Anyone come from a Lotus/VX220?

[CrouchingWayne]

Hi guys,

I've currently got a VX220 but fortunately/unfortunately I could use something more practical now the wife needs her car for work over weekends. I need more boot space and some rear seats in case we have kids in the nearish future.

Annual mileage is around 3-4k max. I want to avoid depreciation as far as possible.

I think the logical step is into an E46 M3, but I've had my head turned by E39 M5's lately as well. Has anyone gone to either of these after a Lotus? I am concerned both will feel too heavy?

I've been to see 3 M3's previously but yet to drive one - they were all obviously bad cars so walked.

Thanks

[CrouchingWayne]

Haha that doesn't sound too good then! What I'd feared to be honest.

Have you experienced any cars that can live up to a Lotus derivative?

[CrouchingWayne]

I will need to get out in one, I'm in a position to buy now so have been monitoring the market. Locally there isn't much that doesn't look ropey just now, although a great M5 sold before I had a chance to view. For the time being I'm happy to keep the VX and can live with it for a while yet if nothing comes up - I just was considering a summer sale for ease/price.

Great 2 car combo, part of me is tempted to stretch to an E90 saloon for the best of both worlds. I have always loved the Cayman as well, at least it would be more practical than the VX....