Can you recommend a sporty car for a 10 mile commute?

I need to buy a car for a 10 mile commute. Fuel economy isn’t important. I have always wanted a Mazda RX-8, and second hand prices are great value. However, I have heard they can be intermittent to start after a while. What cars would you recommend for around £5000 that are fun to drive, 0-62 under eight seconds, road tax of £280 or under, and have standard maintenance costs?

Asked on 6 June 2014 by baloocifur

Answered by Honest John

An RX-8 is probably the worst car in the world to repeatedly drive short distances from cold starts. A Toyota Celica is a much better bet.

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