Hi,
I've just sold my 987 as I didn't find the time for it - I didn't get chance to drive it enough and I can't justify keeping a weekend car which doesn't get used on the weekends
So I'm trying to find a do it all type of car that fits the bill; but nothing is jumping out at me. Logic says fast Audi estate but they're just not floating my boat at the moment.
Here's my criteria:
- Moderate/Large back seats or a large boot (estate). We have large dogs and this will be part dog chariot
- Petrol, around 250hp or above
- Automatic
- Would prefer n/a 6/8 cylinders but I will consider anything
- Reasonably modern, sort of 2008 and above
- Reasonable maintenance costs (no ticking time bombs)
- Interesting in some way, some sort of 'X Factor'. e.g. great handling, or sounding etc.
- Estate, Hatchback, SUV. Preferred in that order. Not really looking for an SUV, but would consider it if it was interesting enough!
Not bothered about:
- Insurance, Tax etc
- MPG
- Badge/Prestige
I currently have an e91 325i which is ok, but a bit dull. I don't find the handling particularly good (albeit the suspension is old) so I don't think something like an e/f 3 series would cut it - an e91 M3 would be perfect in theory shame they don't do one
~2011+ S4 Avant looks the best option on paper, but hoping someone might be able to suggest something else...
Time/Budget wise - I won't be looking until at least Jan, so I'm hoping the market will settle down a bit by then. Ideally I'd like to spend <15k, but would go up to 20k potentially.
Thanks
I've just sold my 987 as I didn't find the time for it - I didn't get chance to drive it enough and I can't justify keeping a weekend car which doesn't get used on the weekends

So I'm trying to find a do it all type of car that fits the bill; but nothing is jumping out at me. Logic says fast Audi estate but they're just not floating my boat at the moment.
Here's my criteria:
- Moderate/Large back seats or a large boot (estate). We have large dogs and this will be part dog chariot
- Petrol, around 250hp or above
- Automatic
- Would prefer n/a 6/8 cylinders but I will consider anything
- Reasonably modern, sort of 2008 and above
- Reasonable maintenance costs (no ticking time bombs)
- Interesting in some way, some sort of 'X Factor'. e.g. great handling, or sounding etc.
- Estate, Hatchback, SUV. Preferred in that order. Not really looking for an SUV, but would consider it if it was interesting enough!
Not bothered about:
- Insurance, Tax etc
- MPG
- Badge/Prestige
I currently have an e91 325i which is ok, but a bit dull. I don't find the handling particularly good (albeit the suspension is old) so I don't think something like an e/f 3 series would cut it - an e91 M3 would be perfect in theory shame they don't do one

~2011+ S4 Avant looks the best option on paper, but hoping someone might be able to suggest something else...
Time/Budget wise - I won't be looking until at least Jan, so I'm hoping the market will settle down a bit by then. Ideally I'd like to spend <15k, but would go up to 20k potentially.
Thanks