Always another what car... grown up and fun?
Discussion
Hey all
It's been a while but time is great approaching to start car shopping again.
Budget 20k
I've currently got a Focus RS mk3 and I've just never really bonded with the car. I'm sure if you can exploit it's handing on track and push it to 9/10ths all the time it's good. But it's not been for me. It's twitch and Un-composed on most british road surfaces. It's looks although striking are too "ASBO" and has drawn attention from thieves where I live. So I've decided to move on.
Unfortunately I think the ideal situation for me is a two car garage, which given where I live is out the question insurance wise. I can barely get insured as it is on one car (not my own fault I might add it's simply down to the postal code being "black balled").
So why the post? Well I'm sure I can think of a number of cars but it's always good to get lists from other people on the same wavelength.
As for me...and what I want. Well....
I am 45.
I am 6ft 3.
I have two daughters in their teens both tall for their age (over 5ft 9).
The car will need to be able to carry all 4 of us.
I don't want something ASBO or that draws the wrong attention. I feel at 45 driving the same cars every vaping dr*g dealer wannabe in bham is not really the image I want. I'm thinking it needs to be more grown up. So time to move away from hot hatches??
BUT
I love to drive. Most of my spare time is taken up places like the evo triangle, Welsh mountains, Scottish Highlands, German back roads. Etc. etc. and the girls often come with me so it has to be able to carry people and stuff too.
So the car needs to be sharp. Punchy. Handle well. Not heavy or feel too weighty or big. Good steering. Good brakes.
Id like some creature comfort but only really aircon and Bluetooth.
The seats need to be good.
Mpg is not really a concern but 25mpg average is where I tend to find a sweet spot for performance and economy.
And if I could id like something interesting. By that I mean anything really, an interesting engine, design, something that is a bit different or special or mad. I'm not sure but I think you get what I mean.
I have an inking what most will suggest but let's see if you are all thinking the same as me.
Cheers
It's been a while but time is great approaching to start car shopping again.
Budget 20k
I've currently got a Focus RS mk3 and I've just never really bonded with the car. I'm sure if you can exploit it's handing on track and push it to 9/10ths all the time it's good. But it's not been for me. It's twitch and Un-composed on most british road surfaces. It's looks although striking are too "ASBO" and has drawn attention from thieves where I live. So I've decided to move on.
Unfortunately I think the ideal situation for me is a two car garage, which given where I live is out the question insurance wise. I can barely get insured as it is on one car (not my own fault I might add it's simply down to the postal code being "black balled").
So why the post? Well I'm sure I can think of a number of cars but it's always good to get lists from other people on the same wavelength.
As for me...and what I want. Well....
I am 45.
I am 6ft 3.
I have two daughters in their teens both tall for their age (over 5ft 9).
The car will need to be able to carry all 4 of us.
I don't want something ASBO or that draws the wrong attention. I feel at 45 driving the same cars every vaping dr*g dealer wannabe in bham is not really the image I want. I'm thinking it needs to be more grown up. So time to move away from hot hatches??
BUT
I love to drive. Most of my spare time is taken up places like the evo triangle, Welsh mountains, Scottish Highlands, German back roads. Etc. etc. and the girls often come with me so it has to be able to carry people and stuff too.
So the car needs to be sharp. Punchy. Handle well. Not heavy or feel too weighty or big. Good steering. Good brakes.
Id like some creature comfort but only really aircon and Bluetooth.
The seats need to be good.
Mpg is not really a concern but 25mpg average is where I tend to find a sweet spot for performance and economy.
And if I could id like something interesting. By that I mean anything really, an interesting engine, design, something that is a bit different or special or mad. I'm not sure but I think you get what I mean.
I have an inking what most will suggest but let's see if you are all thinking the same as me.
Cheers
340i or 540i are I guess what you expected to be recommended?
You could scrape an M5 but sounds like insurance might be an issue, plus the increase in running costs. Similarly a quattroporte is in budget.
There are VAG options in budget too: S4, S6, Leon cupra or golf R estate. But the BMWs are better steers.
You could scrape an M5 but sounds like insurance might be an issue, plus the increase in running costs. Similarly a quattroporte is in budget.
There are VAG options in budget too: S4, S6, Leon cupra or golf R estate. But the BMWs are better steers.
RS4 might fit the bill?
Don't think it would feel too big, be great for carrying your passengers.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408213...
Don't think it would feel too big, be great for carrying your passengers.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408213...
This would seem to have 996 written all over it, preferably one with some engine work already done? If the back seats are big enough, that is.
Toyota GT86 is marginal for rear space but likely more reliable than other options
My understanding is an Evo 7, 8 or 9 are the best driving four-doors, they definitely have the space.
BMW E60 M5 is attractive for the V10
However if the four door car also needs to be quick and fun then you're perhaps heading for a single car anyway.
Toyota GT86 is marginal for rear space but likely more reliable than other options
My understanding is an Evo 7, 8 or 9 are the best driving four-doors, they definitely have the space.
