neil2185 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 As some will know from my previous posts, I am having to sell my Zed, but what to buy next..........? I want to get something that is a bit better on the MPG's but I cant bring myself to sell out and go head first into the low engine and slow speed hatch backs (corsa festa etc) I also want something I can play around with and mod a bit with out it looking chavy! (eg putting 19" chrome wheels on a saxo) and still goes quite quick when I want it to but will save fuel when I am on the drive to work! I used to have a Mk V Gti which would go quite well when I wanted fun and then I could get 40+mpg on the drive to work but I dont want another golf but you see where I am coming from So any top tips, budget of around 15k and ideally something newer rather than older! ....... Quote
tmJak Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Civic? got economy and a turbo like vtec boost. Can also mod tastefully Quote
Stew Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 A lightweight? Elise, VXR. Surely get ok MPG on commute as they are light! Plenty poke and plenty mods to make them go / handle better. How about a BMW diesel? Quote
IanS Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 V impressed that you got >40mpg out of the GTI. I would be tempted to go back to one, maybe the anniversary edition with more power? Pretty much any of the hot hatch bunch fit into the budget, Megane, Astra etc etc. Audi A3 may float your boat, although likely to be older. Diesel 1 or 3 series coupe could be an alternative. In the current market, £15k buys a lot so you may need to be more specific! Quote
S1 HNK Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 If you still want the thrills and aint a badge snob then the megane r26 is a cracking car! Quote
Stew Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 If you still want the thrills and aint a badge snob then the megane 225 r26 is a cracking car! Could do a deal with Newseller.............. Quote
neil2185 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Newseller, is that a member on here selling a megane? Quote
Stew Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18667&highlight=megane Worth a try.... Quote
Leeroy Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Agreed on the R26 Or for something a bit more economical and sticking with the Megane theme, maybe a 'normal' Renaultsport model. If you fancy moving to the 'Dark Side' Evo magazine rates the Diesel Renaultsport Megane they've had on their Fast fleet. Otherwise, a nearly new Golf GTi is a good option, the Scirocco is still a bit out of your price range unless you wait for 6 months. For something a bit different I'd be very tempted by the Volvo C30 T5 with the 5 cylinder engine from the Focus RS..... Quote
N1SM0350z Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... gLetter=55 http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... gLetter=56 Quote
rtbiscuit Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 if your not bothered about size the alfa mito looks smart, rivals the mini and if you wait a short while they are bring out a GTA version which should be interesting. i previously had a new shape civic 2.2. diesel type S gt. which was pretty good. had good touque and punch yet i could get 50 mpg Quote
neil2185 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 If you still want the thrills and aint a badge snob then the megane 225 r26 is a cracking car! Could do a deal with Newseller.............. good idea, nice car but he only wants a coupe! shame Quote
neil2185 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Agreed on the R26 Or for something a bit more economical and sticking with the Megane theme, maybe a 'normal' Renaultsport model. If you fancy moving to the 'Dark Side' Evo magazine rates the Diesel Renaultsport Megane they've had on their Fast fleet. Otherwise, a nearly new Golf GTi is a good option, the Scirocco is still a bit out of your price range unless you wait for 6 months. For something a bit different I'd be very tempted by the Volvo C30 T5 with the 5 cylinder engine from the Focus RS..... I have had an 07 Gti before with the DSG, was ok but wouldnt want another one - has anyone owned/driver a focus ST before? the ST-3 spec looks pretty smart loads of kit and the face lift 08's seem like a pretty smart car! Quote
Stew Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Great car to be a passenger in.... didn't enjoy driving it! Quote
neil2185 Posted February 17, 2009 Author Posted February 17, 2009 Great car to be a passenger in.... didn't enjoy driving it! How come... Quote
Stew Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I don't know really. Just didn't find it THAT comfortable, It was quick but was FWD (and I'm not a fan) and wasn't good off the turbo. Loved the orange paint though! I just didn't get on with it. Went out with a work mate that had one and it was decent, seemed to go much better and be more comfortable as a passenger. That is all my own opinion and I'm no road tester. You know what they say though, ones mans trash is another mans treasure! Quote
S1 HNK Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 my cousin sold his st recently, said it was shocking on fuel. I know the gti's and meganes are pretty good on fuel considering what they are but the focus engine just seems so thirsty! Quote
Stew Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 The guy at work sold his for the same reason. Quote
IanS16 Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 If I needed 5 seats, mpg and a bit of power I'd go for an Audo A3 2.0 tdi http://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/ww ... gLetter=56 Never driven one but I'm sure it'd be pretty sporty Shame about the big black cloud when you floor any audi tdi though Quote
Thelongads Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Neil - I'm kind of in the same boat as you, planning on selling my Zed but for 5 doors due to baby but want a sporty car which has some punch. My budget is a bit lower than yours tho. My shortlist at the moment is 1 - Focus ST3. They have good equipment and go ok (not as much as my old RS felt) and sound nice. Don't like the sound of the poor MPG though 2 - Civic 2.2 diesel. A friend has one, I personally like the interior, has loads of toys and the car feels pretty fast 3 - Golf 1.4 TSI - actually suprised to see this has 170bhp and 0-60 in 7.1 seconds. Has got to be reasonable on the mpg and tax. A lad at work has the 140bhp one and that goes ok. cheers Ads Quote
S1 HNK Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I still think the Megane Sports are a great compromise, ageed the looks are a bit strange but fantastic cars and none of that diesel rubbish! Quote
Ian Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 I still think the Megane Sports are a great compromise, ageed the looks are a bit strange but fantastic cars and none of that diesel rubbish! +1 If I was buying a hot hatch my money would be going on the megane Quote
Ekona Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 £15K gets you a mint S1 Elise/good VX220/average S2 Elise @£10K and a solid 2004 Mondeo diesel. You'll still spend less in fuel, tax and servicing, and you've still got a very fun car you can play with as well as something to transport things around in. That's a far more fun option than compromising with a FWD scrabble wagon IMHO. Quote
srobrien Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 If you want something small and fun go for the new VW Polo GTi 150bhp. I remapped one of these last year to around 200bhp and geez that thing was SERIOUS fun, plus its a 1.8 so if your not thrashing it the whole time its probably quite econimical. R Quote
tmJak Posted February 17, 2009 Posted February 17, 2009 Personally wouldn't touch a high performance renault, the lower end models fall apart so would shudder to think how powerful ones fair. Also wouldn't fancy paying ridiculous labour costs to replace the lights when they go. Only my biased opinion tho Quote
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