£10,000 Dad Car Challenge!

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  • @dadcars
    @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

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    • @alimuzhussain8394
      @alimuzhussain8394 Місяць тому

      As always good content
      Was expecting a bit more detail, more cars
      Too much talking and giggling - less off that please next time.
      Need more content and seriousness, this is not a Saturday morning chat show!
      More cars please next time! within the price point range, M3s etc, Cayman SL55AMGs
      Merc CL, Corvett
      BMW 4 series, Z4, RS4, RS6, TT etcs
      330i, 430i
      More meat, 🍖 🥩 next time and less peas 🫛 and potatoes 🥔 please!!

    • @jay-rk1ve
      @jay-rk1ve Місяць тому

      Casually flexing that F50 wheel 😂

  • @jasonhadlow9198
    @jasonhadlow9198 Місяць тому +10

    Had my 14 year old Bentley GT nearly two years now. Spent nothing on it other than a £600 service. The soft close on the drivers door has failed but it's an Audi part and costs £15 on eBay. Maybe I've been lucky! I've had porsches, BM's. Mercs, integrales Quattros, the lot. Conti is the best car I've ever had. Would always jump in it over my new Range Rover!

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      That’s promising to hear!

  • @In_memory_of_Dad
    @In_memory_of_Dad Місяць тому +19

    I actually have a 1989 Fiat Uno Turbo that I have owned from new! It has an original 28,000 miles on the clock backed up with Mot history, full Fiat service history. And I would describe it in as new showroom condition!

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +4

      Wow! 🤯

    • @StephenEdwards-Newell
      @StephenEdwards-Newell Місяць тому +4

      Mate you must have one of 7 left big respect 🤛🏿🥷

    • @In_memory_of_Dad
      @In_memory_of_Dad Місяць тому +1

      @@StephenEdwards-Newell it's my pride and joy and was the best purchase I ever made

    • @StephenEdwards-Newell
      @StephenEdwards-Newell Місяць тому

      There was a pukka blue one on
      my manor back in the day you just don’t see them anymore 😢

    • @In_memory_of_Dad
      @In_memory_of_Dad Місяць тому +2

      @@StephenEdwards-Newell I also own a Renault 5 Turbo that I purchased when it was only 2 years old and that only has 42,000 miles on the clock from new, and I have a Renault Fuego Turbo that I got when it was only 4 years old, the 2 Renault's are Mot'd but currently sorned off the road!!! And I have a Renault 25 V6 Turbo and a Renault 18 Turbo that are both off the road as they need a lot of work to make road legal again!!!

  • @brettgrist704
    @brettgrist704 Місяць тому +7

    We just picked up a tidy E46 M3 cabrio for £8,500, under 100k miles and unmodded, gave it a good service and has proved to be a solid buy. Reckon these are at the bottom of the depreciation curve now, would be a great dad car!

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      SMG?

    • @brettgrist704
      @brettgrist704 Місяць тому +1

      @@dadcars Manual 👍

    • @lolmeercatz10
      @lolmeercatz10 Місяць тому +2

      I was literally just scrolling looking at all the ones listed at 10-12k ish not moving and thought I bet someone will bite. Seems £8.5k is the where they are at. What platform did you find that one if you don't mind me asking? (E92,s and 996 911s defo in the same catagory rn maybe a few grand more)

    • @brettgrist704
      @brettgrist704 Місяць тому

      @@lolmeercatz10 This one was FB marketplace, a lot of rubbish out there but this was local and completely standard, chap had taken it as a px on his Ferrari. It was fundamentally solid and worth investing in, probably owes us about £9,800 all in after putting 4 x PS4s and a good service on it, so a well sorted car at £10k would be a good buy. Peach of an engine on these.
      It's actually my son's car, he was looking at Porsches, beyond the purchase price BMW bills much more affordable than Porsche ones, even from good indies (I've got a Cayman and have had 911s)!

    • @sportec300
      @sportec300 Місяць тому

      What's going on in the UK market?! Just today I talked with a dealer who sold a very nice manual E46 with a little above 100k km for close to 50k CHF....

  • @adamwheeler7006
    @adamwheeler7006 Місяць тому +2

    RS5 is a bomber choice, XK(R) or even XFR. Something a little different, a GT86. Is a 2+2 and has iso fix. Not quick (quick enough when you have kids) but will be one of the best feeling/driving cars you can drive. Look smart and different enough to be interesting.

  • @MrJustinc222
    @MrJustinc222 Місяць тому +1

    Great video - The Bentley would be my 1st choice from a UA-cam perspective, but a 996, BMW M3, Merc SL, BMW 6er (e63/64 or F11/12), CLK AMG, etc would all be on my radar.

