12k Something V8+

[bobski1]

Got 12k to spend on a car for the wife, ideally something not to massive in size like an S8 but maybe C63 or RS4 perhaps.

Only requirement from the wife is DAB & cupholders. Doesn't have to be an estate as we have a workhorse car but would be nice to have something of a good size. 4 door ideal but could like with 2 for a bit

Any other suggestions people may have?

Edited by bobski1 on Tuesday 17th December 23:15

[AClownsPocket]

MB CL63 AMG. At that budget its a pre-facelift with that legendary engine, but an auto.

Been looking at them myself, quite tempted.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[ZX10R NIN]

XFR

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I'd say a C55 AMG is a good shout:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

You can add DAB & a whole host of features by adding a Pioneer SPH DA230 DAB:

https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&...

If you can live with two doors then the CLK55 is a good call you also get folding rear seats unlike most of the C Classes

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Audi S4

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

650i

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

550i

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

S5

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

M3 You won't get a saloon at this price point:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

I would've said either a CL500 but you want to keep it smallish:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

VXR8

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

RS6

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

Or this leftfield:

Lexus GS460:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

550i GT SE

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

MG ZT 260

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...

[Summit_Detailing]

XKR or XFR if more doors/usable seats are required.

Cheers,

Chris

[romeodelta]

VXR8 and add aftermarket DAB.

Great car/engine and something different to the norm.

[ninjag]

bobski1 said:

Got 12k to spend on a car for the wife, ideally something not to massive in size like an S8 but maybe C63 or RS4 perhaps.

Only requirement from the wife is DAB & cupholders. Doesn't have to be an estate as we have a workhorse car but would be nice to have something of a good size. 4 door ideal but could like with 2 for a bit

Any other suggestions people may have?

Edited by bobski1 on Tuesday 17th December 23:15

XFR has DAB and a sound system she will really appreciate.

[bobski1]

What's reliability of the XFR like?

I like VXR8 and didn't consider the RS6 but I'd save an extra few months to bring budget up to that level.

I've also seen a few C63 AMG estates which quite tickle my fancy, or a CLS. I might need to go 5 door instead of as with a car like this is rather not have to swap for a family car next year, 2 birds and all that

[ZX10R NIN]

bobski1 said:

What's reliability of the XFR like?

I like VXR8 and didn't consider the RS6 but I'd save an extra few months to bring budget up to that level.

I've also seen a few C63 AMG estates which quite tickle my fancy, or a CLS. I might need to go 5 door instead of as with a car like this is rather not have to swap for a family car next year, 2 birds and all that

Checkout the boot space on a VXR8 before saying you want to go for an estate.

[bobski1]

Been browsing today and saw a nice RS4 or a Maserati 4200, either end of the spectrum.

I think I may go 2 door and possible an M3 & worry about the family side of thing later on as I could always take it off the Mrs