New Car 20k budget

Velocity

Velocity

Velocity

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Hello,

I am looking to buy a car for myself in the next 6months therefore I need to start doing some research as to what I want. Basically my budget is a maximum of 20k Id prefer it to be lower.

The car can be new or used, Id prefer a Hatchback however I am open to suggestions on the saloon front.

I would like a car with good performance subs 9secs to 60, Insurance isn't too much of an issue, I'm 22 with maximum no claims so should be able to get insured on most things.

Id prefer a car with average running costs nothing mad, not too bothered about petrol or diesel.

Any Suggestions?

Thanks

I like the idea of a hot hatch and I have had a look at the following GOLF GTI, ASTRA VXR, FOCUS ST
 
Velocity said:
Hello,

I am looking to buy a car for myself in the next 6months therefore I need to start doing some research as to what I want. Basically my budget is a maximum of 20k Id prefer it to be lower.

The car can be new or used, Id prefer a Hatchback however I am open to suggestions on the saloon front.

I would like a car with good performance subs 9secs to 60, Insurance isn't too much of an issue, I'm 22 with maximum no claims so should be able to get insured on most things.

Id prefer a car with average running costs nothing mad, not too bothered about petrol or diesel.

Any Suggestions?

Thanks

I like the idea of a hot hatch and I have had a look at the following GOLF GTI, ASTRA VXR, FOCUS ST
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£20k and you thinking about Chav cars :eek:

Need to set your sites higher my lad ;)

That mondeo lover who haunts this forum should be along to recommend a nice BMW in a short while - I am supposed to advise a RX8 (but its a bit pricey on the petrol, although cheap on the annual services).

You have a lot to choose from - perhaps a nice Civic Type-R or a S2000?
 
Noxis said:
£20k and you thinking about Chav cars :eek:

Need to set your sites higher my lad ;)

That mondeo lover who haunts this forum should be along to recommend a nice BMW in a short while - I am supposed to advise a RX8 (but its a bit pricey on the petrol, although cheap on the annual services).

You have a lot to choose from - perhaps a nice Civic Type-R or a S2000?
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Hehe, I do love the RX8, it's just the running costs, I think I need to read Rilots review!! I like the idea of a 3 or 5 series. Just looking for a number of suggestions to mull over and create a shortlist
 
The good news is that for the next 6 months I'm working for Volkswagen Group therefore getting 20-25% discount off new cars, so I'm going to try and find something in the group. However I fancy a change, I have driven so many cars from the VW group that it would be nice to look at something different.
 
Velocity said:
The good news is that for the next 6 months I'm working for Volkswagen Group therefore getting 20-25% discount off new cars, so I'm going to try and find something in the group. However I fancy a change, I have driven so many cars from the VW group that it would be nice to look at something different.
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Seat ? :p
 
Try these.
Ford mondea ST200 Or a BMW 3 or 5 series.
Fox does have a rather good taste in cars imo:) (DONT SHOOT!!!)
 
NickXX said:
You'd buy an ST200 if you had a £20k budget? :confused:
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I would have a look at one. He did say he would prefere it to be cheaper then 20k
I would probably dish out for a BMW though :D

Edit:We dont have the mondeo line down here so i confused the names of them sometimes. Ive heard many good things about them though so if i had 20k i would have at the highest spec one i can fit in my budget
 
IMO (dont shoot me) When spending £20k on a car you wanna avoid certain badges, namely Ford Vauxhall and Volkswagon. Why spend £20k to look like every other Tom Dick n Harry?

I'd say a nice Mazda 3 Sport if you looking at brand spanky new motor at the lower cost end (yes I know its ford anyway). RX8 second hand (oh come on I gotta say that ;)) Maybe hunt around for a M3.

Other options are the Audi's - avoid the TT's like the plague and something more subtle like a second hand twin turbo S4 ;)

Or down n dirty a few years old Lotus Elise.
 
Vertigo1 said:
So does the A3 Sportback 2.0T, a used example of which would be my choice.
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I have a S-Line Sportback at the mo, 2.0TDI it is the best car I have had to date.

I will take a nose at the used examples around.
 
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