  • @phillipwilliams4674
    @phillipwilliams4674 Місяць тому +1

    I once heard the comment 'If you don't look back at your car and smile after parking it, then you're driving the wrong car'. I recently bought a 2014 330d touring X drive with 112k and it's all the car that I've ever wanted, but it is something of an appliance. I'm looking to change out the wheels and add some bling because it's everything that my previous 635d was and more, but it's just bland to look at.

  • @JohnTaylor58
    @JohnTaylor58 Місяць тому +1

    Glad I got my 2006 4.2 XK a couple of months ago before you tell everyone about them. Picked up a 2 owner 23k mile, FSH car that had just had a £1k set of Dunlops and £2.5k full suspension overhaul done to it by the previous lady owner and it only cost me £12k! It’s like new (garaged all its life) and is the best car I’ve ever driven and that’s coming from a 50yr old who’s had an access to two new company cars every 2 years for a very long time 👍🏻

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      Sounds like a peach or a car 👏

  • @makb4833
    @makb4833 Місяць тому +2

    the rs5 is beautiful and sounds amazing

  • @samcattell1150
    @samcattell1150 Місяць тому +8

    Great video. I think you're right, a £10k Bentley would be so high risk. As you know, I have an RS6 C6 and I'm too scared to buy an old Continental. They can present bills well into 5 figures and have their own share of engine out repair issues. Many cars with huge engines crammed into smallish engine bay need engine out for repairs.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +3

      You need some money set aside for these types of cars and as I always say it’s about being able to comfortably afford to run them properly, if so they are worth every penny imo

    • @samcattell1150
      @samcattell1150 Місяць тому

      @@dadcars oh yes, they certainly are. I was tempted by a bentley from a specialist in London that sells Bentley & Rollers and gives a 2 year inhouse warranty with all cars sold and a major service pre-delivery if its not recently been done. On those cars, spark plug service costs a bomb. The only things that stopped me were the cars were quite pricey and the warranty doesn't cover "wear and tear". On a 15-20 year old car, they could argue that almost any failure is wear and tear 😂. I'd love one but the chances of being thrown a 5k-15k bill on a 10k car just ruin it. That & the fact that any Bentley specific parts will also be silly expensive.

    • @sportec300
      @sportec300 Місяць тому

      I do also have a RS6 C6, and it amazes me every time I drive it. I do have a tune to close to 900hp (larger turbos, modified cooler) and it's absolutely perfect as a daily. Gonna be a dad soon and we decided that this will be our family car (instead of a Q7 V12 or SQ7 TDI). From an emotional perspective the car is more involving than the C7 RS6 I have as well. C7 is more capable and easier to live with, but probably a tad to "easy". And with a light beige Alcantra interior not exactly ideal for kids... 😃

    • @aaronb7996
      @aaronb7996 Місяць тому

      Don't the Bentleys have sticking accelerators that cause them to explode when they crash into a boarder crossing?

  • @Cjl0189
    @Cjl0189 Місяць тому +17

    I’d recommend the Skoda Superb 2.0L 180bhp. It has low tax, is ULEZ compliant, and the estate version offers an impressive 660L boot capacity. And you don’t look like a flash Harry

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +3

      I think I was offered one to review but for some reason it never got booked in… I’d like to film one for sure

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Місяць тому +1

      Noooo you want the 280 of the superb! Smiles per gallon not miles per gallon.

    • @GeeDeeJayM
      @GeeDeeJayM Місяць тому

      ​@@AI-Records24 this 👍 own one, great all round dad car

  • @Csongi-g8i
    @Csongi-g8i Місяць тому +1

    Ash definitely knows what he's talking, his picks are spot on. What I would consider besides these, would be BMW 4 Series, 5. gen. Ford Mustang, Jag S Type V8 or XK/R, Maserati Quattroporte,

  • @gregdurrans
    @gregdurrans Місяць тому +2

    My first taste of Italian Exotica was a 2003 Red 156 GTA and yes…..it had the amazing Busso. Certainly my biggest sale mistake, but definitely a great £10k dad car.

  • @neilsharp3915
    @neilsharp3915 Місяць тому +3

    Great episode Ben, would love to see if you can get a 911 for your budget. Although it would only then mean I would want one too!! Really enjoying the channel

  • @olivercooke1
    @olivercooke1 Місяць тому +3

    You should have so many more subscribers. Love what you do and wish I wasn't so under the thumb to be stuck with our outlander PHEV (although it does only need a £50 refill every 3 months which is epic).
    Bentley GT continental in blue is the dream though...

