The time has come...

[swakelin91]

I turn 21 next week and it is finally time for a new car. I currently drive a Fiesta Zetec S mk 6, which has now become boring to drive, I would like something more powerful, and needs to be fun to drive.

The trouble is I really don't know what I want, I have been looking at cars like the Elise and vx220, but a hatchback would be more ideal as I often carry all my equipment which fills the boot and back seats of the Zetec S.

My budget will be around £8000, insurance isn't really an issue so all options will be considered.

[swakelin91]

By equipment I mean video camera, tripod, lighting and sound.

[swakelin91]

Something a bit more nimble would be best really, I've always wanted an Elise but I think it could be more of a second car in a few years.

In terms of insurance not really being an issue, I'm happy to pay quite a lot for something I love, rather than the £500 I spend now on the Zetec S.

The r26 Megane is a good shout, I've looked at them and r32 golf's, I've not looked into the focus st, which I'm sure would be quite a good step up from the fiesta.

[swakelin91]

I'm in my last year of university but I have my own production company, making promotional videos, and I'min the process of making 3 short films.

The money for the car is already saved, but I want to take my time getting the right car.

[swakelin91]

I would rule out getting a van at the moment, as I don't have enough room for a van and then a weekend car as well, so it does need to be a daily driver.

I do occasionally have access to my dad's car which could potentially be used when needed for taking equipment to shoots etc; which does make something like the Elise or VX220 more desirable.