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Which car to replace my 300hp Jaguar XE on a 2 crore budget?

10th June 2023, 16:07 by Ananth Iyer

A Porsche is a Porsche, no questions asked and ever since I test drove one it felt like nothing else I have driven this side of a supercar.

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Hi guys, so knock on the wood I have had the loveliest 35,000 km with my Jaguar XF tuned to 306 BHP by GT Tunerz Delhi and has a full downpipe and exhaust . The car has been immaculate and nothing else has been done other than routine service and bumper replacement thanks to a small hit. It’s still going strong and turning heads and feels pretty timeless but considering it’s age I feel it’s time to let go so the next owner can enjoy a good few years too. The car has been most special car I have owned and I say that despite having F02 7 Series and a fully tuned F30 320d so the replacement has to be something which feels like an actual upgrade and doesn’t make me miss the Jag much so basically good looking, have decent features that we can expect from a sub E Class segment, Good speakers, Have 4 seats and be Fun to Drive. Have shortlisted the following; wanted to discuss and take a call as I have time and this upgrade is planned over the next 6-8 months and not immediately.

Option 01: Porsche Taycan 4S Facelift (upcoming)

A Porsche is a Porsche, no questions asked and ever since I test drove one it felt like nothing else I have driven this side of a Supercar. Surprisingly felt very comfy too. Downside- charging infra considering I do often 500-1000 kms road trips from Patna to Delhi/Kolkata. Also going a bit on the expensive side.

Option 02: Porsche Cayenne Coupe. Nothing out of the world but the Porsche badge.

Option 03: E53 AMG Cabrio. V6, Convertible, Loaded with features be it cooled seats, Burmeister and added benefit of the convertible.

Option 04: BMW M2. Honestly have kept this one last as there have been multiple BMWs in the household throughout and it all just feels too familiar. But the Manual Gearbox and the tuning capibilities and “usable” 4 seats adds this to the list.

Here's what GTO had to say on the matter:

Amazing dilemma to be in! Since you have a ~2 crore budget:
Porsche Taycan S. You clearly love it, I do too. It's fast, it's electric and it's a true Porsche. Retains the brand DNA.
If open to electric, do also consider the EQS 580. It's a phenomenal EV.
BMW M5? You could snag a lightly used one for ~1.5 crores. Reliable, scary fast, family-friendly, take it anywhere & everywhere.
Porsche 911? Ditto for lightly used examples. This will really be the cream of the crop. You could literally drive it anywhere.
BMW X5 M & Porsche Cayenne. Just saying since you have a lot of sedans. A fast SUV will bring some added practicality.

Here's what BHPian HighRevving had to say on the matter:

Those are very varied options. I am thinking you are working backwards with a budget to see what all can fit in, which is not a bad thing but not ideal either.
For example, the E is a big car in Cabriolet variant and the M2 is a small performance car with not even a sunroof on offer. A Cayenne S, though mighty powerful, wouldn't come in the same category when it comes to eating corners around a track.
I guess you have to ask yourself - how much luxury do I want versus how much outright performance/driving fun do I want? For someone like me, the driving fun just supersedes everything - if I were in your place, I would pick the M2 in this list and ensure I always sit in the car so I don't have to look at it.

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