BMW E60 M5 is attractive for the V10
stevekoz said:
Unfortunately I think the ideal situation for me is a two car garage, which given where I live is out the question insurance wise. I can barely get insured as it is on one car (not my own fault I might add it's simply down to the postal code being "black balled").
You might be surprised. A single 'do it all' car is likely to end up 4wd, 4 door and fast, which is exactly what car thieves want too. Conversely a 'lesser' everyday four seater plus a more 'extreme' two seat fun car could each be much lower risk.However if the four door car also needs to be quick and fun then you're perhaps heading for a single car anyway.
stevekoz said:
Hey all
It's been a while but time is great approaching to start car shopping again.
Budget 20k
I've currently got a Focus RS mk3 and I've just never really bonded with the car. I'm sure if you can exploit it's handing on track and push it to 9/10ths all the time it's good. But it's not been for me. It's twitch and Un-composed on most british road surfaces. It's looks although striking are too "ASBO" and has drawn attention from thieves where I live. So I've decided to move on.
Unfortunately I think the ideal situation for me is a two car garage, which given where I live is out the question insurance wise. I can barely get insured as it is on one car (not my own fault I might add it's simply down to the postal code being "black balled").
So why the post? Well I'm sure I can think of a number of cars but it's always good to get lists from other people on the same wavelength.
As for me...and what I want. Well....
I am 45.
I am 6ft 3.
I have two daughters in their teens both tall for their age (over 5ft 9).
The car will need to be able to carry all 4 of us.
I don't want something ASBO or that draws the wrong attention. I feel at 45 driving the same cars every vaping dr*g dealer wannabe in bham is not really the image I want. I'm thinking it needs to be more grown up. So time to move away from hot hatches??
BUT
I love to drive. Most of my spare time is taken up places like the evo triangle, Welsh mountains, Scottish Highlands, German back roads. Etc. etc. and the girls often come with me so it has to be able to carry people and stuff too.
So the car needs to be sharp. Punchy. Handle well. Not heavy or feel too weighty or big. Good steering. Good brakes.
Id like some creature comfort but only really aircon and Bluetooth.
The seats need to be good.
Mpg is not really a concern but 25mpg average is where I tend to find a sweet spot for performance and economy.
And if I could id like something interesting. By that I mean anything really, an interesting engine, design, something that is a bit different or special or mad. I'm not sure but I think you get what I mean.
I have an inking what most will suggest but let's see if you are all thinking the same as me.
Cheers
Alpina B3:It's been a while but time is great approaching to start car shopping again.
Budget 20k
I've currently got a Focus RS mk3 and I've just never really bonded with the car. I'm sure if you can exploit it's handing on track and push it to 9/10ths all the time it's good. But it's not been for me. It's twitch and Un-composed on most british road surfaces. It's looks although striking are too "ASBO" and has drawn attention from thieves where I live. So I've decided to move on.
Unfortunately I think the ideal situation for me is a two car garage, which given where I live is out the question insurance wise. I can barely get insured as it is on one car (not my own fault I might add it's simply down to the postal code being "black balled").
So why the post? Well I'm sure I can think of a number of cars but it's always good to get lists from other people on the same wavelength.
As for me...and what I want. Well....
I am 45.
I am 6ft 3.
I have two daughters in their teens both tall for their age (over 5ft 9).
The car will need to be able to carry all 4 of us.
I don't want something ASBO or that draws the wrong attention. I feel at 45 driving the same cars every vaping dr*g dealer wannabe in bham is not really the image I want. I'm thinking it needs to be more grown up. So time to move away from hot hatches??
BUT
I love to drive. Most of my spare time is taken up places like the evo triangle, Welsh mountains, Scottish Highlands, German back roads. Etc. etc. and the girls often come with me so it has to be able to carry people and stuff too.
So the car needs to be sharp. Punchy. Handle well. Not heavy or feel too weighty or big. Good steering. Good brakes.
Id like some creature comfort but only really aircon and Bluetooth.
The seats need to be good.
Mpg is not really a concern but 25mpg average is where I tend to find a sweet spot for performance and economy.
And if I could id like something interesting. By that I mean anything really, an interesting engine, design, something that is a bit different or special or mad. I'm not sure but I think you get what I mean.
I have an inking what most will suggest but let's see if you are all thinking the same as me.
Cheers
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406170...
Lexus IS-F these are underrated but a very special car real world you'll average 24-26mpg:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407312...
RS5, with the sport diff:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408032...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408052...
M3:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408183...
M4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408052...
Well I'm not going to join in with the recommendations of M Cars and Audi S and RS models for someone in a high insurance area worried about car thefts...
This one is slightly over budget, but a Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406060...
This one is slightly over budget, but a Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406060...
andyalan10 said:
Well I'm not going to join in with the recommendations of M Cars and Audi S and RS models for someone in a high insurance area worried about car thefts...
This one is slightly over budget, but a Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406060...
If saloons are an option then consider a Ghibli V6S.This one is slightly over budget, but a Volvo S60 T8 Polestar Engineered
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406060...
ZX10R NIN said:
stevekoz said:
Hey all
It's been a while but time is great approaching to start car shopping again.
