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Diagro · 19 Apr 2017 at 18:57

Hey all.

So the Mazda 3 has to go due to whatever reasons.

I'm looking for a car that will fulfil my needs come sept when I change from a 50mile per day commute to a 9 miles per day commute.

So the criteria:
- Petrol
- 200BHP+
- 5 doors
- 2010 or newer
- less than 60k miles.
- NOT ford.

Budget of £6.5k - £7.0k

What can I get?

[TW]Fox · 19 Apr 2017 at 19:02

Diagro said:
So the Mazda 3 has to go due to whatever reasons

Well, that's nailed that jelly to the wall.

Dav4 · 19 Apr 2017 at 19:26

Will I be the first to say you should have just got the MPS in the first place like everyone said ?

Rather than wasting however much money you have on this diesel.
Can I ask why not Ford? And why has it got to be at least 2010? Most hot hatches are going to be older than that for your budget!

rodenal · 19 Apr 2017 at 20:16

You're going to struggle for the money with the age requirement for a hot hatch - about the only thing that might creep in is an Octavia vrs which i couldn't recommend less after mine tbh

I guess you might get close to an fn2 but not enough doors - can't really think of anything else

paradigm · 19 Apr 2017 at 20:25

Do you actually mean 5 doors or would you consider Saloons/Estates also?

bJN · 19 Apr 2017 at 20:34

A very quick search on autotrader with your criteria returns a couple of Mondeos, Alfas and Subarus with a token Vauxhall Insignia thrown in and one or two Peugeot 308s. Take your pick.

Or alternatively, shorten it down to a few models you're actually interested in, ask for opinions on those and maybe, just maybe listen to that input this time...

Diagro · 19 Apr 2017 at 21:07

5 doors isn't particularly set in stone.

~Divine~Wind~ · 19 Apr 2017 at 21:51

Civic Type S and a remap would come close to 200bhp iirc

rodenal · 19 Apr 2017 at 22:00

A diesel will get reasonably close when mapped, but the type R is significantly better

Diagro · 19 Apr 2017 at 22:43

Must be petrol

wesley · 19 Apr 2017 at 23:02

Mazda 3 MPS

Gaygle · 19 Apr 2017 at 23:11

wesley said:
Mazda 3 MPS

adolf hamster · 19 Apr 2017 at 23:36

that age requirement is going to be your killer, whats wrong with cars from before 2010? they don't magically transform into rattling deathtraps after 7 years if it's a good make and has been looked after.

mccarf · 20 Apr 2017 at 01:45

Diagro said:
5 doors isn't particularly set in stone.

Clio RS?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201611129695538

Boycey0211 · 20 Apr 2017 at 01:58

Diagro said:
Must be petrol

Mz3 MPS

Failing that 695 Biposto.

Or throw money at a 595 trying to make it a 695, whatever suits.

sovietspybob · 20 Apr 2017 at 08:38

That Mazda 3 MPS you should have bought ages ago

Cookeh · 20 Apr 2017 at 08:52

Buy the car you should have originally, an MPS.

Armageus · 20 Apr 2017 at 09:19

Dav4 said:
Can I ask why not Ford? And why has it got to be at least 2010? Most hot hatches are going to be older than that for your budget!

You can ask but likely won't get an answer.

Despite the no Ford criteria, I'd still recommend a Focus 1.6 Ecoboost - the 150bhp version maps to 180bhp.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703093094989
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201703253691060

Diagro · 20 Apr 2017 at 10:32

Unfortunately the MPs goes for around 9+ for a non abused example that's had its vvt done.

I just don't like fords. Bad experience with the brand.

Regarding the age requirement, i find that most pre 2010 to look boreing and lacking the toys i want.

Diagro · 20 Apr 2017 at 10:34

mccarf said:
Clio RS?
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201611129695538

Gearboxes are made from chocolate on those

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