton said:

Was looking at the LWB Wranglers the other day. They look beastly daily drivers and could have some countryside fun too

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DSharp said:

Was looking at the LWB Wranglers the other day. They look beastly daily drivers and could have some countryside fun too

They are really nice vehicles tbh. All the ruggedness and better off road ability than a Defender, but with akin to Disco 3 levels of equipment and performance.

2011+ models have a slightly nicer interior and a 5 speed auto, but older ones are still pretty good and in some cases you can get a manual. 2011 also has a power hike to 200hp, although all years can be remapped to similar levels.

There are even some petrol V6 models, although very rare. Might be borderline on the mpg with the petrols though.

Residuals are also crazy strong on these.

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DSharp

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300bhp/ton said:

They are really nice vehicles tbh. All the ruggedness and better off road ability than a Defender, but with akin to Disco 3 levels of equipment and performance.

2011+ models have a slightly nicer interior and a 5 speed auto, but older ones are still pretty good and in some cases you can get a manual. 2011 also has a power hike to 200hp, although all years can be remapped to similar levels.

There are even some petrol V6 models, although very rare. Might be borderline on the mpg with the petrols though.

Residuals are also crazy strong on these.

Cheers! Will try and have a look at one in the flesh!

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ZX10R NIN said:

Thanks for the comprehensive list, much appreciated!

Plenty of things to consider there - didn't realise the TT-RS or RS3 has gotten below 20k for sensible miles. Will try and find a few of the above to look at interior space of biggrin

DSharp

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After much musings, it's looking like it'll be much easier if I get another estates / SUV type thing for dog carrying duties etc. Plus I will fit in more comfortably!

The Jeep Wrangler is off to a rocky start, being described as 'f**king hideous' by my more delicate half

Grand Cherokee / Toerag / Disco seem sizeable....otherwise more dynamic stuff such as;S4 Avant possible. All seem to carry a certain reputation of borkage.

Are there any solid estates / SUVs for <20k that are interesting? Everything I find that looks interest brings up pages of why they break so often biggrin

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DSharp said:

After much musings, it's looking like it'll be much easier if I get another estates / SUV type thing for dog carrying duties etc. Plus I will fit in more comfortably!

The Jeep Wrangler is off to a rocky start, being described as 'f**king hideous' by my more delicate half

Grand Cherokee / Toerag / Disco seem sizeable....otherwise more dynamic stuff such as;S4 Avant possible. All seem to carry a certain reputation of borkage.

Are there any solid estates / SUVs for <20k that are interesting? Everything I find that looks interest brings up pages of why they break so often biggrin

What about a Subaru Forester STI as was suggested by someone in my suggestions thread. JDM import makes them rare on UK roads, powerful, looks pretty cool, big.

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Lexus IS-F ?

4-door, V8, 20+ MPG not difficult, reliable, and certainly interesting.

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

DSharp

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Wednesday 12th July 2017

Thanks both - Do like the Forester STis but all a bit older than I'm looking for really.

Love the IS-F but no good for doggo.

Hoping to have a look at a 2013 Grand Cherokee this weekend, 3.0 CRD of fumey goodness. Will see if it's any good, seem to be discussed fairly positively on here - and should have sufficient space biggrin

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http://www.slimfast.co.uk/

DSharp

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loskie said:

http://www.slimfast.co.uk/

I didn't say it was due to fat.

DSharp

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Basically looking for the same things again now biggrin

Last time ended up with a Audi S4 Avant (B8), which was good, but with baby arriving chopped in for an older Lexus GS450h to be free from loan. Both easily driven fast, comfy etc but a little dull.

The S4 was good, might prefer something a little more chuckable this time....will update the original post biggrin

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DSharp

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Thursday 7th November 2019

Thanks you!

The Polestar looks interesting!

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