2024 BMW M3 Competition xDrive

Finished in Isle of Man Green over a black and Silverstone Extended Merino bicolour leather interior, this 2024 G80 M3 Competition xDrive pairs the S58 twin-turbo 3.0-litre straight-six's 503 bhp and 649 lb-ft with all-wheel drive and an eight-speed Steptronic automatic. The page quotes 0-62mph in 3.5 seconds, and the four-driven-wheel layout is what makes that figure repeatable on a typical British road rather than just on paper. It has covered only 2,670 miles.

The factory options are well chosen. The Technology Plus Pack brings adaptive cruise control, while Parking Assistant Plus adds a 360-degree camera with front and rear sensors. The Visibility Pack upgrades the lighting to LED and laser headlights. A Comfort Pack, heated steering wheel, three-zone climate control and a Drive Recorder complete the equipment list.

The modifications are more unusual on a car this young. Forged Motech M-W4 wheels in 20/21-inch staggered sizes replace the standard rims, with Eibach lowering springs, an AC Schnitzer front splitter and side skirts, and carbon stone guards. They give the car a more purposeful stance, though buyers who prefer originality should note it is no longer in factory specification.