performance petrol

colm_mcm wrote: »

How small a car would you go?

I like hatchbacks and 2 seaters so size isn't really an issue, only thing is I'm 6ft 2 so roof needs to be reasonable

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

The difference between the 2 litre and 2.5 litre is €370 a year, that's just a shade over a €1 a day, if you find an ST in good condition you shouldn't rule it out, they usually go alot cheaper than a similar aged GTI.

I know, but I've already stretched to 720 a year and that's where I'd like it to stay if I'm honest for something like tax that provides no return or benefit apart from being road legal

smcgiff wrote: »

You're probably looking at a pre motor tax change turbo.

http://www.cbg.ie/Audi_TTS_1.8_2005_Galway

or the like.

Bang on with criteria, but not mad on the tt s

bazz26 wrote: »

Audi S3, 1.8 litre 225bhp from the factory.

Not mad about A3s, car specs seem very attractive though

markoire wrote: »

Honda S2000 or integra dc5?

I have considered an S2000 before, it's definitely a contender alright - dc5 is a little bit too racer looking for my cup of tea,

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, any other ideas

pablo128 wrote: »

Going from a diesel to a performance petrol, I would be more concerned with the fuel bills rather than tax bills TBH. But I'd still like to be in your position!:D

I'm definitely not into french cars but RenaultSport models offer a lot of bang per buck. Good luck with whatever you buy.

It's more of a hang up about spending extortionate money on a piece of paper with the tax I suppose! At least with fuel you get to enjoy the benefits of it
Also I don't do a lot of driving mainly to luas stop and back every day so won't be reeking the full benefits of the diesel premium

Renaultsport clios are very nice, but I don't see too many of the newer ones in the republic - not mad about the megane RS though think the back looks a bit funny

Cheers