Best interesting car under £6k

[R88LAF]

Looking for a second car mainly just for town driving so will be petrol. Ideally small in size and with a bit of character and preferably economical too for under £6k
Any suggestions ?

[CubanPete]

Suzuki swift
Clio 172
Fiesta ST150


MX5

[ZX10R NIN]

Alfa Mito Cloverleaf:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111139...

Giulietta Veloce 170 smart swift cars & imo a better but still fun steer to the Mito above:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203203...

Abarth 500 great fun:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202142...

With your budget my pick would be a 208 GTI they're a very good steer & you'll land a nice one with your budget:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203143...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203203...

My leftfield choice would be the RCZ GT 200 it has the same drivetrain as the 208 above but in a nicer imo body:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202283...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203233...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105052...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201081...

[georgeyboy12345]

These 5 are interesting and very cheap to run

Renault Twingo 0.9 TCe
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203243...


Alfa Romeo MiTo Twinair
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111270...


Fiat Punto Twinair
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202052...


VW Up 1.0
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203143...


Ford Fiesta Ecoboost
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202212...

[georgeyboy12345]

If you want something with a bit more go, how about one of these?

Renaultsport Clio 197
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203153...


Abarth 500
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203033...


Honda Civic Type R
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203163...


Mitsubishi Colt CZT
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202242...


Vauxhall Corsa VXR
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203103...


Ford Fiesta ST 2.0
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201171...

[georgeyboy12345]

Or, if you are going to be driving around town a lot, maybe an auto is a better idea

Alfa Romeo MiTo 1.4 Multiair Veloce TCT
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203263...


Seat Ibiza 1.4 TSI FR DSG
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201261...


Nissan Cube 1.6 16v CVT
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202182...

[georgeyboy12345]

Some more ideas

Mini Cooper S
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202112...


Suzuki Swift Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203163...


Renaultsport Twingo 133
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203193...


Fiat Panda 100HP
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203233...


Audi A1 1.4 TFSI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202112230...

[Canon_Fodder]

OP wants an 'interesting' car for 'mainly town driving'...

at 30 mph it's hard to get overly interested in much apart from working a/c and perhaps being ULEZ compliant

That said, nippy and nimble with good viz all help - I would say the 'Up' is the best bet from all the excellent suggestions from the guys above

Possibly adding in a Mini One, this one looks nice

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202201211...

[jaydeeuk1]

Small, petrol, interesting and with character.

Toyota IQ. Hilariously small, with an even more hilarious turning circle. 1.33 gives decent MPG, and will do 65mph in 2nd gear, with 4 more to go. Will fit 4 (was our family car for 3 years), can park in places only meant for bikes and feels comfortable on the road.

Still my favourite car I've owned.

I sold my IQ3 1.33 for £4k back in 2014, doesnt seem like they've depreciated at all!