26 / £10k to spend / Roughly 10k miles a year.. Inspire me

[Sc0tchland]

My current car has seen better days and I'm looking for some inspiration on a car (or pickup)
I know you guys are great at suggesting cars, what have you got? No 3.2L A4's, please The running costs on something like that would break me..

[Pistonheader101]

Vauxhall insignia

[Benbay001]

Surely you can give us more requirements than that?
Seats
Comfort
Fuel economy

[Sc0tchland]

Benbay001 said:

Surely you can give us more requirements than that?
Seats
Comfort
Fuel economy

Say 4/5 seats, not too bothered about comfort, and an average of maybe just over 30mpg?

[Benbay001]

Sc0tchland said:

Say 4/5 seats, not too bothered about comfort, and an average of maybe just over 30mpg?

Auris

[ZX10R NIN]

If you don't like the idea of running a 6 cylinder then I'd say look Focus ST-3 preferably a last of line 2.5T with some Mountune mods, not as good as the Megane RS 250 but they have the 2.5T which for me was worth sacrificing a bit of handling for.

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

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

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

RS250 preferably a Lux with the Recaros & Cup Chassis

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

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

Lux with the Cup Chassis & Recaros

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

Worthy Alternatives:

Giulietta Cloverleaf

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

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

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

Astra GTC VXR

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

[Benbay001]

ZX10R NIN said:

If you don't like the idea of running a 6 cylinder then I'd say look Focus ST-3 preferably a last of line 2.5T with some Mountune mods, not as good as the Megane RS 250 but they have the 2.5T which for me was worth sacrificing a bit of handling for.

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

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

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

RS250 preferably a Lux with the Recaros & Cup Chassis

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

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

Lux with the Cup Chassis & Recaros

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

Worthy Alternatives:

Giulietta Cloverleaf

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

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

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

Astra GTC VXR

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

OPs point about not wanting a v6 I assumed meant that performance wasn't a requirement.

[Sc0tchland]

ZX10R NIN said:

If you don't like the idea of running a 6 cylinder then I'd say look Focus ST-3 preferably a last of line 2.5T with some Mountune mods, not as good as the Megane RS 250 but they have the 2.5T which for me was worth sacrificing a bit of handling for.

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

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

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

RS250 preferably a Lux with the Recaros & Cup Chassis

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

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

Lux with the Cup Chassis & Recaros

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

Worthy Alternatives:

Giulietta Cloverleaf

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

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

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

Astra GTC VXR

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

Sweet, I like the RS250 with the cup chassis! Anything slightly tamer?

[ZX10R NIN]

Sc0tchland said:

Sweet, I like the RS250 with the cup chassis! Anything slightly tamer?

Tamer in terms of what?

[Sc0tchland]

ZX10R NIN said:

Sc0tchland said:

Sweet, I like the RS250 with the cup chassis! Anything slightly tamer?

Tamer in terms of what?

Maybe tamer wasn't the word.. Would you recommend an E92 estate?

[ZX10R NIN]

Which engine? It depends on if you want an estate, they're a decent car but it's all dependent on what you want from your intended purchase.

[joropug]

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

Ha. In all seriousness, the 320d / 120d is definitely worth considering. Just dropped mine to £9,999 if interested.

Engine Layout - Front Engined
Size - 2,000 cc
Aspiration - Turbo
Performance Power -181 bhp (184ps)
Torque - 280 lbs/ft
Top speed -146 mph
Acceleration 0 to 62 in 7.5 secs
Driven Wheels - Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type - Diesel
Economy - 61.4 mpg
Tax - £30

Edited by joropug on Sunday 10th February 08:55

[Sc0tchland]

joropug said:

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

Ha. In all seriousness, the 320d / 120d is definitely worth considering. Just dropped mine to £9,999 if interested.

Engine Layout - Front Engined
Size - 2,000 cc
Aspiration - Turbo
Performance Power -181 bhp (184ps)
Torque - 280 lbs/ft
Top speed -146 mph
Acceleration 0 to 62 in 7.5 secs
Driven Wheels - Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Type - Diesel
Economy - 61.4 mpg
Tax - £30

Edited by joropug on Sunday 10th February 08:55

Very nice car