Troglodyte Posted September 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 Hello fellow Villa supporters and occasional random internet people. I know next to nothing about cars, but I'm soon going to be needing a new one. I'm almost 25 and currently have a W-reg Fiesta, which is the second car I've owned, the first being a P-reg Fiesta. Clearly, I'm not a particularly thrill-seeking type in general. However, the car's on its way out and I'd like to get something slightly more exciting before I become boring and have to spend all my money on children etc, and I've moved house recently so will be driving a slightly longer to get to/from work (little over an hour a day though, so not a huge amount of time really). I'm probably looking at £4k tops, although I'd possibly stretch to £5k for something ideal. Basically, I want something that's fairly reliable (I'm hardly wealthy, being in my second year of teaching at the moment, and know very little about maintenance/repairs myself) but fun/sporty, without looking ridiculous, costing too much to run, or being too big. I would love an RX8 - I've always liked them and apparently they're great to drive - but the economy is terrible and, from what I've read, I fear that I'd be paying for expensive repairs after a few months. However, I've not really seen anything else that I really want. I thought about a Fiesta ST but they seem a little boy racer-y, and an MX5 but they look a bit like a woman's car to me, and I've heard they're awful in poor conditions. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Ford Focus. Not an exciting car but very reliable, I bought mine for only £650 and I've put barely any money into it. Pretty economical too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted September 5, 2013 Author VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 That's the thing, generally I'd be happy with something like that, but just for a couple of years I'd like something a bit more exciting, without having to worry too much about costs etc - I just don't know if that's possible with my budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Focus ST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Get a DeLorean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Messerschmitt. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted September 5, 2013 Author VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 Focus ST Out of my price range, as far as I can tell. Messerschmitt. Sold! Although I don't think the missus would be very happy sat on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Wouldn't mind having 4k to spunk on a motor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 different? currently for sale for £2995 in Worcester drive it for 18 months with the other grand in the bank for any garage bills sell it in 18 months / 2 years for the same money you bought it for tax exempt classic insurance free motoring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 My suggestions: Seat Ibiza Cupra TDI 160 ps, 230 lb ft, 60 MPG, incredible pull and power, £250 will give you 200 ps and 300 lb ft. Ultra reliable, racing parts such as 312mm discs and AP Racing 4 pots. Skoda Octavia vRS mk2 Petrol version is affordable in your budget, 200 ps, very smooth modern engine, great chassis, really nice interior. Essentially a Golf GTI with a boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Oh and disclaimer: These are the last 2 cars I owned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 1972 Lincoln Continental, £4,900 not sure what the mpg is but it looks quite economical if you could get yourself a big hat and a cane and persuade your missus to dress a bit skanky you'd have the whole look going on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 Boo... Lincoln... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 £4,900? where? Boo... Lincoln... You mean "Yay... Lincoln..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Does it have a cup holder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 1999 Cadillac Seville STS, only 795 quid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 That has two! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villaajax Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Cadillac Steering wheel is on the correct side is the only good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leviramsey Posted September 5, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted September 5, 2013 That has two!There's another pair for the rear seats, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisp65 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 (edited) the Lincoln is up north, whiplegate* or some such place, but currently for sale in the UK it wasn't a serious suggestion, the Merc was! * actually its Kirkwhelpington, Northumberland Edited September 5, 2013 by chrisp65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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