Autoblog’s advice: sports car for 8,000 euros

Posted on 06-04-2016 at 14:00 by willeme – 142 Comments”

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It starts to itch. The sun is always longer among us and the temperatures are higher. The windows of the editorial office is again open. A soft breeze disturbed our pot GTA V Online meeting about the 10 most beautiful Italian Spiders. Just at the moment that Miss Jannie @MauritsH coffee and @Larssb comes with a box of fresh tiny coconut macaroons, we get an old-fashioned hand-typed e-mail.

We are not the only one with spring fever, because Siem, she also has to deal with. He called last month, his car sold and is on the lookout for something new. Siem is an avid reader of Autoblog and asked whether we could help. Like an open car, Siem has a while a 306 Cabriolet 2.0 driven, and I liked it excellent.

The requirements and wishes of Siem, neatly in a table:

Current /previous cars:Peugeot 206, sold

Sale / lease:Sale

Business / private:Private

Budget:€ 8.000

Annual mileage:12.500 km

Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline

Reason to purchase another car:no car

Household Composition:1 Adult

Preferred brands /models:Sporty, reliable, need 4 people to fit in, convertible, liked it a lot.

No-go models / marks:No boring cars

With the door in the house to fall: there are few really sporty 4-seater convertibles. Often they are hatchbacks or sedans based and that brings to now once extra weight in the scale. So there will be a compromise to be closed. We understand that place for 4 essential, a convertible is desirable. And fortunately, there are plenty of non boring cars that are sporty. We ate ourselves sick on the tiny coconut macaroons and came up with the following recommendations:

Great compromise: BMW 323Ci Convertible (E46)
The best compromise is probably this E46. Still a real BMW. That is to say: fabric hood, an atmospheric six-in-line, rear-wheel drive and a manual gearbox. The 323Ci was the runner from the introduction. With 170pk more than sufficiently fast, a beautiful turbine-like howl from the cabin and a delicious bake which you the gears there are still policy must bet. The look is very timeless and the costs are manageable. It is technically just a 3-series. Check here the advice. Editor’s Tip: look out for non-original bumpers, wheels and tires. Noteworthy: the most beautiful instances are in a private home. Invest in a pre purchase survey and you can get a good deal.

Maverick: Ford Focus CC
The Peugeot 206 CC unleashed a veritable boom in klapdak convertibles based on regular hatchbacks. In the B-segment, there were several offers (Micra C+C, the Colt CZC, the Wind, the 206 CC) but that are not real vierzitters. We look a class above, we see that the 307CC and Megane CC very popular. Fine driving cars were, however, not. The best offer came from Ford. He is not long, but the Focus CC is definitely in the budget. The Focus is known as a very reliable car and in terms of driving, it was the best in its class. With the looks, you should be able to live, because the back is quite bulky. In terms of engine meet them all, although the 1.6 is some difficulty with the weight.

Definitely worth it: Mini Cooper Cabriolet
Still a nice car. Also as Cabriolet certainly not to be sneezed at. In the budget, there are even supercharged Cooper S models, but they are clearly in a lesser state. The offer 115hp strong ‘Cooper’ models is enormous. The drive is less kwikzilverig in comparison with the hatch, but still above average. Were new Mini’s fairly empty, so please note that all the desirable options. Check out this video to see where you should pay attention to. It is not insurmountable, but there are definitely points to consider.

Rare open: Toyota Celica GT-i Convertible
A true exot, because Celica Convertibles are very rare cars. Occasionally there comes one popping up. In terms of reliability is the old-fashioned Japanese: they want only a little leaks and rust, for the rest hassle free. The engine is a gem: usable torque at the bottom and a fine snerp high in the rpm’s. The are almost always instances in which good care is taken, very pleasantly. You need to have just about the twisting of the carriage to go, but the basis is the handling not so very wrong. Given the scarcity, you’re also not so much on having to write off.

Banzai GTI: Honda Civic Type-R (EP3)
No boring cars, and little is more boring than a Honda Civic. However, Honda has outdone themselves with the Type-R. You get a high revving 2 liter engine, with 200hp. The successor had one whole hp more, but was considerably heavier. To drive, this is a genuine Hot Hatch. Inner rear wheel lift in fast corners? Check. Ass comes to gas off: check. Eager engine: check. In addition, Civic Type-R’s are blessed with wonderful Recaro sport seats and there is ample space for passengers and their luggage. In terms of reliability, also fine.

Old-fashioned pleasure: Renault Twingo Renault Sport 133 Gordini
One of the most trapdozen of the past 10 years, especially if you want to take into account with the monthly fees. The 1.6 is nice and hitsig and with the ‘Cup’ chassis, you will have the most fun. Submission takes on a whole new meaning because this car responds instantly. Really hard not to, but the sensation is certainly there. It is a four-seater, although that concept should not be too large. For 8 mille you can choose from a few Gordini’s with low mileage, or a ‘regular’ Renault Sport Twingo Cup with really low mileages on the clock. Delicious analogue car in a digital world.

Brilliant all-rounder: Volkswagen Golf V GTI
Ok, no convertibles. In addition, there will be people who are this boring. Who have probably never seen a blind but tight at high speed, with gas-los done. The Golf V GTI is a very entertaining car. The Golf IV GTI was made in dynamic way, a deception. The Edition 25 and R32 knew the damage can be limited, but with the Golf V GTI was VW a winner in the house. Its appearance is a real GTI, and the interior should be there too. In terms of reliability is generally good, but note the following points. When you’re not at the stairs are you are in a very decent car. The engine is fantastic: lots of torque at the bottom, a lot of power and the consumption is to do. In terms of handling finer than the heavier-feeling Focus ST. In your budget, there are many to be found. Also here is the tip: go for the original.

Hammond’s choice: Subaru Impreza Plus WRX
Nice it is certainly not. And the interior is also not for you to feast on. At Subaru they design a car totally different. The engine, drive train, diffs, tranmissie and such should be first in order, then comes the rest. And the money is on. The Impreza WRX is the successor of the legendary GT Turbo. A STI is not in the budget, but there are plenty of WRX models to find. Both of the Bugeye as the Blobeye. The engine is a rare glory: unique sound and high performance. The only disadvantage of this type of Subaru is that they like to have a sip of lust. Secretly we all want an Impreza…

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