Jap Saloon suggestions?
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Hi all,
Bit of a different 'What car' thread. I've been on the look out for a new car for a while, I'm not in a hurry but a new job means I'm doing fewer miles so would like a nicer, petrol car.
I was looking at BMW 325i's, but have moved away from them to a Lexus IS250. Is there anything else I should be looking at over the IS? I'd like something around the same size, 200ish bhp. I know the IS isn't the fastest car, but as long as it's a bit quicker than my current diesel golf I'll be happy.
Buying used, budget of 5-8k.
Am I missing anything obvious?
Suggestions on a postcard.
Ta,
Joe.
Bit of a different 'What car' thread. I've been on the look out for a new car for a while, I'm not in a hurry but a new job means I'm doing fewer miles so would like a nicer, petrol car.
I was looking at BMW 325i's, but have moved away from them to a Lexus IS250. Is there anything else I should be looking at over the IS? I'd like something around the same size, 200ish bhp. I know the IS isn't the fastest car, but as long as it's a bit quicker than my current diesel golf I'll be happy.
Buying used, budget of 5-8k.
Am I missing anything obvious?
Suggestions on a postcard.
Ta,
Joe.
Edited by jkb89 on Saturday 18th August 20:14
If it has to be Japanese then yes the IS250 is the one to go for, but with that budget I'd be going for one of these:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
They're a better steer than the IS just as reliable & a little bit swifter too.
I've recommended & sourced a fair few IS250's but personally I'd buy the Mondeo.
IS250's worth a look:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
They're a better steer than the IS just as reliable & a little bit swifter too.
I've recommended & sourced a fair few IS250's but personally I'd buy the Mondeo.
IS250's worth a look:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Aeschylus said:
Petrol Mazda 3 or 6 the new shape ones are small bang in your budget (especially the 3)
New shape Mazda 3 for £5 - £8k ? Where ?It's a fair suggestion but you'll struggle to find a higher power (165 BHP) car for that money.
A previous generation BL model would be a reasonable shout but even if you can find 2.0 model (relatively rare) they only have 150 BHP.
Having said that, they are a very good car and a decent steer. Lots of kit on Sport Nav trim level.
Hatchback only though (they did offer a saloon but they are ulta, ultra rare - can't remember ever seeing one).
Edited by Red 4 on Sunday 19th August 11:02
kieranblenk said:
Suzuki Kizashi is well worth a look.
This is a good call but these are a bit smaller than an IS250 so check to see if you can work with it, they're also £500 tax as wellhttps://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
There's also the 2.5 Mazda6 which is a good option it's not as good a steer as the Mondeo it's based on & imo the Mondeo is the nicer place to be:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
As I said the Titanium X Sport is hard to beat:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
A leftfield option is one of these:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
They're hard to find & if you can live with the tax then this is the only car listed I'd take over the Mondeo.
From personal experience of working for Lexus and owning several of them over the years, I would take the IS250 every time. It's just fast enough to be interesting, the ride is great, and the steering was one of the most surprising things about it for me. We went on to have an IS-F on the strength of it.
Heaveho said:
From personal experience of working for Lexus and owning several of them over the years, I would take the IS250 every time. It's just fast enough to be interesting, the ride is great, and the steering was one of the most surprising things about it for me. We went on to have an IS-F on the strength of it.
Just don't buy one with the diesel. its a problem child..Are you aware of the Japanese Market Honda Accord Euro R? Not to be confused with the Euro market Accord Type S!!!!
220HP, 2.0 16v k20 engine, LSD + close ratio gearbox as standard it's essentially a 5 door DC5 with a few extra goodies, considerably more fun & somewhat faster than a IS250.
220HP, 2.0 16v k20 engine, LSD + close ratio gearbox as standard it's essentially a 5 door DC5 with a few extra goodies, considerably more fun & somewhat faster than a IS250.
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