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hermanmiller12

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Friday 24th March 2023

Hi, So I'm currently in the market for a new car. I have set a budget of around £45k but could be willing to shift a little bit if the right deal was there.

I don't drive a huge amount at the moment as I work from home, Maybe 5000 miles a year? So I am willing to sacrifice a little bit of comfort for fun, However, that being said. I'm not a mechanic, so I still need a car that is somewhat modern, reliable and low mileage. Also, as this would be my only car, It would ideally still also be somewhat practical as a daily.

For simplicity, here are some basic requirements I would have.

Mileage: < 25k (could maybe flex up to <30k for a nice deal)
Year: Ideally > 2020, Although >2018 would be okay again for a nice deal
Fuel Economy: >25mpg ideally, Although really not too fussed as long as it's not awful
Reliability: Good as I'm not a mechanic and am looking to keep this car for a while
Insurance: Ideally, not terrible as I'm 25, and they want to charge me an arm and a leg for anything faster than a lawn mower.

Currently looking at a few of the following.
Porsche 718 Cayman
BMW M850i V8 (These seem like a really good deal with how much they have depreciated)
BMW M340i (Perhaps a more sensible option?)
Mercedes AMG C63

What do you all think? I'm open to any recommendations.

classicfred

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Alpine ?

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/14524229

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303235...

Edited by classicfred on Friday 24th March 17:21

ZX10R NIN

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SWoll

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No M2 Comp ZX? Preferable to an M4 IMHO, right on budget and cheaper to insure I'm reliably informed.

cerb4.5lee

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I'm biased, but my first thought was the M4 as well.

EVOTECH3BELL

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Think I see an M4 every time I leave the house.

I'd go Alfa.

AliMc99

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I’ve owned or extensively driven all of the above apart from the BMW M850i.

All good cars (can’t comment on the M850i though).

1. M340i best daily- eg relatively economical and nearly new for your budget. Auto only
2.C63- awesome engine, maybe a bit of a blunt instrument and thirsty. Auto only
2. 718- great handling/steering/ride. Meh engine. Manual option available.
3 M2 (I’ve currently got a manual comp which I love). Great all rounder but less luxurious than option 1 & 2. Prefer it to M4 I had previously although M4 better finished internally.

ZX10R NIN

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SWoll said:

No M2 Comp ZX? Preferable to an M4 IMHO, right on budget and cheaper to insure I'm reliably informed.

Personally not a fan of the M2, the skewed driving position & the overall feeking the M4 is the better overall car (i'd actually go M3 as I think it looks better but you can't get them) especially in CS form.

cerb4.5lee

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EVOTECH3BELL said:

I'd go Alfa.

I've always wished that the Alfa was available as a Coupe. The Saloon is a lovely looking thing for sure, but I think a Coupe version would look even better. cool

georgeyboy12345

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hermanmiller12 said:

Insurance: Ideally, not terrible as I'm 25, and they want to charge me an arm and a leg for anything faster than a lawn mower.

Currently looking at a few of the following.
Porsche 718 Cayman
BMW M850i V8 (These seem like a really good deal with how much they have depreciated)
BMW M340i (Perhaps a more sensible option?)
Mercedes AMG C63

AliMc99

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Re M2 vs M4. Both are on the same F series platform. I ran a 2016 M4 for 3 years/35k miles and am coming up to 3 yrs 30k miles in a M2C. Yes the the driving position is very slightly offset but is the same in both cars.

CG2020UK

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Another shoutout for the M2.

At 27 I did find it a few hundred more to insure than an M4 at £1500 year but felt it was worth it.

The Alfa quadrifoglio is another shout and was good on insurance probably as it attracts a more careful driver.

Toyota Supra is well worth a look.

Mart65

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CG2020UK said:

Good shout on the Supra. I was thinking M4 like some others

Mouse Rat

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Alfa QV or Supra probably the best picks.

Square Leg

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cerb4.5lee said:

I've always wished that the Alfa was available as a Coupe. The Saloon is a lovely looking thing for sure, but I think a Coupe version would look even better. cool

I agree.
(Unfortunately I’ve had to settle for the 4 door…)