Semi-family auto car 20k
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Looking at changing my car in the coming weeks. Currently drive an FK2 Type R but really wanting to go back to an automatic.
Max budget of 20k
Needs to be usable as a family car every now n then, I have two kids. A 3 year old and a 1 year old.
Automatic
Petrol
Nothing older than around a 2010
So far my thoughts are so far in no particular order. E92 M3. Jaguar XE or XF with the supercharged V6. MK7 Golf R. Leon Cupra Estate. Alfa Giulia Veloce.
Anyone got thoughts on the above or any other suggestions?
Max budget of 20k
Needs to be usable as a family car every now n then, I have two kids. A 3 year old and a 1 year old.
Automatic
Petrol
Nothing older than around a 2010
So far my thoughts are so far in no particular order. E92 M3. Jaguar XE or XF with the supercharged V6. MK7 Golf R. Leon Cupra Estate. Alfa Giulia Veloce.
Anyone got thoughts on the above or any other suggestions?
If interested in supercharged cars you can get a low mileage 2015 supercharged S5 in budget, or a higher mileage supercharged 2015 S4 Avant (good for family and fun). The latter has the CREC engine with added MPI so no valve carbon problems.
If considering the XF 3.0 s/c, it's worth noting that it's essentially the same engine as the 5.0 V8 s/c, so make sure the chain and tensioner issues have been sorted with the latest revised parts and carefully research the other issues. Lovely cars to drive though.
S5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304166...
S4 Avant
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304126...
If considering the XF 3.0 s/c, it's worth noting that it's essentially the same engine as the 5.0 V8 s/c, so make sure the chain and tensioner issues have been sorted with the latest revised parts and carefully research the other issues. Lovely cars to drive though.
S5
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304166...
S4 Avant
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304126...
Thanks for the inputs folks!
Definitely hadn't considered the C63. Are they generally known for being better than an M3 do you know?
I am put off an XFR as it would be the older shape. The XF/XE I am considering would be of the newer shape.
S5/S4 Avant are 2 cars I have had been debating, I am just really put off by the dated interior. The infotainment system was dated when they were new in 2015! It might seem petty but when you compare to its rivals it really is falling behind.
Yeah I have been keeping an eye on a couple of R estates
Definitely hadn't considered the C63. Are they generally known for being better than an M3 do you know?
I am put off an XFR as it would be the older shape. The XF/XE I am considering would be of the newer shape.
S5/S4 Avant are 2 cars I have had been debating, I am just really put off by the dated interior. The infotainment system was dated when they were new in 2015! It might seem petty but when you compare to its rivals it really is falling behind.
Yeah I have been keeping an eye on a couple of R estates
Nick-ST said:
Thanks for the inputs folks!
Definitely hadn't considered the C63. Are they generally known for being better than an M3 do you know?
I am put off an XFR as it would be the older shape. The XF/XE I am considering would be of the newer shape.
S5/S4 Avant are 2 cars I have had been debating, I am just really put off by the dated interior. The infotainment system was dated when they were new in 2015! It might seem petty but when you compare to its rivals it really is falling behind.
Yeah I have been keeping an eye on a couple of R estates
That's a shame about the XFR as it's an epic engine. The S4 B8 was new in late 2008, it was nearing the end of production by 2015/16 so I guess to be expected that it would be feeling a little dated. Also a shame because it's an excellent engine, although I'm sure the C63 would more than satisfy lolDefinitely hadn't considered the C63. Are they generally known for being better than an M3 do you know?
I am put off an XFR as it would be the older shape. The XF/XE I am considering would be of the newer shape.
S5/S4 Avant are 2 cars I have had been debating, I am just really put off by the dated interior. The infotainment system was dated when they were new in 2015! It might seem petty but when you compare to its rivals it really is falling behind.
Yeah I have been keeping an eye on a couple of R estates
Nick-ST said:
Looking at changing my car in the coming weeks. Currently drive an FK2 Type R but really wanting to go back to an automatic.
Max budget of 20k
Needs to be usable as a family car every now n then, I have two kids. A 3 year old and a 1 year old.
Automatic
Petrol
Nothing older than around a 2010
So far my thoughts are so far in no particular order. E92 M3. Jaguar XE or XF with the supercharged V6. MK7 Golf R. Leon Cupra Estate. Alfa Giulia Veloce.
Anyone got thoughts on the above or any other suggestions?
Levus IS-F these are a car that'll get under your skin & are truly special, if you're not a fan of the infotainment this can be updated:Max budget of 20k
Needs to be usable as a family car every now n then, I have two kids. A 3 year old and a 1 year old.
Automatic
Petrol
Nothing older than around a 2010
So far my thoughts are so far in no particular order. E92 M3. Jaguar XE or XF with the supercharged V6. MK7 Golf R. Leon Cupra Estate. Alfa Giulia Veloce.
Anyone got thoughts on the above or any other suggestions?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202302023...
Panamera 4.8S:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305227...
Maserati Ghibli S:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304176...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202301093...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303295...
E400 Coupe:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305227...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202304136...
I'm bias but the C63 is the pick followed by the IS-F with the E400 3rd:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202303225...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305217...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202305187...
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