What interesting yet sensible performance car 10k
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Hello all,
Thought I would throw this out there while I am in the midst of mulling over some potential purchases.10k is the target.
I currently run a rusty but very reliable and fun W210 E55 AMG for use as a station car. I fancy a change and wondered if anyone has any other suggestions. I need at the very least 5 seats for the brats because even though we have a Rangie for family duties I do often seem to be ferrying multiple children about.
My thoughts are as follows. E39 M5, RS6, Cayenne Turbo, Subaru Wagon or more likely Forester STI. I am not averse to running costs and have the assumption £1500 quid a year with the odd double that every three years being not a massive issue. I don't do any mileage so mpg no issue.
I like comfort and simple things are important I do lots of early starts in the winter so simple things like a strong window demister are important. All being said I love a bonkers motor as well so the ability to occasionally have a thrilling drive is high on the agenda (maybe I am talking myself out of the RS6 but bork factor is also a worry)
Sorry if slightly dull post but I thought at the very least the car choices might stir the mojo of the pistonheads masses.
Thought I would throw this out there while I am in the midst of mulling over some potential purchases.10k is the target.
I currently run a rusty but very reliable and fun W210 E55 AMG for use as a station car. I fancy a change and wondered if anyone has any other suggestions. I need at the very least 5 seats for the brats because even though we have a Rangie for family duties I do often seem to be ferrying multiple children about.
My thoughts are as follows. E39 M5, RS6, Cayenne Turbo, Subaru Wagon or more likely Forester STI. I am not averse to running costs and have the assumption £1500 quid a year with the odd double that every three years being not a massive issue. I don't do any mileage so mpg no issue.
I like comfort and simple things are important I do lots of early starts in the winter so simple things like a strong window demister are important. All being said I love a bonkers motor as well so the ability to occasionally have a thrilling drive is high on the agenda (maybe I am talking myself out of the RS6 but bork factor is also a worry)
Sorry if slightly dull post but I thought at the very least the car choices might stir the mojo of the pistonheads masses.
I have an S55k and i wouldnt say its a performance car, sure its blistering in a straight line, and it holds really well for its size due to the over complicated ABC suspension set up, but its not really a car you hoof around in constantly, was more of a cruiser with ample grunt for when needed.
Depends how you define performance car really.
Id say as a shortlist
Audi:
RS6 C5
B5 RS4
BMW:
E39 M5
Merc:
W210 E55 AMG (estate for style points)
W211 E55K AMG
Depends how you define performance car really.
Id say as a shortlist
Audi:
RS6 C5
B5 RS4
BMW:
E39 M5
Merc:
W210 E55 AMG (estate for style points)
W211 E55K AMG
Edited by Palmers on Thursday 19th February 09:06
Cheers Steve and you are correct would be nice to live with. Just want something a little more "special" if you know what I mean.
I know I am operating slightly flawed logic but in my head. E39 M5 near classic possibly best in class of the genre, Cayenne Turbo special for different reason ie comedy value of travelling that fast on stilts, RS6 same kind of iconic deal as M5 and Forester STI rarity factor and the oddball.
Biggest factor for that motor though is that I ideally want 5 seats. I have 3 kids.
Appreciate the thoughts.
I know I am operating slightly flawed logic but in my head. E39 M5 near classic possibly best in class of the genre, Cayenne Turbo special for different reason ie comedy value of travelling that fast on stilts, RS6 same kind of iconic deal as M5 and Forester STI rarity factor and the oddball.
Biggest factor for that motor though is that I ideally want 5 seats. I have 3 kids.
Appreciate the thoughts.
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