What car - £10k, 4 seats, fun
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Hi all,
I currently drive a modified Volvo C30 T5 - lately I've been considering a change, but I'm drawing a blank on what to look at so I thought I'd ask PH!
The list of requirements is as follows:
- £10k budget
- Reasonably insurable, I've got 6 years NCB (age 23) and live in a low-risk area though
- Ideally something a bit newer than the Volvo (58 plate) as I like my tech and creature comforts
- 4 seats - the back ones can be tiny as they're rarely used, but I do need the ability to get 4 people in from time to time
- Fun to drive, I've come from a history of fast Fords and MX5s for reference there
- Faster than the Volvo (250bhp, 0-60 in 5.9 with the current mods)
- Ideally rear or all-wheel drive, but I can be flexible on this
- Would like a manual 'box
- My childish side would like 6-8 cylinders, purely for the noise really, this isn't a requirement though as I can add a sportier exhaust at a later date anyway
- I'm not a fan of BMWs/Audis/Mercs, can't really explain why - I'm just not!
Hopefully this helps, all suggestions appreciated!
I currently drive a modified Volvo C30 T5 - lately I've been considering a change, but I'm drawing a blank on what to look at so I thought I'd ask PH!
The list of requirements is as follows:
- £10k budget
- Reasonably insurable, I've got 6 years NCB (age 23) and live in a low-risk area though
- Ideally something a bit newer than the Volvo (58 plate) as I like my tech and creature comforts
- 4 seats - the back ones can be tiny as they're rarely used, but I do need the ability to get 4 people in from time to time
- Fun to drive, I've come from a history of fast Fords and MX5s for reference there
- Faster than the Volvo (250bhp, 0-60 in 5.9 with the current mods)
- Ideally rear or all-wheel drive, but I can be flexible on this
- Would like a manual 'box
- My childish side would like 6-8 cylinders, purely for the noise really, this isn't a requirement though as I can add a sportier exhaust at a later date anyway
- I'm not a fan of BMWs/Audis/Mercs, can't really explain why - I'm just not!
Hopefully this helps, all suggestions appreciated!
Dismissing the obvious choices narrows your scope...a lot.
My choice might be:
Monaro, basic, older than your Volvo, but phenomenal in their own way and not really depreciating now.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8 / Hemi. Nasty generally, but lots of bells and whistles and marvellous engine...you could buy one for £5k and supercharge it! Thug image too...
EVO 10? Fun but fragile.
Impreza? Less fun and they look like Astras - more reliable than the EVO (maybe).
Golf R32? Audi in VW clothes?
Jag S type R? Jaguar's often overlooked performance bargain?
However, I'd up the budget slightly and buy an N55 135i - with a few minor mods, you'll have 400 reliable bhp, rear drive and if you dial in some negative camber on the front, a car that's rewarding to drive too.
Good luck
My choice might be:
Monaro, basic, older than your Volvo, but phenomenal in their own way and not really depreciating now.
Chrysler 300C SRT-8 / Hemi. Nasty generally, but lots of bells and whistles and marvellous engine...you could buy one for £5k and supercharge it! Thug image too...
EVO 10? Fun but fragile.
Impreza? Less fun and they look like Astras - more reliable than the EVO (maybe).
Golf R32? Audi in VW clothes?
Jag S type R? Jaguar's often overlooked performance bargain?
However, I'd up the budget slightly and buy an N55 135i - with a few minor mods, you'll have 400 reliable bhp, rear drive and if you dial in some negative camber on the front, a car that's rewarding to drive too.
Good luck
GT86
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
But for me the Monaro ticks a lot of boxes.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
But for me the Monaro ticks a lot of boxes.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
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