Which Car Dilema

[Bjorn]

I am at a bit of a loss for what car to go to next and was looking for some advice. My recent car history has been Milano Integra DC5, BMW 135i and Championship White Integra DC5. I enjoy an involving drive, but second baby will be arriving soon so the new car has to be comfortable, safe and reasonably spacious. We do have the Mrs' Subaru Forester as the main child mover, so my car only has to accomodate them on the odd occasion. The other requirements are that it wont be a boring drive, quite quick (sub 6 sec to 100k), reasonable quality interior and not depreciate too much. Fuel efficiency isnt an issue as i live in Australia. Price range is up to $30,000, approx £17,500. Id like an FD2R civic but they arent available in Australia.
Ive been thinking and come up with the following list:
VW Passat R36 Estate
BMW M3 E46
BMW M3 E36
Alfa 159 JTS V6 Estate
Ive never driven the above, so would be keen to hear comments on those. Any other suggestions would be great.
Thanks

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

B5 RS4?

 

[JB21]

5dr or estate Golf R....done.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

5dr or estate Golf R....done.

For £17500?

 

[_Tom]

For £17500?

The same can be said for a RS4 in Oz. Cars over there are SILLY money.
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Audi-RS4-2007/SSE-AD-3824262/?Cr=4
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Audi-RS4-2007/SSE-AD-4171055/?Cr=0

Oh and has to be Holden surely?

 

[JB21]

For £17500?

Sure he'd get a used one for $30k...OP?

Could get a mk6...http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Volkswagen-Golf-2011/SSE-AD-4086888/?Cr=7

 

[_Tom]

Sure he'd get a used one for $30k...OP?

He'd probably get a low end 6R. A 7R would be like 50k or more.

 

[Bjorn]

B5 RS4?

Would love one, but only very few for sale in Aus and all over my budget

 

[Bjorn]

Sure he'd get a used one for $30k...OP?

Could get a mk6...http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Volkswagen-Golf-2011/SSE-AD-4086888/?Cr=7

Think the 7s are around $45k upwards, plus a 5d golf would be too small. Im not a huge fan of estate golfs unfortunately.

 

[JB21]

mk7 $39k...http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Volkswagen-Golf-2013/OAG-AD-13182105/?Cr=97

 

[_Tom]

mk7 $39k...http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/Volkswagen-Golf-2013/OAG-AD-13182105/?Cr=97

That's a 6R..

 

[_Tom]

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...Vehicles-Clubsport-2007/OAG-AD-12631412/?Cr=2 - Boom

 

[Bjorn]

http://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/d...Vehicles-Clubsport-2007/OAG-AD-12631412/?Cr=2 - Boom

Not a bad shout, not sure how well it would hold its value. Ill take a look at other examples, pensioner gold is an acquired taste :wink:
Looks like the youngest in my price range is 2007-2009. Maybe too old for a Holden.

 

[_Tom]

Not a bad shout, not sure how well it would hold its value. Ill take a look at other examples, pensioner gold is an acquired taste :wink:
Looks like the youngest in my price range is 2007-2009. Maybe too old for a Holden.

Jewish racing gold is the correct name iirc

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Gearboxes are tempremental in the Mk6 R.

I know you had an M135i, but is a Sport Back S3 any use?

 

[Bjorn]

Gearboxes are tempremental in the Mk6 R.

I know you had an M135i, but is a Sport Back S3 any use?

Had a look at those last night actually, quite like them. Only issue i see is size, wouldnt fit prams etc if needed and arent they meant to be a slightly dull drive?

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

It really depends on what you're after. They're very capable and remap really well but i suppose they are a bit linear.

5 door e92 M3? (Unsure which e90/92 is the right model number?£)

 

[JB21]

Totally left field...Volvo V70 3.0 T6? Great for carrying the bin lids with plenty of room and are cheap to buy. Probably not the most involving drive versus your previous cars but that's the compromise with 2 children.

 

[Bjorn]

It really depends on what you're after. They're very capable and remap really well but i suppose they are a bit linear.

5 door e92 M3? (Unsure which e90/92 is the right model number?£)

I do like the way they look and the interiors are lovely, this one looks alright
http://carsales.mobi/cars/details/2009-Audi-S3-No-Badge-8P/SSE-AD-4066713
But the size could be a slight issue.
Cheapest e92 will be well over my budget, circa $45k, id love one though.

 

[Bjorn]

Totally left field...Volvo V70 3.0 T6? Great for carrying the bin lids with plenty of room and are cheap to buy. Probably not the most involving drive versus your previous cars but that's the compromise with 2 children.

Not a bad shout at all, the scottish in me likes the potential cost savings! Theyre no looker though. Carsales is telling me there's 7 for sale in Australia!

 

[JB21]

Not a bad shout at all, the scottish in me likes the potential cost savings! Theyre no looker though. Carsales is telling me there's 7 for sale in Australia!

Yeah it would have to be the r-design in a nice colour, there's only a few here as well.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...searchad=new,nearlynew,used&logcode=p&adPos=1

 

[James Mk1]

Impreza STi. Don't know the aussie prices but on your budget you could get a nice one. 4 doors + huge fun, have a look at them.

Edit: first one I looked at - http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Subaru-Impreza-2006/SSE-AD-4137408/?Cr=0

 

[Cookie]

M3 is the answer to every question

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

M3 is the answer to every question

Maybe invest in a head torch along with it so he can get a better view at it when its on the ramps?

 

[Cookie]

Maybe invest in a head torch along with it so he can get a better view at it when its on the ramps?

Also a second car that you can use every time the M3 breaks

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

So thats one ropey M3 and 11 Phase 1 172's.

Excellent.

 

[Bjorn]

Anyone have any experience of the R36 Passat?

 

[ForceIndia]

Jewish racing gold is the correct name iirc

Ruh roh

 

[ForceIndia]

Anyone have any experience of the R36 Passat?

There was a recent article on pistonheads. Typically passat with a decent motor. So pretty dull.

 

[Cookie]

Anyone have any experience of the R36 Passat?

I decided against one and bought an R32. They are rare as rocking horse s**t in estate form (in the UK at least).
Only DSG too

 

[JB21]

Anyone have any experience of the R36 Passat?

I looked at them before I purchased my old Mazda 6 MPS, the MPG put me off (not an issue for you) and they are a very heavy car so not as quick as they should be, also the fact that they are so rare put me off, bet engine parts would be a nightmare to source.

 

[Bjorn]

Think im going off the idea of the r36 having read that pistonheads thread. Those seats look so comfy though.

 

[Bjorn]

Keep looking at this:
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Audi-S3-2009/SSE-AD-4048217/?Cr=1
Would you be put off by the RS3 mods. I would definitely lose the bonnet, red bits, door handle sh*t and put OEM wheels back on.

 

[Cookson]

E46 M3 would be my choice

 

[_Tom]

Keep looking at this:
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Audi-S3-2009/SSE-AD-4048217/?Cr=1
Would you be put off by the RS3 mods. I would definitely lose the bonnet, red bits, door handle sh*t and put OEM wheels back on.

Put back to standard that would be nice..😂
I'd be worried about the previous ownership looking like that personally.

 

[SOHROB]

b8 s4

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Keep looking at this:
http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Audi-S3-2009/SSE-AD-4048217/?Cr=1
Would you be put off by the RS3 mods. I would definitely lose the bonnet, red bits, door handle sh*t and put OEM wheels back on.

That is sick(ening).

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

E90 BMW 330.

 

[JB21]

E91 335i if you can find one...