Best Performance/Daily drive under 25K ?

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Originally Posted by BadMax

Sounds like you're trying to justify buying a BA.
How about a BMW e39 540i. Fair few around, some are dirt cheap as well or,
Stretch the budget and look at a e60 545i.
Both examples are far beyond what Ford produces. They are a true sports saloon with loads of features.

Some specs below;

e39 540i
V8 32V, 4398, 10.0:1, 210 kW (286 PS; 282 bhp) @ 5400,
440 N·m (320 ft·lbf) @ 3600, 0-100kph 6.2 (man) / 6.5 (aut), 1996–2003

e60 545i
V8 Displacement4398 cm3Power 245(333)/6100 KW(hp)/RPMTorque331.9/3600 lb-ft/RPM
performance
Top Speed155.3 mph OR 250 km/h
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)5.8 s

I had put some thought into these, I have driven an E39 but not an E60.
Food for thought,
In saying that I have come across a BA GT 5 Speed with only 80000KM for what seems like a price i cant pass up...
IF it passes inspection next week.

Watch this space

Thanks
Mick