Most Comfortable Fast Daily

[Mirinjawbro]

Hello all


due to starting a new job the TTS has to go. long journeys are killing my back

currently at 400hp and 420 ft lbs. so don't want to big of a downgrade in speed if it all

anyone got recommendations? I prefer smaller cars but don't think itll fit in the comfortable bracket.

budget 30k

any ideas?

thanks

[drjdog]

M140?

[Alex_225]

If it were me and fuel economy wasn't an issue but you still want the power and comfort, surely something like an M5 or E63 would work well but obviously not small cars. M3/C63 might be a decent compromise though.

I drive an old E Class diesel as a daily car, still decent power and torque but by no means a properly fast car but it's brilliantly comfortable for covering miles.

I'd be aiming for the fast version of something that's really comfortable in base spec.

[SteA]

A Leon Cupra is maybe worth a test drive; it’s a fantastic mile muncher with the suspension in comfort mode and with a stage 1 remap, very quick!

[AmosMoses]

Could get a used Lexus RC F?

[samwhite]

SteA said:

A Leon Cupra is maybe worth a test drive; it’s a fantastic mile muncher with the suspension in comfort mode and with a stage 1 remap, very quick!

Maybe a Golf R (estate?) on that note

[nikaiyo2]

drjdog said:

M140?

This, in comfort mode they are great motorway cars. I would say significantly better at doing the daily driver thing than the A45, Focus RS etc.

[SpeckledJim]

Top spec Jaguar XE?

Comfortable, fast, not very big.

[Chamon_Lee]

A7 Bitdi 320

[Riley Blue]

Mirinjawbro said:

Hello all


due to starting a new job the TTS has to go. long journeys are killing my back

If back ache is the only reason, don't change the car, consider changing the seat.

[Baldchap]

Having just done 1500 miles in 4 days in an RS5, I can highly recommend something similar. Certainly used RS4s will be in budget and if they're as good at covering distance as the new ones are they'd be perfect.

[Barry Homo]

M5.

[Nexus Icon]

I can go all day in my RS Focus (without the awkwardly high shell seat option). The standard seats are snug though, so if you're of the larger persuasion, maybe not. Also, I'm sure the cabin quality, whilst decent, would be a step down from an Audi. You might get an RS Edition for that money, though you'd be better off with the standard model, with low, low mileage and getting the Mountune work done separately - the 375 kit is about £1k fitted and mapped.

[Grrbang]

Mirinjawbro said:

long journeys are killing my back

I recommend finding places that offer extended test drives.

[Olivergt]

Also, consider getting something with heated seats, they can make a huge difference on a long journey and a dodgy back.

[Leon R]

6 series or 6GC? Or do you want it to be roughly the same size as the TT?

[LordGrover]

Screw the budget. Lexus LC500. Sorted.

[300bhp/ton]

[Dave Hedgehog]

nikaiyo2 said:

drjdog said:

M140?

This, in comfort mode they are great motorway cars. I would say significantly better at doing the daily driver thing than the A45, Focus RS etc.

it wouldn't be hard to be the A45 with its spine smashing suspension lol

i must be getting old as for me comfort would be a volvo with air suspension

[Plate spinner]

A used Audi S4 V6 with a mild tune might suit your requirements?