Next car after a mk4 gti?

Prefect_1998 · 10-09-2015 1:42pm #1

Hi,
looking to get some ideas on a different car, after a forced change (my current car was written off)

I have a mk4 gti and would like something a bit bigger, more mature and more power if possible.

the mazda 6 mps looks great on paper, also the focus st.

I would like to keep engine around 2lt

I do about 10,000 miles a year.

I am 35.

any ideas would be great.

pippip · 10-09-2015 1:44pm

What's your budget roughly?

duffman3833 · 10-09-2015 1:57pm

Audi a4 1.8t 170bhp saloon
they go for good prices now

Nforce · 10-09-2015 2:25pm

Octavia VRs petrol should meet all your requirements.

bazz26 · 10-09-2015 3:31pm

What's your budget OP?

Mazda 6 MPS is 2.3 litre and Focus ST is 2.5 litre.

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly · 10-09-2015 10:26pm

danielle_door wrote: »

something a bit bigger, more mature and more power if possible

The new RS3 fits the bill. €60-70k for the privilege.

George Dalton · 10-09-2015 10:57pm

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »

The new RS3 fits the bill. €60-70k for the privilege.

A saloon. In blue. Ideal...

Audi_A3_clubsport_quattro_02.jpg?resize=640%2C360

Marty McFly · 11-09-2015 6:34am

Why restrict yourself to 2.0l?

dar83 · 11-09-2015 6:48am

Are you buying brand new or new to you?

millington · 11-09-2015 8:45am

Marty McFly wrote: »

Why restrict yourself to 2.0l?

Tax I would assume

td2008 · 11-09-2015 11:06am

Get an m3 for 2 years then worry about the tax

JoeA3 · 11-09-2015 11:08am

millington wrote: »

Tax I would assume

Engine CC has no direct bearing on tax anymore - unless the OP is looking at stuff older than '08.

Marty McFly · 11-09-2015 11:29am

JoeA3 wrote: »

Engine CC has no direct bearing on tax anymore - unless the OP is looking at stuff older than '08.

I'd imagine he's looking at older than 08.

But me personally as much as a pain in the hole tax is don't think anyone should let a few extra quid tax be a deciding factor in what car you drive.

Prefect_1998 · 11-09-2015 7:40pm

sorry for not replying earlier,

i have about 5000-6000.

i also like the look of these :volvo v70r

petrol would be best as mileage wont be high at all

do not want anything that would could unwanted attention
:rolleyes:

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-09-2015 7:42pm

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Gavman84 · 11-09-2015 7:49pm

I say get an ST I have one since last December and love it. Wanted one for years and finally got one best decision I made should bought one earlier! Smile every time I drive it and you get used to tax and its thirst and worth it in my opinion love the noise off 5 pot!

Prefect_1998 · 11-09-2015 8:30pm

what is the better spec cars and anything to look out for issue wise?

what the build quality like?

are they a v5 turbo, tune able ?

Gavman84 · 11-09-2015 8:43pm

The ST3 would be top spec with leather climate control auto lights wipers Bluetooth Zenons etc. although technically Ireland didn't do St 1-3 spec was just a St and add options. Note with the leather too car is only 4 seater. I have what equates to st2 so auto lights and wipers heated screen aircon Bluetooth.
Build quality is grand not as good as vw but not too bad. They are 5 cyclinder turbo make lovely noise. They are easily tuned also loads of parts and tuning companies work on them.
Issues wise alternator and starter can go. Oil diaphragm tend to need replacing some stage and cam seals leak on some. Nothing too bad really tho.

OldMrBrennan83 · 11-09-2015 8:46pm

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Prefect_1998 · 12-09-2015 12:25pm

Any other sleeper saloons ?
Volvos
Something a little bit uncommon ?

Gavman84 · 12-09-2015 12:54pm

Could look for S40 T5 same engine as ST be more high spec and that. Not too up on other volvos. Could look at bmw saloons like 325i maybe or the likes.

Prefect_1998 · 12-09-2015 1:37pm

Gavman84 wrote: »

Could look for S40 T5 same engine as ST be more high spec and that. Not too up on other volvos. Could look at bmw saloons like 325i maybe or the likes.

325i would it have the same sporty power ?

OldMrBrennan83 · 12-09-2015 1:51pm

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Gavman84 · 12-09-2015 2:53pm

danielle_door wrote: »

325i would it have the same sporty power ?

Not too sure on power I think they were about 190 bhp ish in 04 05 ones. 6 cyclinder engine sounds nice too. M sport spec would be sporty version.

millington · 14-09-2015 9:06am

What about a Legacy? You may have to buy from Japan but something like this (except manual)

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/legacy/subaru-legacy-b4-blitzen-4wd-2-0i-turbo-auto/4331183

Prefect_1998 · 14-09-2015 11:27am

millington wrote: »

What about a Legacy? You may have to buy from Japan but something like this (except manual)

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/legacy/subaru-legacy-b4-blitzen-4wd-2-0i-turbo-auto/4331183

yea i like that. tons of power, insurance might cripple it...

Next car after a mk4 gti?

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