As title really.

A friend is wanting new car. Male so something macho would help...

<20k miles

£4-5k

max 2 years old

economical

fun

small?

I think polo. he thinks stilo. help...

Wont suggest Fabia as he knows I have one and he hasnt asked about that!

Edited 3 March, 200917 yr by Sonic1980

Economical, fun and small are all pretty subjective but........

if he's into Fiat's, he should definitely consider the Panda 100hp imho. Failing that, he might just about find a Suzuki Swift in budget but that has bigger car running costs...

Chris

Economical, fun and small are all pretty subjective but........

if he's into Fiat's, he should definitely consider the Panda 100hp imho. Failing that, he might just about find a Suzuki Swift in budget but that has bigger car running costs...

Chris

well he's now thinking focus, so 'small car' is obviously subjective too!

Whenever small, fun and cheap are mentioned, Panda 100 wins hands down where fun is the key factor.

If he wants something a bit more civilised then a Focus is a competent if dull car.

The thing is, its difficult to buy a 'bad' car these days. Most cars are pretty reliable, they don't rust etc, so its really down to individual requirements and tastes.

Under 2YO, under £5k and Macho - there's at least one oxymoron in there!

If he is thinking Stilo, then it has to be the Schumacher or the Abarth. get quite a good one for that price. 2.4 ltr 5 cylinder 170bhp. (200+ with remap) A very underated car. I should know as my last car was one. tell him to nip over to www.stilosport.com there are a few for sale. (very nice silver one belonging to a guy called jamie. he is practically giving it away)

Edited 4 March, 200917 yr by Fitz323
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Whenever small, fun and cheap are mentioned, Panda 100 wins hands down where fun is the key factor.

If he wants something a bit more civilised then a Focus is a competent if dull car.

The thing is, its difficult to buy a 'bad' car these days. Most cars are pretty reliable, they don't rust etc, so its really down to individual requirements and tastes.

dull? the feel of stuff like the steering etc on my Focus made it a much nicer car to drive than something like a modern DBW car :confused:

I agree, no idea how you can call a focus dull as it's a far better handling car than anything Skoda (and most others in the same class) make out of the factory in either MK I or Mk II guise.

Seat Ibiza FR or Cupra

Either the TDI sport version or the 1.8T 20v petrol version

Although them might actually be slightly too old and slightly too miley and slightly over budget but other than that all good

How about:

Auto Trader UK - FORD FOCUS 2.5 ST-2 5dr Hatchback

Sorry when I said the Focus was dull, I was referring to the Mk2 Focus. I had a Mk1.5 and thought it was excellent to drive. Still not particularly exciting though.

I would definitely take a Mk2 Octy over a Mk2 Focus though.

How about:

Auto Trader UK - FORD FOCUS 2.5 ST-2 5dr Hatchback

£4,800 for a 07 plate Focus ST with 16k miles :eek:

I know there's a Cerdit Crunch, but surely there's a 1 missing before the 4 !!

think you can pick them up for 10-11k.

I wouldnt mind a Focus or a Fiesta. They can turn on a dime!

Sure they didnt look exciting but handling wise unbeatable.

£4-5 k budget?

erm

You could get a mk2 Octy Theres one for sale near me.

But 2 years old..... Def going to have to up the budget a tad I think at least up to £10k depending on the car.

£4,800 for a 07 plate Focus ST with 16k miles :eek:

I know there's a Cerdit Crunch, but surely there's a 1 missing before the 4 !!

Sounds like a con to me...

£4,800 for a 07 plate Focus ST with 16k miles :eek:

I know there's a Cerdit Crunch, but surely there's a 1 missing before the 4 !!

Yes that one is a con, it shows all the common hallmarks of one. Now removed from autotrader, so confirmed as con.

Finding a car that meets the criteria.

<20k miles

£4-5k

max 2 years old

economical

fun

small?

is going to be difficult, small cars are really holding their value and you will struggle to find anything with less than 20K in that budget. Those that are will be sold quickly, so move fast will be the order of the day.

Found the perfect car for your friend.. meets all the search criteria..

Auto Trader UK - FERRARI 550 Maranello

Nice!!! It even has a Blaupunkt stero!!!

And a hands free kit.

i have a vehicle for sale

8 miles on the clock

<2 years old

yours for £1k

very economical (more than 200mpg)

very fun

very small

more macho than a focus

here it is