What car £15k-20k budget

[Stockman14]

I've considered Polo's, Golf's, Fiesta's all the way up to RX7's and Evo's. However, practical head, I've got 2 young kids, it will be my daily drive.
Looking for something newish, swaying towards an auto and not diesel.

What would you get and why?

[cerb4.5lee]

Does something like a BMW M140i or M240i appeal to you? A good all round car with an automatic gearbox and not a diesel. Plus they offer strong performance too, if that floats your boat.

[Stockman14]

I'm considering all options at the moment!

[foreverfalling]

Something like this F10 550i could be fun, comfy fast.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334212406794

[georgeyboy12345]

Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110138...


Audi A4 2.0 TFSI

Saloon
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110188...

Avant
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107295...


BMW 330i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111119...


Jaguar XE 2.0 GTDi
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109217...


Lexus IS200t F-Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111039...


Peugeot 508 Fastback
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109297...


Volkswagen Passat 1.8 TSI 180
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110238...


Skoda Octavia vRS
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110168...

[cerb4.5lee]

georgeyboy12345 said:

BMW 330i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111119...

I really like that, such a lovely colour too.

[georgeyboy12345]

cerb4.5lee said:

georgeyboy12345 said:

BMW 330i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111119...

I really like that, such a lovely colour too.

I agree, probably my pick out of all those I listed

[Stockman14]

Thank you georgeyboy12345. I'll take a look.

[LightningBlue]

The Peugeot 508 Fastback looks fantastic, only one petrol for sale under £20,000 on AutoTrader though. If you’re near Bristol I’d definitely have a try of that or look out for others near you. One of the best looking cars on the road I think and Peugeot have made great leaps forward.

[Stockman14]

My only concern with the Peugeot is resale. How much am I going to lose on it?!

Obviously going to lose a bit on any car, but the floor value does worry me.

Will definitely check one out though.

[ZX10R NIN]

640i GranCoupe M Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108176...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202106053...

W211 E63 Estate obviously this is dependent on your daily mileage, these are depreciating slowly & they're pretty bulletproof.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110148...

W212 E63

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110188...

W212 E500 great car for daily duties & a nice car to boot:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110128...

Lexus IS-F very underrated with 340i running costs & a very special car that's in budget, it should be very high up your list:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110258...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111089...

Like the ISF above the VXR8 has done all it's depreciating & has sensible running costs to boot also like the Lexus above a simple change of unit will give you all the modern connectivity you could need.

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202105152...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111099...

Out of the above the IS-F & VXR8 would be getting my vote.

If you need the car to be a bit more practical (although the GcranCoupe ticks a lot of boxes) & sensible on fuel then there are these options.

Giulia Super 280 this would be my first pick if I was going for a 2.0T drivetrain, they're a good drive as well as a great looking car:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111109...

Veloce 280

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111159...

Maserati Ghibli V6

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111029...

Jaguar XE S a very good steer with a very sweet V6

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110258...

2.0T Infiniti Q50 Sport 210

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107134...

340i M Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110278...

335i M Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111109...

535i M Sport

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111049...

S4

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111019...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109217...

2.0T Stinger 250

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111089...

Superb Sportline 220

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111029...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110278...

Leftfield.

Q50h Sport Hybrid 365, properly quick whilst being good on fuel not an out & out drivers car but they drive well:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110098...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111079...

Out of the practical options it would be the Giulia XE S & 335i followed by the leftfield Q50h.

[Stockman14]

Thank you ZX10R NIN.

After some careful consideration (I spoke to the wife) 10k-15k is a more sensible budget.

However, I am going to check out a couple of Audi’s today and hopefully a Giulia.

[ArsE82]

foreverfalling said:

Something like this F10 550i could be fun, comfy fast.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334212406794

I quite like that. De-chrome, de-badge, put some nice wheels on it.

Not sure why the ad says 78k miles but the picture of the clocks has 24k pasted over it!

[georgeyboy12345]

Ah boo! Wives eh, always spoiling our fun!

How much is the Giulia up at? I assume over £15k?

How about these for under £15k...

BMW 330i M Sport
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202107205...


Jaguar XE GTDI
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110299...


Skoda Octavia vRS 230 DSG
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110128...


Audi A4 2.0 TFSI Quattro SE
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202110188...


VW CC 2.0 TSI DSG
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202111059...

[Stockman14]

georgeyboy12345 said:

How much is the Giulia up at? I assume over £15k?

Currently at £19k, but negotiable. So it's not a no yet!

Thank you again, I'll check them out.

[Pablo16v]

I have a Leon Cupra ST which makes for a good family wagon with a turn of speed. Not sure if they fall in budget but maybe worth a look.

[Belle427]

Id take a punt on an older Evo if you fancy one and can find a good one, just convince the OH they are very practical!
Much more exciting than a Golf or Bmw.

[Stockman14]

Update: I'm swaying towards either a C Class or a saloon S3.

When I finally buy something I'll give you all another update.

[Ash_]

I'd go for this if all options are open, as I think they're the nicest shape C Class, and who wouldn't want an AMG!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202109067...