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Thanks man! 🙌😊

  • @waynerussell5265
    @waynerussell5265 Місяць тому +1

    Grandcabrio or Bentley GT for me Ben. Currently own 2012 TTS stage 2 + DSG. What a fantastic car with 70k miles. Definitely not a family car 😂

  • @lolmeercatz10
    @lolmeercatz10 Місяць тому +2

    Consider American cars ben, they have been an undervalued cheat code in the UK for a while and this market is just another blow to them. I reckon you can get a c5 corvette for £10k now, not really dad car criteria but the other muscle cars definitely are, camaros, challengers and proper 2000's mustangs will all have isofix etc as well in the rear seats as the yanks were big on that stuff.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Find me a Challanger or Camaro with a V8 for £10k and I’m in

  • @MarcusRussell-g7m
    @MarcusRussell-g7m Місяць тому +2

    Good point Adam, having had a 997 911, I remember that feeling of worrying about bore score 😂

  • @superjody
    @superjody Місяць тому +7

    Monaro vxr 😍
    Thats my dad car.
    6.0 v8 400hp rwd, sounds amazing, turns heads fuel economy is shite 😅, no fancy gimmicks on it just pure ozzy muscle......and they are quite a rare sight

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      I’d love to review one 😎

    • @superjody
      @superjody Місяць тому

      @dadcars time and distance might be our enemy.
      I'd gladly give you mine to do your thing but I'm up near Manchester and don't really have spare time at the mo to take out.
      If you are ever up north then you are more than welcome to it.

    • @5150TJT
      @5150TJT Місяць тому

      Classic car ... cheap parts

    • @superjody
      @superjody Місяць тому +1

      @@5150TJT got to import a lot of parts 😕

  • @eckelgti
    @eckelgti Місяць тому +1

    Porsche 970 Panamera is worth a look. Controversial looks, but better in some colors, fantastic interior, all day comfort and surprisingly good handling for such a big car. It does sweeping on ramps with more stability at higher speeds than my 993. Agree with the Mercedes 190 Cosworth, could also check out its successor the w202 C43, doesn't have all the safety features of todays cars, but built like a vault and had every safety feature of the time.

  • @Carambe
    @Carambe Місяць тому +6

    Ah Ben, I know the “a bit of a fixer upper” all too well being a daughter Dad, frozen songs are too catchy 😂

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +3

      👏😂 that’s why I love the viewers of this channel, someone always gets the bits only Dads would know 🙌

  • @blackdogbuildings760
    @blackdogbuildings760 Місяць тому +2

    For 10k I’d be looking at an Alfa 147 GTA- that engine and way it looks, for me, is perfect hot hatch

  • @andyjamieson9576
    @andyjamieson9576 Місяць тому +5

    My weekend Dad car is the e46 330ci cab. Kids love it and it’s a safe place for your money. It’s just been written off so I’m in the market for an M3. You can get them for £10k, probably shouldn’t, but you can 🤔

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah a lovely manual convertible recently sold on collecting cars for just over 10k

    • @evorobin
      @evorobin Місяць тому

      Great pick, I use mine for work & collect one child from school so even though it can fit four just a superb daily #CSLairboxftw

  • @A2KLAU
    @A2KLAU Місяць тому +3

    Some of those I would have never believed to be £10k cars! Love seeing Joe back on the channel and Ash a very welcome addition! There’s so much available at that price point but 90% of it is just “practical Dad” not “fun Dad”. Since you’ve got practicality and luxury sorted the next car must have fun written all over it!

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +3

      🙌❤️ you’re right that’s why I’m leaning strong on the 996 manual

  • @darkelfuk2006
    @darkelfuk2006 Місяць тому +2

    XKR if you can get it for 10k, be interesting to see how its like to live with.

  • @jaw8201
    @jaw8201 Місяць тому +1

    The best car I've owned so far is my current one, the kia optima gt line s. It's not flash, it's definitely not fast, but it's a great family car.

  • @Piner5074
    @Piner5074 Місяць тому +7

    High Peak Motors has a cracking and now sorted ( buying and fault repair history documented on UA-cam) S class for £6k… got to be worth a consideration

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Ask Matt to help me out! I’d gladly take some help from a UA-cam dealer 🙌

    • @MrJungle123
      @MrJungle123 Місяць тому

      ​@dadcars why wouldn't you as him yourself?

  • @bluefish2303
    @bluefish2303 Місяць тому +2

    Get the Jaaag!!! I loved this format, not new (obvs) but it worked really well between the 3 of you. Nothing wrong with the RS5 but the Bentley is not for you I feel. Oh and it needs to be something other than a Maserati as it needs to be another make/experience.

