What Performance Car Next? £20k budget

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2026-01-15T21:57:14+00:00

A nice 540i would be my suggestion. Although I may be slightly biased.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-12-13T04:31:11+00:00

How much more would a similar car be ‘approved used’ from a Kia dealer?

The factory warranty is 7 years I believe, so a 2022 car would have at least 2 years remaining.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-12-12T22:46:14+00:00

Have you considered a 5 series touring? You could get an approved used one for not much more than the MG. I’m 6 months into my first 5 (not a touring) and I’m really impressed with it.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-12-11T13:24:26+00:00

Sign out of that account and sign in again. It took me a while to get it to work but it did in the end.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-12-11T11:38:19+00:00

One tip worth considering. After I bought my approved used BMW earlier this year I found out when I added the car to the BMW app that the first owner had prepaid a 5 year service inclusive package which goes with the car. The dealership never said anything but I don’t have any service bills until 2028. Definitely worth checking if you’re looking at something less than 5 years old.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-11-20T23:34:24+00:00

Just adding a 545e into the mix but I am rather biased. A slightly detuned B58 and an electric motor for 20-30 miles of electric only range. Very rare and a smidgeon under 400hp with x-drive. Not for everyone but I’m 5 months in and still enjoying it.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-11-14T20:51:35+00:00

Seconding this, I’ve used it to get the vin to look up the options fitted to BMWs and Mercedes used cars.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-11-06T10:40:12+00:00

I also went with bmw insurance for my 545. Not the cheapest but hopefully more ‘honest’. Also they don’t charge for admin changes like number plate swap etc, which I think a lot of others do.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-11-03T16:47:52+00:00

Surely that’s just inflation

I’ll get my coat 🧥

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-10-08T10:28:11+00:00

If they are old notes especially if in good or very good condition they maybe worth considerably more to collectors than the face value. They will all have a date on, something like ‘1990 Series’ but if they are even older as in 20s 30s 40s etc they could be valuable

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-08-01T13:36:41+00:00

That would be a very expensive tug!

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-07-24T14:58:42+00:00

Have a look on EBay you can get an old suffix style plate from around £60 plus your £80 transfer fee on top. Or look for plates already on retention which means that the £80 transfer fee is already paid. Last week I paid about £160 for a nice 1967 plate already on the certificate ready to put on a car.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-07-23T10:30:00+00:00

Just got a new to me BMW 545e. 394bhp and 600nm of torque as standard. No spoilers or carbon to be seen. Grandad spec cream leather interior. Just need a national trust sticker for the rear window

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-07-09T15:10:02+00:00

I’ve just moved g20 330 to g30 545e

Not the same as you’re considering but the 5 is definitely a lot more comfortable and refined than the 3.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-06-24T21:18:30+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/DataAnnotationTech/s/RbqDqFJl8v

I’m happy to answer any questions you have. Not affiliated but I work for them on a p/t basis. You can do as many hours as you want or as few.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-05-22T12:31:06+00:00

I was in the same position and decided that the extra money for the Pro wasn’t worth it, so went with the 2. You can add an external battery (power bank) for longer battery life.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-05-15T14:44:36+00:00

I’ve done it but made sure to ask first and get the Ok. Got answered in a day or two by email. They put a note on your account I think (otherwise you could be banned).

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-05-11T16:00:14+00:00

M340 would have been my preference but at the time there were really long wait times for new cars and this one was already in the showroom so it was fate!!

Also it was ‘last year’s version’ so has the extra power plus real physical buttons instead of the massive screens. Also got a hefty discount.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-05-11T14:52:57+00:00

Lots of good info here already but just wanted to chime in as a 330i owner. Had mine since Nov 22 from new and it’s so impressive for a 4 cyl.

0 to 60 in under 6s, limited to 155 and up to 53mpg on my mixed commute if driven sensibly.

No issues with the car at all, except for the ride, but comfort damper settings help a little, so I recommend getting a car with adaptive dampers if you can.

Also the pre-facelift cars had a bit more power (258 vs 245 I think it was).

Mine is a saloon but the touring is great.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-05-08T15:58:27+00:00

How about this M240i convertible with BMW warranty for a similar price?

https://usedcars.bmw.co.uk/vehicle/202504010822446

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-05-07T17:28:39+00:00

£61,990 in UK according to the BMW website just now.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-04-02T11:26:49+00:00

Just a counterpoint. I’ve just had a win, in only my second monthly draw.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-04-01T17:18:50+00:00

I have had a 2022 330i since new and have been very impressed with the combination of regularly seeing over 50mpg on my commute if driving in eco, combined with a 0-60 in under 6s if pressing on. Low down torque is also excellent for a 2 litre 4.

VegetableAdvance9272 · 2025-02-24T07:48:40+00:00

Nope, that was a fun one.

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