JamesF Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Alright guys, Im considering selling up. What cars would you recommend with more than 200bhp, 4 seats (useable for children, need a bit more room than the Supra) that are fairly recent and available for around £5000 (preferably less). Ive been considering E46 BMW 330s and maybe a mega high mileage S4. Or even the S6 thats been tempting me on Pistonheads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Impreza RA sti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 i have a type r due in mate 6300 cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 If you can look pass the badge may be a Skoda Octavia VRS? £5k is one owner 40-50K miles 2003 plate region. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Jurgen- is it a civic type r? Accord type r? To be honest its out of my price range. Jamie- I almost bought a non sti ra last year but I had unbelievable trouble insuring it sensibly. Most wanted over 2k. Think its cos its an impreza. Theres that stigma attached. I'd never considered an octavia. I dont have a problem with them being skodas i have a problem with them being taxi's lol. What engine is in the vrs? Is it a fast diesel like the fabia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogmaw Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Subaru Legacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 same as the (same era) audi TT's 2l petrol turbo i think.......... I only mention it as about 3-4 years ago i was in wales on a golfing trip, I was in my old TT aertop and the other car was an Octavia and it was four up (clubs and people) compared to my 2 up and it was impressively pacey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 subaru type r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 - VW Passat W8: http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/892127.htm - Lexus GS300 - BMW 530D (Just under 200hp, but still quick and impressive economy) - BMW 540i (quick, but thirsty) - Honda Accord type R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 lexus gs300 bmw 528/530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Hmm, every 'decent' BMW 330 I've looked at has been around the 10k mark, most 2005+ ones closer to 15k. For 5k, you would be looking at taxi mileage. The early ones I think were down on power quite a bit as well, 6.8secs 0-60 rings a bell, maybe worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Alright guys, Im considering selling up. What cars would you recommend with more than 200bhp, 4 seats (useable for children, need a bit more room than the Supra) that are fairly recent and available for around £5000 (preferably less). Ive been considering E46 BMW 330s and maybe a mega high mileage S4. Or even the S6 thats been tempting me on Pistonheads. Impreza RA sti. I picked up an STi wagon for £2400... plenty of space for kids! My GSDs fit perfectly. Oh and 300bhp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adnanshah247 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Lexus IS200!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Ive been considering E46 BMW 330s I did this after selling my UK spec - don't bother - good at everything but brilliant at nothing! Ending up missing the Supra so much I bought another within weeks!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dyer864 Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Had a honda accord type R , great car ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 This looks like good value for a family car, not sure about the HP though!! EDIT - 225Hp Oh and it's a Ford.... http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/881305.htm H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/880027.htm S8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 If you can look pass the badge may be a Skoda Octavia VRS? £5k is one owner 40-50K miles 2003 plate region. My mate sold his exactly that age and mileage for £3200 He wanted £5500 but had no offers even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/921973.htm Buy this one, XJR stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesF Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Cheers guys lots of stuff to consider! I fancy something German- Audi or BMW I think. Not keen on Mondeo's my Dad has one and its awful and I had a mk2/3 Focus and it was awful as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P 17EED Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 i have just bought a bmw 330d. Very nice, about 184bhp. rather quick and ment to be around the 40's mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Accord Type R FTW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Cheers guys lots of stuff to consider! I fancy something German- Audi or BMW I think. Not keen on Mondeo's my Dad has one and its awful and I had a mk2/3 Focus and it was awful as well. I'd be cheeky and offer 5K for this then. I would point out to the guy that once it gets over 100K miles it will drop a grand anyway...... If you don't ask, you don't get.... http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/900124.htm H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Or this!! http://www.pistonheads.com/SALES/627387.htm H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 Aristo - 2JZ-GTE powered saloon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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