£30k budget

[trowelhead]

Hi all,

Have £30k budget to get a daily - will be used mainly for day to day driving, mix of types (12k pa) alot of urban driving.

Previously enjoyed the most a C63 AMG (6.2) so something along those lines prefered.

Must be reasonably comfortable, but fun. I'd like to minimise depreciation too if possible

Considerations:

Another C63 (possibly a 507)
Macan
M4 (early one)
BMW M2 (would have to raise budget slightly)
BMW 440i / 240i
BMW 430d/435d Xdrive
Golf GTI/R

Would love some ideas!

Edited by trowelhead on Sunday 12th August 21:13

[Big GT]

Your list is a diverse one with coupe's, a 4x4, hatch and saloon's.

I would be looking at

XF'S supercharged.

Alpina B5 or D5

Nice example of a M3 V8 4 door. Around 10y old now and wont loose much more £

Maserati Quattroporte

New M cars OK, but not as special as above.

[JaredVannett]

trowelhead said:

BMW M2 (would have to raise budget slightly)

Depending how patient you are, prices should come down a little quicker once the M2CS starts rolling out... and BMW start offering deals.

[stuthemong]

Early vantage

[davek_964]

stuthe said:

Early vantage

Budget's probably a few thousand short for a good one of those.
Interested to see Macan on the list - didn't know you could pick them up for £30k now. Might start browsing myself!

[sparks_E46]

DB7 Vantage. Possibly a bit too old?

DB9. Early ones supposedly not that well built, maybe still an option?

Newer shape Jaguar XKR?

F Type?

[Ahbefive]

Focus RS, CTR, Megane RS280, Hyundai i30N, M3, C63, E63, 997 C4S......

I think you need to narrow the criterea somewhat.

[cpfcfan]

Do you need 2/4/5 seats? Seems as though you like the German brands but could be pushed to get a Jag. For sub 30k there is a lot of choice. Can get the Merc 5.5 E63, F10 BMW M5, Audi C6 RS6, Jag XF-R for the bigger saloons. C63, M3 and M4, RS4 for the smaller coupe/saloon. Sports cars could be a Z3M, Z4M, TT RS, XKR.

All pretty powerful beasts it just comes down to your taste.

[trowelhead]

cpfcfan said:

Do you need 2/4/5 seats? Seems as though you like the German brands but could be pushed to get a Jag. For sub 30k there is a lot of choice. Can get the Merc 5.5 E63, F10 BMW M5, Audi C6 RS6, Jag XF-R for the bigger saloons. C63, M3 and M4, RS4 for the smaller coupe/saloon. Sports cars could be a Z3M, Z4M, TT RS, XKR.

All pretty powerful beasts it just comes down to your taste.

Cheers!

M4 is actually where i'm leaning at the moment. Went to look at one this morning but was a dog.

I only need 2 seats really, but an extra 2 in the back always useful. E63/M5 i hadn't considered but good ideas.

RS6 i've had one, and thought it was dreadful. C63 i loved, unsure i'd want another though seems better to try something new?

And would not want sports car as a daily so rules out 997/TTRS etc (although could be tempted into an F Type!)

Probably between M4 or C63 with outside chance of a macan (odd choices i know!)

[cpfcfan]

trowelhead said:

Cheers!

M4 is actually where i'm leaning at the moment. Went to look at one this morning but was a dog.

I only need 2 seats really, but an extra 2 in the back always useful. E63/M5 i hadn't considered but good ideas.

RS6 i've had one, and thought it was dreadful. C63 i loved, unsure i'd want another though seems better to try something new?

And would not want sports car as a daily so rules out 997/TTRS etc (although could be tempted into an F Type!)

Probably between M4 or C63 with outside chance of a macan (odd choices i know!)

You are more than welcome. Seems as though you prefer the coupe/smaller saloon cars which is a good place to be. Though if you are thinking about an F Type then you are in the same boat I was in all be it with a slightly bigger budget than I. I was thinking C63, the V6 F Type, XKR and the TT RS. Ultimately went for the TT RS as I fancied something a little bit sporty and different. So many C63's out there which will hurt resale value come a few years when I decide to sell. Also the TT RS can be chip tuned to gain massive amounts of power for not a lot of cash. As for that launch control...... I will never tire of it on the occasion I use it

Horses for courses and all that but why not test drive a bunch of them and see where you stand?

