What car for this years staycation travel?! Up to 40K

[JIMMY888]

I’ve been in the market for a car for a while now and with everything that’s been going on it’s time to scratch the itch! This has been spurned on by just spending the evening booking cottages in the 4 corners of the UK over the rest of this year and want something that will carry the 3 of us in comfort and luxury. Thing is i know i would probably like to move it on come the end of the year to be able to get something more sports cars orientated.

With that in mind I want to try and limit depreciation as much as possible whilst probably putting around 8K in mileage on. My head & heart are leaning towards a Porsche Macan/Cayenne as its hits all the requirements and I believe will hold their value best. This might also help when I come to part ex for something Porsche related again

SUV style would be my preference but could easily be talked into some worthy estates. Any thoughts/ideas would be very welcome?

[ekulluke]

Have you thought about a GLC43 Prem Plus? Or a X3 M40i? They’d be my pick in your position.

[JIMMY888]

That’s a good shout with the X3 M40i. I know BMW aren’t exactly great on the depreciation front though. Having just looked a few around 2018 with low mileage which would be a sweet spot of sorts I guess.

Shame the X3M are out of reach. Cheapest is 50K

[Jasandjules]

E53 or E63 AMG estate?

[HocusPocus]

Buy a well kept old Roller or Bentley. Not as expensive as you might think, Hanwells even offer 2 year warranty.

Waft to the staycation locations in your personal leather lounge, YOLO

[JIMMY888]

E53 look like a nice place to be. As does an E63 clearly but bit pricey for a modern version. Hmmm

Is my thinking about Porsche and being almost depreciation proof valid particularly the Macan? Are there any decent websites/guides for predicting depreciation?

36 years of age and a Bentley. I mean. Why not...

[nikaiyo2]

Jaguar I-Pace?

Had a drive in one last week and was very impressed with it.

[JIMMY888]

The thought of driving from Milton Keynes to North Scotland whilst accounting for the stops for charging are enough to put me off. Look good though

[RonnieHotdogs]

JIMMY888 said:

Shame the X3M are out of reach. Cheapest is 50K

From what I understand, the 40i is supposed to be the better all round car.

The X3m suspension is supposed to be insanely harsh and borderline unnaceptable.

Plus the M tax and extra thirst for fuel.

[JIMMY888]

I had heard that about the X3M suspension also so as you say probably not the best for driving all over even if it was in budget. Think a test drive in an X3 M40i will be the next way forward