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Anyone wish to try and suggest a purchasing path?

Been saving for quite a while and had planned to purchase a 2 yr old m340i, but head has been turned with m50...

Would probably plan to keep each for 5 or 6 years. From my calculations over this period, I don't think there is much between them, if anything the m50 will be cheaper, as I think I'd be left with an more expensive motor at the end of the period.

Situation:
- kids are teenages, so small rear cabin not a massive issue (plus were not a tall family)
- only do trips 200+ miles, 2 or 3 times a year
- treating myself for a big birthday
- I'm tight, so not leasing, will buy outright
- in the UK

As I see it:

m50
pro's
- would get to spec. myself
- new car new tech
- love the car and the front cabin
- range not a big issue
- cheap to run
- is the future
- i doubt batteries will change much, so should hold value ok

cons
- heavy car
- will not it be as much fun to drive as a m340i
- intial cost higher (will get a loan for 15k to allow purchase, pay back over 2/3 yrs)
- rear is tight for when I will carry adults
- can't get until late 2022, probably wait until March 2023

m340i
pros
- could buy tomorrow
- more cabin space
- lovely engine, decent car
cons
- used motor
- higher onging running costs (tax, fuel, servicing)
- surely prices will tumble as we get closer to 2030

Not sure the lack of driver involvement will bother me too much, I mean I'm older and shouldn't be racing about often, so I think the grand tourer might be a better fit.
Currently have a F30 320d M Sport, which has low mileage and I've not long put new rubber on each corner.

Test driving a m50 this coming week, so that will be interesting...

I think I'd be happy with both but the m50 edges it, since it's be brand new.

Thanks for reading and sorry, if this isn't of interest to others, or if this shouldn't really be posted here, I guess I'm a little curious as to others thoughts...