Another what car 20k (sorry)

[mr2turbogts]

Apologies I know this heading comes up a lot so apologies, but here’s my 20k dilemma.

After a bit of a recent car purchase (Jaguar XKR) that I’ve lost my shirt over.

I am needing a new daily (after the Jag reliability is key) but I still want fun, especially if I’m spending the best part of 20k

Requirements are 4 seats (have two small kids)
Do a 50mile round trip mainly B roads (MPG not really an issue, and anything after the Jag will probably be better)

Short list is

BMW M240i (F22)
BMW M2
BMW M4
Audi S4/S5

Any recommendations for the above requirements?

I’m thinking M240i with the b58 is the sensible choice also easy within budget but feels a bit lacking in the special department

[mr2turbogts]

Adding to the list a BMW 440i looks appealing

[ZX10R NIN]

Obviously I'm going to recommend a C63:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602280...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403267...

Don't overlook the RS5 they're a cracking car:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507315...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601048...

From your list my pick is always the (actually it's the F80 M3 but you won't get one in budget) M4, they don't cost that much more to run than a 40i but they'll depreciate less & imo are significantly more special:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603070...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602230...

Leftfield

4.7 GranTurismo S, great cars but not the sharpest steer:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602250...

High mileage RC-f but these cars are special & they tick every box:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602230...

[OhHamburgers]

If you’ve got kids then probably going to be wanting 4/5 door if it’s a keeper

S5 sportback will be a capable car no doubt. But compared to an M4 I’m not sure about the special factor

[mr2turbogts]

ZX10R NIN said:

Obviously I'm going to recommend a C63:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602280...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403267...

Don't overlook the RS5 they're a cracking car:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507315...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601048...

From your list my pick is always the (actually it's the F80 M3 but you won't get one in budget) M4, they don't cost that much more to run than a 40i but they'll depreciate less & imo are significantly more special:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603070...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602230...

Leftfield

4.7 GranTurismo S, great cars but not the sharpest steer:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602250...

High mileage RC-f but these cars are special & they tick every box:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602230...

Thank you.

I should have elaborated on the losing my shirt on the Jag. Purchased it in Nov 26, within a month the timing chain guides gave out just after i'd spent 2k on tyres brakes service ect...now other items are wrong with it so reliability is key. So i'm in 16-17k on a car that is worth 10-12k in 2 months.

Therefore the maserati is out, haha.

C63 - Dont these have big potential issues lurking, along with the RS5 (Timing chains)

[mr2turbogts]

mr2turbogts said:

ZX10R NIN said:

Obviously I'm going to recommend a C63:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602280...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202403267...

Don't overlook the RS5 they're a cracking car:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202507315...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601048...

From your list my pick is always the (actually it's the F80 M3 but you won't get one in budget) M4, they don't cost that much more to run than a 40i but they'll depreciate less & imo are significantly more special:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603070...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602230...

Leftfield

4.7 GranTurismo S, great cars but not the sharpest steer:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602250...

High mileage RC-f but these cars are special & they tick every box:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602230...

Thank you.

I should have elaborated on the losing my shirt on the Jag. Purchased it in Nov 26, within a month the timing chain guides gave out just after i'd spent 2k on tyres brakes service ect...now other items are wrong with it so reliability is key. So i'm in 16-17k on a car that is worth 10-12k in 2 months.

Therefore the maserati is out, haha.

C63 - Dont these have big potential issues lurking, along with the RS5 (Timing chains)

RC F looks temtping.......know nothing about them, do they lurk massive bills?

[ZX10R NIN]

mr2turbogts said:

RC F looks temtping.......know nothing about them, do they lurk massive bills?

No they don't they're pretty much bulletproof & with reliability being the key factor the Lexus is where I'd be looking, everything else has the ability to throw up a hefty bill.

Alao they're a rare sight.

[T1547]

Alfa Giulia Veloce? This one comes with 2 year warranty. Never driven one personally but meant to be a good drivers car.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202510237...

[Deep Thought]

mr2turbogts said:

Apologies I know this heading comes up a lot so apologies, but here s my 20k dilemma.

After a bit of a recent car purchase (Jaguar XKR) that I ve lost my shirt over.

I am needing a new daily (after the Jag reliability is key) but I still want fun, especially if I m spending the best part of 20k

Requirements are 4 seats (have two small kids)
Do a 50mile round trip mainly B roads (MPG not really an issue, and anything after the Jag will probably be better)

Short list is

BMW M240i (F22)
BMW M2
BMW M4
Audi S4/S5

Any recommendations for the above requirements?

I m thinking M240i with the b58 is the sensible choice also easy within budget but feels a bit lacking in the special department

A very strong recommendation for the M2. I absolutely loved mine. A real step above the M140i we had before it.

Brilliant car. If you can find a good one for £20K, it'll hold its value very well too.

[andy43]

Also consider the Kia Stinger.