Best car for 25k

[stedaley]

Having just sold a few cars I now have someone looking for a 25k car to enjoy.

Would be used often, but not everyday.

25mpg+ average

Any engine size

Any size car

Live rurally so something to enjoy the b roads / road trips to Europe.

Any age,

Have had large powerful barge cars and 3.5L v6 estates most recently so after something more sporty.

Could fit at least 1 dog in the boot/rear seats.

They have a Tesla that’s used for daily duties.

Preferably not BMW - Lexus V8 have been mentioned and GR Yaris. Any other options?

Thanks

[Pistom]

Dacia Duster ticks most of that.

[Jamescrs]

Renault Megane RS
Hyundai i30N
Mini Cooper S JCW.
Peugeot 208 GTI

[Stuart70]

Ford Focus ST with track pack

[loskie]

JDM Subaru Forester

[WhiskyDisco]

Porsche Panamera - Hybrid
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202512098...

Or the full blown 4.4 V8 GTS and save £2k for fuel
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511057...

[HazzaT]

What about a C43? I think this small sports saloon segment is a bit of a sweet spot, nicer than a hot hatch but not so big they feel like a boat and very strong performance. From what I've heard the C43 is a good bit sharper than the 340i and S4 as well.

I'd also suggest a Jag XE S for sub 20k, but mine has had head gaskets fail after 6 weeks of ownership (fortunately the dealer paid!). Lovely car to drive and I'm keeping it but I probably couldn't recommend one in good faith after going through that. Only just got it back, took nearly 2 months!

[ZX10R NIN]

Lexus RC F:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511288...

TT RS:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202511228...

[GR_TVR]

Was going to say M2 until the penultimate line of your post.

Erm, maybe a Civic Type R, Mini JCW or Megane Renaultsport RS Trophy.

[stedaley]

M2 is the only one I’d consider. Just as it’s a special car!

[stedaley]

Pistom said:

Dacia Duster ticks most of that.

We have a Land Cruiser that does all the duties. More after something fun to drive, rather than having to sail like the LC

[stedaley]

HazzaT said:

What about a C43? I think this small sports saloon segment is a bit of a sweet spot, nicer than a hot hatch but not so big they feel like a boat and very strong performance. From what I've heard the C43 is a good bit sharper than the 340i and S4 as well.

I'd also suggest a Jag XE S for sub 20k, but mine has had head gaskets fail after 6 weeks of ownership (fortunately the dealer paid!). Lovely car to drive and I'm keeping it but I probably couldn't recommend one in good faith after going through that. Only just got it back, took nearly 2 months!

A few I’ve spoken to mentioned the xfr and things like that just put me off any jlr products.

I hadn’t thought of the c43, a few slk 55 amgs had just gone through some auctions I was following! Let me investigate