  • @chrisparr7476
    @chrisparr7476 Місяць тому +3

    Megane RS275. Should still be well worth considering.! Be the most reliable and cheaper to run. Also the most fun on twisty roads.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      I’d love to review one, I can’t own two Renaults at the same time though 🙈

    • @chrisparr7476
      @chrisparr7476 Місяць тому

      @@dadcars I think u should definitely drive one. 😉

  • @MattiB
    @MattiB Місяць тому +24

    I am a dad and my Dadcar is a convertible 2013 BMW 640d. Can be less than £10k and they are the best of nearly everything. Kids love it! Wife loves it. I love it.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +12

      Let’s get it on the channel for review 😎

    • @lbnewell23
      @lbnewell23 Місяць тому +1

      Oooooo I adore the 640d. Crazy fast fantastic styling inside and out and mega fuel economy and rare enough to be properly special. Good choice sir

    • @nakmas73
      @nakmas73 Місяць тому +1

      I have a DB9 and a BMW 640d with 400bhp remap. It’s incredible!! I get 45 to the gallon and it’s as fast as the Aston!! Mrs now wants one (to replace the X6 she drives) but with the convertible roof. I rarely drive the Aston cos my 640d is so good!!

    • @AdamWRides
      @AdamWRides Місяць тому

      I had a 640d gran coupe… absolutely loved that car. Would happily have another one!

    • @MattiB
      @MattiB Місяць тому

      @@dadcars where are you based?

  • @gromit1971
    @gromit1971 Місяць тому +1

    Buy my 996. Zenith Blue W reg. £13500 IMS, clutch, brakes all done less than 2000 miles ago. 👍

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Email or DM me a link to it on insta 😊

  • @bencocker7487
    @bencocker7487 Місяць тому +1

    I recently aquired a RHD Cadillac CTS Sportwagon which ticks every single box. Potentially the only one in the UK and under ££10k

  • @speedysloth4726
    @speedysloth4726 Місяць тому +1

    I’d get an higher mileage 2000 -2002 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. That would be a great dad car!

  • @MarcusRussell-g7m
    @MarcusRussell-g7m Місяць тому +3

    Good video Ben, it’s getting interesting now with 10k to spend, you should go Bentley for the wow factor, or high mileage 911 996. Look forward to seeing what you end up with. Marcus

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      If a honest owner needed to move their continental on and offered it to me before a dealer got it for peanuts I’m in but the advertised bottom of the market for those cars is sure to end in misery! I’ve already got a cheap Rangie on the drive remember 🙈 when the channel grows though I’ll be able to roll the dice more 😂

    • @AdamWRides
      @AdamWRides Місяць тому

      The Bentleys are insanely expensive to run and maintain. My brother in law had 2 of them.. the 996 will need an engine rebuild at some point in its life (hello bore score) unless it’s a turbo.

  • @w4ryd
    @w4ryd Місяць тому +3

    I drive jag xk 4.2 n/a in dark blue decromed back box deleted sounds like a proper v8 muscle car, gets a lot of glance and compliments. Downside rear seats are terrible but big boot

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      The 4.2 XK is a tremendous car

    • @gilesward7700
      @gilesward7700 Місяць тому

      @@dadcars Yeah but you've been there and done that haven't you? Even if it was only for a short while.

  • @paulgurr1709
    @paulgurr1709 Місяць тому +4

    The only one I can think of is an early BMW M6. Polarising looks but I think they have improved with age.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Find me a decent V10 M6 for my budget and I’m in 😂

  • @sbarneaionut
    @sbarneaionut Місяць тому +3

    A 16 plate Tyre R Civic, you cannot fault that car. Ok, not as exotic BUT is a great car for sure.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      I’ve never owned a hot hatch :)

  • @deaks25
    @deaks25 Місяць тому +2

    Any 6-Series would make a great DadCar, I’ve got an ‘08 650i that I have my nieces in regularly and they love it. IsoFix as standard, big boot and some V8 goodness and also well under £10k.
    It’s no supercar, but it’s not slow either. And the reliability reputation is overblown; if it’s looked after, the V8’s are actually pretty good. If it’s neglected that’s when it throws endless problems.
    I wouldn’t spend less than £5k, because it’ll almost certainly be a neglected one, but £7-10k will get you almost any modern 6-Series, which I think are really underrated cars.
    They’re not too expensive to insure either.

    • @SuhailRana-gp9ko
      @SuhailRana-gp9ko Місяць тому +1

      Agree with that...I recently bought on 07 plate 630i...nowhere near as quick as the 650i ...but it has the creamy smooth n52 engine and was owned by the previous owner for 13 years with full BMW history, cost me a smidgen over 5k...absolutely love it , even though it's a GT it has that old skool BMW feel and makes a lovely contrast to my S Class daily

    • @deaks25
      @deaks25 Місяць тому +1

      @@SuhailRana-gp9ko All the engines are great and unlike Audi, there’s no basic-spec 2.0l 4-pot engines. The M6 is, well, the M6, the V8’s are lovely GT engines, the diesel tunes to ridiculous levels, but the 3.0 petrol is one of BMWs iconic engines. And for £5k, that is a lot of car.

