Rob4001 Posted March 30, 2009 Report Share Posted March 30, 2009 I have been saving up for a car for quite sometime now I've nearly got enough I'm not sure what to get quality and style don't come cheap I guess but any suggestions? Budget 10k Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Depends what type of car you want? Age, doors, spec? Cant go wrong with a IS300, quick, reliable, excellent matierals and designs a good way to spend your money. Smaller, Mini Cooper S or Cooper S Works? Civic Type R if you need more seats! Many possibilities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 As Geoff says, what style car? Coupe, hatch, saloon? Number of doors etc? Daily driver or weekend toy? etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billy2shots Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Yep need more info. Whats important to you power, economy, size of car etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj84 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Tata Nano And you'll have change left over... As others said, more details ; -) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob4001 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Saloon or hatchback preferred. Need something for travelling on A/B roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternocleidomastoid Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 You should be able to get a nicely specced mk5 GTI for 10 grand. Great all rounder giving relative comfort on normal cruising and great fun when pushing on. (not that i'm biased or anything;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Big or small? The Golf is quite small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Rob - you need to tell us a bit more mate, how many miles do you do, are you bothered about fuel consumption, insurance, reliability, do you prefer comfort over speed, etc etc... Anyhoo, £10k gets you a pretty decent car, whatever your preference ! Some of my £10k suggestions : Golf Gti mk5 (modern, pretty quick, cheapish to run) : Honda S2000 (£10k gets you a GT model with hardtop, bonkers engine, reliable and a bit different) : BMW M5 E39 (V8 400 bhp, and more practical than you'd first think) Porsche 911, (old school cool that's still quicker than all the above and won't depreciate) Maserati (see why I mentioned reliability and running costs, although I'd love one myself) The world is your Oyster.... Edited March 31, 2009 by theduisbergkid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Golf Gti mk5 (modern, pretty quick, cheapish to run) I think TDK typed a typo. That should read fecking quick BMW M5 E39 (V8 400 bhp, and more practical than you'd first think) Awesome car, would love one myself, but jeez the running costs ouch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiller Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 In a similar predicament a few months ago. Ended up with a 55 plate 330i leather, sports seats and 27k on clock for 12 k, but there are a few around for 10k with 50-60 on the clock. Same price as a 320d, but lots more car. A4 cabrio, 325i, merc c class, s2000, z4, x type were on my shortlist. Sometimes its a matter of grabbing the best deal available. New shape 3 series are the best bang for buck and the 330i is usually same price as 325 and even a 320i. not a huge diff on insurance either. prices have gone up on second hands in last few months, you may wish to wait a couple of months. good luck , tell us what you decide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Ended up with a 55 plate 330i leather, sports seats and 27k on clock for 12 k, but there are a few around for 10k with 50-60 on the clock Now, that's a lot of car for the money and would be a great purchase with full history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob4001 Posted March 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 (edited) Rob - you need to tell us a bit more mate, how many miles do you do, are you bothered about fuel consumption, insurance, reliability, do you prefer comfort over speed, etc etc.../quote] Thanks for the suggestions I was looking at golf gti but R32 & BMW M3 but might be a little too expensive to buy and run. Something reliable and particle I don't have family so don't need a great big saloon I would use it a lot for work not just pottering about. Thanks for suggestions so far. Edited March 31, 2009 by Rob4001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1MAC Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 Rob - you need to tell us a bit more mate, how many miles do you do, are you bothered about fuel consumption, insurance, reliability, do you prefer comfort over speed, etc etc...Anyhoo, £10k gets you a pretty decent car, whatever your preference ! Some of my £10k suggestions : Maserati (see why I mentioned reliability and running costs, although I'd love one myself) The world is your Oyster.... Are you trying to put the poor fella in the poor house? Times are 'ard enough as it is, without trying to fund the maintenance on one of those - What do they reckon, anything up to £5k pa, plus (probably) another £5k as a fighting fund? Like most, I would probably say BM 3/5 or a Golf. I might also suggest a Focus ST as within budget but I know that will be pooh-poohed by most in these parts - wrong badge, y'see (although I'd say that as long as you can afford the fuel it is an alternative - based on 40k+ miles of experience). You could also go for an Imprezza and would score something pretty recent for your money. The only other possibility might be to get a weekend car and a snotter (relatively speaking) and then you can pick & choose according to the weather/roads/way your plums are hanging etc - it's certainly something I'd consider if I had a garage available for the weekender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 was looking at golf gti but R32 & BMW M3 but might be a little too expensive to buy and run I'm sure you'll find some earlier models for your budget. Fast, practicle, reliable, well built, iconic, very tunable, very stylish.... Biased? Me? What made you say that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 (edited) I think TDK typed a typo. That should read fecking quick Nope, it's slower than all the others I've suggested Jon. Rob - If you fancy an M3 but not the bills, I can recommend a BMW 330ci sport, lots around for £10k (and less). This one below is almost identical to mine... It has 231 bhp as standard, I get 30mpg easy, my insurance is c.£250 FC, 0-60 in 6.5ish from a lovely sounding straight 6, RWD and fairly well specced. Get one with FSH and you can't go wrong, my last car had more or less the same engine and did 170k. Am I the only person on TSN who finds the MK5 Gti a teensy bit dull ? Edited April 1, 2009 by theduisbergkid typo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Oh, you'll get a cabrio version of the 330ci for that money too, if that floats your boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stooH Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Am I the only person on TSN who finds the MK5 Gti a teensy bit dull ? No but you're in the minority Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 No but you're in the minority Thought so. Had 2 off mk4's myself in the past, expected so much from the mk5, test drove one, and was sooo underwhelmed. Each to their own and all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Nope, it's slower than all the others I've suggested Jon. I'm only messing It's not as fast as a M5, 911 or Maserati! Standard GTI is hardly slow, but remaped etc, oh boy it becomes awesome value bang for buck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Mk 4 R32 Old shape focus rs Elise s2000 Impreza TT sport Caterham Original Cooper Sport All the slly stuff that i am currently pondering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 All good choices there Maxyboy, but this one.... Original Cooper Sport You mean the original original ? Surely an investment, and cheap to run too ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 All good choices there Maxyboy, but this one....You mean the original original ? Surely an investment, and cheap to run too ? Yes i mean the original. I would probably have one by now but the one i like is in Devon. I'd be quicker buying it from the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted April 1, 2009 Report Share Posted April 1, 2009 Am I the only person on TSN who finds the MK5 Gti a teensy bit dull ? I dont know about for driving, but for looks, its certantly dull! Even the new Corrado is dull, aggresive, esp. in black but dull....and the interiors dull. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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