<$50k, what do you get?

[MrH]

You want to stay under $50k.  Say you're a single, 23 year old, and practically isn't much concern.   

What would you get?  Newness and warranty are a big benefit, so is keeping it to one car instead of 2 (but 2 is technically do-able).  Just curious what everyone's thoughts are on this price range.

[CALL_911]

Used Boxster S.

[GoCougs]

2012 Acura TL SH-AWD w/6sp M/T at $46k MSRP.

The Accordian is just too good a vehicle to leave the Honda fold, plus it has AWD, good room, great performance, and rock star reliabilty. Throw on a ski rack and hitch bike rack and it fits my life perfectly.

[Rupert]

As always, I would buy a few cars with that kind of money.

[2o6]

Something good on gas and comfortable and cute;

Mazda 2 or Fiat 500. Maybe even the forthcoming Suzuki Swift.


Something fun to drive and fast;

Corvette?

[CJ]

I think I'd have a Genesis R-Spec, or whatever it's called.

[MrH]

Guys, think fun and impractical!

Not something cute, an Accord, and a luxobarge

[CJ]

Well, I'm in a period of my life where I need something practical...so I chose the Genesis R-Spec. 429 HP!

[Cookie Monster]

STI or 370Z

[Onslaught]

For that money I think it's hard to top the Corvette. 360Z is nice, but I'd rather have a Vet.

[2o6]

Guys, think fun and impractical!

Not something cute, an Accord, and a luxobarge

If you wanna be stupid,


Used CL500.




There was an Asian guy getting one inspected when I was getting the Focus titled. It was glorious, had AMG wheels, too.

[MrH]

A used CL500 is neither fun or impractical.  You failed again!

[Mustangfan2003]

[S204STi]

Used Boxster S.

Saw one on CL today... very nice.

[S204STi]

STI or 370Z

This.

[the Teuton]

BMW 1M

Oh wait...

[Eye of the Tiger]

2012 Hyundai Veloster $17000
1996 GMC Sonoma $1000
2003 Mazda Miata $7000
2011 Yamaha VMAX $20000
1998 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 $5000

[Vinsanity]

I'd probably give this a thorough checkout:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=p&car_id=296516779

[Vinsanity]

if it were my $50k, then probably:

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=c&car_id=298340293
+
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=299014707

[2o6]

[Vinsanity]

screw it...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?ct=u&car_id=299206860

to be honest, I'd probably be leaning more toward the Caddy, though.

[Rupert]

Well, I'm in a period of my life where I need something practical...so I chose the Genesis R-Spec. 429 HP!

Bullshit. You're in the only period of your life when you don't need something practical.

[68_427]

[hotrodalex]

Finish my El Camino with a 572 big block or LS9, Tremec 6 speed, full Detroit Speed suspension or AirRide, custom interior, and paintjob. And maybe a wood bed.

[sportyaccordy]

As always, I would buy a few cars with that kind of money.

Yea I couldn't just do one, or one for the whole budget. That's a good $900/mo for the next 5 years, or less but w/money I could have used eslewhere. I need my monie Frankie

Plus theres so much else to consider. Gas, insurance, maintenance.

Off the top of my head though, if all that shit was not a concern,

Cayman S
E90 M3
E46 M3 + toys
G35 Coupe + Rev Up engine
370Z
NSX
996 Targa

[omicron]

Even allowing for an Australian $50k, the possibilities are endless. The aforementioned Boxster S, an Elise, NSX, Corvette, CLK55, or any number of fabulous older cars. Newness and warranty is boring.

[Tave]

I'd get a new Jeep Wrangler and a '66 Mustang.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Slightly used CTS-V or C6 Z06.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Slightly used CTS-V or C6 Z06.

I can show you a slightly used CTS-V for $19k

[sportyaccordy]

I can show you a slightly used CTS-V for $19k

Maybe compared to a million mile Dodge Dart