david_hornet27
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| posted on 28/11/13 at 04:54 PM |
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Ideas for £2000??
Hi All!
The wife needs a new car and I am struggling for ideas so thought I'd see if you guys could give me some inspiration.
She currently has an Alfa 156 which I talked her into getting a few years back, and it is now becoming far more trouble than it's worth.
Muggins here does all the work on it and it is a proper pain in the arse to work on. Rusted on nuts and bolts come as standard with these
things...
We have £2000 maximum to spend and are hoping to get something reliable, nice to drive with a few toys and not more than 2 litres.
My first thought was a Lexus IS200, as I have a LS400 which really is the epitome of reliability. I service it a couple of times a year and
that's it. Was hoping an IS might be the same but am struggling to find any I like the look of in my area?
She doesn't want a boring Focus or Fiesta type car so anyone have any other ideas? I'm based in Reading BTW.
Cheers!
'If everything seems under control you're just not going fast enough' - Mario Andretti
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twybrow
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| posted on 28/11/13 at 05:13 PM |
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E46 3-series? Lovely to drive, plenty of toys, and mostly very reliable....
Skoda Octavia vRS/Seat Leon Cupra/Golf GTI/Audi S3 - fun, reliable, in budget
Hot hatch? Not a 'boring Focus or Fiesta' but there are plenty of others to choose from - e.g. Clio 182, Megane 225, Vag range (see
above), Fabia vRS, Civic Type R?
My friend has a Lexus LS200, and other than the nice engine note, it is a seriously dull car. Uninspiring to drive, expensive on parts, and normally
driven by old people! His has been fairly reliable, but it is really showing its years now.
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ianm67
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| posted on 28/11/13 at 05:17 PM |
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MK2 MX5
Impreza WRX
BMW Z3
If you're not bothered about the number of seats or fuel economy......
Always biting off more than I can chew.....
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david_hornet27
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| posted on 28/11/13 at 06:00 PM |
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Thanks for the ideas. I have a bit of an issue with BMW drivers  but maybe if my wife has one it might cure this. Thinking a good clean 3
series is the way to go...
'If everything seems under control you're just not going fast enough' - Mario Andretti
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Barkalarr
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| posted on 28/11/13 at 06:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by david_hornet27
Thanks for the ideas. I have a bit of an issue with BMW drivers but maybe if my wife has one it might cure this. Thinking a good clean 3
series is the way to go...
Be prepared for her to not want any other make ever again.
I bought SWMBO an m-tech compaq in 1999, she absolutely loved it. Since then we've had 320d, 530d and now 120d.
SWMBO has already told me her next car is a 220d cabrio due out next year.
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T66
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| posted on 28/11/13 at 06:13 PM |
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Saab 9-3 - plenty diesels or petrols.
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pewe
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| posted on 28/11/13 at 06:17 PM |
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SAAB 9-5 2.0ltr turbo?
Lots about at silly money as the majority of non-owners won't go near them now the company's gone.
Plenty of spares and specialists incl. DCA at Upper Bucklebury nr. Thatcham who not only service and repair but break and supply s/hand parts.
Plus Alan or Simon there are always generous with their help if the need arises.
Ask me how I know.....
HTH.
Cheers Pewe10 
[Edited on 28/11/13 by pewe]
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ettore bugatti
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| posted on 28/11/13 at 08:48 PM |
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Mazda Mx-5
MGF
Mercedes-Benz C-class (W203) with supercharger.
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FazerBob
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| posted on 29/11/13 at 12:12 AM |
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Just sold my 52 plate Mercedes C Class for 2k. They are a seriously nice car. My first Merc, and enjoyed every minute of the 2 plus years I had
it.
2 ltr engine, tiptronic box, loads of toys, and managed an average of 38mpg on a trip to Cornwall last year. There's loads around, and great
bargains to be had.
I even sold my Lotus and the C Class to fund an SLK 280.
Bob
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