Car suggestions....?

[mistergixer]

Probably the wrong forum to place a car question, but here goes! I originally posted it on a VW Scirocco forum before anyone asks what a 'Rocco is.
Hi all,
Been given a company car/cash allowance at work - great!
Unfortunately, because of the rules, i can't use the 'Rocco - arse!
So, at the moment i'm using the company Nissan primera 1.8 - which frankly is the dullest car i have ever driven! It has all the handling and acceleration of a large oil tanker.
I've decided to take the cash allowance and am looking for a decent exciting car that i can get - here i would welcome any suggestions.
The conditions are:
No more than 2.0 petrol or 2.5 D.
Must be 6 years old or less.
Must be 4 seat - although can be 2door
Must have reasonable boot space for equipment/tools.
Budget is about 8K max.

I'm an 'enthusiastic' driver, and need a replacement for the joy of Rocco handling and enterntainment.
In 1st place at the moment is the Nissan 200sx, any other ideas?

Suggestions welcome.
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[Andy C]

What about an Evo, 4 doors, lots of boot space, VERY fast (not that i have drove one though)

for 8K im sure you could get a nice one, may stuggle to get one 6 yeras or less but meant to be very fun, practical cars

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[yambabe]

Ford Puma.

If it's good enough for Tiff Needell etc etc........
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[Nb]

Or perhaps one of the last e36 bmws. You could pick up a 320i for less than 8k easily. But i think you have the best one already, 200sx, awesome car. Nissan reliability and fun to drive. Might need shares in dunlop though.....
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[NSR Mick]

Bora TDI150 Sport

I go chasing Audi TT's in mine
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[mrchips]

Any of the VAG diesel sports.
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[jay12329]

wanna buy my laguna 2.2td?
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[The View Askew]

VW golf!! find a nice good newer one. they are pretty fast and are nice. i think.

Some cars may think they're king. but the Ace is back.
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[Crazy Manx Man]

You lot would hate me for this, but for keeping the driver entertained while keeping to your criteria, I suggest an early 1999 (E46) 320 (petrol) saloon, try and get a sport model too for that bit extra driver involvement.

Avoid anything below the 320 as you wont be getting the six cylinder motor, which BMW excels at.

[Robby]

Problem there being that the E46 320i is 2200cc, and his limit is 2000cc.

[Cillit-BANG]

Saab 9-3. 2.0L turbo petrol.

Should get a nice post 2000 model for £8k.

In fact a quick search on auto-trader brings up some good examples.

There's even a '03 9-3 1.8t petrol for £8K which looks a stunner.

But then I have a thing for Saabs.

[Philwild]

I'd go for a Golf GT-TDI 150.

My Mrs has one and it goes like stink for a diesel. It has 232lbft of torque, grips really well and averages nearly 50mpg!

Leaving boy racers behind in a cloud of diesel smoke is great fun!

[Crazy Manx Man]

[lumphammer]

A Scooby perhaps

[mrchips]

[nrml76]

Why dont you do something crazy? Get a kit car. I had one once, and it was absolutely fabulous. Fantastic speed, great handling and looks that would have everyone on the streets drooling. Had to sell because of a pay cut.

[mrchips]

A kit car isn't exactly suited to business motorway miles.
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[dodsi]

renault clio sport 172.

Fast as you like.