Car For £10,000(ish)

[jd_1984]

Any reccomendations;
Needs to be good for 15,000 - 20,000 miles per year, mostly motorway
Insurance group - No more than Group 10/11
Performance - not crucial but would like a bit of go in it. Push comes to shove would take economy over performance
Sporty saloon if possible. Room for luggage and/or golf clubs.

I am drawn to german made, but would welcome suggestions, thanks.

[gingejbee]

craft; the strange thing is, in Germany they regard VW like we regard Ford and they regard Skoda as the more "intelligent" choice.

[WELSHYORKIE]

the other alternative could be the Skoda Superb.....apparently it is a superb motor. Or possibly Seat Exeo - is the same as an A4 but lot less lolly to buy

[Answerprancer]

Merc 190e Cosworth (if you can find one) - a great classic car.

[Answerprancer]

Here ya go:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C168684/

[TTG]

VW Golf. As you do a lot of miles a 1.9 or 2.0 turbo diesel would be good. The engines have a bit of poke (specially mid-range), good for 50-60 mpg and will hold their price very well. Very reliable car. Hatch back so plenty of room. Split fold down rear seats if need more room.

[jd_1984]

AnswerPrancer - thats a nice looking motor

[Count-A-Strong]

You could look at Seat (Leon 1.9 TD). Very well put together and very reliable.

[Answerprancer]

They are rapidly becoming known as true classics JD - get one before they all become gold dust !
Check this out (scuse the ad at the beginning. The relevant part starts at 2:30)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK4vLkUGOs4

[jd_1984]

My dad had a 190E, not a cosworth. It made an impression as he has driven Merc's for 20 years and still rates it as a favourite

[mjwman]

Go Skoda! 5o+mpg for mine plus lots og kit in the Elegance!

[mjwman]

GO SKODA. No Contest!