What performance estate should I buy?

I am a 73 year old petrol head. I have a 2016 BMW 520 SE Touring and a 2011 Porsche Boxster 2.9. They are both great cars and fulfil all my needs. However, I am downsizing and really only need one car. Is there one car, used or new, that could deliver some or all of the above qualities of both cars? I am a big fan of the 5 & 3 Series Touring, so preferably an estate. I am not a fan of SUV’s and not yet convinced of electric. My budget would come from the sale of the above plus £35k.

Asked on 22 May 2023 by tonytee

Answered by Andrew Brady
We'd recommend a BMW M340i Touring. It's a fast BMW 3 Series estate that's great to drive and has a superb cabin - you can't really beat it as an all-rounder. They're fairly rare and used prices are strong - you'll need around £60k for a new one. You could also look at the Audi RS4 Avant as an alternative.
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