Next Car after M135i
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I currently have a M135i 2022 i have had it about 14 months and looking to change -
I have had an S3 , Golf R recently so all similar
budget is 40k
Mrs has an SUV so no worries on practicality and my commute is about 10 minutes
Options i’ve considered so far and my thoughts
M2 Comp F87 - back to old tech from the new cabin
Porsche 718 Cayman - cant stretch to a cayman s
Jaguar F type 3.0 V6 - inside a little dated again
Toyota Supra - on paper fits my budget perfect but not quite sure
Any advice appreciated
I have had an S3 , Golf R recently so all similar
budget is 40k
Mrs has an SUV so no worries on practicality and my commute is about 10 minutes
Options i’ve considered so far and my thoughts
M2 Comp F87 - back to old tech from the new cabin
Porsche 718 Cayman - cant stretch to a cayman s
Jaguar F type 3.0 V6 - inside a little dated again
Toyota Supra - on paper fits my budget perfect but not quite sure
Any advice appreciated
What do you tend to appreciate? Character, speed, looking back at it, getting use etc?
I had an F20 M135i and loved it, Jekyl and Hyde nature of it, noise etc.
I went to a 987.1 Cayman S after that and it was a dream. So much fun, still did the practical stuff that I didn't really need it to.
After the Cayman I went to a Mustang. That had so much character, did long journeys, and put a massive smile on my face on shorter ones.
For £40k I would be looking at Lexus RC F, 981 Boxster/Cayman S (or GTS if they've dropped that far), TT S/RS if they're in budget and you want something newer.
I had an F20 M135i and loved it, Jekyl and Hyde nature of it, noise etc.
I went to a 987.1 Cayman S after that and it was a dream. So much fun, still did the practical stuff that I didn't really need it to.
After the Cayman I went to a Mustang. That had so much character, did long journeys, and put a massive smile on my face on shorter ones.
For £40k I would be looking at Lexus RC F, 981 Boxster/Cayman S (or GTS if they've dropped that far), TT S/RS if they're in budget and you want something newer.
With a similar budget (although it started lower!) I bought a 2019 Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio at the weekend.
I didn't expect much when I went to see it - in fact, I wasn't even sure I'd buy anything right now but I loved it.
Really nice interior - multimedia stuff is a bit dated (unless you spend more / buy newer) but apart from that it's gorgeous inside. Very quick - but surprisingly, that isn't the bit that impressed me most. The handling is sublime.
It really clicked with me, and I'm looking forward to picking it up. There aren't so many for sale but they do fall into your budget. I don't need practicality either (usually have 2 seater cars) - so I've surprised myself that I've just bought a 5 seater! But very happy I've done so.
I didn't expect much when I went to see it - in fact, I wasn't even sure I'd buy anything right now but I loved it.
Really nice interior - multimedia stuff is a bit dated (unless you spend more / buy newer) but apart from that it's gorgeous inside. Very quick - but surprisingly, that isn't the bit that impressed me most. The handling is sublime.
It really clicked with me, and I'm looking forward to picking it up. There aren't so many for sale but they do fall into your budget. I don't need practicality either (usually have 2 seater cars) - so I've surprised myself that I've just bought a 5 seater! But very happy I've done so.
718 Caymans are immense to drive. Even the engine is a peach. Not for a 4 cylinder, just as an engine. It’s got this real raw feel to it, and needs hammering.
Once I’m back on track finance wise I’d love to be in a 718 Boxster manual, having owned a 918 S the 718 would be my preferred car. So much fun to drive.
Once I’m back on track finance wise I’d love to be in a 718 Boxster manual, having owned a 918 S the 718 would be my preferred car. So much fun to drive.
Agree ideally i would be able to get a Cayman and i do find them the best looking and desirable car
I have always wanted and M2 F87 but maybe i'm a few years too late wish i got one instead of the M135i last year and i probably wouldnt be looking to change.
i think it might be worth me test driving a supra all the modern tech i want and still a b58 with a bit of power
I have always wanted and M2 F87 but maybe i'm a few years too late wish i got one instead of the M135i last year and i probably wouldnt be looking to change.
i think it might be worth me test driving a supra all the modern tech i want and still a b58 with a bit of power
cerb4.5lee said:
GTFCAlex said:
i think it might be worth me test driving a supra all the modern tech i want and still a b58 with a bit of power
2 seaters always feel that little bit more special to drive and sit in as well for me. I love how you can get the Supra with a manual gearbox now as well. GTFCAlex said:
I currently have a M135i 2022 i have had it about 14 months and looking to change -
I have had an S3 , Golf R recently so all similar
budget is 40k
Mrs has an SUV so no worries on practicality and my commute is about 10 minutes
Options i ve considered so far and my thoughts
M2 Comp F87 - back to old tech from the new cabin
Porsche 718 Cayman - cant stretch to a cayman s
Jaguar F type 3.0 V6 - inside a little dated again
Toyota Supra - on paper fits my budget perfect but not quite sure
Any advice appreciated
i8:I have had an S3 , Golf R recently so all similar
budget is 40k
Mrs has an SUV so no worries on practicality and my commute is about 10 minutes
Options i ve considered so far and my thoughts
M2 Comp F87 - back to old tech from the new cabin
Porsche 718 Cayman - cant stretch to a cayman s
Jaguar F type 3.0 V6 - inside a little dated again
Toyota Supra - on paper fits my budget perfect but not quite sure
Any advice appreciated
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503029...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202411256...
Rather than an M2, I'd be looking at an M4/3 CS:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506103...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503170...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506123...
Exige S:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503240...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202505142...
Or if they're a bit to hardcore then the Evora, is still to this day one of th sweetest steers I've ever driven:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202504040...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202503280...
F Type:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202506123...
A bit different from your own suggestions but for a £40k sports car I would be buying an Alpine (says the Alpine owner).
Your budget would buy a 2021 S with 300 bhp and they only weigh 1100kg so properly quick, infotainment is a bit rubbish until mid-2022, you might get one of those in 250 bhp guise or by spending a bit more.
Your budget would buy a 2021 S with 300 bhp and they only weigh 1100kg so properly quick, infotainment is a bit rubbish until mid-2022, you might get one of those in 250 bhp guise or by spending a bit more.
TimmyMallett said:
This. How many of them do you see?
All the rest are 10 a penny.
Depends why you want to own a car. IMO don’t get one just because it’s rarer than the others. Get it because you like it. All the rest are 10 a penny.
The rareness of it won’t make you want to get up at 5am on a sunny Sunday to go for a blast.
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