which car should i buy?

[bronson0404]

Ive been sharing the misses car for a while now but will be buying my own shortly, but am still undecided. ive got about 6 and a half grand to spend. Wont to get something fast and fun without the mpg being terrible or the insurance being sky high?!? something along the lines of a leon cupra r225 or toyota corolla tte compressor, any input or opinions would be greatly appreciated!

[edo]

This looks nice. Assume you dont want a 2 seater?

2000 AUDI S3 Quattro
Trade Seller: Sigma Motors

3 Doors, Manual, Hatchback, Petrol, 34,000 miles, Metallic Blue, MOT-09-2012, 1 Owner. *** 34,000 Miles *** 1 OWNER **** FULL AUDI SERVICE HISTORY WITH 9 AUDI STAMP'S & ALL PREVIOUS MOT'S SERVICED EVERY 2,000 MILES *** BOSE *** FULL RECARO LEATHER **** FULLY LOADED - JUST CARRIED OUT SERVICE *** IMMACULATE CONDITION *** Finished In Unmarked Metallic Midnight Blue With FULL SPORTS CREAM LEATHER RECARO SEATS, Manual 6 Speed, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Traction Control, BOSE Radio/CD Multichanger, Alloys Wheels, Xenon Headlamps, Electrically Heated Memory Adjustable seats, Heated Seats,Electric Windows, Electric Heated Folding Mirrors,Headlamp Washers, Remote Locking, Front armrest,Trip Computer,Immo/Alarm,ABS,Multi function steering wheel, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Power Steering,Lumbar support, Isofix child seat anchor points, Drivers Passenger Side Airbags,Front head restraints,Body coloured bumpers, MUST BE SEEN! 1 OWNER FULL AUDI HISTORY - IMMACULATE CONDITION IN THE BEST POSSIBLE COLOUR COMBINATION! OUR CARS COME WITH A WARRANTY,HPI CHECK AND AN INSPECTION REPORT (subject to conditions). £6,695 p/x considered

[garrykiller]

I can't speak for the Toyota. But the Leon is a great car. I used to work seat and they were always very reliable, they are made by vw and basic chasis is the same as the golf so you can expect similar performance. Have a look at the skoda octavia as well. Might be a bit bigger but you will get alot more for your money.

[RDRR]

Honda Civic Type-R?

[bronson0404]

Sorry! forgot to mention misses just had a baby, so cant be a 2 seater or something to small, can still be 3 door tho!! how did i forget??

[bronson0404]

was thinking about an s3 and the civic type r, dont no whether to go JAP or GERMAN guess thats the big question?

[Tuvra]

Alfa 147 GTA, something like this:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-53-ALFA-ROMEO-147-3-2-V...

or this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-ALFA-ROMEO-147-V6-24V-G...

[garrykiller]

bronson0404 said:

was thinking about an s3 and the civic type r, dont no whether to go JAP or GERMAN guess thats the big question?

You can't really wrong with either. Just personal preference.

[boredofmyoldname]

edo said:

Nearly £7k for a less pretty audi TT? Am I missing something? You could buy a pair of Leons for that money and keep one for parts.

[bronson0404]

like the GTA but its just a bit too thirsty i think.

[RobCrezz]

Depends what you are after.

If you want a car that is quite sedate when going slow with the family but can still be fun when you are out on your own for a thrash then I would suggest the Civic Type R. I used to have one and it was fantastic. Very cheap to run, very reliable. Lacking in toys and luxury but that keeps it quite light compared to the competition.

Alternatively, if you want something with more torquey power delivery and a softer drive then look at the S3, Cupra R etc.

[edo]

boredofmyoldname said:

Nearly £7k for a less pretty audi TT? Am I missing something? You could buy a pair of Leons for that money and keep one for parts.

Do post your suggestions rather than bashing ideas that don't match yours.

[RDRR]

boredofmyoldname said:

edo said:

Nearly £7k for a less pretty audi TT? Am I missing something? You could buy a pair of Leons for that money and keep one for parts.

Yes you are. I reckon these - in good condition - will hold their value very well over the years as they are sought after, it's not as obvious as a TT. Especially this one with low miles.

[bronson0404]

its a corolla but its supercharged, have a look on you tube.

[750turbo]

The Crack Fox said:

bronson0404 said:

toyota corolla tte compressor

What's one of them then ? Corolla is another word for tedium in my experience.

I had one (of the few) Don't bother, for some reason I had to get it out of my system. 217BHP? Well I do not fekkin think so Mr Toyota.

[boredofmyoldname]

edo said:

boredofmyoldname said:

Nearly £7k for a less pretty audi TT? Am I missing something? You could buy a pair of Leons for that money and keep one for parts.

Do post your suggestions rather than bashing ideas that don't match yours.

Ok a one that hits few criteria http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2444881.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2504447.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2425430.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2491450.htm - I know it is over budget but not by a lot and it is the current model.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2387892.htm

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2445015.htm - wins on power at least

[GreatGranny]

boredofmyoldname said:

Nearly £7k for a less pretty audi TT? Am I missing something? You could buy a pair of Leons for that money and keep one for parts.

Its a 1 owner car with low miles which I suppose explains the price.

A few suggestions...

E46 323/325/330 Coupe
RX-8 (maybe too high running costs)
Golf 2.0 GT (sensible option but still 150 bhp)
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2011...

[icepop]

That S3 looks absolutly spot on !!!! Great spec and condition, with low miles. Massage the price a bit, and try for a good comprehensive warrenty and that'll be a great buy for someone.

[300bhp/ton]

bronson0404 said:

Ive been sharing the misses car for a while now but will be buying my own shortly, but am still undecided. ive got about 6 and a half grand to spend. Wont to get something fast and fun without the mpg being terrible or the insurance being sky high?!? something along the lines of a leon cupra r225 or toyota corolla tte compressor, any input or opinions would be greatly appreciated!

How about a Brabus ForFour. Should find one in budget. Quite rare but look nice IMO and hold their money fairly well. 1.5t so quite good on fuel but with 170+ hp quite rapid too. Think they remap to around 210hp. Practical too.

[wanacoop]

what about the Megane rs 225bhp thingy? Or a mazda 3 mps?