Car advice please?

[meglet]

I've got a Boxter but need to change it as I can't afford it anymore. What can I get instead that's quite quick and sporty for around �15K (doesn't have to be new)? I thought of a Civic Type R but would welcome any suggestions.

Thanks

[tali122]

a nissan skyline gtr

[maviscoull]

i have driven the clio 197 and it is an absolute brilliant car !!!

[ThisSpace]

If you want something similar to the Boxter then perhaps my suggestions from the VW Group stable won't interest you, but you could consider:

A new Polo GTI (1.8T 150BHP) 3/5dr
A new Polo 1.9 TDI (130BHP) 3/5dr (economy!)
A mk4 Golf R32 3/5dr

An Audi S3 (1.8T 210BHP or 225 BHP from 2002) 3dr
An Audi A3 3.2 quattro Sport (3dr, 2yrs old)
An Audi TT Coupe or Roadster (Previous model) not forgetting the entry level 150BHP front wheel drive version that was about �22k new.

A SEAT Leon 1.8T Cupra (1 yr old - 5dr, same engine as Audi S3)
A SEAT FR (Formula Racing trim for Ibiza, Leon and Altea models) Possibly not too many used models around yet.

I've missed out the VW Golf GTI though because �15k won't yet get you one from a franchised dealer. Not too long to wait now though, as this car's been on UK roads since Dec 2004.

No point mentioning Skoda as that would be too much of a come down! Good enough cars though.

[steve2010]

never heard of a boxter,what car is that.

[Hawkwalk]

Honda S2000

[meglet]

Thanks for all your answers.

I like the Nissan but its a bit too much of a boy's car for me.
I'll check out the Clio, it is nippy though?
ThisSpace, I think you hit the nail on the head with the Audis as I've always liked them so its worth a trip to the showroom I think.
Hawkwalk, I LOVE the S2000 Type R but I was thinking that it wouldn't end up being much cheaper than what I'm paying for the Porsche?

[BigDogsWang]

You should be able to pick up a S2000 for that kind of money. And it will hold it's value well.

I recently bought a second hand Accord Type-R and it's an absolute hoot. Same engine.

My other suggestion would be a Nissan 350Z.

[teash]

You can get an absolute minter of a Mk4 Golf TDI Anniversary and still have some change left over to re-map it and wipe the floor with them Type R jap crap :)

[pugskee]

escort cosworth?

[davros89]

you might be able to pick an rs focus up for that money now.

Rear wheel drive is the only way to go! So i would pick a bmw 330 or even an M3 if can find a good one for money

[neathgirl]

how about a seat ibiza cupra - diesel version is 1.9tdi 160bhp - and same amount of torque as a boxter 0-60 in roughly 7.4 secs average mpg of 50 ish.

or

you could go for a the petrol version of the seat ibiza cupra

i have the diesel version myself and its more than a match for most cars! hope this helps! :-)