Where next after Type-R?

[chrisrolison]

Hi All,

I'm in the market for a new car but struggling with inspiration on what to get... car history is a Fiesta ST then (and currently) a Civic Type-R FN2. We've recently had a child so need something that is family friendly but it won't be the daily family car as my wife has an Evoque.

I love the sound the civic makes even though it's not the fastest car it is a lot of fun so I'm looking to retain the fun element but have a car that I could take for a long road trip too.

Looking to spend £30-40k.

At the moment I'm thinking along the lines of the S or RS Audi estate range...but posting here for suggestions please!

Thanks!

Chris

[andrewparker]

How about a 2013/14 C63 estate?

[ZX10R NIN]

RS3 is a good shout with that cracking 2.5 for the times when you want some fun.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

RS4 (more space)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

M3 (I didn't get on with mine but that doesn't mean you won't) F80 with more than enough boot space for a little one

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

The Mercedes C63 would be my pick.

C63 4matic (incase you want 4wd) Performance Pack

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Estate with the Performance Pack

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2016...

507 Edition

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

C63 4.0TT

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Lexus IS-F

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Jaguar XE S

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

All the above are worthy of consideration but here's a leftfield option.

Maserati Quattroporte 4.7 GTS

(not the best colour for one of these)

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

[51mes]

Why not the new type R, larger car all over bigger boot in budget.. UNles you need to carry 5 people it's all you need

That is unless the OH plans on unloading the house into the car every time you take the nipper out..

S.

[steve-5snwi]

The C63 is a fantastic car, if i had to pick one car to do everything that would be it. I also have a soft spot for the S6, in fact i preferred it to the RS6.

[ZX10R NIN]

I forgot to add the very sensible options:

A Focus ST-3 Estate with the Mountune MR300 kit & LSD this would take care of your space/pace needs & they come loaded with kit.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Or the 350bhp Polestar V60

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Golf R Estate

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2017...

Out of the more sensible options above I'd take the Polestar but out of the whole lot it would be the C63 for me but I'm bias.

[andrewparker]

Any feedback on the suggestions OP??

[chrisrolison]

Sorry for not replying sooner, I tried on Friday but was unable to as I'm a new member and the site was blocking posts from new members due to a site issue

Thank you all for the suggestions!!

Seems like the C63 is the favourite but I don't particularly like the look of it...however, I'm going to test drive one anyway to see if it changes my mind!

I managed to test drive an RS4 Avant B8 yesterday and absolutely loved it, naturally aspirated V8 sounded great and it drove like a larger version of my FN2! Haven't managed to find one on autotrader that is the specification and colour I like yet - this would have been the right colour/spec but it's already reserved: http://www.alexandersprestige.co.uk/stock/7529202-...

I will also check out the new Type-R as it seems to be quite an upgrade but as it's brand new I'm not sure what the availability will be like.

ZX10R NIN - what did you not like about the M3?

md4776 - I've also had a TT Roadster as a 2nd car for a while too but sold that on Saturday, so I'm sort of consolidating 2 cars into 1 better car for me but still family friendly.

[seadragon]

I have the VW R estate and love it. Looks pretty tame according to online reviews, but I think its very nice and understated and classy. You don't see many about, but it does get loads of admiring looks for sure and some respect on the road, although many want to race you :-).

I had to change the exhaust system to improve the noise from the rear. The new facelift (mk7.5) model does have the improved standard exhaust system, ie, all 4 pipes now work properly (2 of 4 are only for show on the mk7 estate).

[ZX10R NIN]

I had a non Competition Pack (it wasn't out when I had mine) M3 & I didn't like the fake noise (but that was sorted before I picked it up) the exhaust note really isn't great I changed mine which made it better but it still just seemed like noise rather than an engine note.

It didn't feel particularly special interior wise (but the front seats are very good) for the money I'd forked out also at low speed it just didn't feel special but when you got on it, it performed brilliantly yes there were traction issues & the ride wasn't the best apart from when pressing on.

The one thing the M3 had was looks (I think the 3 looks better than the 4 in this respect) every time I came out & looked at it I smiled.

It didn't help that the I still had the CLK63 which the M3 was supposed to replace & that car has character in spades so I guess the M3 was doomed from the start, but my brother has an E90 M3 & he didn't enjoy the F80 (I was trying to sell it to him) either after a month he said no too, but there are plenty that like them so I'd say test drive one.