Quick 4/5 door car for under 4k

Ezmondino

Hi.

I am looking for ideas for a reliable, quick (less than 7 sec to 60mph) family car, for under £4k.

Currently have a Mitsubishi FTO but will need to change it at some point for a 4/5 door hatch/saloon so I have more space for the little one.

Ideally I don't want it older than 2002 ish.

Thanks for your suggestions!

forgotmyname

Mondeo ST220. Would i suggest anything else?

Foxy-Stoat_3

Lots of cars fit the bill, depends on your preference;

Japanese, UK, German...then 4 pot + turbo or V8/V6....or 6 cylinder + twin turbos, but you may struggle with the minimum age on the last one.

topdaddy_2

R36 .

Foxy-Stoat_3

topdaddy wrote: »

R36 .

You mean R32 as the cheapest R36 is well into 5 figures.....may as well get a 4Motion as they are less than half the price of a R32.

Low 20's MPG but reasonably quick though.

DigForVictory

+1 for a Mondeo - 3 real belts across the back & boot space to accomodate *all* little one's essentials as well as most of nice-to-haves & might-throw-a-tantrum-withouts. And at least 2 buggies.

As time passes, you can get 3 car seats across the back. (Got that T shirt, still got the car although they outgrew the carseats.)

Easy for spares, range of engines, find a garage with several & testdrive til you find one you like... Oh, later models have Thatcham 2 security inbuilt which helps with car insurance premiums. (Ask?!)

You'll be pushed to find a more available, affordable vehicle with such a high NCAP rating - so pick one that you find fun to drive too!

vaio

Audi S4 is hard to beat

Clive_Woody

Skoda Octavia vRS, petrol if mpg not a big issue or a diesel version if mpg a concern but it is a bit slower.

I've had my petrol Octavia vRS estate for 4 years and love it. Reliable, cheap to maintain and a massive boot. It also has a chain cam belt so no expensive replacements every 4 years.

jaydeeuk1

Mazda RX8 231, go for a pre 2006 (cheaper tax) but avoid the 2003 model.

Its reliable if its been looked after, make sure the engine has been compression tested before purchase.

Failing that buy a knackered one for £1500 where everything works bar the engine, and have a fully reconditioned engine fitted for £2500 from a specialist. Looked after and driven properly should get you 100k out of it easily.

Bonniepurple

I adore my Berlingo Multispace. Sliding doors, huge boot, 3x3 point belts across the back - what more could you ask for?

agrinnall

Bonniepurple wrote: »

I adore my Berlingo Multispace. Sliding doors, huge boot, 3x3 point belts across the back - what more could you ask for?

I just think the OP might be a wee bit disappointed with the 0-60 times: 11 seconds (1.6i), 13 seconds (2.0HDi), 14 seconds (1.4i), 17 seconds (1.9D).