Highlights Just 23,834 miles on the clock, verified 4.4-litre twin-turbo with dual-clutch transmission Competition Pack Only one owner from new BMW Individual upholstery in ivory white and black Overview You love cars and driving.

So it stands to reason that there are times you want to drive on the door handles or like your hair is on fire (in a controlled and legal environment, natch), exploring the outer limits of your car’s handling and ability.

However, the sad fact is that most of the time (in fact, the vast majority of the time) you’ll be schlepping to and from schools, supermarkets, grey industrial estates in Swindon and the occasional garden centre.

In this case, the absolute last thing you want is a brutally loud, hard-riding, fire-breathing track special.

What you really want is a lovely, well-appointed, superbly comfortable sports cruiser that has enough power and ability to turn the occasional twisty bits and B-road blasts into moments of unfettered joy.

What you want ...