Afternoon

[Pete2014]

Afternoon,

I'm currently looking for a new car, not 100% sure which way to go at the moment as the sensible move would be something semi practical but after driving a micra for 18 months as a cost saving measure I want something fun.

I've been looking at Mazda 3 sports, fiesta st and a few other things that might fit the criteria. One being the 182.

I've got a history of buying French tat but never had a Renault, always liked the renaultsport stuff from the ph1 to the 200's, the Clio trophy is one of the best handling fwd cars I've been in.

Probably looking at a £3k budget to buy outright with no finance, I'm moving house in a couple of weeks and have a wedding next year to pay for so not going to stretch myself.

Going to have a look around and see if I can find enough to make my decision easier.

Thanks,

Pete

 

[The Boosh!]

Welcome to the forum, Pete2014!

 

[rdoxenham]

Welcome mate, you'll certainly find a very active and helpful community here!

 

[celicaturbolly]

3k should get you a nice 182, welcome to the forum. Try the for sale section

 

[George@RTR_Parts]

Welcome along mate

 

[Typhoon]

Welcome Pete! Fingers crossed you find what youre looking for!

 

[Pete2014]

Got a couple of bits to sort out on the current car, a deer trying to cross the A1 meant a cracked front bumper and arch liner somewhere near Stevenage, but then it'll be up on autotrader and when sold I can go looking properly. Seen one locally I might look at as a part ex would be easier, it seems to tick the right boxes but you don't know until you look;

http://www.chilternperformance.co.u...ultsport-182-3dr-high-wycombe-201406165064015

The commute consists of A roads, motorways and dual carriageways (Milton Keynes) plus the other half and I car share in to work so would be week on week off driving. If it can hit 35-40 on a run and keep me amused it will be ideal.