£30K Car dilemma

[Geester169]

I've a Merc CLS and I'm looking to change it for something sportier, as a daily drive.

I've got £30k, I am considering:
Maserati Guibli
Bentley Continental GT
Porsche Macon

Millage will be around 14k per year. Its just for me and the Mrs, I like a large boot for cases etc. Ideally a car with an actual spare tyre.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

[Muddle238]

Geester169 said:

I've a Merc CLS and I'm looking to change it for something sportier, as a daily drive.

I've got £30k, I am considering:
Maserati Guibli
Bentley Continental GT
Porsche Macon

Millage will be around 14k per year. Its just for me and the Mrs, I like a large boot for cases etc. Ideally a car with an actual spare tyre.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Definitely a Guibli, for that sort of millage I wouldn't bother with a Macon.

[Its Just Adz]

I wouldn't call any of them sporty to be fair.
Especially the Guilbo.

[QuattroDave]

Mustangs are creeping into that price bracket. Boot is enormous and seats fold should you need more, they're fun to drive and get a lot of positive attention.

[ABMA]

Petrol Macan despite the good handling and performance, they like a sip. The Macan averages 20-25mpg so you might need to consider it if covering 14k miles/ year, unless you go Diesel.

[ZX10R NIN]

Geester169 said:

I've a Merc CLS and I'm looking to change it for something sportier, as a daily drive.

I've got £30k, I am considering:
Maserati Guibli
Bentley Continental GT
Porsche Macon

Millage will be around 14k per year. Its just for me and the Mrs, I like a large boot for cases etc. Ideally a car with an actual spare tyre.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

E53:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602129...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601078...

M850i:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509096...

S500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601299...

All have big boots & are great places to be, from your list the Ghibli gets the nod but don't forget the Jaguar XF in 3.0 S form.

[Josemartinez]

I saw a Panamera this morning on my way to work and thought of this thread. The backend doesn't look great but surely hugely capable and with a big boot The 4.8T V8 might be a bit thirsty for 14k miles a year though.

[Honeywell]

Used Porsche Taycan?

[heisthegaffer]

ZX10R NIN said:

Geester169 said:

I've a Merc CLS and I'm looking to change it for something sportier, as a daily drive.

I've got £30k, I am considering:
Maserati Guibli
Bentley Continental GT
Porsche Macon

Millage will be around 14k per year. Its just for me and the Mrs, I like a large boot for cases etc. Ideally a car with an actual spare tyre.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

E53:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602129...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601078...

M850i:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202509096...

S500:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202601299...

All have big boots & are great places to be, from your list the Ghibli gets the nod but don't forget the Jaguar XF in 3.0 S form.

Love those E53s

[fflump]

I owned a Ghibli V6S which is the only one to get really . They were pricey new and not many around but great looking and very characterful and sound great in sport mode especially a cold start. Get one from late 16 onwards which was a facelift for the infotainment mainly. They are well within budget. A Conti GT is a good shout though you’ll want a gen 2 V8 with that mileage I imagine. They just creep in budget but a good example might stretch it a little. Currently drive the saloon equivalent (V8 Flying Spur) and it’s a wonderful interior and the engine is fine though a bit muted. A lot of car for the money especially if you have a good indy nearby. I considered an E53 estate but heart won over head.