Brains of SXOC come to my rescue!
My sis is. Considering getting shot of her woefully unreliable 04 Ibiza 1.4 3dr and currently has her heart set on a 1996 rev5 T bar Gt for a strong 3.5k..
I'm not so sure something of that age is such a suitable buy for her - she's happy to deal with routine maintenance. But I think rot may be a big issue in future. Particularly as its going to be used summer and winter. Also she does not have a previous good history of car care - but apparently no more.
She's after a daily driver for an approx 20mile each way commute across the new Forest.
Practically isn't that important but I think luggage capacity of some sort is useful. MPG in the 30s would be best.
Remember guys that we are dealing with female 'logic' and I think looks play a fairly big part in choice .. But I might be underestimating her!
Budget at a guess 3 to 5k tax 220 tops. Preference for jap but would consider other.
So far suggested :
Newer shape Mr2 - thinks its gay
Gen7 celica - ugly
Mx5 - also gay
Hit me with what you've got!