£5k, possible M5 replacement

[TheAngryDog]

I may be selling the M5 to allow me to pay some bills off and save some money for a year or so. My plan if I do, is to buy something that still has some pace and be interesting. It doesn't have to be mega cheap to run, just cheaper than running my M5 lol.

Any suggestions? Looking up to £5k, as the rest of the money would go and service my bills.

Thanks in advance.

[Hub]

What sort of car?

Hot hatch - Mk5 Golf GTI, Mini Cooper S, Civic Type R, Clio RS, Focus ST

Coupe/convertible - MX5, Z4, TT

Saloon - E90 330i, Impreza,Jag XJ...

[ZX10R NIN]

CLS 500

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202103069...

GS450h

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102189...

GS300

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202010094...

530i

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012197...

XF

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202012277...

Or if you want to be very sensible the 2.0T Insignia Elite

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202102209...

[HaydenS2k]

A Chrysler 300C with the 5.7 V8 Hemi could be an interesting option.

Pre 06 so cheaper tax.

Maybe a little pricey on fuel but surely more robust than the e60. Also has a lovely soundtrack and a bit of pace when needed.

Seen a few knocking around for under £5k and will probably pick one up myself once my commute has been reduced.

[ZiggyNiva]

HaydenS2k said:

A Chrysler 300C with the 5.7 V8 Hemi could be an interesting option.

Pre 06 so cheaper tax.

Maybe a little pricey on fuel but surely more robust than the e60. Also has a lovely soundtrack and a bit of pace when needed.

Seen a few knocking around for under £5k and will probably pick one up myself once my commute has been reduced.

Watch out for suspension problems and gearbox issues (though the later may be derv specific). I found the suspension issues ruined an otherwise great car

What about a Vectra VXR or 9-5 HOT. Nissan 350GT?

[HaydenS2k]

ZiggyNiva said:

Watch out for suspension problems and gearbox issues (though the later may be derv specific). I found the suspension issues ruined an otherwise great car

What about a Vectra VXR or 9-5 HOT. Nissan 350GT?

M car ownership has clearly warped my perception of normal.
First thought was that's not so bad haha, but points noted.

Also, three other great suggestions.

Edited by HaydenS2k on Sunday 7th March 02:21