  • @lukew3468
    @lukew3468 Місяць тому +2

    Brother in law just got hold of a JDM import legacy estate. £7k for a 70k miles. Jet black with lots of chrome. Just seen an Sti tuned blue one on AT for £10,995

  • @AutomotiveGrowthOperator
    @AutomotiveGrowthOperator Місяць тому +5

    Have a look at a Merc CL’s. Plenty of CL500’s, CL55’s and even a couple of V12 CL600’s which would be my choice… a brave one at that!

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      Yeah Number 27 recently got a SL500 for £500!

    • @misterbridger
      @misterbridger Місяць тому +1

      The C140 CL Class is worth considering. They were incredibly over-engineered compared to later CL models and make superb long-distance coupe cruisers with pillarless styling. At the moment they are still affordable, but they've been going up in value in recent years. Just make sure that everything works before you buy!

    • @AutomotiveGrowthOperator
      @AutomotiveGrowthOperator Місяць тому

      @@misterbridger Good call, I do have a “nicotine stained” one, the same colour as my E430, in my AutoTrader garage. The wife and kids would not be impressed with the colour 😂

  • @Daz_Stap
    @Daz_Stap Місяць тому +1

    Great video, I currently have a small collection of 5 random cars, and am seriously toying with trading out an XJ40 Sovereign and an Astra G convertible and topping it up to get a convertible **** (not sure what but the budget would be around 10k).

  • @JamesTake2
    @JamesTake2 Місяць тому +3

    The guy on the right with the boxter reminds me of Lee Mac!😂

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @shanewaller2864
    @shanewaller2864 Місяць тому +1

    I had a bmw m3 and I replaced it with a 2018 skoda superb 2.0 190 tdi dsg sel executive estate and it was brilliant, admittedly it didn't make the ladies panties drop but it saved me a fortune and it was magical to drive ,it was reliable as sin had plenty of shove and all the mod cons .if you really want a cool dad car I would go old skool Mercedes a pillar less coupe from the early 90s think road house 500 sel 🇩🇪

  • @KCCantiaci
    @KCCantiaci Місяць тому +1

    CL600 V12 Bi-Turbo or the CL55 Kompressor… very cool, very fast, fully loaded & seats 4 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @paulgurr1709
    @paulgurr1709 Місяць тому +3

    Second option which you will probably laugh off but a late model RX8 face lift with good compression and low miles. Under 10k but a great driving Coupe. Just don't looked at the mpg

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      RX8 is a great shout but I’d be more tempted at the 5k step 😊

  • @lukeshardlow768
    @lukeshardlow768 Місяць тому +1

    The Bentley at 10k is seriously tempting. Got one in the family that was bought for 15k and it’s needed a fair amount of jobs doing and parts. Unless you can do it yourself or have gullible friends to help it would get very expensive very quickly.

  • @GlitchTTG
    @GlitchTTG Місяць тому +1

    I know its aging a little bit but I think a 330Ci or an E46 M3 Convertible is a fun car as its quite versatile and fun at the same time.

  • @chrisd924
    @chrisd924 Місяць тому +5

    Audi S6 Avant - BMW 6 Series - 5 Series 550i - Merc C63 or CL - XKR - Granturismo - Megane Trophy - Panamera or 911 Targa

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +3

      S6 avant is a great shout, if you can find me a C63 that’s not about to blow up for 10k I’ll buy it

    • @chrisd924
      @chrisd924 Місяць тому +3

      @@dadcars The S6 Avant is a beast, you wont find better but If the C63 isn't in budget then you might try a C32 AMG Wagon or an S8 both would make for some interesting content...

  • @austinclan1308
    @austinclan1308 Місяць тому +15

    I’m definitely a dad car with 8 kids my wife has a 7 seater Skoda I’ve got a 2011 jag xf s 3.0d powerful and luxury cream leather 👍

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +5

      I’m impressed with everything in this comment 👏

    • @AI-Records24
      @AI-Records24 Місяць тому +2

      I will pray for you tonight brother 😂😂

    • @wpjohn91
      @wpjohn91 Місяць тому

      Maybe buy a book? Watch the TV?

    • @austinclan1308
      @austinclan1308 Місяць тому

      Never anything on 🤣

    • @zigmundo
      @zigmundo Місяць тому

      Johnny did not have him covered

  • @awild10
    @awild10 Місяць тому +3

    I think you covered most bases for the 10k mark. There’s one Phaeton W12 on AT in your budget but that might feel like a poor man’s Flying Spur. Lots of Golf Rs in that range too, though you might not have it long before it gets nicked! Staying on the hot hatch theme though you can get Megane RS for less than 10k. And if you like an Alfa with a Busso there’s one 156 GTA on AT for 7k but it doesn’t look in great condition.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      I’d love to review a Megan RS but I can’t own two French cars at the same time 😅

    • @awild10
      @awild10 Місяць тому

      @@dadcars A lot of people do but normally it’s because they need a parts car!

