Which vehicle for 50k

[TripletDaddy]

I agree Audi has done a great job design wise and has improved their reliability scores.

I wanted to purchase a A7 but they were a little over what I wanted to spend when I optioned the car out, and there was little availability for lightly used. It is what I wanted and still want, really.

You either love the switch to the cat eye headlights or you hate it. I love it. Such a distinctive look.

This thread reminds me of an old thread on CG. Maybe 6 years ago. We were discussing realistic sports cars we wanted to buy. Hyrum chimed in that he wanted a Mazda Miata and NorCal Cat told him it was too feminine. lol.

[BYUMizzou]

I agree Audi has done a great job design wise and has improved their reliability scores.

I wanted to purchase a A7 but they were a little over what I wanted to spend when I optioned the car out, and there was little availability for lightly used. It is what I wanted and still want, really.

My next car will be an Audi. Probably the A6, although I'd love to have an A8. I currently drive an E350, but in a year or so when it hits 120,000 K, I'll trade it off on an Audi.

For what it's worth, the $50,000 price range is very reachable for "luxury" cars if you buy a year old car with 20K miles. $38,000 is a realistic number for some of the cars on AV's list if you go with a lightly used off-lease model.

[Surfah]

I'm a VAG guy () so I love the four rings. I love the Audi wagons. I'd love an S4 Avant.

[clackamascoug]

The Cayenne/Audi/VW Turaug are all the same. If you could find a TDI Turaug that would be cool, and it wouldn't be a Porsche.

My fav car was a 740il, but that was a company car and not out of my pocket. E class is a super vehicle and you can find used bargains on those. My wife wrecked ours on my birthday last year, and totalled it. I know everyone is different, but there's no way I'd spend 50k on a car. I'd rather drive a 30k car and join a golf club.

My most expensive vehicle is a Sprinter van that I can expense. Plus the fact that it pays for itself 6 times a year. Other than that, I stick to my creed of paying 10,000 cash for a good car, and being happy.

[Chadillac]

If I had $50k to spend on a car, I know where my money would be going.

[FN Phat]

Due to my current family dynamic, and if I had $50k to drop on a vehicle, I would go this route.

[Chadillac]

Due to my current family dynamic, and if I had $50k to drop on a vehicle, I would go this route.

Whoa, that company has done some pretty crazy custom trucks.

I wonder how much this one cost? I'm guessing well over $50k.

[old_gregg]

You either love the switch to the cat eye headlights or you hate it. I love it. Such a distinctive look.

This thread reminds me of an old thread on CG. Maybe 6 years ago. We were discussing realistic sports cars we wanted to buy. Hyrum chimed in that he wanted a Mazda Miata and NorCal Cat told him it was too feminine. lol.

i've looked and miatas on and off for the last year or so. love them.

[Surfah]

i've looked and miatas on and off for the last year or so. love them.

For the budget conscious, I am not sure there is a better little sports car. It is a blast to drive and has great handling. The older Mazdaspeed Miata is particularly sweet.

[old_gregg]

For the budget conscious, I am not sure there is a better little sports car. It is a blast to drive and has great handling. The older Mazdaspeed Miata is particularly sweet.

throw one of these guys on there and it would be a blast.

[TripletDaddy]

whoops! this thread has taken a wrong turn.

[old_gregg]

whoops! this thread has taken a wrong turn.

Can't you see bishop v rolling up to work in a miata? I've always pictured him to look exactly like Nathan lane in bball shorts.

[Art Vandelay]

If you were to change my hypothetical 50K car to a more realistic may-actually-buy 35K car, what would be your choice? New or preferably low mileage (<25,000).

[BYUMizzou]

If you were to change my hypothetical 50K car to a more realistic may-actually-buy 35K car, what would be your choice? New or preferably low mileage (<25,000).

A couple of options:

2009 E350

'09 E350 Sport - Identical to my current car except 2 years newer and mine has the black walnut trim (which is actually greenish in color) instead of brown

2009 A6

[old_gregg]

If you were to change my hypothetical 50K car to a more realistic may-actually-buy 35K car, what would be your choice? New or preferably low mileage (<25,000).

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