Spec me a new car. Looking for a bit more poke!

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Hi all,

Currently on the lookout for a new car. Have been leasing a diesel Citroen DS3 Dsport for last couple of years due to doing a 100 mile a day round commute. However, having relocated I'm now on the lookout for something less practical with a bit more power.

Budget - Upwards of £5,000 - £7,000

I'd ideally like a petrol but I'm not adverse to a diesel. Number of seats isn't too important. The lower the mileage the better, I wouldn't really consider anything that's done over 70K.

Here's what I've been looking at...

MG ZT 2.5 - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...t/maximum-mileage/up_to_70000_miles?logcode=p

Jag S-Type XS - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...r/maximum-mileage/up_to_70000_miles?logcode=p

Ford Focus ST - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...mileage/up_to_70000_miles/make/ford?logcode=p

Audi TT 3.2 - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...e/up_to_70000_miles/page/3/model/tt?logcode=p

Jag X-Type V6 3.0 Sport - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...e/maximum-mileage/up_to_70000_miles?logcode=p

It's a pretty broad set of cars but the general requirement is a bit of power supplemented by good sporty looks. I have previously owned a 3 series coupe and although it was a good car ideally I'd like to try something new.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Cheers,
Tom
 

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T0M0 said:
Hi all,

Currently on the lookout for a new car. Have been leasing a diesel Citroen DS3 Dsport for last couple of years due to doing a 100 mile a day round commute. However, having relocated I'm now on the lookout for something less practical with a bit more power.

Budget - Upwards of £5,000 - £7,000

I'd ideally like a petrol but I'm not adverse to a diesel. Number of seats isn't too important. The lower the mileage the better, I wouldn't really consider anything that's done over 70K.

Here's what I've been looking at...

MG ZT 2.5 - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...t/maximum-mileage/up_to_70000_miles?logcode=p

Jag S-Type XS - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...r/maximum-mileage/up_to_70000_miles?logcode=p

Ford Focus ST - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...mileage/up_to_70000_miles/make/ford?logcode=p

Audi TT 3.2 - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...e/up_to_70000_miles/page/3/model/tt?logcode=p

Jag X-Type V6 3.0 Sport - http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...e/maximum-mileage/up_to_70000_miles?logcode=p

It's a pretty broad set of cars but the general requirement is a bit of power supplemented by good sporty looks. I have previously owned a 3 series coupe and although it was a good car ideally I'd like to try something new.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Cheers,
Tom
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Thats such a random list :eek:
That mg zt in the link is so over priced. wouldnt pay more than 1k for one of them. X type's are known to be unreliable i looked at them a while back.
Have u not looked at the Mondeo ST220 ? its a great car will surprise u how well it drives and has the comfiest seats u will find. :D
If i had your budget i would get a Focus ST and mod it up to 300bhp or look at the Mazda 3 MPS there really fast and quite rare.
 

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If you wanted a TT I'd avoid the 3.2 - I'd go for a Quattro Sport for that kind of money, with the Recaros. Just make sure the cambelt, water pump, coils and wiper arms have been attended too. Some of those are easily resolved though.

This is overpriced but a good example of what they look like: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-TT-C...3636303?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item1e9084b9cf

You can find them for around £6k-£7k.

Although, in some respects, like the Ford Racing Puma, spend £3k on a decent 225 and you get 80 per cent of the experience for a fraction of the price. Still, sometimes the premium's worth it...
 

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Have to agree with going for the focus ST from that list. If you're willing to spend more on running costs and aren't terribly bothered about refinement then evos & imprezas are well worth a look at for your budget.
 

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Audi S4? You should be able to pick up a 4.2 V8 within budget. Probably with very similar fuel economy to anything on your list, and with 340 BHP and 4wd it is VERY capable.

BMW M3 (E46) should also be easily enough achievable surely?

