£5k, 30mpg, toys AND fun

[Davie_GLA]

Am I looking for the proverbial unicorn?

Would love rwd and turbo but not fussed.

Fast mini?

Needs to do the commute of around 400 miles a week in boring slow traffic so Bluetooth would be a must, heated seats and xenon's a Brucie bonus...

[joropug]

Facelift E46 330ci coupe. Rwd, 231 bhp, 6 speed manual, 28 to 36mpg, quick, balanced, fun, leather, xenon's.

[mike9009]

E92 330i

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


Mike

[Tyre Smoke]

The obvious answer if you are not into BMW is an MX5.

[Davie_GLA]

Tyre Smoke said:

The obvious answer if you are not into BMW is an MX5.

I read that thread. I'm nowhere near as awkward. Love BMW's. Currently have a 7 series and am a bit addicted really.

[dmsims]

mike9009 said:

E92 330i

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

Love this - so much car, MOT history is pretty good too!

[Davie_GLA]

That is decent. I would travel for the right car (currently in Glasgow) .

[Pistonheader101]

20k miles a year - would be better getting a diesel.

[ZX10R NIN]

Got to be honest doing 20k a year would have me in a 6 pot diesel:

330d

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

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

CLK320cdi Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

CLS320CDI

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

E320

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

3.0d A4 S Line Manual

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

XF Premium Luxury

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

Now while the above may not be the most nimble they will help while away the miles.


Or if you want a smart loaded hatchback:

Full Spec Astra GTC SRI 160

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

Giulietta Veloce 170

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

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

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

2.2d Mondeo Titanium X Sport the best FWD Steer

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Saab 9-3 TTiD

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

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

[Davie_GLA]

Wow! You're an inspiration mate!!

I've already got a 730d and it is a cracking engine. Putting it in a 3 series chassis might be just what I'm looking for...

[Mr Tidy]

If you can find one with some good options fitted a BMW 130i should be fun!

[dave_s13]

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

A fair bit above 5k but there'd be a fair bit of haggle room on that price to be honest.

Only a remap away from 330i power.

Perfect for the wind and rain up in Scotland

[dr_gn]

Davie_GLA said:

around 400 miles a week in boring slow traffic

joropug said:

Facelift E46 330ci coupe...28 to 36mpg,...

[Davie_GLA]

Lol. When can I throw my toys out the pram like the other bloke who had impossible requirements?

[dr_gn]

Davie_GLA said:

Lol. When can I throw my toys out the pram like the other bloke who had impossible requirements?

Was just surprised at the mpg figures stated. I’ve got an E46 330i, 20 mile commute per day, bout 14 miles motorway/dual carriageway, 6 miles stop start and I struggle to get 26 mpg. It’s not even that fast either. I only keep it because it was dirt cheap.