O/T recommendations for a daily driver, have a decent budget!!!
Turbo Mini Forums

hi i have a friend that has had a fair few car crash's (it aint me) & has no no-claims, he needs to get a car privately,

he likes a car that looks as new/modern as possible, & wants the fastest car for engine size but low insurance

must be very reliable as he is a very hard driver (foot down all the time!!!) i.e a car with a reputaion for strong cutch & gearbox

he currently drives a fat & heavy 2001 1.4 golf

he needs a five door hatchback preferably but will have a 3 door at a push, with low insurance

his budget is up to £6500

cheers guys

SKYLINES ARE LIKE CLITS, EVERY FLANGE SEEMS TO HAVE ONE: see this sticker on my silvia

the Search-section on this forum is blummin superb & simple to use, unlike some other forums, without the search-section & the help of this bunch of chaps on here i'll never be able to !!!Start the day with a 998cc turbo!!! :) i'm getting closer though!

Tom Fenton says: I have it all, make me an offer

Toyota Corollas fit all your criteria

Looks new- yes (but looks shit ish)
Reliable - Nothing is as reliable as a Toyota
5 Door Hatch - Yep
Fas for engine size - yes if you get a VVTI
Low Insurance - don't know, can't see why it would be higher than anything similar.

Shoyuld be able to get a 2002 model.

Failing that a Ford Focus is is a great choice.

Tell your mate to slow down and he might not crash as much and his cars will be more reliable!!

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

Not wanting to be rude but your mate sounds like a cunt.

Anyway, Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec would be my recommendation, they are quite bombproof and good to drive.

focus's definitely pretty bullet proof , my old mans put 80k on his in 3 years (turbo diesel non tdci), towing stuff from my minis, caravans, to gliders all over the country, so defo bullet proof engine & box etc

there is a definite tendency for people to like newer cars, unfortunately i struggle to like anything newer than early 90's, all comes down to personal choice i guess

does your mate do many miles? how old is he?

Edited by dan on 22nd Sep, 2006.

Ive got a "friend" selling a citroen saxo VTR, its REALLY rare as its completely standard.

Reasonably quick group 7 insurance, and fits an A series straight in the boot or if you put the seats down a roll cage, and a pair of mini doors!

FAKE CHEQUES NOT ACCEPTED THOUGH. Lol

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fusion-Fabri..._homepage_panel

www.fusionfabs.co.uk



1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

haha P Tom you'd be right, he wont mind me or anyone saying, my mate! he is a cunt!!! haha,
he is a good lad thats to highly strung in his cars to be honest, its where his anger comes out but he does'nt speed, all is crashs are at junctions 'n' carparks, crap driver HE IS!!! & does'nt know anything about a car, where oil go's how to change the wheel for a pucture the lot tut tut!!! cheers for the recomendation to the focus, it wa car i really did think off hmmm yeah! maybe!

Will-h i'm trying to convince him of a toyota, i have had a toyota glanza turbo which was quite nice, very drab handling & looks though defo! reliable to the upmost though!!!

he's 30 & does the usual 20k per year

thank you guys, any other that spring to mind, let me know, i appreciate it muchly!

Edited by clubminiflip on 22nd Sep, 2006.

SKYLINES ARE LIKE CLITS, EVERY FLANGE SEEMS TO HAVE ONE: see this sticker on my silvia

the Search-section on this forum is blummin superb & simple to use, unlike some other forums, without the search-section & the help of this bunch of chaps on here i'll never be able to !!!Start the day with a 998cc turbo!!! :) i'm getting closer though!

Tom Fenton says: I have it all, make me an offer

if hes doing 20k a year sureley fuel economy should come into the equasion(sp?).

no longer a series, but still 1.3 turbo.

A Alfa 147 1.9 JTD, the best goodlooking hatchback ever :)

www.shag.no

sierra 2.3 diesel estate.


Reliable. Economical. Slow.


I'd say that's just what your friend needs to be honest....

Edited by turbodave16v on 23rd Sep, 2006.

golf 2, 1.4 diesel. 50 hp and uses 0,44 litres/10km. cheap to buy and goes pretty much forever...

miniminor63: That car makes any 850 seems like a fast car

www.shag.no

yes, but if you ask me it sounds like he needs it...

lol

www.shag.no

golf gt tdi £500 superchip takes it to 160 bhp