M140i replacement(s) - Daily + 987 Porsche

[JQuattroCK]

Hi all, I’m looking to replace my bmw m140i in the next few months. It’s a really nice car and I’ve enjoyed owning it, but it’s honestly not been as fun as I expected or hoped it would be. Insurance is pretty expensive and I’m now doing over 15k miles a year so have been thinking a change may be a good idea and to get back into a car which is more exciting to drive.

I’ve been thinking of going down the 2 car route with a budget somewhere around £20-25k. A daily for the majority of work driving and long runs and a sports car for the weekends. The key thing with the daily is it needs to be nice as if it’s just an old banger then I know I’d end up driving the weekend car most of the time!

I’ve always wanted a Porsche, so I’ve been looking at 987 boxsters and caymans. Ideally I would like a 987.1 cayman s but there are many warnings of bore scoring plastered around the internet. Other option is a Boxster 987.1 3.2 which seems to not have the same engine issues and has cheaper tax, and of course there is a 987.2 2.9 Boxster/cayman, but I think these are probably a bit expensive and would limit my budget for a daily. I am open to other weekend car suggestions

Regarding a daily to run most of the time to work and over the winter I’m thinking a diesel bmw would do the trick and give me all the comfort, luxury and similar driving style of my m140i without so much cost. Been looking at a 4 series gran coupe - 420d xdrive probably. However, another car I quite fancy is an Alfa giulia (ideally would like the 280 veloce but obviously not the cheapest to run). The daily needs to be fairly practical, preferably auto, euro 6 and 4wd would be nice for the winter

If anyone has any suggestions/advice/experience on 987 Porsches (or any other fun cars under about £15k), and a nice daily, then it would be much appreciated

Thanks