Looking for the "Right Car"

[ibox2019]

I just can't seem to find the right one!!

Budget: £24k
Mileage: Under 25k
Mpg: 40+
5 Door
Decent leg room in back
0-60- Under 7.5s
Ideally hatchback but will consider saloon

I do like the new focus st 2.3 but put off by the ecoboost issues (I know it's more on the 1litres)

Important factors:

1- Reliability
2- Speed
3- MPG
4- Looks
5- maintenance costs

Welcome any suggestions!

[paddy1970]

Volkswagen Golf GTI (2017-2019)

BMW 1 Series M140i (2017-2019)

Skoda Octavia vRS (2018-2020)

[Summit_Detailing]

BMW 128Ti?
Arteon R-line?
Golf GTI?
Cupra Leon?
Octavia VRS?
A5 Sportback?

[Gas1883]

I brought a 1.0 focus , after having issues with previous one I added 24 months warranty onto the original 12 months for peace of mind , was £400 for the extra 24 months , cars been in for a few things , , complete interior strip down to reseal all the seams due to water leaks , new oxygen sensors & has cost nothing
2.3 st would be newish so would have warranty I’d of thought , & then just add a couple of years for peace of mind .
My warranty is through a Nissan dealer , thought £400 for extra 24 months was reasonable

[vindaloo79]

ibox2019 said:

I just can't seem to find the right one!!

Budget: £24k
Mileage: Under 25k
Mpg: 40+
5 Door
Decent leg room in back
0-60- Under 7.5s
Ideally hatchback but will consider saloon

I do like the new focus st 2.3 but put off by the ecoboost issues (I know it's more on the 1litres)

Important factors:

1- Reliability
2- Speed
3- MPG
4- Looks
5- maintenance costs

Welcome any suggestions!

Tesla model 3

[Gas1883]

It was actually £499 , £415 + 83.17 vat

[ibox2019]

Yeah i'd definately be buying a warranty

[Dog Biscuit]

vindaloo79 said:

ibox2019 said:

I just can't seem to find the right one!!

Budget: £24k
Mileage: Under 25k
Mpg: 40+
5 Door
Decent leg room in back
0-60- Under 7.5s
Ideally hatchback but will consider saloon

I do like the new focus st 2.3 but put off by the ecoboost issues (I know it's more on the 1litres)

Important factors:

1- Reliability
2- Speed
3- MPG
4- Looks
5- maintenance costs

Welcome any suggestions!

Tesla model 3

Negatory...read point number 4

[macron]

Gas1883 said:

I brought a 1.0 focus

No, you did not.

[ZX10R NIN]

ibox2019 said:

I just can't seem to find the right one!!

Budget: £24k
Mileage: Under 25k
Mpg: 40+
5 Door
Decent leg room in back
0-60- Under 7.5s
Ideally hatchback but will consider saloon

I do like the new focus st 2.3 but put off by the ecoboost issues (I know it's more on the 1litres)

Important factors:

1- Reliability
2- Speed
3- MPG
4- Looks
5- maintenance costs

Welcome any suggestions!

Decent rear legroom is subjective as I find most hatchbacks cramped in the rear.

508:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408072...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408052...

DS4:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310283...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406190...

Stinger GT Line:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407252...

ProCeed GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202405310...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408122...

Mazda6 GT:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407081...

Mazda3 Hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407212...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406110...

RS300 Trophy:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406241...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402086...

i30N:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407181...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407302...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407061...

Civic Hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407161...

Saloon/Estate

Genesis:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202404279...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406130...

DS9:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406200...

Optima hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407051...

[Wheel Turned Out]

Kia Stinger. Some decent deals to be had out there.

[500x]

Trying to think of alternatives not mentioned.

If you want new/ nearly new then a Polo GTI might be an idea. Rear legroom wont be great though.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410074...

Audi A7

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410054...

[66HFM]

Audi S3 Sportback or Saloon or Cupra Leon

[_Hoppers]

Polestar 2

[fflump]

I'd take a look at the Alfa Guilia 2.0T (280 bhp). 0-60 in 5.7 so decent poke.

There are examples within your budget and mileage limit.

[CrippsCorner]

macron said:

Gas1883 said:

I brought a 1.0 focus

No, you did not.

To be fair he might have taken it somewhere.

[Jimjimhim]

fflump said:

I'd take a look at the Alfa Guilia 2.0T (280 bhp). 0-60 in 5.7 so decent poke.

There are examples within your budget and mileage limit.

That would be my choice.

[Skodillac]

Decent legroom? That was a key element of a car search I have recently concluded, in order to accommodate a 6'3" person in the back.

The only thing I could find which fits the bill is a Skoda Superb. I didn't buy a particularly fast variant, but there are some pokey ones around. I find the 1.5 TSI DSG sufficient, due to its decent torque figures. So I bought one. It does over 50mpg on a run. Which I'm pleased with for a big car. It's quiet, refined, rides well, absorbs bumps nicely, I'm delighted with it. Drives a bit like a big diesel with all that torque - punchiest car I've had for joining motorways etc since a Merc E320 CDI.

Edited by Skodillac on Thursday 17th October 15:20