Fast Petrol Automatic for £6 - 10K

[AmirGSXR]

Hi All,

Another what car thread from me, but this time for the wife. Her criteria:

- 0-62mph in sub 8 seconds (minimum 170 horse power)
- good handling
- good looking (subjective I know)
- lower than 75k mileage
- petrol
- Automatic
- no older than 2009
- She wants a touch screen stereo, though I have said this can be installed later if the other things are ticked.
- She ideally prefers a smaller car, so estates and saloons are not high up on her list

We have shortlisted the following so far and seen a few models on AT but none look appealing due to condition, MOT history etc.:
- Alfa Romeo Gulietta 1.4 multiair
- Audi A1 1.4 Tsi
- BMW 1 series F20 118i (with 170hp 1.6 engine)
- Audi A3


I wonder if there are some other cars we haven't considered?

[ST270]

How about a VW Scirocco - 2.0l TSI DSG / 200 BHP - had one for 3 years - great looking / solid & tunable if you so wish.

[Niguy]

How about an 8P S3

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2023010429...

[Objective Alpha]

Here are a few options:
Golf GTI:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301313...

Leon:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301173...

Lancer Rallyart:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301243...

Clio RS (great car IMO):
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301063...

If you dont mind a category S car, BMW M135i:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301193...

Fabia VRS:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301163...

MINI Cooper S:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202212052...

Facelift Cooper S (CAT N (none structural)):
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301273...

Mini Cooper S Coupe:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301243...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301183...

VW Polo GTI (1.4 so be careful):
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202212112...

Abarth 595:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301103...

Hope these help

[ZX10R NIN]

AmirGSXR said:

Hi All,

Another what car thread from me, but this time for the wife. Her criteria:

- 0-62mph in sub 8 seconds (minimum 170 horse power)
- good handling
- good looking (subjective I know)
- lower than 75k mileage
- petrol
- Automatic
- no older than 2009
- She wants a touch screen stereo, though I have said this can be installed later if the other things are ticked.
- She ideally prefers a smaller car, so estates and saloons are not high up on her list

We have shortlisted the following so far and seen a few models on AT but none look appealing due to condition, MOT history etc.:
- Alfa Romeo Gulietta 1.4 multiair
- Audi A1 1.4 Tsi
- BMW 1 series F20 118i (with 170hp 1.6 engine)
- Audi A3


I wonder if there are some other cars we haven't considered?

My pick would be the often forgotten Clio RS200 it's a sweet steer & because of the greatness of the previous Clio RS models, you'll get a nice low mileage example:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301063...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202212222...

Giulietta wise I'd go for the 1750tbi:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301273...

S3:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301163...

[sunnyb13]

An you up your budget?

[AmirGSXR]

Apologies, just seen the replies on this thread now. Thanks for all the contributions.

Wife just sent me this: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302154...

Not sure if the 1.4 TSI S-Tronic is reliable? A poster above said be careful with this engine in Polo.

This was also recommended by a poster above: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301243...

Great leftfield choice, but I don't know anything about them. Are the Lancer autos reliable and worth a punt?

[mdavids]

I don't really like to recommend what I have, but does a BMW 1 series coupe/convertible not tick most of your boxes?

This looks like a great example, it's 2008 but based on the mileage it'll be in good condition. No touch screen radio either but it is an option on some.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302154...

[the-norseman]

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/255931165239?hash=item3...H4AAOSw5D1jyuHy&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoOPbLgxxq0Ae0TZsTKsK5axFqAoRyGmFg0GpV4zuOieOzXnUKgTnNpuepATDLB0vWrhv30xh8YTyD6f5et1Q%2FDT6uycI4rpPXWqKf9grrKbMrUcUFSwXoORUo0XD2U2fvxW19ASG8NbjWcAqvvbNTC2NhamnkYu%2BvL8O8tHEo2RVCyGFJ%2FVKJrUZ2opFvQ2%2B%2FCMfsqd6Rb10hyr7yhvdDPA%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR8i6m8LLYQ

2012 Leon FR+ (roll out model comes with the "BTCC/K1" kit on it.

[georgeyboy12345]

You might want to stretch the budget by a few grand to get the wife what she wants. Also, touch screen stereos are turd, I'd avoid if possible

Here's a decent Giulietta
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211111...


Avoid Audis/VWs/Seats/Skodas made before 2013 and avoid BMWs made before 2015, as a general rule

Other ideas

VW Polo GTI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301042...


Renaultsport Clio
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302144...