need new car fed up of this one

kaptainmarc

kaptainmarc

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OLD requirements in spoiler. Things have changed.
Want a new car, wanted to keep my swift as its done me well and never had a problem, however its just to small struggling to get 5 carrier bags in the boot is just ridiculous!
and I want more mod cons

I have set myself a budget of 6k maximum the cheaper the better If i don't need to spend 6k to satisfy my needs then suggest away.

what do i want?

at least 0-60 8 secs the quicker the better
a boot bigger than a shoe doesn't need to be like a cave though
bluetooth/aux in would be nice
sports style seats i cant stand flat miserable seats
no BMW / VW not my thing at all (now open to the idea, I should at least try them)
I like car with a bit about them, the "sporty" range i suppose
mpg I'm not too fussed about but lets say 25+ can be a bit less but not silly low

This car will be used to commute in 14 miles each way on dual carriage way for 11 of those miles

I would like something fairly reliable as its for commuting.
wont be looking to purchase until June but want to know what I want when the time comes

what are your suggestions??????


Was looking at more sensible but since talking to the other half we decided its best she have a sensible car.

So I want something fun.

350z , TT , RX8 (pick one up cheap and run it until it needs a rebuild) , something along those lines

Mx-5? would it thrill me enough? what ages to go for?

I will still be commuting in the car, but I am used to a hard ride *ooer*

My car is only getting 2k PX so looking to finance the rest upto a max of 6k still

running costs not really a problem now as i will use the other car for long journeys.

RX-8 is screaming Buy at me, pick one up cheap as chips and then rebuild when the time comes
 
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Focus ST plenty of boot space but still fun to drive and quick!
Mk4 Mondeo Titanium X with the same 2.5T engine in but massive boot and nice interior.
Octavia VRS
Civic Type R
Volvo S40 T5
 
Was gonna suggest Octavia vRs myself, but the no German stuff kinda makes that suggestion a waste.

Mondeo would be the next on my list. But they are a bit big. Not a fan of the Focus personally, but I guess an ST could be had at this budget.

Jap motors as others have suggested. Not my thing, so never had any interest in them.
 
Dav4 said:
Focus ST plenty of boot space but still fun to drive and quick!
Mk4 Mondeo Titanium X with the same 2.5T engine in but massive boot and nice interior.
Octavia VRS
Civic Type R
Volvo S40 T5
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I've not driven all the above but own the Mondeo. I would suggest the Titanium X Sport not just the Tit or Tit X as you don't get the Sport body kit or the exhaust - the Tit & Tit X are downpipes at the rear (from what I've seen anyway). They're a great drive and would advise a remap as you get a dead spot at 1500rpm - stage 1 will give you 260 from 220.
 
FuriousGeorge said:
Honda Civic Type R?

You can get a 8th gen one just, or a nice 7th gen one easily for £6k.

edited to correct the generations which I got wrong!
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I'm going to seem like a numpty but knowing nothing about Civics / Type Rs and a browse on Google I can only seem to find 4 generations of Type R?

From the wiki:
1st generation (EK9 chassis) (1997-2001)
2nd generation (EP3 chassis) (2001-2005)
3rd generation (FD2/FN2 chassis) (2006-2011)
4th generation (FK2 chassis) (2014-present)

Will probably be upgrading to a Type R myself in a few years, so if anyone could clarify for me that'd be ace
 
Seems a bit strange to rule out two of the biggest manufacturers in the world, who make up a high proportion of reliable, good looking cars, that are sporty, comfortable and quick?
 
iaind said:
Not sure about the rationale behind no german stuff - I get not liking VWs (The bore me to tears) and I guess the image of BMWs could put people off... Octavia VRS would be a very good shout though

Volvo?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603041637837

Saab? :D

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201603101831690
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Gaygle said:
Seems a bit strange to rule out two of the biggest manufacturers in the world, who make up a high proportion of reliable, good looking cars, that are sporty, comfortable and quick?
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I find VW and BMW ugly. just personal taste I drove a 3 series and it was lovely but i just don't like them
 
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IS200? ~£2k for a decent one, bomb proof and have good dynamics. If you can get an import then certain models meet the 8sec time, failing that with a supercharger then can see in excess of 200bhp easily and more with pulley mods. There are also "off-the-shelf" turbos for them that are pretty reasonable.
 
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