CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 My 20 year old son wants to buy a "new" second hand car. He currently has a 1.0 Yaris and is now looking for something with a bit more poke. He has looked at (and likes) a 2003 Fiesta Flame 1.4 for £5k (way too expensive IMO) but I am trying to get him away from that and to look at Japanese models of the same ilk. The criteria is thus: Sporty looking hatchback. Petrol 1.4 - 1.6 engine Available in black £5k or below. Any suggestions on what is available? By that I mean car types rather than specific links to cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 So something like this? Glanza Turbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 So something like this? Glanza Turbo Not really. His current car is on an X plate and I cannot see him wanting to move backwards in the age stakes. I would also think that the insurance on that would be prohibitive too given the word "turbo" in the description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Civic range CJ. Aero style is nice, but any of the Civics will be great buys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord R Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Civic 1.6 Sport. Reasonable performance , similar TYPE R looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Civic 1.6 Sport. Reasonable performance , similar TYPE R looks. That does look a nice car. Available at around 5k you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jspec Germany Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Yep, 3-door version, 95 was a good year. 1.8 litre type-R swap is easy upgrade for later too and there's tons of cheap tuning parts made for em if he's into that. I had one swapped and turbo'd, was a quick little car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord R Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 That does look a nice car. Available at around 5k you think? Hmmm dependant on Age / miles , may be able to pick one up in budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASHTHEBISHOP Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Honda CRX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Quick search is getting 2002 on '52 50,000 to 65,000 milers. 1.6 SE and Sports. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Honda CRX? Once again going backwards in age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 I have changed the criteria to look at other cars as well as Japanese manufacturers. Any other Euro marques worth considering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Saxo VTR ? (insurance group 7) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Just picked out a Merc A160 2001 plate. Chrysler Voyager Lol. Passion wagon. Passat 2.0 130 PS 42k on clock. Loads of 2.3 V5 Golfs too. Lol Mini One 1.6's 2002 brilliant. Low milers too. There's about 193,000 on Autotrader CJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 If it were me, I'd buy a 2003 Saxo VTS, I'm driving one at the moment and they are lots of fun, probably as quick as my N/A too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 206 GTI new shape golf Audi A3 or S3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 206 GTI new shape golf Audi A3 or S3 For 5k? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gord R Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Avoid the 206, iv had two. The quality will feel dire after a Yaris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 I have warned him about the Fiesta he has looked at but for no other reason than a bias towards Japanese cars. Does anyone have any real world experience of the Fiesta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I have warned him about the Fiesta he has looked at but for no other reason than a bias towards Japanese cars. Does anyone have any real world experience of the Fiesta? I can't say the Fiesta Colin but I was never a big fan of Fords until I was given a Mondeo as a company car. Wonderful machines, boringly reliable and great to drive!! How about a Puma? http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/300483.htm http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/346314.htm H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 1.5 vvti Yaris T sport? gets a good write up and says its got a class leading mid range acceleration time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 Thanks for all the suggestions fella's. I will give him a call and see what he thinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 I have warned him about the Fiesta he has looked at but for no other reason than a bias towards Japanese cars. Does anyone have any real world experience of the Fiesta? Maria had a Fiesta from new a sports version with all the kit, engine was sound and very little in the way of problems. My biggest concern was the rust that developed on a 3 year old car, even signs of if it on rear spoiler, for that alone I would say NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 I had forgotten about the dreaded rust issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathew Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 suzuki swift sport. i love these things Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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