outrun
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All the mid range sporty German saloons / coupes will do this job but functional rather than inspired choice. Lotus Evora could be a hardcore choice dependent of age / size of children, Subaru WRX etc. but I think my choice would be a Volvo V60 Polestar, normal looks on the outside but with a 350BHP sting in its ar5e
I'm having a look at the v60 Polestar to replace my XC60 which goes back in August. Everyone knows I like a Volvo! I also like the v90 in full R Design AWD mode. They can be had for 300 on a lease which is lots of car for the cash. Those v60s have been sitting at £25k for ages which bodes well for slow depreciation.
Also considering a Works Mini Cooper S. Had a few Minis and I like them a lot. I never had any insurance cost issues Rockits. In fact out 530d costs twice what the last Mini was to insure. The Volvo is cheaper than both of them to insure, I think because it has the City Safety stuff that brakes the car itself etc.
Left field choices are a QPV or another Ghibli but I agree that they will continue to depreciate which doesn't help their case.
If I was braver, i'd look at an M5 but i've heard horror stories and so would need a warranty and that makes them expensive (over 30k). The e90 m3 looks a bargain. They go through the auctions for 12-14k for an 08-10 plate one which is a lot v8 Beemer for not a lot of money really.
Choices, choices!