Your choice of car and why

peterattheboro · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:10

Budget = £10,000

Choices:

Focus ST
Focus RS
Mondeo ST220
Civic Type R (older)
Civic Type R (newer)
Astra VXR
Vectra VXR
BMW 330ci (will probably win but for a budget of £10,000 would you want to?)
Leon Cupra R
Golf GTi (older)
Golf GTi (are newer ones within reach?)
Mazda3 MPS
Mazda6 MPS
Accord Type R
Integra DC2
Intergra DC5
Octavia vRS
Impreza STi
Evolution VI (lol @ service intervals)

Please feel free to add more to the table.

(Yes this is a hidden spec me thread

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GravyMonster · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:12

Personally, an Impreza STi.

Of your list, DC5 then 330 - although the budget may be ifffy for this - and then a ST220

Dup · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:15

DC5 or S2000. I'm a Honda fan, and already own an EP3 Civic so no need to opt for that.

I'm not in a ninsurance position for all out power and I prefer a B road frinedly car when it comes to great fun. DC5 and Civic wise they are still quite practical and are OK for daily use too, but them I'm a bit more hardcore than some of the BMW fans when it comes to comfort.

peterattheboro · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:16

Spunkey said:
Personally, an Impreza STi.

Of your list, DC5 then 330 - although the budget may be ifffy for this - and then a ST220

Good spot. Added to the list.

Personally I think the Scooby would get nicked. The DC5 is too raw so the ST220 is win.

ethos · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:16

Out of that choice probably a DC5 or Evo for me

I've been looking at Evos lately (4 or 5), cheapish to buy but I think the servicing costs would kill me!

1CE · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:17

Me, personally, Focus RS, always have liked them, the flared arches and a bit of boost. I'm a focus fan though

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LiE · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:19

DC5 or old Civic.

GreenMint · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:19

ST220 or 330ci

DC5 if you want something more raw

Howard · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:27

Depending on usage. Honda S2000 or Mazda 6 MPS

stigggeh · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:32

peterattheboro said:
Budget = £10,000

Choices:

Focus RS
Leon Cupra R
Evolution VI (lol @ service intervals)

(Yes this is a hidden spec me thread )

Any one of those 3 I would be very happy with...

If i had to choose one it would be in this order.
Focus RS
Evo
LCR

West · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:39

DC5 or the Scooby.

Off the list, i'd be looking at Cooper S' (If I could insure them lol)

Muffin` · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:46

mmm choices, as I don't personally use my car to commute anything is an option and for that I'd want something raw for Sunday blasts. Probably the Impreza, but if servicing and running was going to come into it, then a DC5

ST220 (saloon) or 330(c)i would be my choice if I had to commute

ConTRo13R · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:47

The evo for me

Phate · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:48

STI, DC5, DC2

Why?

The STI is my kind of car. Looks good, very quick, handles excellently, modable, reliable = w1n

The Honda's because anything else on that list isn't raw enough or doesn't handle well enough. Plus they look the dogs.

GravyMonster · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:48

ConTRo13R said:
Ascari A10, pure raw racing prowess

Depreciation on those must be a bitch. Yesterday they cost £350,000.

peterattheboro · 24 Sep 2008 at 14:49

ConTRo13R said:
The evo for me

Yeah yeah I saw your Ascari recommendation

spaz · 24 Sep 2008 at 15:00

Could add Clio 197, they're very much dipping below 10k (planning on selling mine soon for less than that).

My choice though would probably be a S2000, soft top, high revving NA engine and good fun to drive.

bmwbarry1981 · 24 Sep 2008 at 15:03

MUST be the impreza, none of the others bar the Evo will touch it.

Plus u get that sound!

Why people are recommending Clios I dunno. Clios are for women.

Mr Jack · 24 Sep 2008 at 15:09

I'd get a Skoda Fabia vRS for that money.

Combines decent performance and good efficiency and all the advantages of a smaller car.

Sone · 24 Sep 2008 at 15:20

out of that list the 330i as its the most comfy.