25-30k budget. Need a decent daily driver

[fr_UK]

Probably been posted a million times, but I'm looking to spend 25-30k on a semi sensible daily. Any advice would be appreciated

0-60 around 7 seconds, 2016 onwards, 4 seats ideally and hoping to average ~30mpg.
Currently have an abarth 124 spider which is great to drive and average 32mpg but not practical at all.

Having a difficult time as worried about mpg on a mustang ecoboost (not fussed about v8) and although I could consider an audi s5(?) The virtual cockpit in an a3 I used was so glitchy, but maybe this was a one off...
New 3 series is boring to drive in my opinion

[Slow]

2012/13 ok? Range Rover L405 4.4 sdv8

[mickyh7]

With change for full AA membership!

[Nicks90]

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2020111561...



Semi sensible and certainly much nicer than some German 'believe the hype' sausage munching white goods on wheels

[fr_UK]

Slow said:

2012/13 ok? Range Rover L405 4.4 sdv8

Thanks for the suggestion! I should have mentioned, ULEZ is close by and want something sporty

[fr_UK]

Nicks90 said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2020111561...



Semi sensible and certainly much nicer than some German 'believe the hype' sausage munching white goods on wheels

Hahaha! Brilliant. Going to shortlist this! If I can find a low mileage one. Putting 15k on the clock yearly so ideally want <45k on it

[mickyh7]

Nicks90 said:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2020111561...



Semi sensible and certainly much nicer than some German 'believe the hype' sausage munching white goods on wheels

Ah, the Indian 'Jaguar' so good Tata is selling it off?

[LittleBigPlanet]

2018 VW Golf R?

[ScoobyChris]

It’s a healthy budget. I’d (I did!) pick the M140/M240 but others are available from VW, Ford, Seat, etc…

Chris

[Scootersp]

Brand new GR86?

[mickyh7]

ScoobyChris said:

It’s a healthy budget. I’d (I did!) pick the M140/M240 but others are available from VW, Ford, Seat, etc…

Chris

Got to agree with this.
There's not that much you couldn't sensibly get with your budget.
Especially if you don't need a 'Badge'.
Not many bad cars out there these days!

[Wilmslowboy]

2020 Golf GTI

[SteveR1979]

Just picked up a 440i GC for that money, and I rather like it!!

[SidewaysSi]

Spend a few quid more and get a 911.

[mickyh7]

SidewaysSi said:

Spend a few quid more and get a 911.

He's looking at MPG !

[SmithCorona]

440i is a great shout. M2s will sneak into budget too - and has surprisingly good back seats. S4/S5s.

All approved used under 50k miles in that budget.

[Audis5b9]

mickyh7 said:

He's looking at MPG !

Quite easy to get 30mpg from my 991s...

My old S5 hit 40mpg on a long run, high 20's for spirited driving.

[mickyh7]

Wow, I would have expected sub 20s for spirited driving.
22-25 for normal driving.
How much would one be over his budget then?

[DT1975]

fr_UK said:

New 3 series is boring to drive in my opinion

Old 3 series then...F30 ? My 2018 340i has averaged nearly 30mpg since new with straight six goodness. It can look boring and be boring but the next minute its like a lunatic unleashed. Peach of an engine as well.

[Audis5b9]

mickyh7 said:

Wow, I would have expected sub 20s for spirited driving.
22-25 for normal driving.
How much would one be over his budget then?

I sold my 2018 good spec (carbon inlays, virtual cockpit, adaptive cruise, lane assist, etc etc) for £29k to the trade with 32k miles on the clock in Nov/Dec last year... so should be able to find one in budget