German + Petrol?

oHUTCHYo · 16 Apr 2018 at 19:50

i’ve just sold my Ford Focus Ecoboost, a tragic little time in my life where I decided to ‘grow up’ and ditch my fascination with performance cars. Comicallly my main regret was buying a Ford, at the time the 1.0 Ecobostt really impressed me and it still does, but its wrapped in a Ford. Not really something which makes you smile when you turn back for a glance or look out of the window.

I set out convincing myself to get a nice grey Audi A3 or A5 S-line. Previously owned an S3 and do like the Audi aesthetic and interior. Ive also had a Golf GTI and R32. The difference this time is I even considered a diesel, but if Im being honest with myself I know I’ll detest the sound and the power delivery. More than anything else, I do a very short commute daily and probably only 4000-5000 miles annually. The DPF issues scare me for this reason.

So OcUK...per title...something German, petrol, well equipped and sporty looking. Wide budget for now, lets say £10,000-£14,000.

Sone · 16 Apr 2018 at 19:57

Trabant? proper classic

oHUTCHYo · 16 Apr 2018 at 20:02

Sone said:
Trabant? proper classic

Not quite what I had in mind lol

paradigm · 16 Apr 2018 at 20:09

You’ll find a fair few 8V (2013-on) 1.8TFSI A3 S Line in budget, most are likely to be S Tronic, but I’d rather that over a manual anyway.

Journey · 16 Apr 2018 at 20:09

AUDI S6 BLACK EDITION 4.0TFSI 450PS QUATTRO 4DR AUTO?

Obviously it's a lease deal, but.. heh you didn't specify otherwise.

https://www.contractcars.com/car-leasing/deal/audi-s6-leasing?personal

oHUTCHYo · 16 Apr 2018 at 20:09

paradigm said:
You’ll find a fair few 1.8TFSI A3 S Line in budget, most are likely to be S Tronic, but I’d rather that over a manual anyway.

I do fancy trying an auto mind. God Im getting old

oHUTCHYo · 16 Apr 2018 at 20:10

Journey said:
AUDI S6 BLACK EDITION 4.0TFSI 450PS QUATTRO 4DR AUTO?

Obviously it's a lease deal, but.. heh you didn't specify otherwise.

https://www.contractcars.com/car-leasing/deal/audi-s6-leasing?personal

Drool! I did consider leasing but convinced myslef private is best for my circumstances

Journey · 16 Apr 2018 at 20:14

oHUTCHYo said:
Drool! I did consider leasing but convinced myslef private is best for my circumstances

Pretty good deal, around 21% of the list price at around £395 per month, probably get it a bit cheaper if you ring round a few dealers. ...You know you want it.. go on..

adolf hamster · 16 Apr 2018 at 21:52

330i estate?
practical, relatively quick, and can be found with some nice options if you look carefully.

Mark1989 · 16 Apr 2018 at 21:52

Seat leon fr? If I'm right there engine is a golf engine ergo German and I think there nice looking.

Would get one used at that price I suspect

Howard · 17 Apr 2018 at 07:43

Ford Focus doesn't excite or interest much anymore... Hmm, let's buy an Audi A3. The pinnacle of excitement

I'd be looking at something like a 1 Series, personally. A 125i M Sport will be quite enjoyable should you fancy a bit of a blast, but I'm sure the 118i will be more than adequate too.

Thorburn · 17 Apr 2018 at 09:26

Are you really going to look back at a mid-spec A3 as you walk away from it? I'd probably rather have the Fiesta!

tamzzy · 17 Apr 2018 at 09:28

M240i PCP

BMW M240 Coupe Manual
List Price £37,390 OTR
Dealer contribution £4840
BMW contribution £3000
Customer balance £29,550.
Customer deposit £1000 then 47 x £380.13 plus GFV £13,958.10
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BMW M240 Coupe Automatic
List Price £38,675 OTR
Dealer contribution £5025
BMW contribution £3000
Customer balance £30,650.
Customer deposit £1000 then 47 x £395.45 plus GFV £14,461.65
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All figures based on 8000 miles pa and APR 3.9%. terms and conditions apply. Subject to status.

http://www.babybmw.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=80&t=109280&sid=62f016a6153ee1097df1cc94575db7fb

Scania · 17 Apr 2018 at 13:37

My partner just got a 6k mike 65 plate 118d Sport for £14k, an approved used car from BMW to replace her 12plate 50k mike Focus Zetec Tdci, whilst we both liked the Focus and found it a great all rounder, the 1 is leagues ahead of the Focus and very much feels more like a premium product, it’s a lot quicker, handles better yet is thus far matching the Focus for mpg (50 mpg overall average on both)

I’d you don’t want diesel (I’d certainly try one first mind you) then the 118i could be worth a shout.

One thing though comparing the two on test drives we found the Sport is quite firm and the M-Sport very much more so, we went for the Sport ultimately as we preferred the ride.

ci_newman · 17 Apr 2018 at 14:47

Octavia VRS would be bang on the money / spec and pretty quick too.

TacticalFish · 17 Apr 2018 at 15:15

Thorburn said:
Are you really going to look back at a mid-spec A3 as you walk away from it? I'd probably rather have the Fiesta!

This was my first thought!

Nasher · 17 Apr 2018 at 16:44

Expensive but rather boring unless it's one with a big engine. Even then...

Much more fun with a Ford ST for the same money

dacads · 17 Apr 2018 at 17:16

M135i?

Although it is not the sportiest looking

Psycho Sonny · 17 Apr 2018 at 17:29

E89 Z4? old 6 Series?