New car dilemma £17000 budget

Pehen22 · 01-29-2017, 06:24 AM

Hi

I am looking to purchase a new car in the next 2 weeks and I'm wanting a little bit of advice to decide what car to go for next.
To give you a little bit of background I currently drive a 56 plate e92 335d which is remapped to 350bhp and 550lbft of torque, I have upgraded eibach springs and bilstein shock absorbers so the handling is very good.
The issue I'm facing is that I have had diesel cars for the last 6 years and miss having a petrol car even though the mid range torque is good on the diesels.
I will be using the new car as a daily driver and will do about 16000 miles per year, mainly motorway miles.

The requirements I need are below
Car no older than a 2008 plate
Less than 70000 miles on the clock
Need to achieve around 25mpg on motorway journeys
Needs to be as fast if not faster than my 335d, I will be looking to remap the car I get so as long as it is similar performance after a remap i don't mind.

I have narrowed it down to the below cars but I welcome any other options people may have.

Audi s5 3.0t - can upgrade supercharge pulley and remap to over 400 bhp, probably a 2010 plate.
Golf r mk 7 - remap to around 360bhp 4wd, 2014 plate is possible with some negotiations.
E92 m3 - high tax and only could get a 2008 plate with 60-70k on the clock but heard they are great fun.

I did want a ttrs or a c63 amg but these are a couple of thousand out of my price range.

Anyone had any dealings with these cars who could offer and advice, don't mind if it's a coupe or convertible either.

Thanks

rcracin · 01-29-2017, 06:37 AM

You'll get 18-20mpg at best with the e92 m3 so I'm not sure if it still fits on your list.

Pehen22 · 01-29-2017, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by rcracin

You'll get 18-20mpg at best with the e92 m3 so I'm not sure if it still fits on your list.

Would that be around 20mpg say driving at a constant 65-70mph on the motorway. I suppose I could take a hit on the mpg if it was the right car

GuidoK · 01-29-2017, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by rcracin

You'll get 18-20mpg at best with the e92 m3 so I'm not sure if it still fits on your list.

US MPG or UK MPG? (The TS is located in the UK I think)

Dackelone · 01-29-2017, 09:11 AM

Why not an e9x 335i ?

You can get 25mpg in a N54/N55.

Pehen22 · 01-29-2017, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Why not an e9x 335i ?

You can get 25mpg in a N54/N55.

The mpg isn't the main factor as I can use my partners corsa diesel whenever I hope on longer journeys but the better mph would have just been an added bonus.

I considered a 335i before I bought the 335d 2 years ago and even though they have massive scope for tuning I wouldn't see it as an upgrade from my current car if that makes sense. Anyone had any experience with the 3.0t s5?

Pehen22 · 01-29-2017, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by GuidoK

US MPG or UK MPG? (The TS is located in the UK I think)

Sorry should have said I'm from the UK

rcracin · 01-29-2017, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Pehen22

Would that be around 20mpg say driving at a constant 65-70mph on the motorway. I suppose I could take a hit on the mpg if it was the right car

I think i get around 18-19 at 70mph

DreamSlider ///M · 02-02-2017, 07:28 AM

Golf R mk7 was a load of fun for me, but the size of the back seat was a bit of a killer for me on that car... not big enough to be usable for a lot of people here (the US). Great gas mileage for a non-diesel (I saw 30+ on motorway style driving, 20+ in town), good tuning options on it, etc. I also loved folding the back seats down and using it as a hauler from time to time (can't fit 16 bags of mulch in the f80). I certainly recommend it... only got rid of it because it overlapped to much with other household cars when I bought the f80. It was like an insane go-kart though. Total blast to own with a real practical side.

Haven't owned other two...

GuidoK · 02-02-2017, 08:22 AM

Isnt an e89 z4 35i (available in manual!) or 35is (DCT) an option?
foldable hardtop cabriolet, excellent for daily use if space/4seats isnt needed. Lots of comfort for a convertable.
Very tuneable because n54

, pretty good chassis (sadly no LSD and a bit heavy for track)

Or maybe an e82 135i (1 coupe)? acquired taste but fairly exclusive/rare

z4m might also be in your range but thats maybe not the best daily driver. (but if you take the coupe you'll have an appreciating classic for sure)

bmwcoder · 02-03-2017, 12:06 AM

I think e92 m3

vladberca · 02-06-2017, 06:33 PM

M235i or M135i?
You'll find them not so old, with LSD are a pure joy.

