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What is a pensioners racing car?
My wife and I - both pensioners - are car enthusiasts. We recently bought a Kia Sorento KX3 automatic for towing the caravan and now would like a car for local journeys. We want either a car very good to look at or a performance car. Our budget is less than £10k. What do you suggest?
Asked on 1 October 2018 by waffler
Answered by
Andrew Brady
In your position, I'd be tempted by a Mazda MX-5. Your budget will get you a third-generation model (www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mazda/mx5-2005/) with the 2.0-litre engine, producing 160PS and hitting 62mph in 7.9 seconds. It's not the most powerful car you could buy for the money, but it's a lot of fun and will also be cheap to run. If you'd prefer a bit more practicality, consider a hot hatch like the Volkswagen Golf GTI.
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