Fun car to drive 30 mph

[rotaryjam]

Hello

I'm looking for a car that's fun to drive at slow speeds on short journeys, that is on roads that are less than 30mph.

I have another car that is great for longer drives where I can really stretch its legs but looking for something enjoyable at lower speeds to go with it.

Recommendations appreciated!

Doesn't need to be economical or practical

Budget up to £8k but ideally around £2k

Edited by rotaryjam on Sunday 24th October 16:49

[PH User]

Whats your budget? How many seats does it need to have?

[Cliftonite]

Ford Model T?

[rotaryjam]

PH User said:

Whats your budget? How many seats does it need to have?

Updates now, thanks! any number of seats, up to £8k

[Pica-Pica]

Suzuki Swift? Any of the Up, Citigo? MINI?

[Milkyway]

A Swedish ‘tractor’ car.
https://images.app.goo.gl/A7NrYNEfYjHx48Ev5

Edited by Milkyway on Sunday 24th October 17:47

[rotaryjam]

Suzuki swift sport is definitely on my list! What makes them fun to drive?

[Chrishum]

Look into Kei cars. Tiny engine, loads of feedback, and if you get a turbo a nice set of noises too.

[Ambleton]

If you're never going above 30mph then a new Citroen Ami.

Theyre coming to the UK early next year.

Drive flat out absolutely everywhere, it'll be rattly but tiny and I imagine acceleration is OK, turns on a sixpence etc. Throw it at any space and it'll go in, go for tiny gaps etc. And it'll cost f all to run.

https://www.topgear.com/car-reviews/citroen/ami

[Belle427]

With a bit of haggling and some T-Cut.
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/12160479

[leyorkie]

Smart four two Brabus.
Job done.

[LostM135idriver]

Morris minor?

[ZX10R NIN]

Twingo RS Cup

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109297...

RS

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109097...

2.0 Fiesta ST a cracking steer at low speed as well as when you up the pace.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109227...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110078...

Mazda2 Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109097...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110088...

Abarth 500 great fun at all speeds:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109097...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108226...

Vauxhall Adam 1.4T Grand Slam

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108166...

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Sunday 24th October 18:56

[M4cruiser]

Definitely the Daewoo Matiz 800cc.

[jondude]

Hyundai Getz. Have a 1.1 CDR (luxury model...ahem...) and it's unbeatable on narrow roads, gets through gaps a motorbike can and is dog easy to park.

You could get one and still have over a grand in your pocket with a 2 grand budget.

[PH User]

You need something with an interior that makes getting in feel like an event, also something with a great sounding engine.

[samoht]

Original Mini £6500 estimate https://www.classicandsportscar.com/classifieds/cl...

Honda Beat £4750 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1242409

Suzuki Cappuccino £6950 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110068...

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[Hub]

Ford Ka/Puma/Fiesta

[samoht]

Citroen 2CV £3500 https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1394040

Renault Twizy £9k https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109287...
(Can be cheaper, but with a £45 pcm battery lease)

I'd also recommend cycling on a short trip, the exercise makes you feel good and you get the satisfaction of gliding past queuing traffic.