20k available so many nice cars to choose from

Nexen tyres are excellent in my experience actually. They are OE on Fiat some VW Group cars and Renault amongst others.

Brand snob?

It's a near enough 2 tonne 300hp saloon, hardly comparable to the cars those tyres are usually fitted to.

Nexen tyres weren't OE spec out of the factory for that vehicle. Not saying they're bad but I would prefer performance tyres on a car like that.
 
It's a near enough 2 tonne 300hp saloon, hardly comparable to the cars those tyres are usually fitted to.

Nexen tyres weren't OE spec out of the factory for that vehicle. Not saying they're bad but I would prefer performance tyres on a car like that.

If you want UHP tyres then really that is a personal choice, and I get your views, I usually do the same. Just they are not as bad as the statement suggested, ie that it was a ridiculous fitment.

I have used N8000's and found them surprisingly good in the wet and under heavy braking. If it is going to be driven hard then they probably wouldn't be my first choice either, but for general driving with a competent driver they are likely to cause no issues. Had they fitted premium tyres the car would be more expensive I would imagine, so probably helps account for the lower price.
 

This is pretty much bang on the money. I've also been looking at the 1 series M135 but I'm not sure I want another hatchback. I've had a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXI 06 plate for 7 years.
I also like the C class but to get anything over 200BHP in petrol you've gotta go down the 3.0-3.5 litre route and tax will be horrendous. The A250 is nice though but again it's a hatchback.
 
This is pretty much bang on the money. I've also been looking at the 1 series M135 but I'm not sure I want another hatchback. I've had a Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SXI 06 plate for 7 years.
I also like the C class but to get anything over 200BHP in petrol you've gotta go down the 3.0-3.5 litre route and tax will be horrendous. The A250 is nice though but again it's a hatchback.

I say go for it. Jump balls-deep into the decision and go do it.
 
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