Practical, safe and sporty. It is an ideal combination. What are the options with a budget of 15 mille?
Uncompromising. It is in far too many press releases, leaflets and pamphlets. Each car brand X model Y reports, is an uncompromising car. You can register for the next Grand Prix, but also in comfort, 5 people in transport. Yeah, right. Genuine no-compromise cars, there are almost not. For example, look at Porsche 911 GT3 RS. That is still uncompromising? Please come sit in a 911 GT3 RSR (racer). The last truly uncompromising that you could get, was probably the Aston Martin V8 Vantage N24.
No, we go for this advice are not looking for a trackday monster. Forgive us the intro. Meet Sven. We can say that the 31-year-old Sven is a true petrolhead is, because at this moment he rides namely an Alfa Romeo. Now this is a lease car that will soon go out. Sven is looking for a fun replacement. Would prefer something with a fun factor, but there must be concessions to be done. A compromise, if you like.
He already has to sit two default choices. The first is a BMW 325i, the other a Alfa Romeo 159 1750 TBI. But there are more fun options? So it may be something special, but a bit practical. Although there are no concrete plans, Sven intends to may soon be The Incubator. Fun to drive, pleasant to look at and spacious enough to with the (future) family on path. The requirements and wishes of Sven you can in the now legendary table:
Current /previous cars:Mini, Peugeot 106 Sport, Alfa Mito
Sale / lease:Alpha in the lease, now looking for sale
Business / private:Private
Budget:€15.000
Annual mileage:20,000 km
Brandstofvoorkeur:Gasoline
Reason to purchase another car:Other job
Composition:2, but kids get there (hopefully)
Preferred brands /models:Alfa Romeo, BMW
No-go models / brands:N. v.t.
BMW 330i Executive (E90)
To € 12,500
2005
105.000 km
You had doubts between a ‘939’ and a ‘E90’, either an Alfa Romeo 159 or BMW 3 Series. Both cars have their qualities. The Alfa Romeo is more beautiful and more spacious. The BMW 3 Series drives better, is faster, finer and much easier to find. Despite the fact that there are a lot of 325i’s and the 218 hp is more than sufficient, it is advisable to look at a 330i. Runs just the slightest bit lighter. Especially higher in the revs. In terms of driving the 330i also be preferable to the Alfa Romeo. A better layout, better operational characteristics are, and itís more nimble-fooled behaviour show that. There are many specimens to be found. So go for a 330i in perfect condition with excellent service history. The manual is the finest, but the machine is more than fine (and equipped on the most 330i’s). The points which you should keep in mind you will find in this article and this video.
Jaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 Sport
Of € 13,000
2005
80,000 km
Initially, we wanted to remind you of the XF, only that in the budget not yet represented. The instance that we are now treating relates to a real einzelstuck. Despite the extremely cheesy look of the S-Type is a fine car. More than enough comfort, and a chassis that better rijderswegen is not afraid. Because it is a very late instance, you get the full 4.2 litre V8 with more than 300 hp and a zesbak. The S-Type was known for his many childhood diseases, but that there were by parent company Ford with class removed. Remains a true Gentlemen’s Express, where you really fun with it experience can. Of course, this is the car also a purchase recommendation.
Cadillac CTS 3.6 Sport Luxury
€ 13.500
2009
60,000 km
This car is still a big question mark for General Motors. Commercial point of view, was this car not a great success. Also in the US, they were difficult to wear. What it was is actually unclear, because the second generation CTS is a great car. The appearance must be your thing (I, the undersigned finds him attractive), but original is surely. The interior is American, but well-kept and in this Sport Luxury version is really packed. The biggest revelation are the driving characteristics: the CTS can easily be measured with a BMW. They are difficult to find, but they are there. If you find one, you have an absolute winner.
