opinions on which european car i should buy(limited budget)

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hey guys, i have just taken on a new job as a business development manager (on road sales) where i'll be meeting alot of high end CEO's in victoria and occasionaly flying interstate.

I'm after something european, and i plan on not leasing or taking out a loan for a car as me and my fiance' are saving to buy our own home (shes at university so funds are strapped) and we are only 22 so just starting out.

I'm digging into the savings as i'll be getting a car allowance with the new job.

so if anyone can recommend a car thats reliable and cheap on petrol (im very mechanicaly minded so maintenance is no issue cost wise) it would be very greatly appreciated, my budget is 10k but im hoping to spend around 7-8k if i can.

here are the cars i have found so far

1996 E36 bmw coupe (1.8l manual)with m3 bodykit,black with leather and sunroof and m3 wheels in 10/10 condition with 160,000kms - $9,000

1998 alfa romeo 156 sedan (2.0l manual) baby blue with tan leather trim and 180,000kms 10/10 condition - $8500

1996 Audi A4 (1.8l turbo manual) gunmetal grey 180,000 kms no leather or sunroof $8900



if anyone has suggestions on those cars, or can even suggest something else along those lines that would be great.


i owned a e36 coupe simular to the black one and it was one of the most reliable and cheapest to run i have ever owned over both ford and holden.

we have a BA XR6 that will be a family car eventually but for now im after euro, so please guys dont post about getting a ford, its definately euro for this one i just need some opinions on which way to go.