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ha03274

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Time has come to sell my LCI G21 M340i and am looking at getting a lowish mileage (<35k miles) SUV as a replacement which is fun to drive when needed but also has a modern interior. In an ideal world I'd go maybe for a used X5 50e but it's stretching my budget to perhaps beyond what I can/should go to so I've decided to stick to a max budget of £45k.

Looking at the LCI BMW X3 M40i, Mercedes GLC43 (not the coupe), Lexus RX though I'm not so keen on the looks and Jaguar F-Pace (maybe getting too long in the tooth?)...anything else I should check out?

wyson

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Porsche Macan is an obvious choice, as is the Cayenne if you are considering E segment like the X5.

Crumpet

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ha03274 said:

Time has come to sell my LCI G21 M340i and am looking at getting a lowish mileage (<35k miles) SUV as a replacement which is fun to drive when needed but also has a modern interior. In an ideal world I'd go maybe for a used X5 50e but it's stretching my budget to perhaps beyond what I can/should go to so I've decided to stick to a max budget of £45k.

Looking at the LCI BMW X3 M40i, Mercedes GLC43 (not the coupe), Lexus RX though I'm not so keen on the looks and Jaguar F-Pace (maybe getting too long in the tooth?)...anything else I should check out?

I wouldn’t rule out the F-Pace for being long in the tooth. If you’re sticking with ICE I don’t think things have come far from what you’d get with a 2021 facelift onwards.

Pivi Pro entertainment system is still excellent, the D300 is still a modern engine, it’s still one of the best looking SUVs and it still drives well for an SUV. The facelift interior is mini-Range-Rover-esque and a very nice place to spend time.

I had the SVR; I’d say it’s probably the best car I’ve owned. If you can stretch to one I guarantee you won’t be disappointed with it, although the D300 is still a good car.

If you’re looking at the X3 from ‘21 onwards, we currently have the electric version (iX3) and it’s also a very good car. Interior is behind the Jag but the systems are on a par. Doesn’t feel as well made, though - the doors sound very tinny when shutting them.

Mercs are just grim. Tasteless, nasty things for people who like Dubai.

Lexus RX is super comfy but no fun. Great car, though.

ZX10R NIN

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What's the budget?

wyson

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ZX10R NIN said:

What's the budget?

he said max 45k.

ZX10R NIN

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wyson said:

he said max 45k.

Missed that bit frown

Chris_i8

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F-pace SVR or Macan GTS for me given the criteria.

ha03274

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Thanks for all the suggestions. GTS with reasonable miles seems out of budget when I checked...what's the S like?

Edited by ha03274 on Thursday 3rd July 11:55

occasionalranter

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If you like BMW engines/gearbox/controls and like the X5, why not just get a 40d or 40i ? Lots of pre-LCI ones, which I prefer (separate screens, real climate / shortcut buttons etc etc) in your budget. Even 30d would be fine - X5 is an imperious cruiser, much more than the 3 series is.

I had a similar dilemma recently, especially X5 vs X3, looked at loads, decided I just wanted the extra lux feel and refinement of the X5, then veered off in a completely different direction and signed up to a Skoda Enyaq on business lease.

Matt_T

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I'm in slight shock that ZX10R didn't recommend these...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506033...

ZX10R NIN

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Matt_T said:

I'm in slight shock that ZX10R didn't recommend these...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506033...

Good car but lacking on the BHP/Cylinder count for the OP wink

Gulf7

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Not sure it helps, but we're currently replacing our Mercedes GLC with a Volvo XC40.

fflump

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ZX10R NIN said:

Missed that bit frown

Wow that’s a lot of engine for £45k

Abc321

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Surprised Cayenne not had a mention?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503230...

This seems a decent one that fits the bill, although a little older than perhaps you would have liked.

macron

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Abc321 said:

Surprised Cayenne not had a mention?

As in the first reply you mean?

juice

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This (or similar) for me

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506253...

Uncle Meat

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Very similar to my old one. Great engine:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506253...

I think that will have dropped into the £190/year VED too now which is a bonus

jv021

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fflump said:

Wow that s a lot of engine for £45k

The Levante - while very appealing and decent be aware of getting parts

I have a V6S which needed new coolant hoses which took over 2weeks to arrive from Italy, once fitting, it was noticed the water pump is leaking - i have been waiting almost 4weeks and still no sign of it

If this is a vehicle you depend on or is the only car, be aware time taken to get even simple parts could leave leave the car off the road for quite long periods

From the OPs choices, the X3 or Merc would be the best bets in my opinion, possibly X3M or the prior shape (F15) X5M?