  • @thewolfpack7859
    @thewolfpack7859 Місяць тому +3

    Hmm .. 4.0litre XJS celebration I saw one slightly lowered the other week and they are sleek!

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      😮‍💨👌

  • @DotCostas
    @DotCostas Місяць тому +6

    Every good story starts with an Alfa.

  • @hervyromain
    @hervyromain Місяць тому +2

    How about a Giulia Veloce, now available for just over £10k with higher mileage? Later, you could do a 'new vs old Alfa' episode when you get a £5k V6 GT!

  • @kip8790
    @kip8790 Місяць тому +3

    I’ve had a bit of ring time in an Audi RS6 V10, whilst it sounded nice the understeer is horrendous. If you want a V10 get an M6 or M5, ugly but much better drivers cars.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      I think a V10 estate works perfectly though and the m5 tourings are Uber expensive! Makes the RS6 avants look like bargains

  • @nwm-bj1hn
    @nwm-bj1hn Місяць тому +2

    Bentley, grantourismo, alfa. In that order. 👌🇦🇺

  • @lukebland6741
    @lukebland6741 Місяць тому +2

    BMW M6 ❤❤ V10, over 500bhp, plenty of room an super cool (and rare)

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      Is someone offered me a good example for my budget I’m interested!

  • @rthomasbox
    @rthomasbox Місяць тому +2

    BMW e46 m3 hover around £10k might need a bit of work but you won’t lose money or maybe an Alpina b3 for something different

  • @Yorkshiremadmick
    @Yorkshiremadmick Місяць тому +1

    The SL wasn’t a 2+2 but you can add seats and lap belts

  • @franciscojuan4551
    @franciscojuan4551 Місяць тому +3

    If you can ever make it to Tampa Florida you can review my dad cars. E30 325i, 22 m340i, and 2001 4Runner built for off-roading!

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      When my wife was pregnant with our first child we drove across Florida in a Camaro SS 😎

  • @mantarayal
    @mantarayal Місяць тому +3

    TheXK that had 17 years under the previous owner and was MINT.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Amazing you can get a minter for 10k isn’t it

  • @carlhewitt9324
    @carlhewitt9324 Місяць тому +1

    Personaly i would go opder. Am a dad a daily a 2013 xfs and my week end sunny dads is a 2001 audi s6 c5 avant kids love it. It sounds amazing. Looks amazing. You could get a rs6 c5 for that money or evan abit newer s4 avant. Great dad cars or somthing like a Porsche Cayenne luxury aound well againg real well amd room for the kids

  • @christopherleach7497
    @christopherleach7497 Місяць тому +5

    If it was me, I would buy a 996

  • @adamdavidson8949
    @adamdavidson8949 Місяць тому +3

    A b7 rs4 could be an option for you, can get them for around 10k

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      I’d have a RS4 avant for sure!

  • @nekite1
    @nekite1 Місяць тому +3

    It would have to the Alfa GT for me. The Bentley I couldn't care less about. The Granturismo also tickles my fancy but not as much as the Alfa.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      You could get the finest example of an Alfa GT or the roughest maser GT for the same money 🥴

    • @nekite1
      @nekite1 Місяць тому +2

      ​@@dadcars Completely true. There was an absolutely pristine Alfa GT on sale not so long ago without a flaw or blemish for £9,600 a little while ago on Autotrader. If I had the funds, I would've bought it.

  • @laskos02
    @laskos02 Місяць тому +2

    I think XK is the best choice for you Ben

  • @b28hizzle
    @b28hizzle Місяць тому +1

    Keep us updated on the L405. I’m looking at putting my wife if one or a defender 110.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      I just posted a RR update video check it out!

  • @marvinthemartian9598
    @marvinthemartian9598 Місяць тому +7

    Would love to see an rs5 on the channel. Disagree with your mates comments about it being boring completely. There's a white on on autotrader now for 10,490 and it looks great.
    Can't also ignore the value of an xkr, plenty of good examples in that price range.
    Plenty of maserati options but having already featured one I think it'd be in your best interest to find something different right now.
    Curve ball option, saloon or estate vw passat r36. Check them out they are cool and quite rare now.
    Good luck on the search and remember to bring us along for the ride if you go to see or test drive any! 🤙

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Yeah I think a RS5 for 10k is madness! Super cool!

