Car buying blindness... help

[jamie-hw314]

Looking for a new vehicle to do the commute after parting with my c7.5 RS6 after 8 years. I'll be doing around 18k a year and want to be spending around 50k ish on something with sportiness and presence (doesn't have to match the RS). The newer the better as looking for reliability so what's your suggestion folks?

Edited by jamie-hw314 on Friday 16th May 16:22

[Matt_T]

Lexus LS
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18255806

[jamie-hw314]

Well I didn't have one of those on my new car Bingo card!

[wyson]

What is shortness? As in the length of the car?



Peel P50? 54 inches long and mid engined. Will definitely turn heads.

Citreon Ami if you want a newer car? Saw one on the road the other day, I kept staring at it because its so different. 95 inches, so a fair bit longer.

Edited by wyson on Friday 16th May 20:57

[Wills2]

An F90 M5 comp would seem a decent choice if in budget, would feel a bit more nuggety/sporty than the RS6 though which you might not like after the aloofness of the Audi.

[Matt_T]

Kia Stinger?
https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/18162736

[ZX10R NIN]

V8d Bentayga:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505122...

LC500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202410135...

Hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504010...

M850i GC:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411146...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503200...

Panamera GTS:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202501288...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505102...

Hybrid:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505011...

S560:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502118...

A drop in performance but the E400d is a great plNext to the 400d above ace to while away 19k & should the mood take you they can still be fun too:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505162...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505082...

Next to the the 400d above the S6 tdi is a peach & a significant saving (which leave a bidget for a nice weekend car )in terms of purchase price:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503170...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503099...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503170...

Estates are a bit more:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504221...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503039...

Edited by ZX10R NIN on Saturday 17th May 07:50

[Chris_i8]

First thought was an LC500 followed by a V8 ContiGT or a Panamera GTS.

[plfrench]

BMW i4 M50 would fit the bill unless you’re wanting to match the RS6 on space?



http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025032706...

Edited by plfrench on Saturday 17th May 07:28

[jamie-hw314]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Weirdly im feeling a 840i and will be viewing one later.

[Matt_T]

jamie-hw314 said:

Thanks for all the suggestions. Weirdly im feeling a 840i and will be viewing one later.

Noooo!! Go drive the Lexus and see what it's like. The take off from standstill is supposed to be breathtaking in them.

[Simon_GH]

I saw one of these the other day - one of the few cars that turned my head:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504010...

[Dog Biscuit]

Matt_T said:

jamie-hw314 said:

Thanks for all the suggestions. Weirdly im feeling a 840i and will be viewing one later.

Noooo!! Go drive the Lexus and see what it's like. The take off from standstill is supposed to be breathtaking in them.

Maybe quick - but CVT

Arrrgh they are dreadful