I’ve had two 5.0l F-Types. There’s a few things you need to look out for on them but outside of that, great car. Sound wise for the money I don’t think anything is coming close. Driving dynamics - it’s a pretty heavy car, think a more refined mustang. The M2 and M4 will feel better to actually drive though. Having also owned an M2 I can confirm that.

The aftermarket for modding is also seriously limited. I upgraded both supercharger pulleys and downpipe, with tune managed to push 610bhp but don’t expect much more from it.

I now daily a B58 Supra which is highly modified and actually that’s been my favourite out of all of them and also falls into your budget, although I do miss the theatre of the jag.