Under 20K Was thinking of changing the wife's S Max ( She's liked it and we were happy to go back to Ford, But it's not like her Honda FRV) What we want. Sporty, fun. nothing to much Under 20K. Not expensive to run Not french 4 seats and a good size boot. And under a year old. Looking at Fiesta St. As per Top gear. But not a large boot, it's a Ford Kia Pro Cee'd. may wait if the Turbo come's out. I have a Kia Sorento SO happy with them Honda Civic type R. unsure if we can get it for the money. Great car if a little Fat compared to the first type R Other suggestions?
Gt86 mate. Think they are awesome... But doesn't quite meet the boot / hot hatch criteria. What about the new Astra Vxr mate? Fella had one at the ring and it looked mint!! Nearly 300bhp too Getting great reviews but not sure on ££££
Seat Leon 1.8 TSI Fr or the 2.0 TDI 184 Ps Great looking car prettier than a GOLF and wi all the VW Technology
Focus ST (will spank VXR on handling) Audi TDI sportback (180bhp) my favourite choice Golf GT TDI Audi S3 (2007 onwards)
That would be cool cos the last one was ripped apart by them as it couldn't hold corner lines at all but was fast in a straight line. The focus has an outstanding chassis having won that category for at least 7yrs in a row at one point. I have the new focus diesel and it's upsetting how it can handle almost as well as my S3 did with Bilstein PSS9 adjustable suspension, R32 susp linkages, torsion bar etc. I spent 1000's on the damn thing and this standard model can almost hold the line as good!!!!
when i saw it i was going to go have a look at one, but they are way down on power! talking mid 7's for 0-60 cant have a car that looks faster than it is lol
I loved my Mini JCW, but that had no boot What about the Mazda 3 MPS. Pistonheads seems to approve 3 MPS vs Focus RS vs Megane 250: Spotted - PistonHeads. Never tried one myself.
keep teh suggestions coming. loving so far. The Gt86 would be the one I would have but too expensive. I like the idea of the AMzda but for some reason can't find it on Mazda website and seems to start over the 20k limit Focus St I like the idea. loved my old 02 plate focus but looking at local Honda dealers the Civic looks good. and the wife really enjoyed her Honda. good girl
Yea heard that but surely a chip etc could sort that out But I suppose you spend 25k and you don't expect to poor more into it
I had 06 Focus ST3 standard I was getting 19 MPG dreamscience, Miltek system with 200 cell sports cat etc 310 bhp 14 mpg average ! so not what you would call economical but best smiles per mile car I have owned and sounded amazing ! had a megane 225 and R26 both ace for the money and never gave me any issues from new, havent driven the 250 but suppose to be fast and good on the juice I know your anti french but with a warrenty ?? Are you looking new, nearly new ?
No chance dude it would need a turbo but there are rumours they will be doing a powerful version at some point
guessed they would - get all the niggles of the 1st model out the way then release a bad boy! thats my thinking anyway...
For 20k I'd get a focus RS, then I'd map it. Hate saying it as its a ford, but honestly think for the money it's the nuts.
I would be looking at a car that we will keep for more than 3 years and I don't want to be buying a extended warranty. Anti French mainly due to know a good few mechs who work on these in the dealers and would not touch them either. And they can get more off then I can Re last question. Jamie's not read all of my first post lol