Budget 20k
I've currently got a Focus RS mk3 and I've just never really bonded with the car. I'm sure if you can exploit it's handing on track and push it to 9/10ths all the time it's good. But it's not been for me. It's twitch and Un-composed on most british road surfaces. It's looks although striking are too "ASBO" and has drawn attention from thieves where I live. So I've decided to move on.
Unfortunately I think the ideal situation for me is a two car garage, which given where I live is out the question insurance wise. I can barely get insured as it is on one car (not my own fault I might add it's simply down to the postal code being "black balled").
So why the post? Well I'm sure I can think of a number of cars but it's always good to get lists from other people on the same wavelength.
As for me...and what I want. Well....
I am 45.
I am 6ft 3.
I have two daughters in their teens both tall for their age (over 5ft 9).
The car will need to be able to carry all 4 of us.
I don't want something ASBO or that draws the wrong attention. I feel at 45 driving the same cars every vaping dr*g dealer wannabe in bham is not really the image I want. I'm thinking it needs to be more grown up. So time to move away from hot hatches??
BUT
I love to drive. Most of my spare time is taken up places like the evo triangle, Welsh mountains, Scottish Highlands, German back roads. Etc. etc. and the girls often come with me so it has to be able to carry people and stuff too.
So the car needs to be sharp. Punchy. Handle well. Not heavy or feel too weighty or big. Good steering. Good brakes.
Id like some creature comfort but only really aircon and Bluetooth.
The seats need to be good.
Mpg is not really a concern but 25mpg average is where I tend to find a sweet spot for performance and economy.
And if I could id like something interesting. By that I mean anything really, an interesting engine, design, something that is a bit different or special or mad. I'm not sure but I think you get what I mean.
I have an inking what most will suggest but let's see if you are all thinking the same as me.
Cheers
Alpina B3:It's been a while but time is great approaching to start car shopping again.
Budget 20k
I've currently got a Focus RS mk3 and I've just never really bonded with the car. I'm sure if you can exploit it's handing on track and push it to 9/10ths all the time it's good. But it's not been for me. It's twitch and Un-composed on most british road surfaces. It's looks although striking are too "ASBO" and has drawn attention from thieves where I live. So I've decided to move on.
Unfortunately I think the ideal situation for me is a two car garage, which given where I live is out the question insurance wise. I can barely get insured as it is on one car (not my own fault I might add it's simply down to the postal code being "black balled").
So why the post? Well I'm sure I can think of a number of cars but it's always good to get lists from other people on the same wavelength.
As for me...and what I want. Well....
I am 45.
I am 6ft 3.
I have two daughters in their teens both tall for their age (over 5ft 9).
The car will need to be able to carry all 4 of us.
I don't want something ASBO or that draws the wrong attention. I feel at 45 driving the same cars every vaping dr*g dealer wannabe in bham is not really the image I want. I'm thinking it needs to be more grown up. So time to move away from hot hatches??
BUT
I love to drive. Most of my spare time is taken up places like the evo triangle, Welsh mountains, Scottish Highlands, German back roads. Etc. etc. and the girls often come with me so it has to be able to carry people and stuff too.
So the car needs to be sharp. Punchy. Handle well. Not heavy or feel too weighty or big. Good steering. Good brakes.
Id like some creature comfort but only really aircon and Bluetooth.
The seats need to be good.
Mpg is not really a concern but 25mpg average is where I tend to find a sweet spot for performance and economy.
And if I could id like something interesting. By that I mean anything really, an interesting engine, design, something that is a bit different or special or mad. I'm not sure but I think you get what I mean.
I have an inking what most will suggest but let's see if you are all thinking the same as me.
Cheers
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202406170...
Lexus IS-F these are underrated but a very special car real world you'll average 24-26mpg:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407312...
RS5, with the sport diff:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408032...
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408052...
M3:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408183...
M4:
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408052...
I'm interested in the V8 of the rs5 having had a could of e9* m3. The V8 is tempting and certainly adds that "interesting" factor. You dont see many either.
Do ask rs5's come with the sport diff or is there a way you can tell when looking?
Cheers
All RS5's have the diff it's the S5 that has the sports diff as an option, I meant sport pack sorry I was replying to different threads.
Watch this review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kf-2D1vge8
Watch this review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Kf-2D1vge8
Have you considered an Alfa Giulia Veloce?
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407292...
Good performance for the budget. Good fun to drive, grown up, reasonably under that radar compared to all the RS and S models suggested earlier.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202407292...
Good performance for the budget. Good fun to drive, grown up, reasonably under that radar compared to all the RS and S models suggested earlier.
Its Just Adz said:
RS4 might fit the bill?
Don't think it would feel too big, be great for carrying your passengers.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408213...
Ex RS4 owner. My wife HATED being a passenger in this car because the suspension is too hard. Don't think it would feel too big, be great for carrying your passengers.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408213...
Lightly modified V8 powered Audi S8
700bhp should be fun!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408062...
700bhp should be fun!
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202408062...
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