Back in form...any suggestions?

cul-2008

Hi everyone,

Well as the title suggests I'm 'back in form' pretty soon - meaning I've been stuck here in the UK for the past 7 or so months on placement for university without a car and I'm due back late June/July...so not long to go 'till I get to have my very own car to spend hours on end waxing and polishing .

Anywho, I'm sick of spending hours on end 'humming and haaing' about which car to go for, so here's where I'd really appreciate some advice/suggestions.

Driver info.
- male
- 21
- full Irish licence 3 years
- 1 years NCB

Motor requirements
- reliable and affordable to maintain (alfa GT's have been a favourite but not sure I'm ready to commit to something I might not be able to afford to keep)
- 2004 minimum
- 45mpg+ (commute of approx. 350 miles per week)
- min 1.6, max. 2.0 (would prefer something with a bit of poke, rather than a weak engine having to cope with my heavy foot)
- FSH with mileage under 85k
- I prefer cars with style both inside and out over the trad. eurobox, so bonus points for this!

And finally the most important bit - the budget. Looking at €7,000 max, will be taking out a loan over 5 years for the car.

Motors gurus - do your work!

Thanks for any help in advance!

Cul.

Ardennes1944

without doing any research WHATsoever.....al al...alfa jtd?

cul-2008

Deutschlandfürimmer7 wrote: »

without doing any research WHATsoever.....al al...alfa jtd?

beautiful cars I agree, but the 1.9 JTDM engine has been known to give problems with regards to water pump failure, and incognito, timing belt failure..

Case of heart over head I think

Ardennes1944

but but its ever so pretty its an alfa though...be prepared to walk alot! im gonna gracefully bow out now...:D

cul-2008

wise move anyone else got any ideas?

Big Nasty

Wouldn't be me, but.......

cul-2008

I never thought they'd be great for MPG to be honest..or insurance for that matter...but thanks for the suggestion!

Anyone else have any suggestions?