Advice on my next car?

JK82

I'm getting married in June and I'm currently sharing a car with my fiancee until after the wedding.

All going well I should have around 5-6k to spend.

I'm looking for something sporty. It doesnt have to be practical as I only drive at weekends anyway. I want decent power and handling and also something I can put my own touch on.

I previously owned an r53 Mini Cooper S and loved it but it did have its reliability issues.

I've looked at the Rx8, Audi TT, Mx5, Bmw 318Ci and Merc Clk.

Worried that some of these might be too feminine though.

Any ideas and suggestions would be great!

GavMan

Alfa GT?

BUBBLE WRAP

JK82 wrote: »

I'm getting married in June and I'm currently sharing a car with my fiancee until after the wedding.

All going well I should have around 5-6k to spend.

I'm looking for something sporty. It doesnt have to be practical as I only drive at weekends anyway. I want decent power and handling and also something I can put my own touch on.

I previously owned an r53 Mini Cooper S and loved it but it did have its reliability issues.

I've looked at the Rx8, Audi TT, Mx5, Bmw 318Ci and Merc Clk.

Worried that some of these might be too feminine though.

Any ideas and suggestions would be great!

First of all, don't be worried about a car looking "feminine" you buy a car your happy with, to hell what anyone else thinks.

Anyway, here are a few examples..

Saab 9-3?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4752108

Porsche Boxster?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4030945

bmw 840 ci?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4918198

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4745051

Jaguar XKR 4.0
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4676451

Hope it helps.

thecomedian

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

First of all, don't be worried about a car looking "feminine" you buy a car your happy with, to hell what anyone else thinks.

Hope it helps.

I couldn't agree more. Decide which car you like the most, then go looking for the best example. Even if you have to wait a month or 2 it would be worth it.
I would include an S3 in your search.

JK82

BUBBLE WRAP wrote: »

First of all, don't be worried about a car looking "feminine" you buy a car your happy with, to hell what anyone else thinks.

Anyway, here are a few examples..

Saab 9-3?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4752108

Porsche Boxster?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4030945

bmw 840 ci?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4918198

Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4745051

Jaguar XKR 4.0
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4676451

Hope it helps.

Thanks!

Have always liked the Boxster. Dont think I would want to go any bigger in engine size than 2.5.

Guess your right about not worrying about a feminine car.

The 9-3 is nice too.

JK82

thecomedian wrote: »

I couldn't agree more. Decide which car you like the most, then go looking for the best example. Even if you have to wait a month or 2 it would be worth it.
I would include an S3 in your search.

Never even thought of an S3. Nice call! It ticks alot of boxes.

thecomedian

JK82 wrote: »

Never even thought of an S3. Nice call! It ticks alot of boxes.

I don't know what your price range is but buy one that's well looked after even if it costs more.

drunkmonkey

Stop dreaming she'll have you in a mini van before you know it. Congrats by the way.

JK82

drunkmonkey wrote: »

Stop dreaming she'll have you in a mini van before you know it. Congrats by the way.

Thanks. I've laid down the law with her so no worries about getting stuck with a people carrier any time soon. She can drive that:)

Idbatterim

I'm getting married in June and I'm currently sharing a car with my fiancee until after the wedding.

All going well I should have around 5-6k to spend.

I'm looking for something sporty. It doesnt have to be practical as I only drive at weekends anyway. I want decent power and handling and also something I can put my own touch on.

I previously owned an r53 Mini Cooper S and loved it but it did have its reliability issues.

I've looked at the Rx8, Audi TT, Mx5, Bmw 318Ci and Merc Clk.

Worried that some of these might be too feminine though.

Any ideas and suggestions would be great!

arent the RX 8's meant to drink fuel amongst other issues? Audi TT are biggest womans car ever in my opinion. the Merc or bm would be nice. If going for the bm, Id go for an m sport. The Clk comes in a 1.8L, the minimum for the bm is 2L and its not the best engine, the 6 cylinder bm's are great, but tax on the 2.2L is E951 for the year...

thecomedian

Idbatterim wrote: »

arent the RX 8's meant to drink fuel amongst other issues? Audi TT are biggest womans car ever in my opinion. the Merc or bm would be nice. If going for the bm, Id go for an m sport. The Clk comes in a 1.8L, the minimum for the bm is 2L and its not the best engine, the 6 cylinder bm's are great, but tax on the 2.2L is E951 for the year...

Hey leave the TT alone

H3llR4iser

JK82 wrote: »

I'm getting married in June and I'm currently sharing a car with my fiancee until after the wedding.

All going well I should have around 5-6k to spend.

I'm looking for something sporty. It doesnt have to be practical as I only drive at weekends anyway. I want decent power and handling and also something I can put my own touch on.

I previously owned an r53 Mini Cooper S and loved it but it did have its reliability issues.

I've looked at the Rx8, Audi TT, Mx5, Bmw 318Ci and Merc Clk.

Worried that some of these might be too feminine though.

Any ideas and suggestions would be great!

More feminine than a Mini? You exhausted your "get a feminine car" cards with it

JK82

H3llR4iser wrote: »

More feminine than a Mini? You exhausted your "get a feminine car" cards with it

In my defence I bought after I sold my old syle Mini Cooper and it was dark grey and remapped to nearly 200bhp. Used to get 0-60 in about 6.4 seconds!

JK82

Idbatterim wrote: »

arent the RX 8's meant to drink fuel amongst other issues? Audi TT are biggest womans car ever in my opinion. the Merc or bm would be nice. If going for the bm, Id go for an m sport. The Clk comes in a 1.8L, the minimum for the bm is 2L and its not the best engine, the 6 cylinder bm's are great, but tax on the 2.2L is E951 for the year...

Yeah I heard the 2l bm engine lisnt great. Drove a TT the other day, quick car alright but pointless back seats. Not as feminine as a Beetle, surely a car that comes with a vase take the title of biggest womans car ever!

dh0011

there is a mondeo with a 2.6L v6 engine - rare but nice

JK82

Nice engine but the mondeo is a fairly boring car!

sean1141

Mk1 seat leon cupra r.

sean1141

dh0011 wrote: »

there is a mondeo with a 2.6L v6 engine - rare but nice

JK82 wrote: »

Nice engine but the mondeo is a fairly boring car!

if you were going to consider the 2.5 v6 id go a step further and look at a st220.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4784311

Family version :P
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4740635

dh0011

i want one

166man

*Obligatory 325ci suggestion here...










:pac:

JK82

sean1141 wrote: »

if you were going to consider the 2.5 v6 id go a step further and look at a st220.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4784311

Family version :P
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/4740635

Nice!!!

JK82

166man wrote: »

*Obligatory 325ci suggestion here...










:pac:

A friend has one for sale. Really nice car but I would prefer a smaller engine purely for tax savings.

Matthewjohn

Focus st?

Frankie Lee

MX5 would be a great choice. Have you considered a 350z?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3324717

JK82

Frankie Lee wrote: »

MX5 would be a great choice. Have you considered a 350z?
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/3324717

I do like the Mx5. Supposed to be a great drivers car. Anybody have any experience of them?