Looking for a performance car 25k Max Price

[Norman430]

I'm looking someone to help me out. Currently I have I have 430d Msport looking to keep this and buy something with around 400bhp. Currently looking at e90 m3s and 2012 -14 c63 amg and m5s but might wait for M4 competitions to drop a bit in price. What would you reccomend not really to bothered about insurance and fuel Bill's more repair costs.

[ZX10R NIN]

I'm going to pick a few leftfield options:

Panamera V8 S Manual

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Auto

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

You'll have to De Barry it but this Evora is a cracking car & with it's power to weight ratio it's right up there.

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

Once lockdown is over keep an eye out for the RC-F you'll get the odd one close to your budget & they're a nice step on from the RC-F with running costs similar to a 440i.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

IS-F

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Mustang don't overlook these because they are a very good performance coupe with the upside of a great aftermarket scene so you can make it your own.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Corvette C6 the only downside is LHD but they're a very sweet drive & simple to maintain.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chevrolet-Corvette-C6-6...

6.2 VXR8 four door version of the above

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

BMW M6 because a lot of people are afraid of the engine & box these are cheap, which (haggle the price down some more) leaves you room to get the preventative work done & you end up with a bombastic car that you can run with peace of mind & when you go to sell it on it'll be appealing to buyers.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

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

XKR S

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

4.7 GranTurismo in S or MC Shift depending on usage they're not the cheapest to run

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

[maz8062]

SLK55 AMG

[Jag_NE]

Yamaha R1M and loads of change

[Joe5y]

In a very similar position to you so following closely.

Please update with what you buy

[ZX10R NIN]

Jag_NE said:

Yamaha R1M and loads of change

Nahh forget the R1 these are the top 3:

Aprillia RSV4 RF

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APRILIA-RSV4-RF-FIRST-E...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/APRILIA-RSV4RF-Akrapovi...

1299 Panigale

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ducati-1299/29356308469...

S

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DUCATI-1299S-ONLY-5491-...

S1000RR

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-S1000RR-SPORT-PERFO...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stunning-BMW-S1000RR-20...

[Jag_NE]

In my dreams, Infiniti launch a new motorcycle.

[Simon-Cook]

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...

Few more on autotrader aswell?

[LeftLake]

I get the appeal of the M3, but if it were me, an E92 M3 as a weekend car seems a bit too similar to your 430d daily driver. What do you plan on using the weekend car for? If practicality isn't an issue, an Elise / Cayman or similar are worth a look, and would give a great driving experience. (once the lockdown finishes, go and try one out! )

[Joe5y]

£25k e92 but would you when you can get them for £15k plus?

What are you thoughts on this car?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

Primary question is being that there are non comp pack / individuals out there for a bit less is this a car to even consider?

[ZX10R NIN]

Jag_NE said:

In my dreams, Infiniti launch a new motorcycle.

Oh in that case get the Yamaha

You'll love it.

[andburg]

you dont mention track and asking for power suggest straight line speed not handling as a preference

2015+ Mustang V8 / Camaro / Challenger

Edit:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Kia Stinger GTS 2017 car so still has 4 years of warranty left if you're concerned about repair costs on breakdowns.
400+bhp easily available with a removeable tuning box

Edited by andburg on Wednesday 13th May 13:29

[Chiefbadger]

Norman430 said:

I'm looking someone to help me out. Currently I have I have 430d Msport looking to keep this and buy something with around 400bhp. Currently looking at e90 m3s and 2012 -14 c63 amg and m5s but might wait for M4 competitions to drop a bit in price. What would you reccomend not really to bothered about insurance and fuel Bill's more repair costs.

In exactly the same position. Was also looking at 997’s but think I have settled on an E92 M3 as really want a V8 back in my life.

Struggling to work out whether I should go for one at £18kish or push the budget to early 20’s for a comp pack. Clearly a tricky time to buy as no test drives etc.

[manracer]

I've no car after getting shut of the model 3, I'm considering a 4.0 V8 C63. Doesn't seem much love out there for them though.

[Benbay001]

Norman430 said:

I'm looking someone to help me out. Currently I have I have 430d Msport looking to keep this and buy something with around 400bhp. Currently looking at e90 m3s and 2012 -14 c63 amg and m5s but might wait for M4 competitions to drop a bit in price. What would you reccomend not really to bothered about insurance and fuel Bill's more repair costs.

The cars you have suggested will feel almost identical to your 430d for 90% of the time. If youre going to have 2 cars, at least have a contrast.

[cerb4.5lee]

LeftLake said:

I get the appeal of the M3, but if it were me, an E92 M3 as a weekend car seems a bit too similar to your 430d daily driver.

Benbay001 said:

The cars you have suggested will feel almost identical to your 430d for 90% of the time. If youre going to have 2 cars, at least have a contrast.

Agree with both of you. I'd also want to mix it up a bit and get something much different to the daily.

[Norman430]

There is the possibility I could change my daily if I saw something out of my price range and need to trade it in to make the difference. But my 430d has been super reliable and is a great practical daily for the motorway miles I'm doing to work.

[Norman430]

manracer said:

I've no car after getting shut of the model 3, I'm considering a 4.0 V8 C63. Doesn't seem much love out there for them though.

I was thinking of going a bit extra and going for one of these aswell but alot of negativity around them.

[Norman430]

Joe5y said:

£25k e92 but would you when you can get them for £15k plus?

What are you thoughts on this car?

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2...

Primary question is being that there are non comp pack / individuals out there for a bit less is this a car to even consider?

25k is my max budget just because majority of m4s are around that range and I want to see if anyone can shoe me anything I've missed or not thought about

[Norman430]

andburg said:

you dont mention track and asking for power suggest straight line speed not handling as a preference

2015+ Mustang V8 / Camaro / Challenger

Edit:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202...

Kia Stinger GTS 2017 car so still has 4 years of warranty left if you're concerned about repair costs on breakdowns.
400+bhp easily available with a removeable tuning box

Edited by andburg on Wednesday 13th May 13:29

Not many tracks near where I live. I'm in Northern Ireland so track car wouldn't really be worth it it's a good 3-4 hour drive to my nearest good track and I wouldn't have enough free time to go often enough. I'm looking for a v8 really I love the sound and just something I know has the power to go when I want it too.