macdog Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Afternoon gents, Looking for a reliable hatchback... Thinking either a 2008 Ford XR5 Turbo or a 2007 Renault Megane X84 Phase II Sport 225 Cup.... Has anyone had any experience with these cars? Any other options? Cheers... Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroy Peterson Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 pulsar. personally would prefer N15. 1 Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373291 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Something non euro? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdog Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Something non euro? No worries... would like it manual... Open to all options. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Mrs owns an xr5 turbo, fantastic car Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdog Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Mrs owns an xr5 turbo, fantastic car Hey mate, did she buy it brand new? what year? Any issues? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
r32-25t Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 No we bought it in January it's a 2010 and the only issue we've had is a dead battery. and the only complaint I have is I wish it had a LSD, I'd still recommend them to anyone Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373442 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 No worries... would like it manual... Open to all options. what price range are you looking at?My personal preference is the Mazda 3 mps. Or if you don't mind the look, a ralliart hatch(I think they're ugly). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Or a golf gtr if you want to keep with the euro thing. I think would be a little cheaper on repairs than the Renault. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 A mate of mine's got a mazda 3 mps. I had a drive of it. Goes like stink and very comfy. No dicky euro indicators/wipers either. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373746 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdog Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 what price range are you looking at? My personal preference is the Mazda 3 mps. Or if you don't mind the look, a ralliart hatch(I think they're ugly). $10,000-$16,000 I'll check out the mazda 3 MPS. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
niZmO_Man Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 New Pulsar SSS Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7373976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 $10,000-$16,000 I'll check out the mazda 3 MPS. for that kind of money, I don't think you'll find the current shape.But, the old shape flies further under the radar by having no scoop exposed and I feel as though it feels a little quicker. You will be missing sat nav and bluetooth. Both of which can be bought in aftermarket units on eBay for the 600 mark. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7374596 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad082 Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 for that kind of money, I don't think you'll find the current shape. But, the old shape flies further under the radar by having no scoop exposed and I feel as though it feels a little quicker. You will be missing sat nav and bluetooth. Both of which can be bought in aftermarket units on eBay for the 600 mark. My mate with a 2004 mps bought a head unit from the US that has gps, Bluetooth, touchscreen, dvd player, etc for about $300 and it's made to fit in the dash like the stock one (made by a company that does standard shape head units as well as custom ones). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7377247 Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke gtr Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 That's what I was referring to. For aus stock stuff, it's about 500. Keep in mind, get one that communicates with the factory can bus(so steer wheel controls work). Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7378995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plattsy Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 no idea on price range, but hatchback wrx. youll never go back to 2wd. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7379196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdog Posted September 1, 2014 Author Share Posted September 1, 2014 (edited) no idea on price range, but hatchback wrx. youll never go back to 2wd. Test drove one of those... problem is I don't fit... need to get a special set of seat extension rails. $800+ Edited September 1, 2014 by macdog Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7379614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plattsy Posted September 1, 2014 Share Posted September 1, 2014 Test drove one of those... problem is I don't fit... need to get a special set of seat extension rails. $800+ f**k?!?! are you a giant or a..... opposite of a giant? Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7379616 Share on other sites More sharing options...
macdog Posted September 2, 2014 Author Share Posted September 2, 2014 f**k?!?! are you a giant or a..... opposite of a giant? Giant 6 foot 6" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/447234-need-a-hatchback/#findComment-7380396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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