Best hatchback for £7500 ?

Bluraybunny · 30 Jun 2007 at 15:46

I've decided to re-new my car, and can afford £7.5k ( and an R32 is a bit pricey while saving for a house

).

So what is a good hatchback for the price ? must be sporty, come in black or silver

loltim · 30 Jun 2007 at 15:50

Black: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/191649.htm
Silver: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/157832.htm

Bunka · 30 Jun 2007 at 16:14

^

Exactly what he said, just a matter of preference really. Didn't realise Civic Type R's were going so cheap now!

loltim · 30 Jun 2007 at 16:22

Bunka said:
^

Exactly what he said, just a matter of preference really. Didn't realise Civic Type R's were going so cheap now!

That ones a pre-facelift with no aircon etc. I'd be tempted with a Clio tbh.

Dr House · 30 Jun 2007 at 16:47

golf mk4 V6
Audi A3

Troop · 30 Jun 2007 at 16:58

Golf, engine size depending on your Age :rolleyes:

Bluraybunny · 30 Jun 2007 at 17:04

Paras said:
golf mk4 V6
Audi A3

Which model A3 ? just scanning the autotrader

Ev0 · 30 Jun 2007 at 17:27

Can squeeze in a 182 in that budget, or a pre facelift Civic Type R as above. Make sure you get one with aircon though.

Defcon5 · 30 Jun 2007 at 17:31

Ev0 said:
Can squeeze in a 182 in that budget, or a pre facelift Civic Type R as above. Make sure you get one with aircon though.

I have pretty much the same budget, and Im going with the 182, although if I could afford a facelifted CTR I would probably take it tbh.

Dr House · 30 Jun 2007 at 18:44

BigBl00 said:
Which model A3 ? just scanning the autotrader

The 2.0T is very good but i dont think you will find one for that sort of money.

this looks ok
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/184621.htm

West · 1 Jul 2007 at 10:36

You can get a 2002 R53 Cooper S

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...0&ukcarsearch_full.x=39&ukcarsearch_full.y=11

Just an option

Bluraybunny · 2 Jul 2007 at 18:54

Whats the dfference between a Clio 176 and the 182 ?

ChrisD. · 2 Jul 2007 at 18:56

Civic mate. Loads for sale on the owners forum for that price.

Luke · 2 Jul 2007 at 19:09

Leon Cupra would be up there in my opinion.

Bunka · 2 Jul 2007 at 19:21

BigBl00 said:
Whats the dfference between a Clio 176 and the 182 ?

afaik, 10 more ponies and a some subtle exterior differences.

roboffer · 2 Jul 2007 at 19:25

West said:
You can get a 2002 R53 Cooper S

http://atsearch.autotrader.co.uk/ww...0&ukcarsearch_full.x=39&ukcarsearch_full.y=11

Just an option

Shirley there has to be something seriously wrong with that for the price its listed? Nearest is £1500 more and double the mileage.

Bluraybunny · 2 Jul 2007 at 19:30

Bunka said:
afaik, 10 more ponies and a some subtle exterior differences.

Cheers, was looking at the 172 and the 182 looks better.....yet I couldnt work out why.

I'm seriously confused now

...way too many choice motors.

BeatMaster · 2 Jul 2007 at 22:05

I noticed that there is loads to choose from for about £7500. There is also a Seat Ibiza Cupra FR which could be had for around about that I think too

Personally I love the new shape of the Ibiza and especially the Leon but not fond of the old

Sadly couldn't get a new shape Leon for that kind of money

For something more economical, how about a Golf GT TDi 150?

BeatMaster

Sargeantpepper · 3 Jul 2007 at 07:45

BigBl00 said:
Cheers, was looking at the 172 and the 182 looks better.....yet I couldnt work out why.

For the money you could get a lower milage 172, or a slightly higher 182 (got mine for £7500) As said, the only differences are the exhaust system (so no spare wheel) and the inclusion of xenons as standard.

182's also had cup pack options which provided slightly lowered suspension + anthracite wheels, and the cup spoiler and splitter.

Not sure if 172's had climate control, but 182's do.

At the moment (commute to work) which is a mix of a bit of 'A' road and some small traffic jams in town I achieve 37mpg.

West · 3 Jul 2007 at 07:46

roboffer said:
Shirley there has to be something seriously wrong with that for the price its listed? Nearest is £1500 more and double the mileage.

I've read through the articles, they are a little low, but its probably down to the age of the car...