Suggestions required.

[Cylon2007]

OK so it's another of those what should I get posts but I don't have a list of cars but am looking for suggestions:

I currently run a Mk4 MX5 that I love, it's my only car and this at times can cause the odd issues due to lack of space.
I am not getting rid of the MX5 but am considering buying a cheap (I know prices at the moment) 2nd car probably hatchback but I am used to the MX5 and the way it drives.

So suggestions for a small ish (no bigger than Focus possibly Fiesta sized) that can be bought fairly cheaply and not be stupid on road tax etc.


The obvious choice seems to be a Swift Sport, the older 1.6 3 door, but what else is light, fun to drive etc. It's main use will be when I need to carry more then the MX allows, possibly able to add a bike carrier that will carry an E-bike, 3 or 5 door?

Fire away, budget ideally under 3k

[Caddyshack]

1 series are getting cheap…rear wheel drive and nice to drive.

[Blakewater]

Subaru Impreza Estates scrape in under budget.

https://www.raccars.co.uk/used-subaru/impreza/body...

[The spinner of plates]

I had an R53 Mini Cooper S back in the day.
Lovely little cars.

Tip: run it on 15” pepperpots ftw

[ZX10R NIN]

Astra GTC Sport 180 a good steer with a nice amount of go & it's practical too.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111239...

SRI 140

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109237...

2.0T Megane Coupe Dynamique TomTom 180 a good car with smart handling & a nice amount of go:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112070...

Mito Veloce 155 they're a fun car

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110299...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109087...

Leftfield.

Volvo C30 2.4 SE Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112030...

Corsa VXR

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109107...

[georgeyboy12345]

Here are my picks, best first

Suzuki Swift Sport is a good shout, here's a nice one
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111219...


As is an R53 Mini Cooper S, here's a nice one
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112090...


Other ideas

Ford Fiesta ST
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110289...


Fiat Punto Evo Sporting
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112080...


Vauxhall Corsa VXR
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108316...


Citroen DS3 THP DSport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112070...


Peugeot 207 GT
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112020...


Toyota Corolla T Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111269...


BMW 120i MSport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112020...

[RoVoFob]

Caddyshack said:

1 series are getting cheap…rear wheel drive and nice to drive.

How about an E46 325ti Compact? Decent ones are available for £3,000 and a six-cylinder 2.5-litre engine is much nicer than a 1 Series four-cylinder engine. Sadly 130is are generally more than £3,000…

[Cylon2007]

Subaru Impreza Estates scrape in under budget.

https://www.raccars.co.uk/used-subaru/impreza/body...

Fun to be sure but not sure it fits the light and cheap to run


Leftfield.

Volvo C30 2.4 SE Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112030...


Interesting, hadn’t thought of one of those.

Toyota Corolla T Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111269...


Shame about the colour