Jasper
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 12:52 PM |
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Hypothetical 'what car would you buy for 10K'
So, if you had 8-10k to spend on a car - what would you buy?
Criteria are: familyish car, though 3 door is ok, must have 2 proper back seats, reliable and well built without killer repair bills. Must have
reasonable boot and access - hatchbacks are good. Enjoyable and rewarding to drive, but good on long distances. Must have 'style' ....
I'm sure you lot will have a few opinions.....
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donut
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 12:55 PM |
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Porsche 944
Audi A3
Some kind of Alfa
Focus sport
erm......
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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iank
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 12:57 PM |
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Golf GTI for FWD
BMW for RWD (not sure if this is the Style you want mind)
Donut: How do you get Alfa from "reliable and well built without killer repair bills" 
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andyps
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 01:01 PM |
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Fiat Coupe LE with low mileage
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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Jasper
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 01:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
Donut: How do you get Alfa from "reliable and well built without killer repair bills"
That's what I was thinking - mind you, bags of style....
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Howlor
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 01:04 PM |
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Nice Audi A3 130bhp TD or something like that. Well built, nice drive can't go wrong!
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Mezzz
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 01:05 PM |
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Type R
Golf GTI (old)
Mini Cooper (S if you can find one)
A3
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andyharding
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 01:09 PM |
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Celica
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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donut
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 01:33 PM |
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quote:
Donut: How do you get Alfa from "reliable and well built without killer repair bills"
Point taken... I'll get me coat 
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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graememk
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 01:33 PM |
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is this a trick question. as in build your own car for £250 ?
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Jasper
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 01:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by graememk
is this a trick question. as in build your own car for £250 ?
Yeah - cos I really want my daily drive as a £250 locost (if there really is such a thing....)
So far most things suggested were already on my list of possibles, expect the Focus Sport - nice idea, the Mini - hate it, my Mum has one, the worst
plasticy dash I've ever seen in a car, and the Fiat Coupe - it's Italian and you know it's gonna be unrealiable....
Audi A3 Quattro is top of list so far.
[Edited on 9/6/06 by Jasper]
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brashhighlander
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 02:34 PM |
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If you don't mind something with a bit of mileage on it, then you could pick up an Audi RS4. Probably on a S or T plate. Nice 2.7 twin turbo.
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OX
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 02:41 PM |
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has to be a golf tdi or the a3 
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Hellfire
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 02:49 PM |
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A3
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B O B
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 02:51 PM |
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Just get a 3 door focus with a duratec engine about a year old from a trade centre, then with the money you save out of the 10K you could go on a
rally to Sardinia
Sorted 
B O B
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jos
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 02:56 PM |
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Skyline
.: Motorsport / motor racing circuit / track wall art Apex Traxs :.
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emsfactory
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 03:07 PM |
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Rickman Ranger?
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joneh
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 03:10 PM |
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Anything from the VW group, even a Skoda if you can put up with the badge. A3 I reckon is the smartest buy.
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shades
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 03:19 PM |
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A8 4.2 quattro sport
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Johnmor
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 04:03 PM |
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Alfa 156 GTA
2001/ 2002
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Hellfire
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 04:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Johnmor
Alfa 156 GTA
2001/ 2002
Currently all Alfa's are barred from my company vehicles list due to previous co. car owners experiencing total unreliability... nice looking,
but that's where the success story ends...
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DIY Si
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 04:41 PM |
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The skoda fabia vrs is much better than most would expect. Used to have one until i put it through a crash barrier. Whilst that may not be the best
advertisment, they are quite quick, handle well and good on fuel. Same 130 bhp engine as the vw/audis.
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phelpsa
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 05:29 PM |
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Subaru Impreza! You can have a 2 year old blob-eye WRX for that money. It'll last forever aswell!
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DIY Si
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 05:36 PM |
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I thought you had to be about 12 to own an impreza? Or have a really big dustbin strapped to the back?
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Simon
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| posted on 9/6/06 at 06:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by brashhighlander
If you don't mind something with a bit of mileage on it, then you could pick up an Audi RS4. Probably on a S or T plate. Nice 2.7 twin turbo.
All I have to say about that is it's german:
http://www.andywhittaker.com/Audi/blownup.htm
My suggestion would be MG ZS 180.
But then if I had 10k to spend, I'd buy a blower for my ZT260 and pocket the rest for future maintenance
ATB
Simon
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