Got around 2k to spend on a car been looking at the 1.8t Golf's but 150hp seems abit under powered for what they are also been looking at some S2 Escort RsT's but not sure what would you guys recommend?

 

A simple remap takes the Golf straight to a nice healthy 180bhp. It's no rocket but it's a nice bit of poke for a daily

 

As above I've got one and had it remapped. Took it to nurbering twice now and it goes ok for what it is

 

Fuel wise the golf makes a lot of sense, and perfectly nice cars to drive and handle ok etc too.

Other option that seems a good choice in that price range is a clio renaultsport 172, will still do 35mpg and are great fun to drive and loaded with toys like aircon and leather etc, and are epic little trackday hacks into the bargain, im driving one daily this week in fact as the mrs is borrowing my car and its great, im really enjoying it.

 

I'd say golf too

 

Ford focus.

 

golf good buy mate or as chip said the clio a s2 rs for 2k as a daily? forget that one mate
or as glenn said go for a 99bhp focus lol

 

Agreed, a £2K RST has generally got "sorry im late for work - car troubles" written all over it althoguh there are the odd exception.

 

Seat toledo, cheaper than golf
or Vx signum.

 

skoda octavia vrs,
skoka superb tdi

ps,im not on commission by skoda lol
just i think there a lot of car for the money

 

Deffo the Golf. I wouldnt consider any RS turbo as a daily, even If it was a good one, they are horrible to drive and you will end up hating it.They are best left as a toy in this day in age. IMO obviously.

 

i had a golf gti, i know they are ment to be good cars but mine was nothing but trouble. id have a focus over a golf.

 

vx signum diesel epic car for the money imo

 

Rather than a Golf, would it not be better to go for the cheaper Golf variants like the Skoda's or SEAT's? Both look nicer IMO and can be remapped just the same iirc

 

What total bollocks mate, seriously you don't half come out with some gems.
















It would be "Sorry boss, I'm not going to make it in.... again"

BTW another nod from me for the Clio Sport

 

I dont see why a RS turbo can't be used everyday if it's a good one to be honest. It's what they were made for.

 

A good one could be but it would spoil it. A £2k RS Turbo is going to be very hit and miss. Hell I love RS Turbos and used mine for years as a daily

 

Seat Leon Cupra 180bhp + remap = lots of cheap smiles

Slightly better handling car than the golf too

 

Mk4 golf gti diesel with a tuning box is very good on fuel and quick, my mates one will happily live with his e36 m3 Evo away from long straights, or a Clio 172 if you want petrol power

 

St170 focus.

Seat Leon cupra over a golf all day long

325 ci beemer ?

Or a Clio sport. Great fun. Make sure it's had it's belts changed

 

Does economy matter?

My Volvo v70 t5 is awesome for knocking around in but quite thirsty (16mpg).

You could get a s60 or c70 with the 2.3 turbo for less than 2k.

Gavin.

 

e36 328 coupe

 

been looking at some of the seat leon's they look better than the Golf so im thinking about one of them

 

E46 no brainer for a daily!

 

For under £2k?

 

Yh there pretty cheap now. Seen a few 330i for 1800

 

yep, an e46 coupe, easliy for 2k

 

Yeah mate, i was suprised too. But there are loads about in that price.

 

Clio way to go my mrs picked up a full history 182 from a dealer with belts done for 2450, full fat cup packs comfy quick little motor, she has a golf gt tdi 150 at the moment, 52mpg and very nippy, both would be on my list.. .. I could not use my series one daily or any Rs turbo these days,
1) to many idiots on the road to en danger your future classic

2) like other people have said why would you want to there shit to drive in all reality, last week my van was in for work, used my escort for 3 days to get to work, I felt guilty, and was worried about everywhere I was taking it, plus heavy clutch, heavy steering and quirky brakes/rattles don't go well when driving to work and back lol and when collecting little one from nursery!

On the flip side was loving the comments from people and admiring looks from other motorists that had not seen a series one for a while(live on the isle of wight)

182 or golf sound perfect for daily smokers

 

Depends what you fancy!

Eco: golf/Leon/focus

Faster: Clio Sport

Bit more premium: E46 BMW or Jag X Type (mostly mondeo bits, cheaper to run and service if you can get past the old man image!)

 

A good, low mileage 2.5 V6 MG ZT and £1000 change

 

Not great on fuel if doing loads of miles though, hence they are cheap, no other downsides really though if you can cope with the fuel prices

 

Comfort-Jag S Type
Eco- VAG Diesel
Speed - No prizes for guessing what I'd say on that one!

 

This. I'm in the need of a new work and back car, ZT's are excellent value.

 

i wouldnt want a <2k E46 as a daily as thats scraping the barrel really.

2k for an E36 will get you a tip top 328 sport or similar. good cars, if a bit dated. and not great on fuel

 

golfs are quite possibly the most overrated cars in history same as anything VAG... Look at a focus or mondeo. You'd also get an older Jag in that price range that won't have been thrashed to hell and back.

 

Leon Cupra!

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1608192997...#ht_761wt_1396

 

VAG cars ain't perfect but neither are Fords. Wouldn't touch a Mondeo mk3 TDCI with a barge pole, good car let down by dodgy injection system. VAG 1.9 TDI is far superior IMO!

If we are talking petrol, the Focus and Mondeo engines are fine but so are the VAGs and you get turbo power for much cheaper! There's no denying the focus mk1 has the far superior chassis to the mk4 golf though

 

Golf tdi or similar again or if it has to be petrol the 1.8t.
Or an Audi a3/seat/skoda,all the same platform and equally good.
Rst for a daily?
No thanks,can't leave it anywhere either,ok reliability but a few salty winters and it's in the crusher.
Merc clk's are cheap bruisers too,a nice 230 compressor could be the bollox.
Just a thought!!!