Volkswagen Passat CC 3.6 FSI 4-Motion DSG (B6)
€ 15.000
2008
110.000 km
A Passat? But it was still a nice and original car? You could not with a Passat turn it on? Right completely. But we wanted you absolutely do not remember. The Passat CC (‘Passerati’) is indeed a VW, but also a very handsome car. Still looks the lines of the Passat CC (advice) fresh and frivolous. In terms of powertrain, it is also fairly particular. You have a 3.6 litre VR6 with 300 hp, coupled to a DSG gearbox with all-wheel drive. Most of the models with the VR6 engine are very complete, so for 15 mille you have a very complete, capable, fast and beautiful car for the door.
Subaru Impreza WRX 2.5 (GDB)
€ 12.000
2007
95.000 km
If the aforementioned copies something too big and you have more fun is an option. The Subaru Impreza WRX (advice) is the spiritual successor of the Impreza GT Turbo. That means a rare ugly exterior, very shabby interior, and not much space. Why still look at this car? The boxer engine is koppelrijk and easy to tickling for more (270 hp is a breeze). You get ‘real’ four-wheel drive and that addictive boxerroffel that the engine brings. It is a bit of a separate choice, but there is something to be said for that. On a deserted B-road you can have the greatest possible fun of it, experience it, it remains all very and it is (relatively) a practical car. Do you like the idea, but wish you a slightly more mature car, then the Mazda 6 MPS is a good option.
Infiniti G37 Sedan (V36)
€ 14.500
2008
130.000 km
Infiniti is a little bit in the same corner as the Cadillac. A good car, absolutely. BMW 5-Series qualities for a BMW 3 Series price. In fact, the Cadillac, and Infinti are perhaps better BMW’s than BMW’s themselves. But that’s not the point, because, badge, brand experience and bragging rights. So can BMW a Midi MPV selling with a three-cylinder turbo, automatic transmission and front wheel drive while this well-equipped six-cylinder engine with rear-wheel drive it is difficult. So you can have your so a favor, as a buyer, even though require that we be honest and say that this is a difficult car is to eventually sell it. But you don’t want that, because the Infiniti G37 is actually a four-door Nissan 370Z with extra luxury. Sounds pretty nice, doesn’t it?
Ford Mondeo 2.5 T Titanium
€ 12.250
2007
110.000 km
Perhaps the finest car of all the options from this list. But it’s only a Ford? It is how you look at it. There is quite a lot for the Mondeo to say. The chassis is impressive: quite a feeling, sharpness and comfort. Handling is also above average for its class. The car is also very spacious, also very nice. And then as icing on the cake, you have the refreshingly simple to tickle 2.5 five cylinder Volvo. A later 2.0 Ecoboost is also faster and more economical at the same time, but is more difficult in the budget to find. Another advantage is that they are often very luxurious performed, in contrast to the Premium Germans. Interested? @Wouter explains in this video what the issues are.
Suzuki Kizashi 2.4 Sport
€ 13.950
2011
95.000 km
Stop the presses!! We forgot a major contender!!! Some cars are so underestimated and few sold that they simply forget. In the case of the Suzuki Kizashi is completely unjustified. There are plenty of reasons to think why this car is not accessible to the public at large, but that makes for this application. The 2.4 Sport is, in fact, exactly the proper execution you want to have. Okay, the engine with 178 hp not very fast, but smoothly enough. The experience, however, is nice, this block has as character (certainly higher in the rpm sounds ‘ie very good). In terms of driving, it’s sure to be a winner. Go for the versions with front wheel drive. They are also available with all-wheel drive, but the car is not necessary. Another drawback is that the AWD models always a slow CVT automatic transmission. Do not. But with the manual gearbox, the Kizashi is an absolute must.
YOLO: Dodge Charger R/T Daytona (LX)
€15.500 (Ger.)
2006
150,000 km
Okay, this is what you told your wife says: this is a spacious car, based on a Mercedes. But with simple technique in order to keep the costs down. Make sure that they agree before the car sees. The Charger R/T Daytona is a bit of a strange duck in the bite, somewhat diminished by the later SRT models. The engine is a good old 5.7 Hemi V8. The Daytona version had, in particular, a better chassis and better tires. They are quite difficult to find, but if you one can find you have always a nice colour with stickers to address.
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