CHR1S Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 So, im bored with my current car (Audi A3 3.2 V6 Quattro) so Im looking for something different but im a bit stumped with my choices. So heres a bit of a challenge, find me a car that best meets the following criteria - Must have more than 200bhp or a 0-60 of around 6 sec or less Must be quite luxurious Must not be a "chav" car Must have some street cred Must be reasonably new (5 years or younger) Must be up to and around £15k Must be reliable (ish) Must be tunable (if lower BHP/diesel) Must be rare(ish) Must be able to fit my golf bats in the boot or back seats There are several cars on my short list - Audi A5 (too expensive) Audi A4 3L V6 TDV BMW 335d Coupe (or 330d) Golf GTI Mk5 Sirocco (too expensive) Jag XK8 (4.2 V8 - hmmmm) Nissan 350z Can anyone add some more please?
EduTech Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 My boss likes these kind of task's so i have sent him this in an email should keep him busy for a while. I am sure he will post something up for you when he finds a few things James.
p858snake Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 EDIT: Well i didn't really read the list rules in the OP or the shortlist so pay no attention to me. Depending on what you like, the new (2011?) Ford feistas look ok. Some images: Flickr: Search Paul Stamatiou's photostream
K.C.Leblanc Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Audi A5 (too expensive) Audi A4 3L V6 TDV BMW 335d Coupe (or 330d) Golf GTI Mk5 Sirocco (too expensive) Jag XK8 (4.2 V8 - hmmmm) Nissan 350z Can anyone add some more please? Lets see, I'd ignore anything from the VAG camp if you're bored of the A3. And unless you drive loads or are funding it through a company I wouldn't bother with a diesel. How about a BMW 330i or 530i Some sort of Volvo T5 (should be excellent for the golf bats). Focus ST
CHR1S Posted January 11, 2010 Author Posted January 11, 2010 EDIT: Well i didn't really read the list rules in the OP or the shortlist so pay no attention to me. Depending on what you like, the new (2011?) Ford feistas look ok. Some images: Flickr: Search Paul Stamatiou's photostream Will there be a 200bhp version and will they be rare?
Ric_ Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 @CHR1S: No V8 Merc on your list? They are a little expensive if you insist on it being as new as that.
SC-UK Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Strange suggestion I know, but I have just got a new Volvo V70 D5 (which I think is about 190BHP standard, but definitely tuneable). When I bought, the dealership mentioned a couple of remaps that agreed with the Volvo warranty and everything. More than enough room for your golf sticks, very decent performance (even standard), very luxurious as well. Looked at the T5 but they're not that much quicker real world and use a lot of fuel. At the moment I'm averaging nearly 40MPG and drive fairly quickly. Couldn't be happier with mine Tom
CHR1S Posted January 11, 2010 Author Posted January 11, 2010 Lets see, I'd ignore anything from the VAG camp if you're bored of the A3. And unless you drive loads or are funding it through a company I wouldn't bother with a diesel. How about a BMW 330i or 530i Some sort of Volvo T5 (should be excellent for the golf bats). Focus ST ST - Too chavvy for my liking (great cars tho ill admit) Parents drive Volvos (C30 T5 R Design could tempt me) Hmm, a petrol BMW... im tempted
CHR1S Posted January 11, 2010 Author Posted January 11, 2010 @CHR1S: No V8 Merc on your list? They are a little expensive if you insist on it being as new as that. Never Liked Mercs... dunno why
Snuffkins Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 As an outside option you could look at VAUXHALL Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR, probably pick up an 06 for about 15k, just over 400bhp 0-62 around 5 seconds and lots of car for the money and you certainly don't see many on the roads these days. Not surprising with an engine like that, but it's something to think about. I would if i was bored with mine.
broc Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I have had both a T5 Volvo and a D5 Volvo, of the two, the D5 engine impressed me more. How about a C30 D5?
SC-UK Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I have had both a T5 Volvo and a D5 Volvo, of the two, the D5 engine impressed me more. How about a C30 D5? I'm glad you said that, before buying the D5, I did test drive the T5. As I said earlier in the post, the D5 has much more "useable" performance.
CHR1S Posted January 11, 2010 Author Posted January 11, 2010 As an outside option you could look at VAUXHALL Monaro 6.0 V8 VXR, probably pick up an 06 for about 15k, just over 400bhp 0-62 around 5 seconds and lots of car for the money and you certainly don't see many on the roads these days. Not surprising with an engine like that, but it's something to think about. I would if i was bored with mine. Hmmm 6L V8 - Gr 20 Insurance tho
mossj Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Volvo C30... I like or if you went quirky (0-60 in 4.5), although you would lose the luxury a Z-Car
CHR1S Posted January 11, 2010 Author Posted January 11, 2010 Volvo C30... I like or if you went quirky (0-60 in 4.5), although you would lose the luxury a Z-Car Already owned 4 minis so I would pass now, and they arnt very safe!!
broc Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 I'm glad you said that, before buying the D5, I did test drive the T5. As I said earlier in the post, the D5 has much more "useable" performance. It was the D5 that made me realise a few years back that diesels were no longer just for tractors I have a 173bhp Nissan X-Trail now..... it's been very useful in the last couple of weeks, especially the electronic diff-locks. I passed an Audi A5 (with the widest tyres I have ever seen) going nowhere in the snow last Friday Once the weather improves, I will switch back to 2-wheel drive.
mossj Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 How about a Nissan Skyline... without the bling that chavs seem to put on them.
stevenwba Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 E36 M3 BMW E38 330 or 330d Edit Range Rover Vogue
dgsmith Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Peel P50 with a roof rack? A true Manx car! I saw those on top gear a year ago. I'd love to have a race in one of those - looked pretty cool (not if you're quite tall though)! I wouldn't bet it would be anywhere close to the 200bhp, mind
Snuffkins Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 Hmmm 6L V8 - Gr 20 Insurance tho I dare say a lot of the options will be around that insurance group. My cars a group 20 and i don't pay much insurance. Go on be a devil lol...
browolf Posted January 11, 2010 Posted January 11, 2010 nissan maxima there used to be a guy at work with one. surprisingly quick for an average looking saloon.
CHR1S Posted January 11, 2010 Author Posted January 11, 2010 how about the ATOM hehe, bit open to the elements this time of year
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