magicgreg

I currently own MY07 STi and my run around/works car which is a Rover 220 TD.

I am after 'upgrading' my Rover to something a bit different.

I work on a 6 on and 4 off basis at work and for all commutes to work I use the Rover, the total journey is 35 miles each day, mainly motorway. I have had it for over a year and its not put a foot wrong!

I am after some suggestions that fit in with the following requirements:

Registered in 1998 onwards

Half decent fuel consumption - I get around the 35-40mpg mark in the Rover

Something with a bit of performance, a half decent handling, light, nippy etc.

Budget of upto £2K.

Can be practical, although its not a massive factor.

Cheap on the tax/service/parts areas. Relatively reliable to run day in and day out.

Not mega high mileage but appreciate for the price/year of car that will be considered, its not going to be that low.

Something thats fun to drive for a laugh/work run, basically the opposite of my Rover!!

Any advice/suggestions/links would be appreciated!!

Cheers

G

RS Grant

Civic VTi
106 GTi or Saxo VTS
306 GTi-6
Seat Ibiza Cupra 16v
MK1 Clio 172 (think they're around this price range now)

I would suggest things like Mondeo ST200, BMW E36 325/328i Sport, Vectra GSi but they're really going to struggle to make 30mpg combined in the real world I reckon. Specially if you're hitting 35-40mpg out of a Rover Derv just now.


Cheers,
Grant

v8voodoo

E39 5 series..? Possibly a bit different to your train of thought, but great on a run and RWD for tail out fun.

magicgreg

Some good suggestions there, cheers!!

G

HankScorpio

PUMA!!

mrtheedge2u2

1.7 Puma is a fantastic car

stilover

106 GTI or 306 GTI-6.

taffyboyo

306 rallye/gti 6

cracking car for the money,

just be carefull you dont have too much fun in it cause it will make you think twice about having the impreza if you know what I mean ,
taffy

magicgreg

I'm thinking 306 GTI-6 or Clio 172 so far, amazing what fun little motors you can buy for a small chunk of change these days!

G