£9k to spend - Recommend me something please!

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Banana_Bread

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I live in London (Uni/gf), commute out to my family’s farm for work. I drive about 40 miles a day 4 days a week. My home in London has terrible parking, therefore I am staying away from anything bigger than a 1 series/golf.

I use to have a 120d 2013 but sold it due to ULEZ.

I want something really reliable, reasonably economical, and not gutless. After test driving a 1.6 Golf 2018 I was shocked at the low end lag, hated the e-brake ordeal. I did have a look at maybe a GTI, but its not economical enough.

Is diesel really worth it nowadays? I dont really go over 10/11k Miles annually... I want to for 2/3 years...

If you have any input please let me know! I am open minded, but I do lean towards the german styling/quality.

Thanks!

Currently on my autotrader watchlist: Golf, 1 series, V40
 
Savan_P said:
Fiesta ST is a good shout, but also consider a Focus ST maybe as you get a bit more bang for your buck and extra space.

Maybe even look at Audi S1.
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My partner has an A1, it is a great little car. Can only imagine what it would be like with more bhp. But, as coupe mentioned, and I agree the S1 is a bit out of budget and the Focus ST is juicy. Bhp between 130 to 190 would be ideal I suppose
 
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