GR86 Magnetite Grey

So 8 months in. A lot of the gripes have gone after run in. I’ve got used to the gearbox and throttle. Notice it for the first few minutes on warm up then forget about it.

It’s fun to drive but doesn’t suit most of my driving sadly stuck in traffic so doesn’t get used as much as I would like because I take the auto car when I know I’m likely going to be crawling along. I do slightly wish I had gone for an auto so it would get used more.

My 4 year has grown a lot and isn’t very happy in the back. I’m trying to think of options for a 3rd car.

Criteria of
- auto
- up to 5 years old
- fun to drive
- under £25k
- space in the back for a growing child. I.E something with more room than a gt86.

Any ideas? I’m thinking a hot hatch. Tried a mini electric but too small in the back. Leon Cupra the obvious answer. Electric makes sense for a lot of the journeys I would do in it for the school run etc. Obviously I’d rather have a V8. Will be fairly limited miles so economy not really an issue.
 
Two's Company said:
Any ideas? I’m thinking a hot hatch.
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If you can find one still, a Hyundai Kona N? Four doors and 4 proper seats. Stonkin’ performance, FWD, eLSD and Launch Control, 2L Turbo with a DCT gearbox and more driving configurations than you can shake a stick at. Lovely sounding pop/bang exhaust straight from factory too - don’t bother modding it like I did, it’s best left as-is 😉
 
Sonic said:
If you can find one still, a Hyundai Kona N? Four doors and 4 proper seats. Stonkin’ performance, FWD, eLSD and Launch Control, 2L Turbo with a DCT gearbox and more driving configurations than you can shake a stick at. Lovely sounding pop/bang exhaust straight from factory too - don’t bother modding it like I did, it’s best left as-is 😉
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Do they sound like an i30? Shouty poppy farty exhaust is not really what I’m after. I like quiet. 😂
 
Two's Company said:
So 8 months in. A lot of the gripes have gone after run in. I’ve got used to the gearbox and throttle. Notice it for the first few minutes on warm up then forget about it.

It’s fun to drive but doesn’t suit most of my driving sadly stuck in traffic so doesn’t get used as much as I would like because I take the auto car when I know I’m likely going to be crawling along. I do slightly wish I had gone for an auto so it would get used more.

My 4 year has grown a lot and isn’t very happy in the back. I’m trying to think of options for a 3rd car.

Criteria of
- auto
- up to 5 years old
- fun to drive
- under £25k
- space in the back for a growing child. I.E something with more room than a gt86.

Any ideas? I’m thinking a hot hatch. Tried a mini electric but too small in the back. Leon Cupra the obvious answer. Electric makes sense for a lot of the journeys I would do in it for the school run etc. Obviously I’d rather have a V8. Will be fairly limited miles so economy not really an issue.
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I think if it were me looking for something up to £25k, 5 doors/larger hot hatch, auto, good to drive - I'd be wanting to try:

Cupra Leon
BMW M140i
Megane RS 300

Or perhaps a nice sports saloon? Alfa Giulia Veloce?
 
Silver Fox said:
I think if it were me looking for something up to £25k, 5 doors/larger hot hatch, auto, good to drive - I'd be wanting to try:

Cupra Leon
BMW M140i
Megane RS 300

Or perhaps a nice sports saloon? Alfa Giulia Veloce?
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I’ve had 2 Leon Cupras and an M135i. Megane is nice. A bit boy racer for me.

Guilin veloce has been considered.
 
I couldn’t ignore the deal on a Nissan Ariya eforce. Cheap car as a company car. I think the fuel saving will cover the cost of it.
 
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