first car as a petrol head?

Posted by tttttttttttttttthgv@reddit | askcarguys | View on Reddit | 9 comments

Hi all! Looking to buy a car and I’m a bit torn on what to buy. I have just a couple of criteria:

preferably petrol and manual under 150bhp (for insurance) generally a nice and most importantly fun car to drive

I am not particularly into japanese cars, although i can get myself to trust reddits suggestions😂

I’m a huge alfa fan if that is enough to shed light on my frame of mind.

Thank you!

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E90BarberaRed6spdN52@reddit

As many have said look at a Mazda Miata or a Toyota Corolla with a manual.

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dlax6-9@reddit

Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce checks both boxes.

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mr2jay@reddit

I gotta be that guy and say

Miata is always the answer

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CommissarCiaphisCain@reddit

I’m biased because that’s what have, but this is a good answer. Older Miatas have the right HP, are plentiful, easy to work on, and are forgiving of new drivers.

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Probably looking at about 5-10k for one in good condition but a Lexus is300/toyota Altezza with the 4 cylinder is a solid bet. Toyota reliability, the practicality of a 4 door, and a semi-sporty rwd setup with huge amounts of aftermarket support for later

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xAzres@reddit

Im on my second alfa and currently drive a giulietta quadrifoglio and its a blast to drive, haven’t had any issues yet. There’s also a 120 and a 170 hp version.

The giuliettas are reliable as long as you maintain them correctly

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