Coupe climax

I'm looking at buying a new/nearly new car early next year. My budget is £20k-£25k and I fancy a coupe or a cabriolet. I want
Something economical to run and maintain with a good resale value. What would you suggest?

Asked on 24 October 2009 by

Answered by Honest John
BMW 3-Series E92 coupe. Very good looking. Plenty of room for four and their luggage. Huge range of engines and transmissions. But try to avoid wheels of more than 18" or the ride suffers badly and the wheel rims themselves can get damaged.
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