I have narrowed it down to these 3 cars as you can pick them up for 1k these days. I take my daughter into school everyday and pick her up so she wants me to have something a bit flash that she does not feel ashamed of getting into (14 this year so going through that stage!) Also I want something a bit practical, good fun to drive and something that wont cost the earth to run as in fuel and parts.

Practical I thought of the Saab 900 Turbo 5 door.....Looks ok-ish and read they are meant to be fast......Dont know about MPG, parts and how nice they are to drive though?

Volvo S40 T4..... I think these look fairly sleek.....Again, not driven one and do not have a clue on MPG etc.

Then the E36 BMW 328i Coupe. Not exactly practical but it has a good sized boot and rear seats.....although only 3 door. Same as above, not driven one so dont know what they are like MPG wise, parts etc.


I cover around 250 miles per week. Mostly A roads but some town driving. What of the above cars will not kill my bank as in MPG? What would be the best to drive.....I am used to front wheel driven cars which makes the BMW a bit scary as would not have a clue as in taking bends fast.

Any help would be great.