Spec me - something relatively quick, supple and practical

"something relatively quick, supple and practical"

Hmm, I'm going to go with the 8th Gen 2.4 Honda Accord with a Manual, Covers the three points imo, and the K24 engine responds well to a remap.
 
Yeah a Cupra 280 on 18s is very interesting. Potentially budget busting though, as are Mk7 Golf's.

The Peugeot GTI 270 is also a slightly leftfield option where an 18 month old car could be had for approaching 50% of its original value. Again, the budget may rule one of those out, and the interior looks and functions in a unique way!

The Ocavia VRS might be a little large for me? Otherwise it appears it would fulfil the criteria.
 
Dis86 said:
Then don't pick a 520d, go for a 520i or 528i. Heck there's even a unicorn of a 530i on AT at the minute!
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Everything suggested in this thread is "hot hatch" territory until the F10 suggestion. Petrol engine or not, the F10 simply isn't the same sort of league as other suggestions here. Sure, they make a fine all rounder. A car for terrorising b roads, like every other suggestion, they are not. My GTI is a MUCH better tool for that job than my F11 ever was.

Shame the Golf mk6 R's are still a little over budget. I'd be tempted to go for the best 8P S3 I could get personally. I know they aren't exactly a new design anymore, but to my mind it'll be a struggle to find something else that would tick so many boxes otherwise.
 
xs2man said:
Everything suggested in this thread is "hot hatch" territory until the F10 suggestion. Petrol engine or not, the F10 simply isn't the same sort of league as other suggestions here. Sure, they make a fine all rounder. A car for terrorising b roads, like every other suggestion, they are not. My GTI is a MUCH better tool for that job than my F11 ever was.

Shame the Golf mk6 R's are still a little over budget. I'd be tempted to go for the best 8P S3 I could get personally. I know they aren't exactly a new design anymore, but to my mind it'll be a struggle to find something else that would tick so many boxes otherwise.
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OP never once suggested a hot hatch was his preference. Basically what he asks for is a good all-rounder. You know, like the 5 series.
 
adam cool dude said:
GT86?
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I've got one, and even I would say the small boot and restricted rear seats would make it impractical, although OP hasn't defined exactly how practical it needs to be.

Interior is also functional rather than high spec, but again subjective.

Otherwise, yeah fits the other criteria!
 
[TW]Fox said:
What?
Obvious hot hatch preference is obvious.
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roadie said:
My needs are a car that is:
  • relatively quick
  • has a supple ride and decent damping
  • handles well
  • is practical
  • has good build quality and interior materials
  • has HID/LED headlights
  • has Bluetooth/AUX in for music and a decent..Any other thoughts and ideas most welcome! Cheers :)
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Sorry...where does that say hatchback?

All of those points listed are met by a 5.
 
[TW]Fox said:
Read the part of his post I quoted where he explains some examples of cars he is interested in.

This is not the shortlist of a 5 Series buyer.
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Read the part where it also says any other suggestions welcome. If I was only interested in a hatchback then I'd state that in my list of requirements.
 
LOL I love this forum and the little debates that occur. Thanks for the further replies :)

Whilst I didn't explicitly set out that I'd like a hatchback, that is very much what I have in mind. My experience of the Civic is that something that size is all that is necessary. For instance I made a trip to Ikea last night and came back with a flatpack 160cm chest of drawers that just fit in lengthways. I've also moved house a couple of times using it. Being able to carry stuff is nice and the dimensions and interior proportions that a hatchback offers makes sense.
 
Well I drove the Megane 275, 308 GTI and Clio 200 yesterday.

I was enormously impressed with the Megane and 308. I did not spend a huge amount of time driving either, but was able to discern that they're both incredibly capable machines. However, the 308 felt like a completely modern car on the inside whilst the Megane betrayed its earlier conception.

The Clio is surprisingly spacious, but a bit cheap and cheerful inside.

Lots to think about!
 
After having driven a Megane RS 265 Cup last weekend, seeing it again in the flesh yesterday and reviewing the paperwork, I put down a deposit. It's firm, but the damping is excellent.

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The car looks and feels like new. The previous owner appears to have taken exceptional care of it and I will do the same.
 
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