Another recommendation thread- suggestions appreciated

[Reid95]

Hi guys!

New one to the forum here. Never really was big on cars but that’s seen a big change in the last year.

Basically; I’m looking to switch out my current- a 1.4 Astra- for something a bit...well...faster?

My pals and I like to have a little fun on convoys and mine is lagging in the power department.

Due to various insurance reasons, I need something smaller than a 2 litre; ideally that’s quick as stock, with plenty of mod potential, so a turbo would be great- if I’m right in saying that’s the easiest way to get power gains?

Not a massive fan of Renaults, and my budget isn’t great- looking at about £5K- for something younger than ‘07!

For reference- I’m up against a 1.6 Fiesta ST (2016) and a 1 series BMW 118

[Jamescrs]

Seat Leon Cupra- it is a 2 litre engine though

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...


Seat Ibiza, smaller engine still with decent power, less common than the others below

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Corsa VXR

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Mini Cooper S

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[ZX10R NIN]

Alfa Mito Cloverleaf proven reliable drivetrain plus it's something a bit different as well as being a good steer:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or the same drivetrain in the bigger Giulietta:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I'd say a warm hatch may be the way to go as you land an insurance friendly swift set of wheels:

Megane GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

1.6T Astra GTC SRI

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Corsa VXR which has the same engine as the above:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Civic Type R

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

2.5T C30 T5 SE Lux I know you said 2.0 mak but these normally come up with some sensible numbers insurance wise.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Mr Tidy]

I think I'd be looking for an Astra VXR, even if it is a 2 litre!

Or a Focus ST, which like the Volvo suggestion is a 2.5 litre 5 cylinder.

Strange nobody has mentioned the Golf GTi yet!

But if the size of car doesn't matter I think I'd be looking for a Mini Cooper S - they just drive so well.

[Reid95]

ZX10R NIN said:

Alfa Mito Cloverleaf proven reliable drivetrain plus it's something a bit different as well as being a good steer:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or the same drivetrain in the bigger Giulietta:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I'd say a warm hatch may be the way to go as you land an insurance friendly swift set of wheels:

Megane GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

1.6T Astra GTC SRI

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Corsa VXR which has the same engine as the above:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Civic Type R

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

2.5T C30 T5 SE Lux I know you said 2.0 mak but these normally come up with some sensible numbers insurance wise.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I have thought about the VXR. My issue with cars like that and the ST is that most insurers won’t have me. I haven’t had my licence long enough and I’m under 25, so they either won’t quote me or they want me to pay a stupidly high premium

[Reid95]

ZX10R NIN said:

Alfa Mito Cloverleaf proven reliable drivetrain plus it's something a bit different as well as being a good steer:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or the same drivetrain in the bigger Giulietta:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I'd say a warm hatch may be the way to go as you land an insurance friendly swift set of wheels:

Megane GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

1.6T Astra GTC SRI

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Corsa VXR which has the same engine as the above:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Civic Type R

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

2.5T C30 T5 SE Lux I know you said 2.0 mak but these normally come up with some sensible numbers insurance wise.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

What are the Meganes like now? I’ve always heard bad things about their reliability- is it as bad as they say? Looks wise they’re up there for me

[ZX10R NIN]

They're as good as anything else out there the drivetrain is proven, the only thing that counts against them is that they're hard to find, it's the same with the 1.6T Astra GTC both are very good warm hatch options.