22-05-2014, 08:10 PM
Just depends on what you need in a car.
If I didn't need a biggish car id be driving a cooper S mini. They are so fun & once you get over the 'gay' comments they are an awesome car.. Supercharged & weigh nothing, handle like a go kart too.
I just think a lot of cars these days are so boring, a3, Ibiza, Leon, VXR, focus st etc the roads are full of them.
I went for a 3 series because I wanted a relatively quick diesel mid sized car because I do a lot of miles & often take family out.. An s2000 as suggested is absolutely insane to drive, like seriously if you drive one you WILL buy one. But you'll kill yourself in one.
What do you want from a car? Just pure fun factor? Something practical with a bit of oomph?
Old or new?
If I had 4k and didn't do as many miles as I do I'd look at:
Cooper S
Older s2000
330ci e46
Sierra cossie
E30 with a dirty engine conversion
I'm one of those that likes to stay relatively new if I'm spending, I know older stuff won't lose money but it's all just a personal thing.
Don't listen to the blinkered 'buy a 6 and spend 3k on fuel/mods" there are alternatives out there..
Good luck with whatever you get!
There's reviews all over the net stating how good handling both the e46 and e90 has.. About how they are a real drivers car & love to be driven hard in the twisties..
If I didn't need a biggish car id be driving a cooper S mini. They are so fun & once you get over the 'gay' comments they are an awesome car.. Supercharged & weigh nothing, handle like a go kart too.
I just think a lot of cars these days are so boring, a3, Ibiza, Leon, VXR, focus st etc the roads are full of them.
I went for a 3 series because I wanted a relatively quick diesel mid sized car because I do a lot of miles & often take family out.. An s2000 as suggested is absolutely insane to drive, like seriously if you drive one you WILL buy one. But you'll kill yourself in one.
What do you want from a car? Just pure fun factor? Something practical with a bit of oomph?
Old or new?
If I had 4k and didn't do as many miles as I do I'd look at:
Cooper S
Older s2000
330ci e46
Sierra cossie
E30 with a dirty engine conversion
I'm one of those that likes to stay relatively new if I'm spending, I know older stuff won't lose money but it's all just a personal thing.
Don't listen to the blinkered 'buy a 6 and spend 3k on fuel/mods" there are alternatives out there..
Good luck with whatever you get!
(22-05-2014, 08:09 PM)Midnightclub Wrote:(22-05-2014, 07:58 PM)C.A.R. Wrote: 3 Series isn't really a proper 'drivers' car, it's a quick car yes, but hardly something you can point and shoot down a B-road in anger.
I used to think the exact same thing and was worried of the handling especially coming from a 6, but given how mines setup now I'd completely disagree, it's very very chuck'able for the weight and the nose goes exactly where you point it
There's reviews all over the net stating how good handling both the e46 and e90 has.. About how they are a real drivers car & love to be driven hard in the twisties..