Q: Best driver focused daily for 30k? UPDATED

E92 competition pack or a C63 would be a nice daily.....but think I'd go with an RS6 avant...really liking these a lot recently.
 
Angelus666 said:
E92 competition pack or a C63 would be a nice daily.....but think I'd go with an RS6 avant...really liking these a lot recently.
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Ahh yess. Both must be really lovely. The latest C63 does interest me a lot. The sound and involvement seems bigger and less fake than the M4. However that would be out of budget i guess, so its the previous generation C63.
 
pHilli0 said:
I never felt they looked amazing in the metal. The design seems pretty ordinary to me, like you would have to really look to notice its a Maserati. But looking amazing wasn't in the brief - nice pick Mr Tidy
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Maybe not amazing looking, but IMO stylish and not too "shouty". The sound of that V8 is just great when you get it on the boil, plus the interiors are a really nice place to be - lovely soft leather and great detailing. I just wish I had the right budget. :(
 
Can't recommend a 6'er as driver focussed I'm sorry to say, I researched and drove a few because I wanted the same but they are like barges to drive. The steering is far too slow to make it fun.
 
You can't mention a Golf R without mentioning the M140i. Not sure it qualifies as an amazing driver's car though.
Maybe stretching the budget slightly but Evora 2+2
 
Steve84N said:
B7 or B8 RS4.
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I have a B7 RS4 Avant as my daily driver - 4.2 litre V8 with a 8250rpm red line, manual gearbox, GruppeM intake and modified exhaust - it sounds absolutely brilliant and it's at least as fast if not faster than my ///M over rough country roads. The down side is the fuel consumption - sub 25 mpg cruising at 85mph and low teens the rest of the time.
 
That's helpful info as I'm vaguely considering one at the moment.

I do 20kpa so going from 30 to less than 20 in mpg is a tough call as to whether it's worth it. I can deal with 20something but low teens... :|

Do you know if the B8 is any better on fuel?
 
It's essentially the same engine, so I would be surprised if the differences are major. Also, they're all automatic.
My poor economy relates to my driving style for the most part. I'm regularly driving hilly country lanes with little traffic, which encourages a heavy foot. If I'm stuck behind someone who dawdles, I can see high teens.
The other running costs are not insignificant and I would do as much research as you can before considering buying one as there are a few expensive problems that can arise. I think an E9X M3 or E63 AMG would be just as bad on both fronts though.
 
BMWZ4MC said:
It's essentially the same engine, so I would be surprised if the differences are major. Also, they're all automatic.
My poor economy relates to my driving style for the most part. I'm regularly driving hilly country lanes with little traffic, which encourages a heavy foot. If I'm stuck behind someone who dawdles, I can see high teens.
The other running costs are not insignificant and I would do as much research as you can before considering buying one as there are a few expensive problems that can arise. I think an E9X M3 or E63 AMG would be just as bad on both fronts though.
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I've read up a fair bit so far, common issues being the coking and DRC but they're not as wallet busting as score boring on a Cayman which is also a potential choice.

When I'm commuting I do about a third each of A road, motorway and town across 26 miles each way. So if I can see over 20 on 2/3 by driving without a heavy foot it might be a more realistic choice. I also fancy a more up to date cabin but the B7 is hardly archaic.
 
Some great suggestions. I would be tempted by an E9x M3 plus a substantial kitty for lightweight bits and KW DDCs.

Wildcards would have to be a Cerbera 4.2 or Evora!
 
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