Mercedes C32 AMG. Can be had for 10K now, 350 BHP supercharged V6, nice, comfy, understated and very quick.

Mercedes C32 AMG. Can be had for 10K now, 350 BHP supercharged V6, nice, comfy, understated and very quick.

On the other hand, a bit boring and clinical compared with an M3 of the same age with quite numb and lifeless steering (IMHO).

Steve

wolf in sheeps clothing - volvo s60 r.

the car i want!!! waiting for a decent one to pop up for sale

Mondeo ST220 - cheap to buy, amazing handling, really comfortable and a smooth 3.0 V6 - plus 30 MPG - at the end of every long journey I'm disappointed it has come to an end!

Today I tried a Lotus Europa.

I'm not sure how it qualifies. Classy, possibly. Comfy, well, for what it is. Quickish, no. Understated... yes, compared to an Elise.