Best weekend sports car for a family of four for up to £80k
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Hi guys,
So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
I think a lot of the unreliability concerns around the Maserati GT are rather overblown.
Your £80k would get you into a mint late model MC Stradale with money to spare.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202162...
Or and Aston Martin Rapide S
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204014...
Or an AUC Conti GT Speed
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204224...
Any car like this bought with long term ownership in mind is going to be expensive to maintain.
Your £80k would get you into a mint late model MC Stradale with money to spare.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202162...
Or and Aston Martin Rapide S
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204014...
Or an AUC Conti GT Speed
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204224...
Any car like this bought with long term ownership in mind is going to be expensive to maintain.
truekumar said:
Hi guys,
So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
The Maserati won't be anymore unreliable than a Conti/Porsche etc:So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
There's also the LC500 to consider which for me is a modern version of the Maserati but not quite as spacious but you'll also have the option of the 10 year warranty:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202242...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204204...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204034...
ZX10R NIN said:
The Maserati won't be anymore unreliable than a Conti/Porsche etc:
There's also the LC500 to consider which for me is a modern version of the Maserati but not quite as spacious but you'll also have the option of the 10 year warranty:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202242...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204204...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204034...
Rear seats are useless apparently.There's also the LC500 to consider which for me is a modern version of the Maserati but not quite as spacious but you'll also have the option of the 10 year warranty:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202242...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204204...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204034...
TopSpeed Review said:
The Lexus LC500 is technically a 2+2 coupe with seating for four. Once inside, however, the proposition of carrying more than two people becomes laughable. Even with the front seats moved fairly far forward, the rear offers little to no legroom. I’m not a tall guy at five-foot, six-inches, but my normal seating position leaves zero legroom for my six-year-old daughter. She ended up propping her feet on the transmission tunnel.
https://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/the-lexus-l...truekumar said:
Hi guys,
So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
Without wishing to sound pedantic (fat chance) it sounds like what you’re after is a sporty GT car rather than a “sports car”. So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
Pure sports cars that can accommodate four fully limbed humans are rare things. Maybe a 991/992 but you may find that once your kids have sampled the front seats they will be very reluctant to try the rear.
An Evora might fit the bill but I don’t know whether that is more spacious in the back than a 991 (I can’t imagine it is TBH).
Besides the Maserati - which is the go to true four seater coupe IMO - and other cars already mentioned, a DB11 might be just in budget, though again you have limited space in the rear. Your kids might not now but in 8 years?
The MC GT in Sport guise is the pick:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
Or the Stradale:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202122...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
Or the Stradale:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202122...
ZX10R NIN said:
The MC GT in Sport guise is the pick:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
Or the Stradale:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202122...
MC Stradale doesn't have rear seats?https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
Or the Stradale:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202122...
Shiv_P said:
ZX10R NIN said:
The MC GT in Sport guise is the pick:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
Or the Stradale:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202122...
MC Stradale doesn't have rear seats?https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109307...
Or the Stradale:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202122...
But I have to say the interior on the Maserati is appalling. It felt dated in 2015, looks 15 years old in 2022, and will look even prehistoric in 8 years!
SWoll said:
I think a lot of the unreliability concerns around the Maserati GT are rather overblown.
Your £80k would get you into a mint late model MC Stradale with money to spare.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202162...
Or and Aston Martin Rapide S
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204014...
Or an AUC Conti GT Speed
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204224...
Any car like this bought with long term ownership in mind is going to be expensive to maintain.
Are they really overblown? I’ve heard a lot of scary stories about them.Your £80k would get you into a mint late model MC Stradale with money to spare.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202162...
Or and Aston Martin Rapide S
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204014...
Or an AUC Conti GT Speed
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204224...
Any car like this bought with long term ownership in mind is going to be expensive to maintain.
BlackWidow13 said:
truekumar said:
Hi guys,
So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
Without wishing to sound pedantic (fat chance) it sounds like what you’re after is a sporty GT car rather than a “sports car”. So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
Pure sports cars that can accommodate four fully limbed humans are rare things. Maybe a 991/992 but you may find that once your kids have sampled the front seats they will be very reluctant to try the rear.
An Evora might fit the bill but I don’t know whether that is more spacious in the back than a 991 (I can’t imagine it is TBH).
Besides the Maserati - which is the go to true four seater coupe IMO - and other cars already mentioned, a DB11 might be just in budget, though again you have limited space in the rear. Your kids might not now but in 8 years?
ZX10R NIN said:
truekumar said:
Hi guys,
So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
The Maserati won't be anymore unreliable than a Conti/Porsche etc:So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
There's also the LC500 to consider which for me is a modern version of the Maserati but not quite as spacious but you'll also have the option of the 10 year warranty:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202202242...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204204...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204034...
BlackWidow13 said:
truekumar said:
Hi guys,
So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
Without wishing to sound pedantic (fat chance) it sounds like what you’re after is a sporty GT car rather than a “sports car”. So I’m looking for a fun family sports car with a budget up to £80k. I want to buy something that I will be able to keep for around at least 8 years or so.
I will be driving it with me in the drivers seat (5,8”), my wife (5,2”) and my two children in there too, one is 4 years old and the other 8 years old, both of average height for their age.
I already have a M340i which I will be part exchanging for something more exciting. I considered the G80 M3 XDrive but the design of it is not exciting, not fond of the front end. I don’t want to spend that sort of money on the upcoming C63 either as a four pot engine does not excite me either.
I don’t mind either a coupe or four door. Track times are irrelevant to me as I will only be driving it on the roads. Just want something that both looks nice and sporty and also has a nice kick to it when driving in an engaging way.
I would LOVE a Porsche 992 but I just feel that although we could all squeeze into it, it may become problematic in later years as the kids grow? Opinions??
I’ve also looked at a Maserati GT, but the unreliability of them seems scary and I don’t want to be spending money on crazy repair costs down the line.
Opinions and options would be much appreciated please??
Pure sports cars that can accommodate four fully limbed humans are rare things. Maybe a 991/992 but you may find that once your kids have sampled the front seats they will be very reluctant to try the rear.
An Evora might fit the bill but I don’t know whether that is more spacious in the back than a 991 (I can’t imagine it is TBH).
Besides the Maserati - which is the go to true four seater coupe IMO - and other cars already mentioned, a DB11 might be just in budget, though again you have limited space in the rear. Your kids might not now but in 8 years?
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