Although I am a fan of boost. Or more importantly, mapped boost. So I would personally go for something with a turbo on it. Golf GTI mk5. Would try for an edition 30 but don't know if they would appear in budget. But you could just get a normal mk5, and stick a K04 turbo in there, and break the 300 BHP mark quite easily. Or could go for an Audi A3 2.0T Quattro and do the same, so you can have 4wd with it.

Or, Mazda 6 MPS. That'll have 4wd, and a decent turbocharged lump that'll make decent gains with a remap. Silly fuel economy though apparently. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...ords/mps/model/mazda6/price-to/7500?logcode=p

Basically, for something with a bit of poke, and petrol, I would be expecting somewhere sub-25 mpg really. Much more than that, and it wont have enough poke. Otherwise 330d is a good shout if you fancy a decent diesel.
 

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Dav4 said:
Thats such a random list :eek:
That mg zt in the link is so over priced. wouldnt pay more than 1k for one of them. X type's are known to be unreliable i looked at them a while back.
Have u not looked at the Mondeo ST220 ? its a great car will surprise u how well it drives and has the comfiest seats u will find. :D
If i had your budget i would get a Focus ST and mod it up to 300bhp or look at the Mazda 3 MPS there really fast and quite rare.
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Haven't considered the ST220 actually. Does look like a good option, do they pull well?

If you wanted a TT I'd avoid the 3.2 - I'd go for a Quattro Sport for that kind of money, with the Recaros. Just make sure the cambelt, water pump, coils and wiper arms have been attended too. Some of those are easily resolved though.

This is overpriced but a good example of what they look like: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audi-TT-Co...item1e9084b9cf

You can find them for around £6k-£7k.
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Those TT's look fantastic. Really sporty, my only concern is the hairdresser tag they've got associated with them?

Audi S4? You should be able to pick up a 4.2 V8 within budget. Probably with very similar fuel economy to anything on your list, and with 340 BHP and 4wd it is VERY capable.

BMW M3 (E46) should also be easily enough achievable surely?

Although I am a fan of boost. Or more importantly, mapped boost. So I would personally go for something with a turbo on it. Golf GTI mk5. Would try for an edition 30 but don't know if they would appear in budget. But you could just get a normal mk5, and stick a K04 turbo in there, and break the 300 BHP mark quite easily. Or could go for an Audi A3 2.0T Quattro and do the same, so you can have 4wd with it.

Or, Mazda 6 MPS. That'll have 4wd, and a decent turbocharged lump that'll make decent gains with a remap. Silly fuel economy though apparently. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classifi...7500?logcode=p

Basically, for something with a bit of poke, and petrol, I would be expecting somewhere sub-25 mpg really. Much more than that, and it wont have enough poke. Otherwise 330d is a good shout if you fancy a decent diesel.
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The Mazda 6 looks good, how reliable are they? I can't seem to find an S4 in budget though?

Cheers all.

Tom
 

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T0M0 said:
Haven't considered the ST220 actually. Does look like a good option, do they pull well
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Yes there quicker than people think especially once it's moving from 2nd gear. hits 60 in 7 seconds so plenty quick enough and the 3.0 v6 sounds great. The Recaro leather seats are so comfy has a massive boot and it's great on motorways.
You can find a nice example for around 2k less than the Focus ST and it feels a better quality built car.
But if it's pure speed your after then the focus having a Turbo can be modded into a lot faster car.
 
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When we were looking at a TT, I was swayed in favour of an RX8.

Just have a quick look, as they are comletely different to what you have here really, but nonetheless you can get them much cheaper than your budget.
 

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djbenjo said:
When we were looking at a TT, I was swayed in favour of an RX8.

Just have a quick look, as they are comletely different to what you have here really, but nonetheless you can get them much cheaper than your budget.
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How have u found the rx8 reliability wise? I have always fancied one but get put off every time I start looking by all the negative stuff on forums.
 

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They're cheap because there's a very real possibility you will need to spend a couple of grand on them. Accept this, take the chance and enjoy it
 
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