Long story short, previous sensible car went pop and I’m looking for a replacement. Sub �10k budget, interesting to drive and look at as well as relatively ecconomical (over 30mpg on a run).
I’m just lacking inspiration in what seems a dull market sector.
Just as a start I’ve had a look at the latest shape civic type r’s as an all rounder.
Ta muchly for any input chaps.
Clio 197 - had one for a year, & loved it 
I had a chipped Polo GTI as a run around and loved it, they make 210hp 240lbs with a �300 revo remap on the 1.8T lump.
Seat Leon Cupra R is a very practical and fun all rounder. I had one for a year or so and loved it.
I have to say though, if you can handle only having 2 doors, I would go Clio Cup.
corsa vxr
twingo cup
2 doors is fine, normally just myself and the Mrs in it. The clio looks fun but the interior looks a little suspect on the styling front. Will take a look at the Cupra R, probably a prefered size too vs the clio/corsa.
Seconded on the Cupra R. Just dont get a yellow one! Set of uprated front and rear ARB’s and they’re great. And some better pads.
Z3m coupe is what you need and 
I just happen to know where there’s a nice one that’s well under your budget
Getting on a bit now but the Honda Integra DC5 would be a far better buy over the FN2
Great cars but he would not get 30mpg out of it…
i have have had a 57 plate type R from new its good car but you will be lucky to get 30 mpg, with the misses driving she only
gets about 27-28 mpg hope that helps you
Up to 82 mpg on a run in me Yaris derv … But no street cred whatsoever !!
Keep getting cut up by all and sundry…
Then they get a shock at roundabouts cos it handles ace being just over the weight of the Exige 
Good suggestions chaps, keep em coming 
Good to know about the real world mpg of the civic, can never trust the manufacturers claims. The Z3M is the wacky racers herse looking thing? Not so sure on that and surely knocking on a bit too?
Dc5 has been on my list for a while but I suspect its a bit commited as a everyday motorway car? And as mentioned knocking on a bit now.
Does anyony know anything about the BMW 135i? Totally blows the budget but it seems to tick all the other boxes with the added bonus of being able to produce 350+bhp with a remap! I’ve also been told it will easily do 30+ mpg on a motorway run, more with the remap.
Choices choc-ices.
I love the Z3M bread van my old man had one from new way back when and it was a great car did 120k in it with no real problems.
What about an E46 M3, or a V8 audi S4 both can be had sub 10k granted not the best on fuel but a lot of car for the money.
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Dc5 has been on my list for a while but I suspect its a bit commited as a everyday motorway car? And as mentioned knocking on a bit now.[/quote]
I wouldnt say so, get a stock one and it will eat up the miles no problem at all. Definately the Honda to get on a sub �10k budget
I’m with Terry a DC5 would be a great 2nd car.
As an alternative if you’re into your old german metal and fancy something relatively depreciation proof then I stumbled across this dealer. If I did not have three kid seats to worry about then that E34 M5 would be mine.
Golf GTI edition 30 remaps to 300hp…
[quote=Benja]I’m with Terry a DC5 would be a great 2nd car.
As an alternative if you’re into your old german metal and fancy something relatively depreciation proof then I stumbled across this dealer. If I did not have three kid seats to worry about then that E34 M5 would be mine.
4Star Classics Website [/quote]
Good site some nice stuff on there.
[quote=MarkS2s][quote=Benja]I’m with Terry a DC5 would be a great 2nd car.
As an alternative if you’re into your old german metal and fancy something relatively depreciation proof then I stumbled across this dealer. If I did not have three kid seats to worry about then that E34 M5 would be mine.
4Star Classics Website [/quote]
Good site some nice stuff on there. [/quote]
I like the 911 Turbo - epic car in it’s day
[quote=MarkS2s]
Good site some nice stuff on there. [/quote]
Yep they’ve even got one of those shitbox Mercs that Jonny likes