Cheaper alternatives to a MY02 Sti
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I currently own and have done since new a 02 Sti with PPP.
I now drive into London everyday and i'm finding it a bit pricey in fuel. Insurance is also very expensive.
I have been looking around and compiled a list of alternatives. In brackets I have put my negative thoughts on each.
1. BMW 330i (Would I be wishing it was a M3?)
2. BMW 330d (Would I be wishing it was a petrol?)
3. Honda Civic Type R (A bit hot-hatchy, noisy and harsh)
4. Audi S3 (A tad expensive)
5. Seat Leon Cupra R (is it being replaced in the near future)
I also have a bike which I would be using in the summer and my wife has a car also. So, my car would really be for the colder, winter months or when I need to take our son out.
Your thoughts
Kind regards
Gareth
I currently own and have done since new a 02 Sti with PPP.
I now drive into London everyday and i'm finding it a bit pricey in fuel. Insurance is also very expensive.
I have been looking around and compiled a list of alternatives. In brackets I have put my negative thoughts on each.
1. BMW 330i (Would I be wishing it was a M3?)
2. BMW 330d (Would I be wishing it was a petrol?)
3. Honda Civic Type R (A bit hot-hatchy, noisy and harsh)
4. Audi S3 (A tad expensive)
5. Seat Leon Cupra R (is it being replaced in the near future)
I also have a bike which I would be using in the summer and my wife has a car also. So, my car would really be for the colder, winter months or when I need to take our son out.
Your thoughts
Kind regards
Gareth
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IMHO 330d. You won't miss the drop in real life performance, it'll blend in more with the traffic and cost less to run. OR Buy a banger and use that for the commute. If it fails it's MOT get rid and buy another one, it'll be a lot cheaper in the long run.
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If you dont mind diesel under the bonnet (cuz some people really hate them
), BMW 330d is your choice. My mum has 330xd with M-packet - the engine sounds quite good from inside, fuel economy is just perfect, handling is great even on snow (thx to AWD) and the car is really comfy compared to CTR/LCR... but if you are petrol addicted dont even bother
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