Cheers guys

I really dont know what to do... normally a run about and a Cossie would do but I dont want to do that this time.

Got 8.5k to spend on somet a bit interesting..a bit sporty looking but somet I can use every day and wont do silly mpg- also gotta be manual and 80K miles max.

I've seen an S4 but its right at the top of my budget... and if it goes wrong in anyway I feel a john wayne style walk will be the order of the day- also maybe a bit much on the juice.

Looked at Saab 93 2.0t Aero... they're cool but I hate the dash.

Cupra R in that price bracket have done 80k+ or are 100's of miles away- just the standard Cupra might be an option as they're cheaper so can bank some money.

Golf GTI 1.8t- Ryans got a nice one for sale but I'm not sure I really want one (no offence)

Mondeo ST's in new shape with 6 gears are more expensve than the X type- TDCI's are nice but not exactly sporty or interesting.

BMW 3 series is a possibility.

BMW 5 series- there are no manuals around with sensible mileages- apart from Paul@NY which I missed..


So anyone got any better ideas???