Spec me: £6-9k, practical(ish), fun(ish), low use

RobHu

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I think I'm probably going to sell my M235i that has been mostly sitting on my drive since mid-2019 after I changed jobs/commute method. I have a modest bank loan against it that I want to be rid of and it just sitting there depreciating seems such a waste.

I don't want to be without a car though so am looking to replace it without damaging my bank account too much:
  • £6-9k
  • No diesels
  • Relatively pokey and fun to drive - doesn't need to be 300bhp+ as long as it's not horribly slow
  • Fairly practical: Seats don't really matter as 99% of the time I only have 1 passenger. It ideally needs to be able to carry a car load of fishing gear. The M235i manages this well enough. That being said I rarely go nowadays and may yet convince the missus to let me use her car so this requirement is flexible.
  • It'll only do 1-3k miles a year
  • Nothing too old, preferably 2010+, must have climate control + bluetooth.
  • Don't care about fuel economy but other costs should be reasonable.
  • Don't really want any kind of older 'premium' german exec car as would rather not deal with the bills they like to throw up.
I've had a brief look and so far the only cars that seem to check all/most of the boxes are things like: Fiesta ST (possibly too small), one of the higher powered Focus models (or maybe an earlier ST), Golf of some description, possibly a GTI if in budget, Alfa Giulietta (have a softspot for Alfa) or possibly a Leon FR/Volvo v40 T3.

Any suggestions welcome!
 

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RobHu said:
No telescopic rods here unfortunately! I think if I was going to go down the out and out sports car route I'd go for a 987 Boxster (or same generation Cayman).
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Fair enough, having done a lot of fishing id never want to take my sporty pride and joy. Better off with a 400 quid almera for that tbh.

Local fishing tackle shop owner had a b4 legacy lol.
 

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RobHu said:
I think I'm probably going to sell my M235i that has been mostly sitting on my drive since mid-2019 after I changed jobs/commute method. I have a modest bank loan against it that I want to be rid of and it just sitting there depreciating seems such a waste.

I don't want to be without a car though so am looking to replace it without damaging my bank account too much:
  • £6-9k
  • No diesels
  • Relatively pokey and fun to drive - doesn't need to be 300bhp+ as long as it's not horribly slow
  • Fairly practical: Seats don't really matter as 99% of the time I only have 1 passenger. It ideally needs to be able to carry a car load of fishing gear. The M235i manages this well enough. That being said I rarely go nowadays and may yet convince the missus to let me use her car so this requirement is flexible.
  • It'll only do 1-3k miles a year
  • Nothing too old, preferably 2010+, must have climate control + bluetooth.
  • Don't care about fuel economy but other costs should be reasonable.
  • Don't really want any kind of older 'premium' german exec car as would rather not deal with the bills they like to throw up.
I've had a brief look and so far the only cars that seem to check all/most of the boxes are things like: Fiesta ST (possibly too small), one of the higher powered Focus models (or maybe an earlier ST), Golf of some description, possibly a GTI if in budget, Alfa Giulietta (have a softspot for Alfa) or possibly a Leon FR/Volvo v40 T3.

Any suggestions welcome!
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If you don't buy it I might as its up the road from me.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008313124607
 

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Out with the standard response of MX5 again as the word fun was used.

Boot on the ND aint bad, you might get a rod in there but if not, roof doon you can carry one no prob.
ND is almost in your price range.
 

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tom_nieto said:
What about a GT86 or a 350Z?
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I like them both but space wise could be a problem.

turbot1984 said:
If you don't buy it I might as its up the road from me.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202008313124607
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I was looking at that earlier! A bit over budget but the earlier gen (pre facelift I guess?) is well in budget with the same engine. I'm not in a rush so will keep an eye on the market over the next few months, might find a good deal.

Currently leaning towards one of these for some reason. They didn't seem to review amazingly well but I do really like them and have always wanted to own an Alfa.

Quinnaay said:
Scirocco R, Fiesta or Focus ST, Leon FR.
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All of these on my radar for sure, will try to drive at least a couple of them, especially interested in the Fiesta as I could get a relatively new one in budget.

mccarf said:
350z convertible or MX5. You can have rods slightly less tall than bridges:cool:
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:cool:
 
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