new car suggestions!

[chrishill 0]

ok, looking for some ideas for a mate of mine who's currently got a MGTF and fancys a change. Being a lass shes quite keen on buying something new, or only a couple of years old because she doesnt want it breaking down, likes warrentys etc etc. Her budget is 10-12k and shes already ruled out a civic type-r, audi a3, pug 206cc and a bmw mini. her main critieria are 'style, individuality, reliability and speed'. I'm stumpped now becuase to be quite honest i cant think of a new car in that price range that i find remotly interesting!

 

and yes, i suggested a C, mk1-5 golfs and even a camper van, but no.

 

ideas anyone?

[vr6storm 0]

Smart roadster?.........leggy early SLK?............

[chubbybrown 0]

Toyota T-Sport

 

either a yaris (new)

 

or a carina with leather

[vr6storm 0]

Toyota T-Sport

 

either a yaris (new)

 

or a carina with leather

 

u not meaning the corrolla .......carina was replace a few years back by the Avensis

[chrishill 0]

SLK would probably appeal, not sure on the smart roadster but i'll suggest it! knowing her she'd want the brabus edition or nothing!

yaris/collola while 'nice' cars i know just wouldnt float her boat dispite the fact they're quick

[Louie Lungbubble 0]

What about an Alfa GTV / Spider.

My missus is thinking thinking about one, but it's just the unreliability of the bleedin things that puts her (me) off.

[Storm 0]

Leon Cupra R :D

[slot 0]

Talbot samba Cabriolet :?: :?

[CazzaVR 0]

Yep, Cupra-R. Or late 200SX.

[jinx 0]

Definately Cupra R

[dinkus 10]

I'll wave me arm in the air for a Leon Cupra R as well.

 

The old SLKs aren't bad either and the original ones are going for a resonable price now. Has the fancy girly roof too, which may or may not be an attraction.

 

But then a similar vintage Boxster isn't that much more... ;)

 

Could always go for a TT, that's a girls car isn't it? :lol: *climbs into bunker and puts on blast goggles*

[Jim 2]

Cupra R isn't a bad suggestion... bloomin lovely motors :)

 

Easily get a nearly new Skoda Octavia vRS for that kinda money. Just wonder if she can get over the badge snobbery :)

[Scott 0]

The issue is:

 

'style, individuality, reliability and speed'

 

for £10 - 12k? :lol:

 

The Corrado is about as close as it gets :wink:

 

No car these days less than 3yrs old is going to be classed as 'individual'

 

8)

 

Cupra R is a cracking motor though - considering one myself (Seat Leon)...

 

Audi S3 ? (its not a A3 ;) )

 

Toyota Celica 190 Sport? (hardly individual - but the 190 version is pretty rare)

[paul 0]

Some that might not be considered but could be worth a look......

 

 

VW Beetle...Astra Coupe(sorry :oops: but a good 2nd hand buy and quite rare)......Peugeot 406 coupe...........Lexus IS200.........Volvo C70

[Guest]

Bit out of age range but how about a Racing Puma - £12k would get a minter - fantastic looks and handling - very rare - only about 450 left now, practical and FRP exclusive parts aside running costs are good.

 

I know its a Ford but its a good one

[vr6storm 0]

Fabia vRS too.................quite individual in its own little way :wink:

[Valver 0]

Lupo/Polo GTI?...

[chrishill 0]

cupra r! nice idea, i'll pass that one on! 200sx is a bit long in the tooth for what she wants, and a skoda....shes way to image concious for that! she suggested an is200 herself but i said, you're 22, its an old mans car! no way! 406 coupe maybe, shes mentioned them before and finally a lupo/polo gti....i'd have one as a second motor, but i think its a bit dinky for her!

 

cheers chaps, all this is helping massivly!

[dinkus 10]

She suggested an is200 herself but i said, you're 22, its an old mans car! no way!

 

Heh heh, my neighbour the estate agent has a lovely gold IS200.... and drives in a tweed flat cap :lol:

 

And remember Alan Partridge wants a Lexus :?

 

Ooh and I do rather like the 406 Coupés. Mmm Pininfarina...

[chubbybrown 0]

Toyota T-Sport

 

either a yaris (new)

 

or a carina with leather

 

u not meaning the corrolla .......carina was replace a few years back by the Avensis

 

Maybe.....

 

51 plate,drove it newish ( 3 month old )

 

It was a definate coupe with a 6 speed gear and I think red lined about 7-8k rpm

 

but by fuck it moved

 

All I can remember was he had to pay another 2k for leather seats in the rear !

yikes....

[vr6storm 0]

Toyota T-Sport

 

either a yaris (new)

 

or a carina with leather

 

u not meaning the corrolla .......carina was replace a few years back by the Avensis

 

Maybe.....

 

51 plate,drove it newish ( 3 month old )

 

It was a definate coupe with a 6 speed gear and I think red lined about 7-8k rpm

 

but by **** it moved

 

All I can remember was he had to pay another 2k for leather seats in the rear !

yikes....

 

CELICA then mate :wink:

[Storm 0]

T Tedious

O Omnipresent

Y Yucky

O Old aged

T Taxi

A Avoid

 

8)

[Furkz 0]

Celica 190 r poo...... caned one the other day made it look stoopid up tp abt 110mph than ran outta road they are really slow.........would def adv to test one 1st properly

 

what abt a

 

300zx

RX-7

RX-8

or you could poss even get a EVO Lancer if u can find a good one,,,,like corrado's the ppl who have got the real minters dont rally wanna let them go

 

2p's worth

[chrishill 0]

while both the 300zx and the rx7 are great cars and personally i'd have both if i could, again they're a little long in the tooth for my mate, shes after something brand new to about 3 years old. rx-8's a little over the 12k upper limit too! :D I'll suggest and Evo, but i think like most women she'll turn her nose up at the looks, its a deffinate blokes car!

[Furkz 0]

ohh soz didnt realy it was for a woman soz didnt read all of thread,,,,right

 

bmw 3 series maybe a cab

 

FTO

 

S2000????? no idea what their worth

 

ABT 5 DAEWOO MATIZ :mrgreen:

 

POLO

 

FIAT COUPE

 

PUG 306 CAB or GTI-6

 

AUDI A3

 

SAAB 93 CAB if she likes that sort of thing