    • @lbnewell23
      @lbnewell23 Місяць тому

      @@dadcarsI do love an RS and S5 but I think if you’re looking at one you can’t not look at an E92 M3, S85 V10 derived V8 which means it absolutely screams and looks fantastic like the Audi

  • @MarcusRussell-g7m
    @MarcusRussell-g7m Місяць тому +2

    I understand mate, you would need to be extremely brave to have the Rangie and the Bentley, it has to be another Maserati then 😂

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      I’d feel a lot more comfortable with another maser yeah 😂 a known quantity

  • @GLAXxan
    @GLAXxan Місяць тому +3

    Excellent chat lads! honestly love seeing Joe on the channel

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      🙌❤️

  • @the.mixed.martial.analyst
    @the.mixed.martial.analyst Місяць тому +1

    I think the running costs of some of those picks will be a problem. I had the same budget and it was between a S5 or BMW 6 series (Fx) for me

  • @duncanholland5400
    @duncanholland5400 Місяць тому +1

    Just got 2001 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 for 12 grand.

  • @Jjm2024-u3t
    @Jjm2024-u3t Місяць тому +1

    The jag is a good shout!

  • @Zlin0035
    @Zlin0035 Місяць тому +2

    Dunno about you, but for £10k you could get some Legendary cars like the Mistubishi GTO, Toyota Chaser, Mk3 Supra, Alfa Romeo 147 GTA etc. So i went and bought a 2K Volvo 480 instead. love it!

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      I had a 3000gt in my 20s… have to say I’d be tempted if a well cared for example was offered to me

    • @Zlin0035
      @Zlin0035 Місяць тому +2

      @@dadcars Damn, I had a mark 1 Honda Insight for my whole 20's before I got my Honda CRZ (aswell as my 480).

  • @sociaaljessie5431
    @sociaaljessie5431 Місяць тому +3

    Champagne taste beer monies 😂😂😂, bmw 840i, jag xkr

  • @GRfourfun
    @GRfourfun Місяць тому +3

    How about a dad/Grandad car,a Jaggggg XJ (2006)
    4.2 Super LWB Saloon in a gorgeous British racing green with ivory interior 😉.400 bhp, 0-60 5 seconds.
    One on Autotrader in budget. 12 month warranty too…just in case.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      Ooooo! I’d love one but it’s a luxury car similar to the Rangie!

  • @FRFRANKIE
    @FRFRANKIE Місяць тому +2

    Hi Ben.
    Hope your doing well.
    I loved the content.
    I would still buy a DB9. That car is just so cool.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      I could get a DB9 with a blown up engine I suppose 😂 would still look good on the driveway

    • @FRFRANKIE
      @FRFRANKIE Місяць тому

      @@dadcars 🤣😂

  • @chrisbowditch6684
    @chrisbowditch6684 Місяць тому +1

    I know you wanted a c63 but cant get one for £10K, have you considered the c55, which you can get for £10K?

  • @nickau-q8r
    @nickau-q8r Місяць тому +1

    you know you have made it when a ferrari f50 wheel is stool 😂

  • @SimonWaddilove
    @SimonWaddilove Місяць тому +2

    You could consider something really left field like a vw passat v6 r36 0- 60 5.6 sec

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Id love to review one as I bet they’re great sensible cool Dadcars…

  • @john9968
    @john9968 Місяць тому +1

    Lexus SC. Approved used cars for about 12K

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing Місяць тому +3

    Cl500 is worth a try I love how they look

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      My friend Jack (number 27) got one for £500!!

    • @Birmingham_racing
      @Birmingham_racing Місяць тому

      @@dadcars talking about the later model yeah I'm subbed to him he got very lucky with that car

  • @lookship
    @lookship Місяць тому +2

    Interesting watch. I need to do the same with 5k 😅

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      Get a busso 👌😮‍💨

  • @Hixzeh
    @Hixzeh Місяць тому +1

    E46 M3.......... Easy!

  • @harryrcars
    @harryrcars Місяць тому +4

    Got to be Audi S8 V10 🤭

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      😂 what could possibly go wrong

  • @philipsinclair5575
    @philipsinclair5575 Місяць тому +2

    Rs5 you can’t go wrong

  • @oliverholt1729
    @oliverholt1729 Місяць тому +2

    Is my mate casually sitting on an f40 or f50 wheel?

  • @ivanpuskaric6851
    @ivanpuskaric6851 Місяць тому +1

    Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230) maybe...Or are they too problematic?

  • @joshuarose868
    @joshuarose868 Місяць тому +8

    I am a dad of 2 and I drive a bmw 645ci 4.4 v8 but for less than 10k you could snag a m6 of the same era with some negotiation

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Find me a decent M6 that’s not about to blow up for 10k and I’m in!

