Further to all of this , I have been looking at the Cayman and a few sensible options (i worry that the cayman would be fantastic for 10% of the time).
In that list is
BM£ 630d grand coupe
BMW 530d
BMW X5 3.0d
BMW X3 3.0d

I haven’t had my own car since i was 24 – so I have been looking at insurance. All cara are around the same value …
The Porsche is cheapest to insure (about 50% of the cost of others)

And the X3 is the most expensive. Why would an X3 (with the same engine ) be more expensive to insure that an X5?

And the X3 is the most expensive. Why would an X3 (with the same engine ) be more expensive to insure that an X5?

Cheaper which means younger drivers who have more accidents? (At a guess).

The good thing with being ‘mature’ is insurance is relatively cheap. I could be very tempted with a 370Z (used), or a Infiniti Q5 hybrid (3.5 v6 plus battery – very fast)

Not sure if 31 counts as old enough for a mid life crisis…

😂😂 No chap, you’re still a pup with real actual testosterone flowing through you 😁

Loving your Elise 😎

The series 1 Elise is fab machine. However getting and out of Elise’s with a roof on is an art and you have to be a fairly supple mid lifer! Still a great summer off summer car.

BM£ 630d grand coupe
BMW 530d
BMW X5 3.0d
BMW X3 3.0d

Only one I’d have out of that list is the 640d coupé.

Shit, you didn’t mention that one 😂

Only one I’d have out of that list is the 640d coupé.

You spelt M6 wrong…

On a more serious note, the 640d is cracking value for money as a used purchase. I seriously considered one but they’re bloody massive and continue BMW’s art if the reverse tardis.

You spelt M6 wrong…

He said sensible 🙄😂

No midlife crisis car can be a diesel. True fact.

He said sensible 🙄😂

Alright, M6 grand coupe then. It’s got usable rear seats and everything.