What car would you get for about 4-5k?

gilbert_and_sullivan

Honkycat wrote: »

And tax and insurance!

And repairs when they go wrong

ArsenalFC

If you have the mk5 fiesta then I can understand you want something a little bigger and more comfortable for your long trips. Well in your budget I would probably get a mk6 fiesta, mazda 3 or the honda civic.

edde

Pssst wrote: »

I read they are fierce on fuel and oil?

Yep they love both

They are cheap conpaired to other cars of similar age type and mileage though

harveybobbles

5000 noyes will buy you a mile muncher Saab 95 or Volvo S60/S80. You could do the 500 mile trip each DAY in them and still feel refreshed!

asbokid

asbokid wrote: »

Mazda RX8 (wankel)

Pssst wrote: »

I read they are fierce on fuel and oil?

Honkycat wrote: »

And tax and insurance!

gilbert_and_sullivan wrote: »

And repairs when they go wrong

The matters of poor fuel efficiency, high oil use, costly road tax, insurance and repair bills are trifling.

The RX8 is undoubtedly the best choice for the original poster. That much is obvious from the photo alone:

movingforward2010

probably a golf