What small, powerful, good handling automatic?

[buzzer]

I have a Clio 182 at the moment which is a great car, but my knee and ankle is playing up again and I may have to go back to an automatic....

Anyone recommend a car similar to the 182 but with a proper auto? I have tried a golf with a DSG and didn't like the gearbox, plus they seem to be loads of trouble...


So to sum up....

Must be petrol
No bigger than a golf
Around 200ish BHP


Any ideas?

[Mannginger]

Volvo C30 T5?

2.5 turbo, c.220bhp and 6.6 0-60 with the autobox apparently

[james_gt3rs]

Reading the first line of your post my first thought was a Golf DSG

I can't actually think of anything else though...

[Six Fiend]

325Ti Compact? 196bhp, straight 6

RWD, quite a hoot a drive and usually full of kit.

Clear rear lights look pants so bung on facelift set and away you go...

Or try a 1-series if you want newer!

Edited by Six Fiend on Saturday 13th November 17:50

[Sam_68]

I would have suggested the Fabia vRS or Ibiza, but if you don't like the DSG box...

What's you're problem with it? It drives pretty much like a normal slushbox but not as slushy, if you put it in D or S mode?

[EDLT]

Something with a DSG would suit you, what didn't you like about it?

[pacman1]

http://nottingham.gumtree.com/nottingham/75/673514...
Needs attention to paintwork, but wot a bargain!

eta A good detailer/bodyshop could sort that for a few pennies I should think.

Edited by pacman1 on Saturday 13th November 18:08

[Gad-Westy]

Alfa 147 selespeed?

Not sure that box gets rave reviews though. Don't know your budget is but there is BMW 130 as well.

[frosted]

Hmmm, auto boxes in small cars never work . Try a bigger car and it will make sense ( btw a 2009 1.6 focus auto gets about 20mpg in town )

[ludicrous speed]

slk?

[V8LM]

buzzer said:

Must be petrol
No bigger than a golf
Around 200ish BHP


Any ideas?

That'll be a Golf then.

[rallycross]

No mention of budget but if same as current Clio them try

Corrado Vr6 auto
Had one of these last year and was surprised how well it works as an auto, nice to drive and plenty of go if you make it rev (it's designed to keep to low revs so you need to use the kick down or just drive it in 2nd or 3 rd when making progress.

Audi A4 quattro 3.0 tip auto
The 3.0 is a lovely engine and works well with the auto, my one had steering wheel button to change gear with although it works fine in auto mode

[volvoforlife]

I have a 325ti Compact and its not that fast. The auto box is good and the engine sounds sweet but 0-60 is 7.9secs.

The C30 T5 is a good suggestion.

I wouldn't have a Skoda - their interiors and logo of a dildo with wings are not something I could live with.

Edited by volvoforlife on Saturday 13th November 19:03

[LocoBlade]

BMW 130i? Handle well and significantly more powerful with 265bhp but will be just as economical (if not more) than most of the competition at 200bhp.

Edited by LocoBlade on Saturday 13th November 19:22

[GarryA]

HK MP7?

[Sam_68]

volvoforlife said:

I wouldn't have a Skoda - their interiors and logo of a dildo with wings are not something I could live with.

Better a dildo on the logo than a dildo behind the wheel?

Interesting comment, considering the reputation that Vulva drivers have?

[plenty]

E46 Alpina B3

[Wheelrepairit]

Nissan 350z

Pretty good in an autobox

[ShadownINja]

GarryA said:

HK MP7?

Only 9mm, though?

[james_gt3rs]

ShadownINja said:

GarryA said:

HK MP7?

Only 9mm, though?

Prefer the P90 myself...