what car?

[mailric]

So, looking for a new motor. Been trawling Autotrader for weeks but to no avail.

I want something quick and pretty stylish. But its also got to get me about the country reliably as I do 500 miles per week (hence anything too stupid - TVRs, Lotus Elise etc - are out of the question).

I've got 15k to spend. So what do I get?

[DiscoStu]

You've not specified how big / number of doors / fuel type / age etc. so here's a random selection from Stu's £15-ish-k fantasy garage:

Mazda 3 MPS

Focus ST

Chrysler 300C

Hyundai Coupe

Mazda MX5

Mazda 6 MPS

BMW 320d

Porsche Boxster

Mercedes E220d

Lexus IS220d

BMW Z4

BMW 530D

Audi A4 Cab

[ThomasSoerensen]

So, looking for a new motor. Been trawling Autotrader for weeks but to no avail.

I want something quick and pretty stylish. But its also got to get me about the country reliably as I do 500 miles per week (hence anything too stupid - TVRs, Lotus Elise etc - are out of the question).

I've got 15k to spend. So what do I get?

350z

[DimPrawn]

So, looking for a new motor. Been trawling Autotrader for weeks but to no avail.

I want something quick and pretty stylish. But its also got to get me about the country reliably as I do 500 miles per week (hence anything too stupid - TVRs, Lotus Elise etc - are out of the question).

I've got 15k to spend. So what do I get?

BMW 330CI M SPORT CONVERTIBLE

[Board Game Geek]

I've got 15k to spend. So what do I get?

A motobike. Preferably in red.

Coz Red Wunz Goes Faster.

[Another Dodgy Agent]

You've not specified how big / number of doors / fuel type / age etc. so here's a random selection from Stu's £15-ish-k fantasy garage:

Mazda 3 MPS

Focus ST

Chrysler 300C

Hyundai Coupe

Mazda MX5

Mazda 6 MPS

BMW 320d

Porsche Boxster

Mercedes E220d

Lexus IS220d

BMW Z4

BMW 530D

Audi A4 Cab

Currently own a Z4 (well the wife does) and an M3. I can recommend the Z4 wholeheartedly, boot space is surprisingly tardis like - you can get a week's food shopping (for 4) in the boot (just). Practicality issues will be if you can cope with just 2 seats, much like the Boxster and MX5.

If you could increase your budget slightly, seriously consider the M3 - you get the benefits of back seats as well!!

You might try seeking further advice at www.pistonheads.co.uk

See, I am not only an agent but committed petrol head - LOL, couldn't be worse really!! :-)

[mailric]

350z

like it. arent they all imports?

[mailric]

Currently own a Z4 (well the wife does) and an M3. I can recommend the Z4 wholeheartedly, boot space is surprisingly tardis like - you can get a week's food shopping (for 4) in the boot (just). Practicality issues will be if you can cope with just 2 seats, much like the Boxster and MX5.

If you could increase your budget slightly, seriously consider the M3 - you get the benefits of back seats as well!!

You might try seeking further advice at www.pistonheads.co.uk

See, I am not only an agent but committed petrol head - LOL, couldn't be worse really!! :-)

Went looking at M3s. Had a 320ci E46 sometime ago and loved it. Its the way to go if only the budget could increase. They hold their dosh alright.

Boxster not an option as g/f already got one.

[Another Dodgy Agent]

Went looking at M3s. Had a 320ci E46 sometime ago and loved it. Its the way to go if only the budget could increase. They hold their dosh alright.

Boxster not an option as g/f already got one.

Boxster is a fantastic machine, I always liked the Z4 as a counterpart as with 265bhp it was a good match against the 2.7 Boxster and the 2 car's complimented each other on the road. The SLK was too "girlie", the original Audi TT too small, the Honda S2000 to revvy, the Chrysler Crossfire, not really in the same class and the 350Z convertible, well the coupe version was always a better performing and better looking car IMHO.

[daviejones]

So, looking for a new motor. Been trawling Autotrader for weeks but to no avail.

I want something quick and pretty stylish. But its also got to get me about the country reliably as I do 500 miles per week (hence anything too stupid - TVRs, Lotus Elise etc - are out of the question).

I've got 15k to spend. So what do I get?

Have you thought about a Passat? All the top contractors get them and they come in beige!!!


Milan