Best 5k drivers cars
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Megane RS230 F1 R26 is the one to go for they're the best handling but a little fragile at times, the most common issues aren't deal breakers but the cost of window regulators is a joke.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
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Or you could go for the Focus ST they're more robust than the Megane but they're not quite as sharp, the liner issues only affect cars running big boost, the intercooler is to small so on hot days they suffer, but they have that cracking 5 pot engine I really enjoyed mine.
Focus ST-3
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
Or you could go for the Focus ST they're more robust than the Megane but they're not quite as sharp, the liner issues only affect cars running big boost, the intercooler is to small so on hot days they suffer, but they have that cracking 5 pot engine I really enjoyed mine.
Focus ST-3
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...
Edited by ZX10R NIN on Wednesday 5th July 01:47
AmgGT2015 said:
When looking at either is there anything that is a major issue on both when looking at one when i should just walk away
There are no real massive issues with either but on the Renault as I said the window regulators are expensive & the cambelt change isn't cheap, on the Ford the liner issue but that only affects high boost cars so buy on condition with both cars.ZX10R NIN said:
There are no real massive issues with either but on the Renault as I said the window regulators are expensive & the cambelt change isn't cheap, on the Ford the liner issue but that only affects high boost cars so buy on condition with both cars.
And their MPG is worse than a 40 tonnes truck :-)OP, how about a Clio Sport?
Get a decent one with sensible mileage within your budget.
Your average 40 ton truck will get 9 mpg so none of these are real drinkers in comparison
, the Focus will be the thirstiest but not what I'd call over the top remember it has five cylinders to feed.
Clio RS 34.4 avg
Megane RS 33.2 avg
Focus ST 30.4 avg
Also don't be fooled by any VAG figures as they're always for the DSG cars, the manuals are 2-3mpg worse but that still means a GTI will be around 33 mpg.

Clio RS 34.4 avg
Megane RS 33.2 avg
Focus ST 30.4 avg
Also don't be fooled by any VAG figures as they're always for the DSG cars, the manuals are 2-3mpg worse but that still means a GTI will be around 33 mpg.
2Btoo said:
Integroo said:
A reliable, cheap to run daily?
Yes, with reasonable performance and a chassis that's better than 99% of anything else on the road. You'll need to find a good one and look after it but that's not impossible.
HurryUpAndWait said:
BMW 130i
3 litre N/A straight-six in a compact-ish car. Engine is super reliable and costs buttons to run. Had mine 5 years, and have no idea what I'd change it to if I had to for similar money.
Really? Been watching these but can't see a 265bhp 3.0 litre BMW doing more than 20 mpg...3 litre N/A straight-six in a compact-ish car. Engine is super reliable and costs buttons to run. Had mine 5 years, and have no idea what I'd change it to if I had to for similar money.
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