X3M-RSQ3- ?? £40k

[Andy-0014n]

Hi all in the next month I want to change our 2016 Shogun, I’m looking for a mis size SUV with performance , My only requirements are Must be Auto or tip, Must have room for our Husky when we go on holiday, Heated seats, Be able to put a grin on your face if a little red mist comes down, Open to any other suggestions of mid SUV,s that may be available ??? Budget £40k

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How about something with a little more class and a tad older, such as a Cayenne GTS (958.1 V8 or 958.2 V6 TT), or even a Cayenne Turbo.

They are incredibly capable machines with air supension and PDCC options, a far nicer place to be than an X3M and ride a hell of a lot better than that hard jiggly thing!

[jonesey]

I recently had the same thought process and funnily enough ended up buying a Cayenne 958.1 GTS as suggested above. Lovely place to be, fast, interesting, good to drive. I paid 19k for a 37k mile japanese import but will probably spend the other £21k on petrol this year......

[scot_aln]

Isn't the SQ5 the X3 equivalent or are you just considering different sized options.

[ZX10R NIN]

I have to say the F Pace SVR really is hard to look past:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609045...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609166...

Or it's Velar 550 cousin:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202606243...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202603040...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202608285...

GLC 63:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202508265...

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609085...

GLC43 if you're happy with a little less bhp:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602049...

[Chris_i8]

F-pace SVR as per ZX above was the first thing that came to mind, I can't get excited by the German equivalents in comparison but each to their own.

Chris

[skyebear]

Maserati Levante? Trim and spec vary hugely.

This one is near me and I'm thinking "£26k for a V6, pan roof, main dealer, px the Volvo..."

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602260...

[fflump]

skyebear said:

Maserati Levante? Trim and spec vary hugely.

This one is near me and I'm thinking "£26k for a V6, pan roof, main dealer, px the Volvo..."

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602260...

The Levante definitely needs the V6S engine at least.

[maz8062]

I like the RSQ8 thing or this:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202609055...

I think you want something with presence and noise, so at least a V8 of some description, as speed wise they’re all too fast and ultimately a waste of time.

[Glasgowrob]

More space for the husky

Xc90 T8. Ideally with a smattering of polestar mapping from the dealer

Too big? Get an XC60 T8

[Billy_Whizzzz]

I had an X3M for 4 years. Didn’t find the ride jiggly at all. I’d have another one like a shot. Epic engine.

[skyebear]

fflump said:

skyebear said:

Maserati Levante? Trim and spec vary hugely.

This one is near me and I'm thinking "£26k for a V6, pan roof, main dealer, px the Volvo..."

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202602260...

The Levante definitely needs the V6S engine at least.

What's the difference? The amount of choices is baffling.

[JimmyConwayNW]

The X3m Is a far far better car than the RSQ3 IMO.

They are a fantastic used car, holding their value currently and whenever I have one in stock they sell quickly.

Do your homework and get the right car as a fair few dogs out there.

[Andy-0014n]

Thanks all for the input ,The RSQ8 is way to. Big that’s out,The V8 Levante is possible just within budget looks nice but looking a little dated now imo, I do like the RSQ3 that Dazza engine is very capable a little under powered but as some have said (They are all to powerful, The BMW X3M wow are they holding there price only a hand full under 40k and no well spec ones, At the moment the face lifted 2021 Jaguar F Pace SVR is a strong Contender ????

[SWoll]

Stelvio QF?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?channel=ca...

Velar SV/P550?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-search?channel=ca...

Edited by SWoll on Thursday 1st October 12:01

[Ed Banger]

How come no Macan if you are looking at the RSQ3? A Macan S represents good value and 40K would get you a very nice one. Not the fastest but the best handling SUV out there.

[paddy1970]

Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S (X253 Facelift, 2019–2021)

Why not an estate...the rsq3 is too small for your husky...but this will do the job: Audi RS4 Avant (B9 Generation, 2018–2021)

[KungFuPanda]

Ed Banger said:

How come no Macan if you are looking at the RSQ3? A Macan S represents good value and 40K would get you a very nice one. Not the fastest but the best handling SUV out there.

An early GTS or 3.6 Turbo would easily come under budget.

[SWoll]

KungFuPanda said:

An early GTS or 3.6 Turbo would easily come under budget.

For the budget you'll get a good spec 2020/21 GTS with reasonable miles

[ukwill]

A happy middleground perhaps? X3 M40i

It's arguably a better drive on our ste roads than the x3m, although obviously not as turbo-nutter-bd. And it will be a fair bit cheaper to run than the x3m/cayenne/svr etc