4 seater "sports" convertible - £18k?

[Ffffaster]

Hi All

The kids are growing up so I want to consider something fun that the family can sit in.

For my budget, I'd like something post 2016 that is a little bit of an event (I apprecaite my budget means I need to be realistic) while being sensible. Needs to be 4 seats, but two doors is fine.

Things like a higher miles M4 or S3 come to mind.

Any thoughts or links to good cars I could possibly buy would be very gratefully received.

[revilo87]

Merc C43 https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309302...

Maybe a 440i or E400 worth considering

[Ffffaster]

Gosh, one reply (thank you mate). Bit high on the miles side, but looks cool.

This site really is a shadow of what it used to be.

[jamesbilluk]

I did have a look, bit most of the exciting cars I found were pre 2016.

[Johnniem]

I'm thinking E400 Mercedes convertible? I had one a few years back and they are lovely. V6 twin turbo, so no slouch. Looks great and has all the comforts a person could need. I think I paid low 20's for a 2015 so likely to be well in your budget for a low mileage car.

JM

[Ffffaster]

jamesbilluk said:

I did have a look, bit most of the exciting cars I found were pre 2016.

haha, well feel free to share anyway mate! Might as well have a chat amongst friends even if we're a little off topic.

[juice]

240i ?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310163...

[jamesbilluk]

Ffffaster said:

haha, well feel free to share anyway mate! Might as well have a chat amongst friends even if we're a little off topic.

One thing I did wonder, how usable did you want the rear seats to be?

[cerb4.5lee]

I just put a quick search in on AT, and the M440i/M240i Convertibles jumped out at me.

[MissChief]

cerb4.5lee said:

I just put a quick search in on AT, and the M440i/M240i Convertibles jumped out at me.

6 series is an option too. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024050794...

[cerb4.5lee]

MissChief said:

6 series is an option too. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024050794...

That is lovely for sure, but I thought the budget was £18k and that is £26k?

[macron]

Short legs = Abarth 500/595/695

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2023120144...

Or Mini JCW in thread,
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024041185...

Audi S5/ older RS4,

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024050794...

BMW 1/2/3/4/M4 as you suggest but that will be leggy and possibly Cat marked and will be hard to shift (insurance has hammered them this year too, esp at the ratty end)

Merc E pre 2017 as post is nicer but likelihood of good engine at this price very slim.

Jag XK, although possibly less room on the back than the Fiat

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2024022469...

Bentley GTC and a big pair of balls

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2023111439...

Channel your inner hick with a Camaro

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2023090917...

[jamesbilluk]

The RS4, and the XK above are what I would have suggested as well.

I used to have a similar vintage XK, certainly an event, such a great sounding engine, although the rear seats weren't great.

Or this generation XKR
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/2022051055...

Edited by jamesbilluk on Wednesday 8th May 21:59

[SWoll]

On of these 3 dependent on space requirements for rear seat passengers appears to meet you needs.

[Ffffaster]

jamesbilluk said:

One thing I did wonder, how usable did you want the rear seats to be?

Hi mate, definitely looking for 4 seats not a 2+2 so 911s, etc are not an option.

Also, thank you everyone for the contributions. I'm looking into these. Not a niche I know much about so trying to educate myself.

Edited by Ffffaster on Thursday 9th May 09:51

[Jag_NE]

Ffffaster said:

Gosh, one reply (thank you mate). Bit high on the miles side, but looks cool.

This site really is a shadow of what it used to be.

I just invested 30 seconds on auto trader using your criteria in the filter. There isn’t a lot to choose from.

[macron]

Jag_NE said:

I just invested 30 seconds on auto trader using your criteria in the filter. There isn’t a lot to choose from.

Well there isn't a lot in this space anyway, but at this price it's all about what compromise(s). Space, miles, outright performance, age.

[jamesbilluk]

Ffffaster said:

Hi mate, definitely looking for 4 seats not a 2+2 so 911s, etc are not an option.

Also, thank you everyone for the contributions. I'm looking into these. Not a niche I know much about so trying to educate myself.

Edited by Ffffaster on Thursday 9th May 09:51

Ah, I something like the XK wouldn't be ideal then, the rear seats are not much use really.

[Doofus]

Out of interest, why post 2016? Is it a tax thing?

[DanL]

Ffffaster said:

jamesbilluk said:

One thing I did wonder, how usable did you want the rear seats to be?

Hi mate, definitely looking for 4 seats not a 2+2 so 911s, etc are not an option.

Also, thank you everyone for the contributions. I'm looking into these. Not a niche I know much about so trying to educate myself.

Edited by Ffffaster on Thursday 9th May 09:51

6 series, as mentioned above, would be out as well. I loved mine, but it’s smaller in the back than a 4 series.