Suggest a car for my budget [Archive] - Saxperience

DarylVTR

2nd May 2008, 11:48

So i've asked about a few specific cars this week but id now like to ask a general question.

My budget is around 4k and id like:

- Something 2001 onwards
- Less than 60,000 miles
- Well built
- Different - not your usual young persons car like a clio or corsa ect
- Preferably has extras such as leather interior
- Preferably a 1.6

no saxos no 106's

kristel10589

2nd May 2008, 11:52

What about a Celica? They're 1.8 tho :err:

WelshyUK

2nd May 2008, 11:52

Mondeo ST24 it is then, comfy/fast and within budget!

boz

2nd May 2008, 11:53

go a bit bigger on the engine

vw golf 1.8 20v t gti ;)

nazz1

2nd May 2008, 11:55

honda civic jordan

WelshyUK

2nd May 2008, 11:55

The money you could save could go to your insurance I guess that's why you'd prefer a 1.6?

Dan

2nd May 2008, 11:56

Audi A3, golf, megane, 307 theres loads to choose from mate

betty02

2nd May 2008, 11:56

As dan said an Audi A3, seams like your going to be more hmm whats the word 'mature' car lo,l

Was going to say the A3 and totally agree!

littleracer

2nd May 2008, 11:56

honda civic jordan

at 2001 onwards?
don't think so.

DarylVTR

2nd May 2008, 12:04

A3 is more like £5k for decent 1 and im not sure on them

AlexB

2nd May 2008, 12:05

vts or 106 gti

i know you said didnt want a 'young person' car ie hatchback

but there so much fun!

TU-Tuning

2nd May 2008, 12:13

he also said no saxos/106s mate lol

DarylVTR

2nd May 2008, 12:15

he also said no saxos/106s mate lol

exactly. I've had 4 saxos now.... that's enough.

Cars i have thought about:

Alfa 147
Alfa GTV
Ford Focus
Clio (i said i didnt want this type of car but if a nice one comes along... maybe)

Karl

2nd May 2008, 12:18

Clio 172 FF.
luxury and nippy.

leeroybrown

2nd May 2008, 12:19

Karl is now 100% converted to Reanults... lol Love it

Leemc2008

2nd May 2008, 12:20

Mondeo ST24 it is then, comfy/fast and within budget!

I just sold mine.. regretting it now.. but at average 20/23mpg and work location was getting ridiculous with the fuel cost. ;)

Karl

2nd May 2008, 12:23

Karl is now 100% converted to Reanults... lol Love it

nah ~ theres plenty of better motors, just not many really better for 4k.

just like if someone said "Ive got 2,300 quid, I want a reasonable car."
Id reccommend a VTS all day long.

Scattle

2nd May 2008, 12:26

Puma? there a 1.7

DarylVTR

2nd May 2008, 12:28

must be pritty good on fuel, i cant afford a fuel guzzler!

172 arnt bad, but the interior looks dated and its still a sort of boy racers car

Jazz

2nd May 2008, 12:32

Those Cit C2 GT's seem to be going for peanuts nowadays, saw a 2003 one on the trader, 28k miles, 2003, FSH going for £4400. Bit of haggling could eventually see you in a good one for about £4.2k.

Fezz_vtr

2nd May 2008, 12:34

id go for the 147 mate the 1.6 is fairly quick and they look class, not ment to be very reliable, guy i kow had one and bits were always breakin, nothin masive but still a kick in the balls like. ud have to look after it :p

VtsTom

2nd May 2008, 12:35

Alfas are silly expensive on parts/servicing.

What about a nice mk4 astra? Can get some with leather and all the toys. Coupes are even in the 4k region. Maybe not a turbo but if speed aint what your after theres no worrys.

Cheap tax, parts and servicing. Easy to spanner.

VtsTom

2nd May 2008, 12:37

http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/VAUXHALL+ASTRA/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-11-18-41-4294966635-4294966969/advert.action?R=200817109724373&distance=101&postcode=pe12+9dn&channel=CARS&make=VAUXHALL&model=ASTRA&min_pr=3000&max_pr=4000&max_mileage=60000

hellonpluto

2nd May 2008, 12:39

Saxo VTS and you could buy a whole years insurance with the change

Nathan

2nd May 2008, 12:41

TBH Lad a ford focus would be good, theyre faily nippy,come with loads of extras and you can part exhange a donkey and theyll pay you cash to take it ;)

Being a ford as well you know parts will be available and wont cost a bomb.

