£50k ish fast coupe

[AB]

I started a thread on the C63s AMG specifically but I'm wondering what else I should be considering.

I'll be changing from my 435i and have set myself a budget of £50k, could go over but don't particularly want to.

I've always had BMW but quite fancy a change as nothing since the 4 series has appealed. Whilst the M4 was an obvious choice I do wonder whether I'd regret not getting much more car than I have now and with the new model on its way it'll shortly be "the old M4".

Looked into older stuff i.e. V8V/R8 but I'm trying to be a bit sensible as it'll be driven most days and I could end up putting 20k a year on it.

Need to have a decent sized boot that could fit golf clubs in at the very least, must be relatively reliable and less than say 4 years old.

Any ideas appreciated!

[BlueJ]

Lexus LC500

[samoht]

If you don't need rear seats, I think the new Toyota Supra has room for golf clubs in the back, is quick and should be highly reliable, comfortable for high miles, £55k brand new.

BMW M2 Comp is another possibility.

[AB]

Thanks for the suggestions, I hadn't considered the Lexus but I certainly will take a closer look.

I don't particularly want another BMW so no to the M2 and the Supra has a very similar engine to my 435i.

I think I should add I'd prefer a V8 into the mix.

[AB]

https://www.parks.uk.com/used-cars/11525142-parks/

Curveball perhaps and save a few quid...

[dmsims]

AB said:

https://www.parks.uk.com/used-cars/11525142-parks/

Curveball perhaps and save a few quid...

or the new Bullitt version

[AB]

dmsims said:

or the new Bullitt version

Only available in a manual and I know it's frowned upon but the type of driving I do, I don't want to go back to that.

[dmsims]

RS7 ?

[Oilchange]

Nice Evora400 on Autotrader

[irocfan]

AB said:

dmsims said:

or the new Bullitt version

Only available in a manual and I know it's frowned upon but the type of driving I do, I don't want to go back to that.

loads of auto Mustangs available....

[AB]

Not the Bullitt version though from looking at the configurator.

Evora, not something I had considered but wouldn't get much in the boot.

[jrock78]

Alfa Quad - Plenty of boot space for the clubs

[Oilchange]

Boot will fit golf clubs as you specced but, yes, not much else.
Could always go for a 2+0 then the rear seat area can be used for luggage...

[Stu-nph26]

M4 CS - https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202007010738501...

Been looking at these myself as BMW are offering PCP's at 2.9% APR makes it a decent deal.

[MOBB]

S63 Coupe

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

[DeWar]

BlueJ said:

Lexus LC500

Now that’s a quality first post.

NA V8 which sounds great. Genuine supercar looks. You’ll be swimming against the tide not buying one of the usual suspects. On the basis that you simply don’t see them on the road, they’re damn cool. Manufacturer known for bulletproof reliability. Manufacturer known for stellar customer service.

I think the boot is so crap the golf clubs might not fit, but that’s what the back “seats” are for.

[ZX10R NIN]

S500 AMG Line Premium Coupe you should be able to extend the Manufacturers Warranty by going for a 500 that 4.7TT is a proper engine in it's own right & a map will see you into 63 territory power wise & these will have sensible maintenance numbers.

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

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

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

S63 Great cars that 5.5 is a weapon & the rest of the car is like travelling in first class:

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

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

XKR-S a porper GT with some sharp handling & a serious amount of go these have been firming up price wise too.

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

I know it's not a traditional in the sense of a coupe but a Panamera Turbo S is a bit of a special car imo:

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

LC500 great old school coupe to me these are a modern day GranTurismo without the maintenance costs I'd say test drive one before crossing off your list.

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

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

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

Leftfield:

Bristol Blenheim

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

[PeteinSQ]

ZX10R NIN said:

S500 AMG Line Premium Coupe you should be able to extend the Manufacturers Warranty by going for a 500 that 4.7TT is a proper engine in it's own right & a map will see you into 63 territory power wise & these will have sensible maintenance numbers.

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

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

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

S63 Great cars that 5.5 is a weapon & the rest of the car is like travelling in first class:

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

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

XKR-S a porper GT with some sharp handling & a serious amount of go these have been firming up price wise too.

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

I know it's not a traditional in the sense of a coupe but a Panamera Turbo S is a bit of a special car imo:

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

LC500 great old school coupe to me these are a modern day GranTurismo without the maintenance costs I'd say test drive one before crossing off your list.

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

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

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

Leftfield:

Bristol Blenheim

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

I'd forgotten all about Bristol cars.

If you want a V8 why not save loads of money and buy an older C63 or E63 with the V8 engine?

I sat in a E53 at mercedes benz world and thought it was amazing, and I drove a C63 at the same place and that really was amazing.

[300bhp/ton]

AB said:

wouldn't get much in the boot.

Maybe an estate car then...

[BlueJ]

DeWar said:

Now that’s a quality first post.

NA V8 which sounds great. Genuine supercar looks. You’ll be swimming against the tide not buying one of the usual suspects. On the basis that you simply don’t see them on the road, they’re damn cool. Manufacturer known for bulletproof reliability. Manufacturer known for stellar customer service.

I think the boot is so crap the golf clubs might not fit, but that’s what the back “seats” are for.

Thanks DeWar!

I have an RC F so am probably a bit biased. Customer service has indeed been excellent over the two years, and no faults to report yet...

S63 coupe mentioned above would be a mighty machine but I suspect big bills.