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Small, fast, suitable for motorway miles?

  • 07-07-2011 11:00am
    #1
    Flashman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 389 ✭✭


    Hi there,
    So I'm working in the UK, and need to replace my aging 206 with something a bit more up-to-date, comfortable and powerful. I drive about 60 miles a day, about 75% of which is motorway. My budget is about £4500, preferably something <8 years old, decent mpg and comfortable on motorways. Looking for something with a bit of character.

    Unfortunately, I also need a boot and back seats so my MX5 (or any other 2-seater) idea is out the door.
    I've been considering Mini Cooper (S), Alfa Romeo 147, even the Audi A2... a Fiesta ST or Clio Renaultsport would be a lot of fun but totally unsuitable for motorways from what I gather.

    Does anyone have any suggestions? Particularly where to look for good value in the UK at the moment?


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  • #2
    Compton
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,157 ✭✭✭Compton


    ford focus 1.8tdci, golf gt tdi,


  • #3
    EPM
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,822 ✭✭✭✭EPM


    Fabia vRS TDi?


  • #4
    Flashman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 389 ✭✭Flashman


    The Fabia VRS is a definite contender, but those in my price bracket seem to have very high mileages. Is it a car that I should be wary of when at or around 100k miles?

    The Focus looks like a safe option, but I was looking for something a bit more unusual. The UK roads are covered in Fords and Vauxhalls!


  • #5
    MetzgerMeister
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,885 ✭✭✭✭MetzgerMeister


    Would a Mazda3 MPS be out of the question? c. 25mpg but it fits all other requirements.


  • #6
    Flashman
    Closed Accounts Posts: 389 ✭✭Flashman


    I looked up the MPS (and the Seat Cupras and several other great looking cars) but I don't think they're available within my price range. The cheapest are listed at around 6k, and I don't think even some heroic haggling will get it down to a price I can deal with....

    About a diesel car, I drive a 320d for work so I know how nice a refined, modern diesel can be, can I expect similar responsiveness and performance from the Fabia or Golfs (circa 05-06)?


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