What fun car that can also tow?
Discussion
Come the end of the summer I'm thinking about selling the S2000 which I sprint and having a go at some racing. Not sure what, maybe either production BMW (e30 318's & 320's), MX5's or mr2's.
This means I'll have to buy a car capable of towing but as it will be my daily car I'd also like something which is fun to drive, reliable and will return reasonable MPG, mid to high 20's would be good. Also prefer it not to depreciate too badly, so maybe something older.
Budget around £7k but could probably go nearer £10k.
So far my thoughts have been.
E34 M5 - might be a bit old
E39 M5 - not sure about the MPG, mid teens isn't any good.
E36 M3 - Towed with my old Evo and it was fine, high 20's mpg, but been there.
XJR - If only they made a manual, what are they like on fuel and are they too big to be fun.
Audi RS2 - Silly running costs?
So any other suggestions?
Not really into 4x4's as I don't see them as being a fun way to commute to work.
Also despite having an S2000 and having owned an Integra not really into jap cars, although maybe an impreza wagon if it would tow OK as I'm sure the space in the wagon would come in useful.
This means I'll have to buy a car capable of towing but as it will be my daily car I'd also like something which is fun to drive, reliable and will return reasonable MPG, mid to high 20's would be good. Also prefer it not to depreciate too badly, so maybe something older.
Budget around £7k but could probably go nearer £10k.
So far my thoughts have been.
E34 M5 - might be a bit old
E39 M5 - not sure about the MPG, mid teens isn't any good.
E36 M3 - Towed with my old Evo and it was fine, high 20's mpg, but been there.
XJR - If only they made a manual, what are they like on fuel and are they too big to be fun.
Audi RS2 - Silly running costs?
So any other suggestions?
Not really into 4x4's as I don't see them as being a fun way to commute to work.
Also despite having an S2000 and having owned an Integra not really into jap cars, although maybe an impreza wagon if it would tow OK as I'm sure the space in the wagon would come in useful.
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GravelBen said:
Legacy RSK/GTB gives similar performance with better fuel economy.
I get 22mpg on a run while towing with my GTB, my commute is short and constant stop start traffic - where it gets about the same. It does much better on longer runs though.
Edited by FlatPack on Friday 23 April 09:01
FlatPack said:
I get 22mpg on a run while towing with my GTB, my commute is short and constant stop start traffic - where it gets about the same. It does much better on longer runs though.
I haven't towed with mine but usually average around 26-27mpg in mixed use or 30-33 on the open road. Happy enough with that from a 280bhp AWD wagon tbh.TopCAD said:
S4 B5 Estate... end of thread! get one bought!
You'd think so....but the S4 wasn't homologated for towing so not all places stock one or will fit it. If you cut a section in the back then you could hurt the resale value - if you go for a removal one you're getting into a lot of money, especially if you want it fully wired into the display etc.When I worked it out, it was cheaper paying for a transporter for the number of times I would be towing with it
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