[trowelhead]

cpfcfan said:

You are more than welcome. Seems as though you prefer the coupe/smaller saloon cars which is a good place to be. Though if you are thinking about an F Type then you are in the same boat I was in all be it with a slightly bigger budget than I. I was thinking C63, the V6 F Type, XKR and the TT RS. Ultimately went for the TT RS as I fancied something a little bit sporty and different. So many C63's out there which will hurt resale value come a few years when I decide to sell. Also the TT RS can be chip tuned to gain massive amounts of power for not a lot of cash. As for that launch control...... I will never tire of it on the occasion I use it

Horses for courses and all that but why not test drive a bunch of them and see where you stand?

Sounds good! Yeah i'm very tempted by an F Type, really must drive one to see if its a realistic day to day proposition

[trowelhead]

Hmmm.

Just looking at 2012/2013 Cayenne GTS... 4.8L V8.

My choices seem odd so i'll try to explain.

Needs to be comfy and effortless day to day (probably actually rules out the M4/F Type?) - the C63 i had was great for that - perfectly enjoyable in traffic lazing around but then rapid in S+ mode. Alot of town driving in traffic / rain hence the couple of SUV choices in here...

So a macan turbo / cayenne gts probably fits the bill. I'm in a range rover sport now which is fantastic but no performance.

[cpfcfan]

For town driving any auto surely would be ideal? Modern cars are really versatile so town driving shouldn't be too much of a problem in any of the choices stated. If you have the Range Rover already then maybe no need to get a Cayenne if keeping the Range Rover? Personally in that situation I'd go for the sportier cars to get that massive grin factor You seem like you are pulling for the F Type. Definitely take one for a test drive but if you're anything like me if the car is a very tidy example you'll end up driving away with it that day ha.

[ZX10R NIN]

With 30k to spend & the car being a daily my first pick would be C7 Corvette:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

If I had to be more sensible then I'd be looking at an Evora:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or getting to not even needing man mathes to justify it:

Alpina B3/B5

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

507

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Last of the line IS-F

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[trowelhead]

ZX10R NIN said:

507

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Great shouts. I like that alot!

[jonny70]

trowelhead said:

Hi all,

Have £30k budget to get a daily - will be used mainly for day to day driving, mix of types (12k pa) alot of urban driving.

Previously enjoyed the most a C63 AMG (6.2) so something along those lines prefered.

Must be reasonably comfortable, but fun. I'd like to minimise depreciation too if possible

Considerations:

Another C63 (possibly a 507)
Macan
M4 (early one)
BMW M2 (would have to raise budget slightly)
BMW 440i / 240i
BMW 430d/435d Xdrive
Golf GTI/R

Would love some ideas!

Edited by trowelhead on Sunday 12th August 21:13

Didnt u buy a new Range Rover sport a few months back ? (if so isnt that ideal for mainly urban driving? )

[trowelhead]

jonny70 said:

Didnt u buy a new Range Rover sport a few months back ? (if so isnt that ideal for mainly urban driving? )

Yes i did, i'm considering selling it on before i lose a huge amount. Very nice but missing something a little more sporty.

[NewbishDelight]

davek_964 said:

Budget's probably a few thousand short for a good one of those.
Interested to see Macan on the list - didn't know you could pick them up for £30k now. Might start browsing myself!

You'd be surprised.

Some great deals to be had if you shop around and aren't in too much of a rush - just make sure that you get an appropriate cover/warranty as an engine failure will set you back c. £15k.

Usual split between going Approved Used for reassurance or saving some cash by going private.

Edited by NewbishDelight on Wednesday 15th August 15:53

[spud989]

I'm biased, obviously. But if you're considering a Golf R, a TTRS should be in there. It's just better (except for carrying as many adults) and a tuned version is in another ballpark altogether.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[cpfcfan]

spud989 said:

I'm biased, obviously. But if you're considering a Golf R, a TTRS should be in there. It's just better (except for carrying as many adults) and a tuned version is in another ballpark altogether.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Spot on. Funnily enough I'm pretty biased too. Though I have found out you can carry an adult in the back behind the front passenger. Not behind me though. Just no way.