Yet again on the search.

bear1

So, we have decided to part ways with the sr180 auris as my wife just doesn't do the mileage to justify owning a diesel and looks like the dpf might be starting to give up the ghost.
General a comfortable car and apart from the potential dpf has been very reliable.
So the question now arises what to replace it with?
It will probably be a while before I'll commit further with the purchase but wanted some opinions beforehand.
She doesn't want a big car so hatchback it needs to be.
Parking sensors, aircon and xenons are things I want to keep for the next one.
Budget I'm thinking close to 10k (just to point out I won't be buying in Ireland but pointers still would be nice).
Minimum 2008, minimum 150bhp and of course petrol only as we already have our diesel wagon for the trips and kids.
I've a few contenders so far.

1) giulietta cloverleaf (love the looks of it and powerful)
2) bravo t-jet.
3) focus ecoboost
4) golf tsi

Any opinions on the above?

bear1

Actually I'm gonna stick the 1.8 turbo Lancia delta in there too, looks horrible but so so interesting to me.

CJhaughey

Subaru Impreza 2.0?

bear1

CJhaughey wrote: »

Subaru Impreza 2.0?

They are n/a right?

CJhaughey

bear1 wrote: »

They are n/a right?

Yes, the turbo ones are called WRX not Impreza

bear1

CJhaughey wrote: »

Yes, the turbo ones are called WRX not Impreza

I'll take a look but would like something with a kick. I'm not sure the 2.0 na would be much fun let's say on a spirited drive.
Taking a look at the tsi and I'm wondering if it's a potential bomb with its chain issues.

CJhaughey

bear1 wrote: »

I'll take a look but would like something with a kick. I'm not sure the 2.0 na would be much fun let's say on a spirited drive.
Taking a look at the tsi and I'm wondering if it's a potential bomb with its chain issues.

You'd be surprised, sure the turbo ones are a lot more fun but an order of magnitude more upkeep as well, the handling on the standard 2.0 is pretty good AWD makes a very nice addition to a basic hatchback and the Subaru system is very sweetly tuned.
Try taking one for a spin if you can.

CJhaughey

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bear1

Not too bad I suppose.
As you mentioned, it would need a test drive cause I'm a bit sceptical if it would be powerful enough.