Okay Guys... BEST (your pick) Car for $50,000

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08-29-06, 02:21 PM

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if you like big german sedan, the s class is also pretty good for not much more.. interior is huge improvement over the last gen and it has lots of new feature..

Uhhhhhhhm... Yummy! But @ $90k is $40k beyond my budget.

08-29-06, 02:26 PM

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Not sure if this was mentioned yet, but I always had a thing for the Audi RS6. Loved those cars and some can be found in the 50K range today.

For example...

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...4&aff=national

08-30-06, 10:17 AM

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Are we talking $50k max otd? If so, discussions on 50k+ cars will just cloud the issue.

08-30-06, 01:57 PM

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GS350, a one year old LS430, Range Rover sport

08-30-06, 03:25 PM

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2003 SC430, Luxury and sporty and a convertible.

08-30-06, 04:12 PM

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wait for GS460..........ok so it's a little over budget, but if you're up to 50, what's 8k or so more?

the M5 sounds good too, but prob expensive as hell to maintain/repair.

08-30-06, 05:28 PM

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I dont know why you would want a BMW 7series man, I'd take a damn Kia Sephia over that!

08-31-06, 03:23 AM

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I don't think even a 2004 645i can be had for $50K. I did a very quick search and they are in the $57-62K range

i dont think most of the cars that people are posting can...i would go for an 2007 M3, bout 48K and 420hp...

08-31-06, 08:32 AM

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I dont know why you would want a BMW 7series man, I'd take a damn Kia Sephia over that!

I'd take a Toyota Yaris over a BMW 7 series...

08-31-06, 09:18 AM

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Absolutely.... No manual tranny! :icon22:

And the previous 5 series is to "generic looking" even if the E39 M5 is fast as shiz.

Something about the 745i has just really growned on me. Call it... Age.

*Arnold's voice* Dew itttt!

I love the 7, but what year can you get it for $50k? I believe you're looking at an 02 or 03, maybe an 04?

Another one that hit the depreciation big time is the 03> S class easily under $50k. But btw the 2, I pick the 7. It drives much better than the S

Let me take a picture of my S class fungus window.

08-31-06, 09:49 AM

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This is an easy answer, most def. an E55 or a CL55 used, ofcourse.

An E39 M5, supersprint headers, custom exhaust, AA intake, DA chip, is a good choice too..

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09-30-06, 02:15 PM

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Brand new GS350. Used E55.. I remember reading somewhere that b/ c the AMG models are hand-built they are more reliable than the rest of the MB line.. anyone know if there is any truth to that?

09-30-06, 03:03 PM

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HMM... $50k US.

What would I drive. Probably still drive the GX470.

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09-30-06, 04:23 PM

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Brand new GS350. Used E55.. I remember reading somewhere that b/ c the AMG models are hand-built they are more reliable than the rest of the MB line.. anyone know if there is any truth to that?

No that's not true... DON'T buy a AMG without warrenty...