€80k to spend - which of these 3

I think the problem these days is that prices have risen so much in recent years that an 80k car today is really a 60k car from a couple of years back.

Did you consider the Mercedes EQE saloon? They had a recent price drop meaning a base one starts mid 60s now. Interior looks very nice with good quality even in base form, exterior is a bit bland imo though but that is subjective.

Seems to be a good few pre regs for sale. 80k would probably get you a very good AMG spec

For example:

https://www.carsireland.ie/3303253

https://www.carsireland.ie/3560522

Not sure if you're going to get much help on here when your decision seems to be mostly based on your own aesthetic preferences

think a Porsche warranty would be important

I was in the same boat as you a few months back, had 2011 525d F11 and kept it too long, loved it but every month something weird went wrong.

looked at the same cars, panamera, 745e, X5s but waited to test drive the G60 and was totally let down, primarily with lack of buttons and just the feeling of the interior.

Ended up in a late 22 530e G31 touring with every extra I wanted - pano, comfort memory seats, pro pack, comfort access, technology pack, heated steering, HK sound etc etc.

The older X5 & panamera didn’t feel like a €20k better car tbh but maybe that’s personal preference, there are great deals on high spec 530e out there for <€60k imo.

The sport turismos are tasty if you can get a good one below €90k.

European prestige in Naas if you are anywhere near them might be able to help you make up your mind..stock would suit you me thinks

Great that I could help, try and test out the comfort seats with the upper back section - unbelievable comfort.

if they are UK imports, ask where they came from - some are ex rentals (Avis mainly), not that that’s a bad thing but good to know either way.

GT motors in Baldoyle have great stock normally but they go quick.

let us know how you get on.

i am sure there are plenty of countries where you could buy houses much cheaper too , why cant people just accept they live in a small country and move on !

So if I were to spend 80k on a car right now it would be between these two.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/dodge-ram-4x4-v8-hemi-crew-cab/36526285

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/lamborghini-gallardo-2008/36568519

I'd pick the lambo over the Ram any day.

Rams are ten a penny in the US. It's just rarity that keeps prices high here.

I've driven that era Gallardo and while looks fantastic, the interior felt pretty cheap and apart from the wonderful soundtrack, felt a bit clunky all round and not the most fun to drive.

That’s a great purchase - the spec makes such a difference day to day.

Youll have the adaptive suspension too with the pro/+ pack - makes a big difference around town.

you’ll be getting a charger installed soon so!

The dampers and body control is probably the biggest step up imo, it’s hard to describe but there’s like a second movement as the car settles after a speed bump or curb, it’s really impressive.

I’ve set my Sport Individual as everything full on with comfort dampers - perfect for fast progress on Irish roads.