Advice on my next car

[a_dreamer]

I currently have a M3 which I've had for three and a half years and part of me fancies a change. I never normally keep a car that long, always buy new, and used to do lease or PCP but on this one I bought outright.

I have a fairly easy commute of 20 miles and can do it either a roads and motorway or b roads and bends

I'm currently stuck between 3 decisions.
1) keep mine as it's superb
2) get a 911
3) get a X5

X5 would lead to a lifestyle change as we'd go away more often at weekend I imagine with the dog and the kids, while 911 would be more commute and some road trips like I use the M3 for.

Went looking again at cars and the M3 estate seemed the perfect compromise but I can't deal with the idea of buying another new one when a lot of the time I will be in it alone so it's no real difference to what I have now.

The other compromise would be getting a slightly used X5 or a q8 (discounts on them are insane) as a second car but I rarely do enough miles to justify one, never mind two cars.

All that being said, I don't use the performance of the car now, you can't, I just like knowing it's there and when you get those rare moments to boot it a bit, it's an absolute joy to do so.

The answer may be that I need therapy, I'm never the best at making decisions and while in the past there is always one I'm forced to make, end of a lease or a balloon payment due, I don't have that ticking timer and so am really struggling.

I've also looked at ev and er could get a charger etc but I am just not enthused by any of them. Lack of theatre and while it would make sense in a big cruiser, if I do get he X5 I'm gonna want to do a 7 hour journey to Aviemore or Inverness and the likes and so the range of the diesels provide more options for those occasions. I realise my commute is perfect for an EV

Any help appreciated. Anyone whose done a similar move and sold the sporty car for a SUV and either regretted or not. Etc. Thanks all

[Billy_Whizzzz]

I went M2 Comp to a 2 car 997.2 plus X3M comp. Then sold 997 for a 981 Spyder. The 911 was a revelation after the M2, as was the 981 after the 997. I then sold the X3 for an X540d which didn't last long before i traded it for a G31 530s x drive touring - which is fine, but frankly dull as ditchwater and thank god for the 981 as well. If i only had one car i’d have kept the X3M. In your shoes i’d go X3M or X5M - or of course 911 which is the simple answer to most things

[M.F.D]

I kind of had this dilemma (albeit on a much more modest scale).

I've always had performance cars and latest daily was a Megane 265 Cup. I loved it, but with 2 kids, dogs and the fact we love going out on days off meant we took the wife's Qashqai which is obviously a bit meh.

I didn't want finance, so I changed the Megane for a F11 530i Touring (JDM spec so 6cyl) and it does everything I need it to easily and it's a rare occasion we all go out in the Nissan now, really feel it levelled up the family duties. However, I really do miss the excitement of a more driver orientated car.

In your shoes, I would seriously be tempted to sell the M3 and replace with a used X5, and use the spare cash for a weekend toy that you can also commute in now and again when the mood takes you.

[a_dreamer]

In terms of an update, I'm now toying with a range rover sport, a X5, a 550e and the 911 still sticks in the head.

I'd say the X5 feels the best move given it's so different to what I have but some good deals on a 550e. Would need to sort a home charger....

[bad company]

I really fancy the RR Sport. Probably my next car but sadly I’m about 2 years from changing time.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/land-rover/range-rov...

[MitchT]

Depends what sort of 911 we're talking about. Assuming it's a 991.1 or later then out of the available options I'd get the 911, but it's an easier decision for me as I don't have kids or dogs to think about and I can't stand SUVs. Otherwise I'd keep the M3, though it would be an M4 in my case.

[trevalvole]

a_dreamer said:

I'd say the X5 feels the best move given it's so different to what I have but some good deals on a 550e. Would need to sort a home charger....

You might be ok with a three-pin plug to start off with. Say it does three miles per kWh and you charge at 2kW, then that's about three and half hours charging per 20 mile commute.

[NDA]

If you have kids and like all going out together, then the 911 doesn't really work... I have one, so am familiar with how big/small they are.

I had a Range Rover when the kids were at home, a decent SUV is a better choice I reckon.

Alternatively, have two cars.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Your OP reads like you aren't ready to change, its still under your skin and you'd regret selling IMO.

Why not get something the opposite to run as a commuter/beater alongside it?