Wanting a change from my Seat Ibiza
Wanting a change from my Seat Ibiza
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RossJM

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14 posts

89 months

Monday 22nd April 2019
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I currently have a 2014 Seat Ibiza 1.4 (not a FR) which has only done 35k miles. Its cheap to run but that's about it. I'm wanting something a more fun but isn't going to break the bank. I would like cruise control and 30+mpg as I do the odd 500 mile round trip every month. I'm looking to spend at most £6000 and needs to be a hatchback (I could be convinced for an estate).

Cars I have considered are; a pre 2010 Suzuki Swift and a post 2011 Suzuki swift, DS3 1.6T 150hp (kind off want to stay away from them after hearing horror stories though), Vauxhall Corsa VXR (stretching my budget for a decent one and the stereotype that comes with them) or a Honda Civic Type R EP3.

Any other cars worth looking at? Would I be stupid to trade my car for a higher millage and older car?
Cheers



Edited by RossJM on Monday 22 April 11:29

ZX10R NIN

30,528 posts

154 months

Monday 22nd April 2019
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I'd say the Alfa Giulietta in 170 Veloce trim ticks a lot of your boxes they're reliable with sensible running cost good performance & handling.

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180 Megane GT Coupe these are RS light so they still have good handling but keep insurance & running costs more sensible

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Ford Fiesta Zetec S

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Next would be the 1.6T 180 Astra GTC these are long geared (good for the Motorway) so some people think they're slow but they're not.

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Abarth 500

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Mito Cloverleaf

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For me it would be the Giulietta Fiesta & Megane/Astra