SWMBO needs a new car, we have a budget of about

id look at the ST and the vRS

why not a used vRS?? could save a bit then

Yep used Fabia vRS...........Spend the rest on mods

Used Mazda MX5

1.8S You knows it makes sense

Just because we could afford a new one - happy to consider all options really... keep the opinions coming

Yep used Fabia vRS...........Spend the rest on mods

If the car has to be modded to make it fun to drive then its a no-no. Has to fill all of the requirements "out of the box"

Nissan Micra

Skoda forum - Skoda Fabia vRS will come out tops me thinks!

If running costs was not an issue, I personally would consider a clio 182 or CTR although I must say that I very much enjoy my Fabia vRS

How about a Mazda 3 or whatever they are called now?

Sporty, reliable, look good, reliable.

Definately would'nt have a Fabia..

I reckon there's some real bargains to be had on a new Clio 182. A really nicely specced model like the Trophy could ba a real winner, and much more of a girlie car than the Fabia imho. (plus you get to drive it at weekends!)

The Fabia is also a wise buy, but girlie it ain't. Maybe a girlie yellow one? :P:rofl:

Can a used Honda S2000 be had for

Must be fun to drive

Must look "nice" (read girlie and sporty)

Must have Air Con

Must have decent NCAP rating and a collection of airbags etc

Howabout a Smart Roadster?

And if you didn't think it was girlie enough' date=' you could add some pink viper stripes to it:

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Rob.

oh just had a thought.... Ford Ka... i know a lot of people with Ka and iv driven a few.... great engines bags of fun.

StreetKa might be what ur after for Swmbo though... girlie:thumbup:

Citroen c2 1.6 vtr

very girly

Polo Gti - or I can sell you a lovely Skoda Felicia Fun- its Fun, its sporty, it's a head turner, very reliable... did I mention its fun? Oh- and you can save 9k!

For "out the box" fun, I'd go for the Nippy Polo GTI - If size isn't an issue then try the Lupo GTI - those little buggers fly!

Don't know about NCAP and airbags but the Ford Streetka will be fun, girly and in your budget. I think Ford are doing a few promotions on them at the mo'.

For "out the box" fun, I'd go for the Nippy Polo GTI - If size isn't an issue then try the Lupo GTI - those little buggers fly!

Yeah those Lupo gti are insane!

Yeah those Lupo gti are insane!

expecially when a 1.8T has been squeezed in... iv seen it done!

Hahahahaha- thats nuts!

Citroen c2 1.6 vtr

very girly

The vtr has the stupid flappy gearbox, might not be SWIMBO's cup of tea, but its not alot more for the vts, manual and a fair bit quicker.

I dont think the Fabia vRS is a girly looking car at all, more of a male sleeper.

you could always look at a new MG ZR 105+ :p (but they do look damn sexy) - nearly brought one myself untill i saw the light and got a furby

What about a 2nd hand Audi TT? Propper girls car but i guess its a hairdressers car too. Or a newish MR2. Now thats ba sexy car.

Well I've had the 182 and the vRS, and its no competition - for driving fun and all round ability out of the box, the 182 is clearly much, much better.

I'm not saying the vRS is a bad car, far from it, but theres no way you can say its the most fun you can have for £12k.

I got mine for £10k with 5k miles on the clock. Excellent performance, great engine note, unbelievable handling.

The Fiesta ST is ok I guess, but I cant see it being as much fun as the Clio when it lacks 30 bhp AND heavier. The Clio can also get more than 40 MPG on a run too, believe it or not.

I'd vote for that, or the MX5.

I'd save a bit more and go for the Honda 2000 as well. I take it insurance isn't an issue.

MX-5? Isn't that a hairdresser's car How about a used Beetle? Nice and girly complete with it's flower holder, decent spec and you have a range of engines to choose from if you want performance (1.8T) or economy (PD diesels)

Or how about a wild card Teg-Type R? 12k should buy you the racing edition from Litchfield

Chris

Clio Trophy

2nd hand Elise

Smart Roadster

New Octy RS, seen them for 11.5k

The Cooper S is the way to go if you want have your cake and eat it. Bags of fun and minimal depreciation. Mate bought a Cooper for