Best mix of performance/economy/reliability for 10k?

[tyranical]

I'm thinking R56 cooper s has got to be hard to beat?

184bhp in a shoebox and people say you can drive it hard and still get 35mpg, 45+ on a run, known to be reliable until tinkered with too.

What would you choose?

[adycav]

130i

Lose a little in economy (40 on a run still achievable) but more than make up for it with proper wheel drive, great sounding 6 cyl engine, 265hp.

[Crusoe]

E46 M3, mine did 26mpg average last year (30+ on a cruise), 348bhp and nothing sent wrong

[AB]

adycav said:

130i

Can they be had for £10k now!?

[LJTS]

Crusoe said:

E46 M3, mine did 26mpg average last year (30+ on a cruise), 348bhp and nothing went wrong

^^^^ This!

Great cars for the money if you can find one that's been looked after

[adycav]

AB said:

adycav said:

130i

Can they be had for £10k now!?

Jå.

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2407024.htm