What car would you get with $55k?

[Tokyo Slim]

http://www.lingenfelter.com/vehicles...hp-lots-extras

Kinda ugly, but gets the job done.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by nicad2000

How about a very slightly used E63 AMG? Fast enough to blow most of the suggestions already mentioned out of the water but still comfortable on the highway.
These are fast and fun.

 

[deaddog]

Originally Posted by JayJay

These are fast and fun.

I had a 2006 E55. Best engine ever. Worst car ever. Cheap interior bits, awful electronics (gremlins everywhere), no handling whatsoever (coming from a 540). But low-end torque like a dirt bike made it tons of fun in a straight line and contributed to lots of tickets. Maybe the E63 is better (Daimler having shed Chrysler) but I will never buy another MB.

Having owned a number of BMWs over the years (old M3, several 540's, 2006 X5 4.8i(essentially the M version)), as well as the MB E55, a couple Lexus, etc -- my used Audi S8 is without a doubt the best luxury sports sedan I have owned or driven, followed by the 2003 540 with M sport package (not the M5).

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by deaddog

I had a 2006 E55. Best engine ever. Worst car ever. Cheap interior bits, awful electronics (gremlins everywhere), no handling whatsoever (coming from a 540). But low-end torque like a dirt bike made it tons of fun in a straight line and contributed to lots of tickets. Maybe the E63 is better (Daimler having shed Chrysler) but I will never buy another MB.

Having owned a number of BMWs over the years (old M3, several 540's, 2006 X5 4.8i(essentially the M version)), as well as the MB E55, a couple Lexus, etc -- my used Audi S8 is without a doubt the best luxury sports sedan I have owned or driven, followed by the 2003 540 with M sport package (not the M5).
I share your view of MB as I've had my share of gremlins on multiple cars, great engines though. BMW's have served me well, too. I've never owned an Audi but I've been thinking about them recently. I'm especially interested in seeing the new A8 when it arrives. A V10 S8 would be nice.

 

[deaddog]

Originally Posted by JayJay

I share your view of MB as I've had my share of gremlins on multiple cars, great engines though. BMW's have served me well, too. I've never owned an Audi but I've been thinking about them recently. I'm especially interested in seeing the new A8 when it arrives. A V10 S8 would be nice.

I looked hard at the A8 and it was insufficiently sporty - nice car but didn't handle well. The S8 fixes that but you won't see a new model S8 for a number of years. I also looked hard at the S6 with the same Lamborghini V10 as the S8 but I really didn't like it - didn't seem as nimble or fast as the larger S8 (weird but true). Also, I think the Audi's are overpriced as new cars but they depreciate fast so I recommend used for an excellent deal (while I find this true for all makes, it is particularly true for Audi)

 

[zjpj83]

Aston Martin DB7
Bentley Turbo R

 

[eg1]

Originally Posted by Jbreen1

I think I made my decision. 09 Pontiac G8 GT. Low mileage ones fully loaded go for mid-high twenties so it's a great deal. Plus if I really wanted to make it a crazy car I can put an STS twin turbo kit on it which puts out 575hp to the wheels. Sucks Pontiac isn't around anymore but I have a G6 GT and it's a nice car. So for the combination of good looks, comfort, and price I'm going to grab a lowest mileage I can find GT and put a little money into it with some wheels and a nice sound system.

I drove one of these -- punchy, if a little crude.

 

[sho'nuff]

i would just get a corolla for my next car. something that would just effiicently take me back and forth from work which is a whopping 30 miles away so in hopes that i stay at this work for awhile i want something that won't give me any headaches and just take me to work and back. i dont need any frills or anything like performance or anything like that , just good gas mileage, reliability, a radio, and air conditioning.

 

[Gus]

I don't think I have ever had more fun with a car than with my wife's VW R32. It is a wolf in sheeps clothing. And at $35K you can save money and beat most things on the road.

 

[Jbreen1]

What does everyone think of Cadillac? Particularly the STS.

 

[dave]

Originally Posted by Jbreen1

What does everyone think of Cadillac? Particularly the STS.

I'm a HUGE Cadillac fan. have been since birth. I just let an 06 CTS go back after lease last month. I love the STS but i don't need the extra size. If i did I'd be all over it. Instead, I now drive a Mini Cooper Clubman S until the CST-V Coupe comes out this summer. Then the cooper goes to my girl and I'm back in the Saddle.

Have to admit though, the Clubman is a hoot to drive and a real looker too.

 

[JetBlast]

Originally Posted by zjpj83

Aston Martin DB7
Bentley Turbo R

Where can you get a DB7 for $55k? I want one

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by JetBlast

Where can you get a DB7 for $55k? I want one

Or a Bentley Turbo R?

 

[Jbreen1]

Originally Posted by dave

I'm a HUGE Cadillac fan. have been since birth. I just let an 06 CTS go back after lease last month. I love the STS but i don't need the extra size. If i did I'd be all over it. Instead, I now drive a Mini Cooper Clubman S until the CST-V Coupe comes out this summer. Then the cooper goes to my girl and I'm back in the Saddle.

Have to admit though, the Clubman is a hoot to drive and a real looker too.

O yeaaa I forgot about the CTS-V coupe. I might just wait for that. It's going to be sick.

 

[Hany]

Originally Posted by JetBlast

Where can you get a DB7 for $55k? I want one

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/Cars-Tru...5&_sop=3&_sc=1