Car Suggestions 13k Max

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Hi Guys, I had an initial plan of buying an M3 CSL but decided to cut my budget and use the rest of the money elsewhere. So by the end of the year Im going to be in the market for a new car. The current shortlist is as follows:

BMW E46 M3
Ive always wanted an M3 and its an obvious choice for me. Only concerns are finding a nice facelift example for 13k with all the right options.

Renault Clio V6 255
Another car I have always aspired to own (since owning a 172). Negatives would be only have 2 seats, cheap build quality. Apart from that I could live with the image etc.

Subaru Impreza WRX STI (Hawkeye)
Previously owned a bugeye STI and it was definitely the most fun car I have ever owned, I would have no problems owning another, but it would have to be the hawkeye version.

Nissan 350Z
Very tempting big engined RWD car. Had a quick go in one and from the outlay it was great, but again, only 2 seats (I like to have the option to carry more than 1 extra person, plus interior space). Also, this is a almost a moot point, I have 3 friends who already own these, which makes me want to go for something different to the crowd.

Apart from those 4 Im having trouble thinking what else is out there for me to take into consideration, apart from an Evo, I test drove one not so long ago and it just didnt give me the buzz an Impreza does. Im not a VTEC fan either.
Any other suggestions? Cheers :)
 
Andr3w said:
Hmm thought of the Focus ST? You could get a nice example for that money.
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I did, but Ive sold my ST220 and dont fancy another Ford, unless its the new RS! Plus the running costs of the ST are very similar to the Impreza and IMO the Impreza is a much better car. Plus I dont fancy FWD, just RWD or 4WD :)
 
[TW]Fox;14967377 said:
Pretty much just the rear lights really - nothing to write home about. It didnt get the other modifications the Coupe got. There are some minor interior differences as well.
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Maybe I could save some money by going prefacelift and adding the rear lights at a later date. Im more concerned about the condition, number of owners etc than having a facelift model if there are no significant changes.
 
Thanks for the suggestions so far :)
Lashout - every time you post C5's it really makes me want one, but Ive searched about and cant find any manual C5's for 13k, where do I look?
Golf R32's are a definite no, just not a fan. I dont think you can compare the Clio to the Golf, its much more of a road racer and has a special something about it.
Considering Monaros, but Id want a later model with the bonnet scoops, possibly with the later 6.0 engine too.
TVR's are great, but I dont think I would want to run one everday, after investigating running costs and reliability. A lot of people are happy to live with minor electrical and mechanical niggles for the reward they get back from owning a TVR, but thats not for me.
I did think about a Supra, but it would have to be a last off the line MY2000 TT with a 6 speed manual and very few mods, and even then Id rather have an M3 over it.
The only Merc I think Id want is an E55 (or an SL55, but I'll keep dreaming), but not seen many of those about for 13k. The CL is awesome, but as Fox said, its too wafty. I think a B10 Alpina would be the same, and Id take an E39 M5 over one of those.
Cant believe you can pick a 2004 XJR up for 12k these days :eek: Ive got no doubt in their ability, but its another one that doesnt do it for me.
I thought about a 3.0 Z4 too but I know Id get bored of it quickly, and you cant get the 261bhp engined model for 13k yet.
 
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