Comfortable with rear seats for 3k ... what would you get?

rypt · 24 Apr 2011 at 17:38

Cristian said:
Just of curiosity, what can I have for 3k that doesn't cost a fortune to insure, isn't rotten all over and ticks those 2 boxes?
I was thinking clio 172 for a start, what ware the other candidates

MR2?

EDIT:

I think I have it down to an Accord (Type R ideally) or Mazda 6 (maybe even the estate version)

EDIT2: Pinkribbonscars, because given the fact that I CAN get a Type R, I may as well get one

Pinkribbonscars · 24 Apr 2011 at 19:12

But would it not be better to get a 2.0 or 1.8, which will for the same money be in better condition, more reliable and cheaper to run?

rypt · 24 Apr 2011 at 19:18

The Type R is not really that much more expensive to run though

Anyway, I'm looking at Mazda 6s now more than the Accord, as they are the more "grown up" option

Tute · 24 Apr 2011 at 20:18

[TW]Fox;18976103 said:
With that little money you can choose:

a) Comfort
b) Reliability
c) Excitement

You can have 2 of those, not all 3

Wouldn't an ST220 tick all three? Not sure of the quality of the £3K examples, mind.

[TW]Fox · 24 Apr 2011 at 20:22

£3k ST220, rather you than me

Tute · 24 Apr 2011 at 20:23

Meh, this is Rypt we're talking about.

rypt · 24 Apr 2011 at 20:50

Accord Type R is more fun than an ST220 imo

[TW]Fox · 24 Apr 2011 at 20:52

rypt said:
Accord Type R is more fun than an ST220 imo

When did you drive the ST220?

Joshy · 24 Apr 2011 at 20:54

I didn't think the accord Type R was supposed to be all that comfortable?

Lashout_UK · 24 Apr 2011 at 21:02

I'd spend two grand on an utterly mint E34

Maccapacca · 24 Apr 2011 at 21:03

Better vfm with the Mazda 6 but don't get too hooked up about the specs, the base model is very well specced in the first place, I've had a petrol and a diesel. The petrol was slow and juicy and took ages to rev up and down, the diesel is a better engine.

My back arches right under started bubbling and panels are really flimsy and ding easily

woodpigeon4 · 24 Apr 2011 at 21:16

If fuel costs aren't concern (or if it is, try to find an LPG one?) you can do a lot worse than a Ford Explorer. I had mine for 12 years, was totally faultless, loads of room and will cruise quietly for hours at anything up to and including 100MPH. They don't handle well, and it's a bit plastic inside, but you get big leather seats, they're incredibly cheap, incredibly comfortable and incredibly reliable. Not everyone's cup of tea but just thought I'd throw it out there

rypt · 24 Apr 2011 at 22:58

Hmm, not sure I want a huge SUV such as an explorer, I'm not looking to stand out like a drug dealer

Joshy · 24 Apr 2011 at 23:00

rypt said:
I'm not looking to stand out like a drug dealer

Says the man looking at old BMWs?

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rypt · 24 Apr 2011 at 23:01

Joshy said:
Says the man looking at old BMWs? .

They don't stand out that much though, certainly less than when you park a huge Explorer at the side of the road

(at least round here, BMWs are fairly common)

Gaygle · 24 Apr 2011 at 23:02

Gotta say, i would have an Accord Type R if i had to buy a car for £3k. Just get a good one!

rypt · 24 Apr 2011 at 23:03

That's the thing, I'm torn between the Accord Type R excitement and the more mature choice of a Mazda 6 lol

Amoeba · 24 Apr 2011 at 23:21

Joshy said:
Well, he did say sell the MR2 and buy a 'Good' car

Oi

woodpigeon4 · 25 Apr 2011 at 09:00

rypt said:
Hmm, not sure I want a huge SUV such as an explorer, I'm not looking to stand out like a drug dealer

Unless you put stupid wheels on them and lower the suspension, they don't stand out at all - they're no more drug-dealerish than any 4x4. That said, the Honda Accord type r is a great car, I'd just say it's a bit overkill for your needs.

aproctor · 25 Apr 2011 at 11:26

Chop the MR2 in and get a 350z.

Comfortable with rear seats for 3k ... what would you get?

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