    • @benspicer4197
      @benspicer4197 Місяць тому

      Do you have any advice on how you do this? I've just had my first child and I'm not sure how the car seat fits in mine. Want to keep the 6 series to prove that it's a viable car to friends who mock me as they have bought small SUVs for their kids. (Bit of context, the car came first and yes I should have figured this out before the baby came along)

    • @joshuarose868
      @joshuarose868 Місяць тому

      @@benspicer4197 my kids are 9 and 5 so out of baby car seats now so cannot comment on this but it does depend on your height I am 5 ft 9 and it works with the 9 year old behind me and this kids love the car

  • @Birmingham_racing
    @Birmingham_racing Місяць тому +3

    The blue 190e is not a cosworth it's a 1.6. The cosworth come in 2.3 and 2.5 in the evo versions

  • @-wipzy-1217
    @-wipzy-1217 Місяць тому +4

    How about a xf r 5.0. I would love one. Great chanel ben .😁👍

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      Great shout 👏

    • @AdamWRides
      @AdamWRides Місяць тому

      Yes, this! I’m currently in my JLR phase, just got rid of a RR Sport, replaced with a 3.0d V6 XF. Love it. Now thinking of what to replace my 2007 987s with….

  • @ricardosilva-xz1yt
    @ricardosilva-xz1yt 28 днів тому +1

    Frozen. Only dads will get this one🎉

  • @l8erzmonkey
    @l8erzmonkey Місяць тому +2

    5.0 jaguar xfr (2010)
    Subaru wrx sti type uk (4door saloon 2012)

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      Yes 🙌 but then I look at an XKR again 😍 it’s a good problem to have right!

  • @GRfourfun
    @GRfourfun Місяць тому +1

    2012 booted Subaru Impreza STI in dark purple. Legendary AWD with torquey 2.5 turbo.
    Apologies for 370Z comment 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @shqiptari1699
    @shqiptari1699 Місяць тому +3

    If you can find an Audi a7 BiTDI for under 10k it’s worth a shout fun, pretty fast and spacious

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      I reviewed a crazy modified S7 super early in the channel check it out!

  • @WeekendWarrior-Official
    @WeekendWarrior-Official Місяць тому +3

    I have two perfect Dadcars - a 2014 BMW 435d X-drive convertible and a 1980 VW T2 camper. Both around £10k and each brilliant fun. The six pot BMW twin turbo engine is utterly brilliant, and in 4 wheel drive it is a pleasure to chuck around the lanes. The VW on the other hand, is brilliant but in totally opposite ways - the kids love them both in equal measure.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      That’s a great duo 👏

    • @WeekendWarrior-Official
      @WeekendWarrior-Official Місяць тому

      ​@dadcars thanks, they're great weekend cars.
      My daily is a BMW i4 M50 which from an engineering perspective is just outstanding. Comfy, stupid fast and four seats. The perfect EV. That, sat alongside my Discovery 3 and the other two, is a garage with four cars for any occasion!
      But, I do quite fancy a Bently, had no idea one can be bought for £10k. Wow.

    • @cj.6988
      @cj.6988 Місяць тому

      Same engine in the 435d and 640d? But the 4 series significantly lighter!

    • @WeekendWarrior-Official
      @WeekendWarrior-Official Місяць тому

      @cj.6988 Yeah, same N57 engine with about 310 hp. Best thing about it is the smoothness of the torque. It's a great engine. 👍🏻
      The 4 series is generally lighter, but mine is a convertible so has a little weight over the saloon. Great fun with the sun though.

  • @paulgreen758
    @paulgreen758 Місяць тому +3

    love that old Fiat 500 behind you, id go for the Alpha

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +2

      That 500 is wicked! I’d love to film it

    • @paulgreen758
      @paulgreen758 Місяць тому +2

      @@dadcars I bet

  • @cj.6988
    @cj.6988 Місяць тому +1

    The back seats in Jaguar XKR are unusable unfortunately , which rules it out for me too small token gesture seats no good as a family car.

  • @dwn2634
    @dwn2634 Місяць тому +2

    E46 M3 convertible FTW

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      Manual with a bright red interior and I’m in!!

  • @jasonread9634
    @jasonread9634 Місяць тому +2

    Just bought myself a 50th birthday present an Audi b7 rs4 Avant 😘👍

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому

      Oh congrats!! How is it?

    • @jasonread9634
      @jasonread9634 Місяць тому

      @@dadcars absolutely awesome,can’t beat a naturally aspirated v8 the sound on start up is incredible ,for a car that’s 17 years old the build quality is A1,carbon fibre everywhere and the wingback seats are class 👍

  • @James.Daytona
    @James.Daytona Місяць тому +2

    On the Alfa side... Why not a Brera? 10k will get you a cool Prodrive.

    • @dadcars
      @dadcars  Місяць тому +1

      Jayemm has suggested a Brera to me multiple times. I’m a bit romantic about a busso for my first Alfa though

    • @James.Daytona
      @James.Daytona Місяць тому

      @@dadcars completely get that... A GTV is a sexy 2+2. Cheaper scam tax than a GT as well 👍