What car do I buy to replace mini?

DB_XIII

What about a Peugeot RCZ? Very sleek looking but may stretch the budget.

plane_boy2000

Sounds like your mileage is low for you to have had DPF problems so I would ditch the diesel idea and buy a petrol model.

It will either be cheaper to buy, or you will get a newer model for your money.

Given your requirements I would opt for a DS3

almillar

I like the CRZ idea, but if OP is modifying a 110bhp car to make it 150bhp, she'll not want want because it doesn't look fast enough on paper.
BTW I_Love_Shoes if your b/f's Cooper S is an 06 onwards one, the 2nd one, it's got 175bhp and I would guess weighs less than yours too.
Hanky Panky - Fiat 500 is on the same platform as the Ford Ka - I've sat in one and there is NOWHERE near the space for the driver that there is in the Mini, and you're also a lot more upright. Rear space and boot space are 'similar' in my opinion, but I certainly wouldn't say a 500 is bigger inside!

I_Love_Shoes

almillar wrote: »

I like the CRZ idea, but if OP is modifying a 110bhp car to make it 150bhp, she'll not want want because it doesn't look fast enough on paper.
BTW I_Love_Shoes if your b/f's Cooper S is an 06 onwards one, the 2nd one, it's got 175bhp and I would guess weighs less than yours too.
Hanky Panky - Fiat 500 is on the same platform as the Ford Ka - I've sat in one and there is NOWHERE near the space for the driver that there is in the Mini, and you're also a lot more upright. Rear space and boot space are 'similar' in my opinion, but I certainly wouldn't say a 500 is bigger inside!

I dont mind the Peugoet sports car but its a bit too expensive for my budget.
I think the Fiat 500L are brand new so I doubt I can get one for under £10k. I am sure a normal fiat 500 is much smaller than a mini, minis are quite wide.
My boyfriend has the 06 onwards cooper S and it is a tiny bit quicker than mine (but Im normally first off the line- haha)
I dont know, but i think they weigh about the same, I cant feel the difference when I have driven both, but then I havent looked up the official stats

artbaron

oliverr wrote: »

The DS3 is a funky and fun car. Only slightly bigger than the Mini, got more boot space though. There's always the DS4, but it's a bit ugly IMO and isn't as good to drive.

Have a look at the Citroen DS3, if you buy from new you can customise the roof, and colours and wing mirrors if you want. Very snazzy car.

Monumentally overpriced.

I_Love_Shoes

artbaron wrote: »

Monumentally overpriced.

Aren't all new cars?

LittleMax

I_Love_Shoes wrote: »

I dont know, but i think they weigh about the same, I cant feel the difference when I have driven both, but then I havent looked up the official stats

Which shows that you can't decide on a car by reading the stats - go and drive them to see what they feel like.

kutsu119

Fiat 500 Abarth? 165bhp, faster than your mini, rarer, better car all around IMO.

albionrovers

That Clio remark floored me.

Back out before it's too late?

benwilliamsuk

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