X3m , Rs4 or something else

[frank hovis]

Since my 335d has officially been written off , it’s now a cat S after it came head on to a calf at circa 60mph
I have got my settlement number through
I have up to 41k to spend
I like RS4 circa 2018 onwards
I think my preference is for a X3M competition but am I missing anything else

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frank hovis said:

Since my 335d has officially been written off , it’s now a cat S after it came head on to a calf at circa 60mph
I have got my settlement number through
I have up to 41k to spend
I like RS4 circa 2018 onwards
I think my preference is for a X3M competition but am I missing anything else

More the point, where were you driving got such an impact ?

Surely the farmer would be liable?

[Matty_]

Must have been really mooving to write it off as as well.

.........sorry. Anyway - Giulia QV.

[frank hovis]

Funny story ,
It was a calf
Apparently I am at fault accordingly to insurance company which begins with a E and ends in a e as canny probe the farmer failed to secure his beast ! Even after the police had to get a farmer to remove the dead beast from the dual carriageway



Not a fan of the Alfa , if the Maserati Levante V8 was in range be tempted with that

[macron]

Did you have veal for dinner?

Anyway, X3M is lovely, but quite different to the RS4. Apart from 41k, what are you requirements?

[Harry you Potter]

Holy dogs dirt that looks like some impact. The X3M competition is cool but why don’t you consider bangernomics ? Put £39k in the bank and go around in an old Vectra estate or something.

Edited by Harry you Potter on Friday 2nd May 20:30

[frank hovis]

macron said:

Did you have veal for dinner?

Anyway, X3M is lovely, but quite different to the RS4. Apart from 41k, what are you requirements?

Unfortunately the police was on scene before I could do carving and then getting a lift home form the cops would have gave that away

Good sized boot , reasonable economy , modern cabin
The M340i fills that well but I had the 335d from new ( 11 years) so fancy a change

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fk me, glad you’re ok though!

[macron]

CLS63 estate and change for a track car

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025042717...

XFR-S

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025011580...

Panamera Turbo

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2025041112...

World's your oyster!

[ukwill]

F-Pace SVR or Stelvio Quad - both ‘21 onwards.

[GJB73]

I was in a similar predicament 6 months ago with the same budget.
I was looking at the X3M but after several test drives, I found it a very harsh ride, especially here on the roads in Aberdeenshire.
I then test drove a X340i with all the options I required, far better and saved a few quid! Fewer miles, newer and plenty quick enough for my needs.

[paddy1970]

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S - more luxurious interior

Audi RSQ3 - great engine note

Porsche Macan GTS/Turbo - great handling

[frank hovis]

GJB73 said:

I was in a similar predicament 6 months ago with the same budget.
I was looking at the X3M but after several test drives, I found it a very harsh ride, especially here on the roads in Aberdeenshire.
I then test drove a X340i with all the options I required, far better and saved a few quid! Fewer miles, newer and plenty quick enough for my needs.

I have heard the X3M is harsh and the local Aberdeen roads are diabolical state and it’s playing on my mind a bit
Hence thoughts of the RS4
Jag SVR is considered but none local to test , similarly the Macan turbo / turbo performance or a gts

[MarkJS]

frank hovis said:

I have heard the X3M is harsh and the local Aberdeen roads are diabolical state and it’s playing on my mind a bit
Hence thoughts of the RS4
Jag SVR is considered but none local to test , similarly the Macan turbo / turbo performance or a gts

I think the RS4 could be worse than the X3M in this regard if road surfaces are your concern. I certainly don’t believe it will be any better. Both great cars though.

I wouldn’t put any considerable amount of money into a Jaguar whilst they’re in their current situation.

[RichFN2]

BMW M5?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503099...

Competition spec seem to be creeping into budget if there is room to haggle
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502279...

[Chris_i8]

I'd personally have a Macan or F-pace SVR over the X3M purely on the topic of ride quality/comfort.

M550i over an M5 for everyday usage.

Lexus RCF?

Happy shopping!

[frank hovis]

The M5 did cross my mind , it’s the lowest insurance between that rs4 X3m and a m340i
Similar to a E63 but I don’t like the Mercedes gear change stick thing

The Macan turbo performance could be a good compromise and leaves me some money to change her car too

[Its Just Adz]

You're lucky to get out of that uninjured!

As said above, I'd look at Macan GTS, just may mean travelling to see a good one.

[frank hovis]

Thought come back and update this
Ended up buying a M5 competition


Got it yesterday , it’s a firm ride but not overly so
So far very happy with my choice

[Its Just Adz]

Very nice!