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Hi all,
Sorry I know this is an ever recurring thread in various guises (not necessarily from me but just in general) - I sold my Focus ST recently as it just wasn't interesting enough imo for the MPG I was getting (23-24mpg on average). Could get something much sillier which would deliver similar fuel economy at which point the Focus didn't make sense. The replacement will be my daily driver sitting alongside the Noble for the time being - plan is longer term to replace both this and the Noble with something far more special if/when I do less miles or commute by train.
Budget wise thinking about the £8k mark, lower the better obviously and the remit is pretty wide open, only thing I want is that it doesn't depreciate too horrendously as I'll probably change again in a year or so. Got about 3-4 weeks until I need to have bought a car so plenty of time to wait/browse - I can also use my Noble as a daily for a while too to be fair. The only reason the Noble won't be a daily for extended periods is I don't want to pile 20k a year onto it.
Don't particularly want a hot hatch again so coupe's seem to be the go to. Usually just me in the car so rear seats aren't a requirement, helpful if it can lug a pair of wheels (or similar) around from time to time mind as good to have some sort of transport which can move car parts...
Looked at all sorts, the main considerations currently are;
645ci/650i - Available well below my budget, although probably have to end up with an auto which I'm not too keen on. Does let me scratch the V8 itch however. Do wish the rear seats folded down mind.
Integra Type R (DC5) - Always liked them, but no arguing they're much older than other options and rust can be an issue with them sometimes. Cheaper to run however and will almost certainly hold its value. Loved a friends DC2 but they're just too susceptible to rust and generally feel a much older car than the DC5.
350Z - Not entirely sold on the looks but a lot of car for the money, a V6 japanese muscle car really...
BMW 335i - Would want a manual m-sport and there's lots of horror stories about the twin turbo engines in these causing big bills. The budget and requirements wouldn't give many car options and this is probably the most likely to devalue from my shortlist.
Anyone have any alternative suggestions I should consider?
Edit: Commute is 30-35 miles on B roads mostly, I commuted in my old RX7, S2000's etc and even my Noble for 6 months, so comfort isn't as much of a factor for me as it might be for others
Sorry I know this is an ever recurring thread in various guises (not necessarily from me but just in general) - I sold my Focus ST recently as it just wasn't interesting enough imo for the MPG I was getting (23-24mpg on average). Could get something much sillier which would deliver similar fuel economy at which point the Focus didn't make sense. The replacement will be my daily driver sitting alongside the Noble for the time being - plan is longer term to replace both this and the Noble with something far more special if/when I do less miles or commute by train.
Budget wise thinking about the £8k mark, lower the better obviously and the remit is pretty wide open, only thing I want is that it doesn't depreciate too horrendously as I'll probably change again in a year or so. Got about 3-4 weeks until I need to have bought a car so plenty of time to wait/browse - I can also use my Noble as a daily for a while too to be fair. The only reason the Noble won't be a daily for extended periods is I don't want to pile 20k a year onto it.
Don't particularly want a hot hatch again so coupe's seem to be the go to. Usually just me in the car so rear seats aren't a requirement, helpful if it can lug a pair of wheels (or similar) around from time to time mind as good to have some sort of transport which can move car parts...
Looked at all sorts, the main considerations currently are;
645ci/650i - Available well below my budget, although probably have to end up with an auto which I'm not too keen on. Does let me scratch the V8 itch however. Do wish the rear seats folded down mind.
Integra Type R (DC5) - Always liked them, but no arguing they're much older than other options and rust can be an issue with them sometimes. Cheaper to run however and will almost certainly hold its value. Loved a friends DC2 but they're just too susceptible to rust and generally feel a much older car than the DC5.
350Z - Not entirely sold on the looks but a lot of car for the money, a V6 japanese muscle car really...
BMW 335i - Would want a manual m-sport and there's lots of horror stories about the twin turbo engines in these causing big bills. The budget and requirements wouldn't give many car options and this is probably the most likely to devalue from my shortlist.
Anyone have any alternative suggestions I should consider?
Edit: Commute is 30-35 miles on B roads mostly, I commuted in my old RX7, S2000's etc and even my Noble for 6 months, so comfort isn't as much of a factor for me as it might be for others
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My NA was absolutely fine mind so no idea if I was just super unlucky with the turbos.
