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    Best buy under 50k?

    With my father recently passing I wanted to get something both of us would have enjoyed. I was considering a 2011 Mercedes C63 AMG with the P31 package, but Id like to know everything in the range that would be a good choice in terms of Euro. I have considered a E92 M3, but I already own a bimmer and would like to try something new.

    I was thinking practical (so 4 door likely), and good for touring. The car will be parked in the garage for winter as I will keep using my E90. The price range isn't concrete, but I don't really want to spend any more then 50.

    On a side note, if anyone knows of a gunmetal/silver 2001 BMW M coupe in Calgary let me know, my Father owned one and I'd like to track it down. Lot's of memories in it!
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    Re: Best buy under 50k?

    "Best" is pretty subjective.

    Why not something classic that will appreciate rather than be worth 20k in 5 years and cost a ton to maintain?

    Pat

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    • #3
      Re: Best buy under 50k?

      Originally posted by onceover View Post
      "Best" is pretty subjective.

      Why not something classic that will appreciate rather than be worth 20k in 5 years and cost a ton to maintain?
      What would you suggest?

      I'd buy his old M coupe in a second if I found it, but I don't have any leads.

      My old man loved classic Porsche's too.
      Last edited by ToXicXxX; 04-24-2014, 08:44 PM.

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      • #4
        Re: Best buy under 50k?

        I think the C63 AMG with perfomance package is an awesome choice if you wanna stick with a sedan.

        If you consider coupes there is a number of mid-late 2000s 911s in that range. You're also in the range for Lotus Elise or older twin turbo esprit.
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        • #5
          Re: Best buy under 50k?

          $50k?

          993 C2S
          Cam


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          • #6
            Re: Best buy under 50k?

            Originally posted by cam_wmh View Post
            $50k?

            993 C2S
            If I were to get a porsche I'd prefer a 911 turbo, which are way out of that range.

            I'm considering a 2007 bmw M6... just because they are fairly uncommon, beautiful and have that wonderful V10.

            Whatever I buy won't be driven more then a few times a week, and possibly taken on a road trip or two, so cost of upkeep isn't a huge deal to me.

            A lotus? Man I'd do anything for one of those. Such amazing cars... and they stand out from the rest.
            Last edited by ToXicXxX; 04-25-2014, 09:52 AM.

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            • #7
              Re: Best buy under 50k?

              Originally posted by cam_wmh View Post
              $50k?

              993 C2S
              Good luck.

              You could get a nice 930 for 50k

              Pat

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              • #8
                Re: Best buy under 50k?

                I would wait for the gunmetal/silver 2001 BMW M coupe you mentioned.
                Mike
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                • #9
                  Re: Best buy under 50k?

                  Why spend $50k on a car when you're still in school? Doesn't seem overly logical to me.
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                  • #10
                    Re: Best buy under 50k?

                    Originally posted by idlandk View Post
                    Why spend $50k on a car when you're still in school? Doesn't seem overly logical to me.
                    Because now I have a house, school is paid for, and I have a fair bit to invest.

                    Might as well have some fun in life... Especially wile I'm young.
                    Last edited by ToXicXxX; 04-25-2014, 10:36 AM.

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                    • #11
                      Re: Best buy under 50k?

                      Stay away from the M5/M6... the repair bills are ridiculous with those, especially the auto trans. (whatever its called.. DSG/Tip whatever) The cars are a blast... but if something goes wrong you are eff'd. My Father had one and he was lucky with it as the tranny crapped out a few months before warranty ended. Bill for it was just over $15k.

                      The C63's are a blast... especially with a P31. Comparatively I find the M3s a bit boring actually. You could also throw the RS4s in that crowd.. or a B8+ S4 once you add a chip and pulley.. then drive it year round.


                      Edit: Didint see the above post.
                      Last edited by R-Audi; 04-25-2014, 11:59 AM.

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                      • #12
                        Re: Best buy under 50k?

                        Originally posted by ToXicXxX View Post
                        Because now I have a house, school is paid for, and I have a fair bit to invest.

                        Might as well have some fun in life... Especially wile I'm young.
                        Fair enough then!
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                        • #13
                          Re: Best buy under 50k?

                          Turbo an s2k
                          Dylan

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                            Re: Best buy under 50k?

                            Fully built jetta lol jk. R34 skyline GTR.
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                            • #15
                              Re: Best buy under 50k?

                              Originally posted by kujiwara View Post
                              Fully built jetta lol jk. R34 skyline GTR.
                              I don't swing that way

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