FriskyDingo · 02-07-2017, 12:15 PM

Golf R.

eluded · 02-08-2017, 02:13 AM

2008 s2000

01-29-2017, 06:24 AM	#1
Pehen22 New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: Bmw e92 335d Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Middlesbrough iTrader: (0)	New car dilemma £17000 budget Hi I am looking to purchase a new car in the next 2 weeks and I'm wanting a little bit of advice to decide what car to go for next. To give you a little bit of background I currently drive a 56 plate e92 335d which is remapped to 350bhp and 550lbft of torque, I have upgraded eibach springs and bilstein shock absorbers so the handling is very good. The issue I'm facing is that I have had diesel cars for the last 6 years and miss having a petrol car even though the mid range torque is good on the diesels. I will be using the new car as a daily driver and will do about 16000 miles per year, mainly motorway miles. The requirements I need are below Car no older than a 2008 plate Less than 70000 miles on the clock Need to achieve around 25mpg on motorway journeys Needs to be as fast if not faster than my 335d, I will be looking to remap the car I get so as long as it is similar performance after a remap i don't mind. I have narrowed it down to the below cars but I welcome any other options people may have. Audi s5 3.0t - can upgrade supercharge pulley and remap to over 400 bhp, probably a 2010 plate. Golf r mk 7 - remap to around 360bhp 4wd, 2014 plate is possible with some negotiations. E92 m3 - high tax and only could get a 2008 plate with 60-70k on the clock but heard they are great fun. I did want a ttrs or a c63 amg but these are a couple of thousand out of my price range. Anyone had any dealings with these cars who could offer and advice, don't mind if it's a coupe or convertible either. Thanks
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rcracin Major 1251 Rep 1,289 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	You'll get 18-20mpg at best with the e92 m3 so I'm not sure if it still fits on your list.
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Dackelone European Editor 10805 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Why not an e9x 335i ? You can get 25mpg in a N54/N55. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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DreamSlider ///M Private 35 Rep 88 Posts Drives: '17 AB 6MT M3 ZCP (Sabine) Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Atlanta (Lawrenceville area) iTrader: (0)	Golf R mk7 was a load of fun for me, but the size of the back seat was a bit of a killer for me on that car... not big enough to be usable for a lot of people here (the US). Great gas mileage for a non-diesel (I saw 30+ on motorway style driving, 20+ in town), good tuning options on it, etc. I also loved folding the back seats down and using it as a hauler from time to time (can't fit 16 bags of mulch in the f80). I certainly recommend it... only got rid of it because it overlapped to much with other household cars when I bought the f80. It was like an insane go-kart though. Total blast to own with a real practical side. Haven't owned other two...
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GuidoK #buildnotbought 13452 Rep 5,433 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i ESS TS2+ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tinkering in the garage iTrader: (0)	Isnt an e89 z4 35i (available in manual!) or 35is (DCT) an option? foldable hardtop cabriolet, excellent for daily use if space/4seats isnt needed. Lots of comfort for a convertable. Very tuneable because n54 , pretty good chassis (sadly no LSD and a bit heavy for track) Or maybe an e82 135i (1 coupe)? acquired taste but fairly exclusive/rare z4m might also be in your range but thats maybe not the best daily driver. (but if you take the coupe you'll have an appreciating classic for sure) __________________ Z4 3.0i \| ESS TS2+ supercharger \| Quaife ATB LSD \| Brembo/BMW performance BBK front/rear \| Schrick FI cams \| Schmiedmann headers+cats \| Powerflex/strongflex PU bushings \| Vibra-technics engine mounts \| H&R anti rollbars \| KW V3 coilovers/KW camber plates \| Sachs race engineering clutch \| tons of custom sh#t Last edited by GuidoK; 02-02-2017 at 09:16 AM..
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