Other than that An old school mini FTW. pick up a very clean one for next to nothing and they just look the mutz nutz!

danzman1991

2nd May 2008, 12:55

Alfa 147

DarylVTR

4th May 2008, 20:56

anyone else?

I just thought of a Seat Leon Cupra but im unsure

Luke

4th May 2008, 20:59

Ford Focus or maybe a nice MK4 Astra SXI?

Both of those can be picked up within your budget. I wouldn't get a 307, as with your budget you'll get a 51/02 plate and they ain't 100% reliable due to electrical issues.

shooorn94

4th May 2008, 21:08

The seat ibiza FR

Or the Leon quite alot bigger than a saxo though. (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/SEAT+LEON/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-41-4294966623-4294966840/advert.action?R=200818309215001&distance=64&postcode=+NN3+5EQ+&channel=CARS&make=SEAT&model=LEON&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=60000)

AM4R

4th May 2008, 21:09

golf easy...

moxy89

4th May 2008, 21:50

astra sxi , ibiza, 307 , new mini not sure if there cheap tho

maynard

5th May 2008, 10:18

anyone else?

I just thought of a Seat Leon Cupra but im unsure

thats sort of the other end of the scale. i think as said, a c2 would suit for cost, fuel etc.

YAYOVTR

5th May 2008, 10:31

you want a clio 182 cup mate there really nice cars and really nippy, not a boy racer look neether i dont think

beardy

5th May 2008, 10:38

ford focus st 170? they are around 4 - 5.5k

c2 vts? might be outa your price range tho.

DarylVTR

5th May 2008, 10:40

you want a clio 182 cup mate there really nice cars and really nippy, not a boy racer look neether i dont think

Unfortunatly my budget isnt £6,000 + ..........................

Im thinking of moving away from french cars in all fairness

Nathan

5th May 2008, 10:45

st170 for 4.2k

Clicky (http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/cars/FORD+FOCUS/Ne-2-4-5-6-7-8-27-44-49-53-61-64-67-103-133-146,N-9-19-50-54-4294967193-4294967194/advert.action?R=200810305337243&distance=151&postcode=GU14+0rh&channel=CARS&make=FORD&model=FOCUS&min_pr=1000&max_pr=5000&max_mileage=)

ftw lad :y:

5 Doors, Manual 6 speed, Hatchback, Petrol, 66,115 miles, Storm Grey Metallic, 2 Owners. 1/2 Leather Sports Interior, Digital Climate Control, 17" Alloy Wheels, Front Load 6 Disc CD Changer, Power Steering, Electric Windows x 4, Electric Mirrors, ABS Brakes, Remote Central Locking & Alarm, Front & Side Airbags, Front Foglights. Stunning Vehicle £4,295

DarylVTR

5th May 2008, 10:52

That dont look like an ST to me mate lol.... ugly as fook

I havn't found much yet that warrents selling the saxo..... but the saxo is in good working order .... but i know that is only ever a tempory luxury!

davew

5th May 2008, 11:11

not to them st170s. nice cars to drive with teh leather and the tc etc.

not that quick though really.

wouldnt say no for that price

Slammed_Posi_Vtr

5th May 2008, 11:12

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-AUDI-A3-SPORT-BLUE_W0QQitemZ270233399512QQihZ017QQcategoryZ9835Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

DarylVTR

5th May 2008, 11:13

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-AUDI-A3-SPORT-BLUE_W0QQitemZ270233399512QQihZ017QQcategoryZ9835Q QssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Looks like a sunday drivers car to me ................ i.e (OAP) :panic:

Karl

5th May 2008, 11:46

Danhunt

5th May 2008, 11:55

Porsche 944

http://www.americandreamcars.com/1986porsche944turbo0405.jpg

mmmmmmmmm :)

Karl

5th May 2008, 11:58

944s are the worst Porsche in history lol.

Mieran

5th May 2008, 11:59

VW Lupo GTI

or

Vauxhall Astra SXI

VTR-98

5th May 2008, 12:21

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1996-TOYOTA-CELICA-ST-BLUE_W0QQitemZ170211845663QQihZ007QQcategoryZ18290 QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

yeah its a 1.8 and a 1996, but it will cheap as fck on the insurance. It will do about 30mpg, and still be pretty nippy. With the right wheels and body kit will look sexy as fck too.

VTR-98

5th May 2008, 12:29