Spec me a car...

cleanbluesky · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:14

Okay boys and girls, anything up to 5k. I want 4 seats and some fun if possible. As cheap as possible please...

-westy- · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:16

Dare I say mondeo?

Any other requirements? Does it need to be fast? newish?

Scarfacé · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:17

Renault Clio 172.

Lots of fun and 4 seats.

You need to give us some more detail.

Size? Running costs? Do you want comfort or performance? Age? Mileage? Etc etc etc.

NickXX · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:26

e36 328 Coupe, e46 328 Saloon, Honda ATR, Clio 172.

cleanbluesky · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:30

Scarfacé said:
Size? Running costs? Do you want comfort or performance? Age? Mileage? Etc etc etc.

Running costs = cheap to cheapish

Age = depends on price, but dont pick anything old for the money

Mileage = not too high

Matt82 · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:42

Scarfacé said:
Renault Clio 172.

Lots of fun and 4 seats.

You need to give us some more detail.

Size? Running costs? Do you want comfort or performance? Age? Mileage? Etc etc etc.

the usual then, moon on a stick lol

go for a mondeo

Glaucus · 14 Jan 2007 at 21:43

GALANT.....

Very nice models can be had for 5k. Fun yep, 4 door yep. Not to normal either which is a big bonus in my book.

Even insurance is cheap for the spec.

You'll have to look hard as most seem to be around 3k and 70% of those are automatics. Just need to search around.

cleanbluesky · 14 Jan 2007 at 22:39

AcidHell2 said:
GALANT.....

Very nice models can be had for 5k. Fun yep, 4 door yep. Not to normal either which is a big bonus in my book.

Even insurance is cheap for the spec.

You'll have to look hard as most seem to be around 3k and 70% of those are automatics. Just need to search around.

I think you may be onto something there...

triggerthat · 14 Jan 2007 at 23:13

Linky

[TW]Fox · 14 Jan 2007 at 23:15

4 seats and fund and you suggest a Passat Diesel?

triggerthat · 14 Jan 2007 at 23:17

Well he said he wanted cheap running costs and fun. I was thinking VRS but doubt you'll find one for that price, well on eBay at least.

Bes · 14 Jan 2007 at 23:18

Leon Cupra or Toledo Cupra?

cleanbluesky · 14 Jan 2007 at 23:28

triggerthat said:
Well he said he wanted cheap running costs and fun. I was thinking VRS but doubt you'll find one for that price, well on eBay at least.

I also said under 5k

willd58 · 14 Jan 2007 at 23:57

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/124883.htm - bang job done

Bes · 15 Jan 2007 at 00:04

willd58 said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/124883.htm - bang job done

Nice

I must say it would be a real struggle to find a better all round car with so much performance (Bar a Leon/ Toledo Cupra which is the same thing with a different shell and badge slapped on the arse) for less than 5 grand

Scuzi · 15 Jan 2007 at 00:09

And if the Skoda badge doesn't tickle your fancy, check out the Seat Toledo V5 or the 20VT Sport. The V5 20V has a 170bhp motor and comes with a very high spec as standard, a lot of them with sat nav. The 20VT isn't as well specced but comes with sports seats, a 6 speed box on top of the other gubbins like climate control, trip computer etc...

You'll get a newer and better condition one for your money compared to the Octavia.

I'll be selling mine within the next few months if I get my new car too

EDIT: Pics...

Burned_Alive · 15 Jan 2007 at 00:14

willd58 said:
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/124883.htm - bang job done

I almost tempted myself at that price! :eek:

triggerthat · 15 Jan 2007 at 00:16

Bes said:
Nice

I must say it would be a real struggle to find a better all round car with so much performance (Bar a Leon/ Toledo Cupra which is the same thing with a different shell and badge slapped on the arse) for less than 5 grand

There is also the Fiat Coupe 20VT pushing 220bhp stock. Great engines and easily tunable.

A few members here have them. You can pick up a decent one for around 3k. Unfortunately its only 2 doors (but 4 seats). The rear there isn't much space but the boot is huge.

^ Those pictures, you can easily tell its a Golf all over.

Bes · 15 Jan 2007 at 00:23

Scuzi said:
And if the Skoda badge doesn't tickle your fancy, check out the Seat Toledo V5 or the 20VT Sport. The V5 20V has a 170bhp motor and comes with a very high spec as standard, a lot of them with sat nav. The 20VT isn't as well specced but comes with sports seats, a 6 speed box on top of the other gubbins like climate control, trip computer etc...

You'll get a newer and better condition one for your money compared to the Octavia.

I'll be selling mine within the next few months if I get my new car too

Very nice and clean interior there- my Leon's identical bar my leather seats

(And the puddle in the footwell at the moment :mad:

) What's the button next to the rear window heater? Looks like it says Airbag Off? Is this a Toledo specific thing? Or is it just on earlier/ later Seats than 51 reg?

cleanbluesky · 15 Jan 2007 at 00:24

Scuzi said:
I'll be selling mine within the next few months if I get my new car too

EDIT: Pics...

Very nice, planning to stick it on members market by any chance?