Best Sedan/Coupe in US$40-50k range.

BMWlover · 4th April 2008, 12:43

Hey guys,
Im an undergrad studying in the states and am just about to buy a new car here. Although, I am kinda confused with so many choices on offer here...Could someone suggest a car within 50k$ or so?
Right now im deciding between the Audi A5, the C-class and the new jag XF, even though the XF is kinda expensive.
Right now im favoring the A5 as i love the way that car looks, plus the interiors are top notch in quality. Any advice would be much appreciated.

here's a pic of the A5

Nitin · 4th April 2008, 20:49

An undergrad getting a $50K car? Thats gotta be the first!
Way to go,dude!

For that price,there are so many options. Tell us what you are looking for,in terms of power/features,and we'll take things from there.

ATL_BOY · 4th April 2008, 21:58

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Originally Posted by BMWlover

Hey guys,
Im an undergrad studying in the states and am just about to buy a new car here. Although, I am kinda confused with so many choices on offer here...Could someone suggest a car within 50k$ or so?
Right now im deciding between the Audi A5, the C-class and the new jag XF, even though the XF is kinda expensive.
Right now im favoring the A5 as i love the way that car looks, plus the interiors are top notch in quality. Any advice would be much appreciated.

wOw ..

.. A5 is sweet .. how about the new m3 .. by the way ..how are you affording this big adventure as a college undergrad ?

RPMPKDMFF · 4th April 2008, 23:21

Between the C, XF and A5, go for the A5 anyday. By the way, you are one lucky undergrad.

rev_hard · 4th April 2008, 23:31

Going by your forum handle, it should be a no-brainer - M3

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iraghava · 4th April 2008, 23:47

Guys a new M3 is around the $70k mark, so that's out of his budget.

BMWlover - Why not the 335i coupe? Stonking performance froma good looking car & within your budget too!

Nitin · 4th April 2008, 23:55

If you are particular about getting a coupe,then the BMW 335xi & the Audi A5 are your best bet. The Infiniti G37 is another one that could be considered.

RJK · 4th April 2008, 23:58

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Originally Posted by ATL_BOY

wOw .... A5 is sweet .. how about the new m3 .. by the way ..how are you affording this big adventure as a college undergrad ?

Rich daddy I'm guessing...

don't take offense man..enjoy and yeah get the 335i..up the boost and I think you can compete w/ the m3

or the boxster

khanak · 5th April 2008, 00:22

If I had that much Id look at a used 911/Supra/M3 or a brand new EVO X. Let us know what kind of car you want and what you are going to be using it for. With that kind of budget you have a wide range of options available in the US.

BMWlover · 5th April 2008, 05:34

thanks for the replies guys...and yea, the M3 retails for around 70K,hehe...I dont really want 335is or any BMWs cause I already drive the 325i in India and all the Beemers look and feel the same to me..(by that i mean all those under 50k)..the new M3 is godly.
I dont really want a used car, and I am pretty biased toward European cars so no infiniti/acura/lexus for me lol.
At the moment im really torn between the XF and the A5 though, as dad will buy the C-class in India anyways, and I want to drive something which wont we available in india for sometime.
oh and the most important things im looking for in a car are looks, comfort and decent performance(at least above 250hp)
wish they sold alfas here....

oh..and on a side note, a friend bought the latest M3 very recently...it was among the first in the US and he totaled it last week, the cars is tottaly unrecognizable...
he escaped with minor injuries though...still in shock about the car lol

aah78 · 5th April 2008, 05:54

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Originally Posted by BMWlover

he escaped with minor injuries though...still in shock about the car lol

Not a very funny incident, really!

You're too young for a Jaguar XF or an Audi A5 - they're for executives with families and hair thats just beginning to show signs of greying or vanishing.

Buy a Honda Civic Si, a VW GTI or a MAZDASPEED3 and use the remaining $25k to support your post-grad.

If you're really bent on it - then an Infiniti G Coupe, Nissan 350Z or an Audi TT.

DirtyDan · 5th April 2008, 06:38

I would take a longer look at the Japanese cars, Infiniti, Lexus, Acura etc. Ask around, you will find they often out perform their German competition and their quality is first rate.

BMWlover · 5th April 2008, 06:48

@ Dan, well, Ive seen them but there Isnt a car from the Japanese that I really like, and as I said, Im not really looking for out and out performance, looks decent speed and quality are all I want.

Jomz · 5th April 2008, 08:01

Are you sure you can afford the US insurance.. because of your age and high HP car???

TomRider · 5th April 2008, 09:01

How about an Acura TL - Type S?
U will not feel like running around for the after market parts..
It comes with 6 Speed Manual Paddle shifters, Brembo brakes and lot more..
I personally love it, especially the Nighthawk black pearl...

4th April 2008, 12:43	#1
BMWlover BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey guys, Im an undergrad studying in the states and am just about to buy a new car here. Although, I am kinda confused with so many choices on offer here...Could someone suggest a car within 50k$ or so? Right now im deciding between the Audi A5, the C-class and the new jag XF, even though the XF is kinda expensive. Right now im favoring the A5 as i love the way that car looks, plus the interiors are top notch in quality. Any advice would be much appreciated. here's a pic of the A5 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by aah78 : 5th April 2008 at 05:38. Reason: Posts merged.
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4th April 2008, 20:49	#2
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	An undergrad getting a $50K car? Thats gotta be the first! Way to go,dude! For that price,there are so many options. Tell us what you are looking for,in terms of power/features,and we'll take things from there.
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4th April 2008, 23:21	#4
RPMPKDMFF BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sharjah Posts: 169 Thanked: 29 Times	Between the C, XF and A5, go for the A5 anyday. By the way, you are one lucky undergrad.
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4th April 2008, 23:31	#5
rev_hard BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 360 Thanked: Once	Going by your forum handle, it should be a no-brainer - M3.
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4th April 2008, 23:47	#6
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 7,997 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Guys a new M3 is around the $70k mark, so that's out of his budget. BMWlover - Why not the 335i coupe? Stonking performance froma good looking car & within your budget too!
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4th April 2008, 23:55	#7
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 22 Times View My Garage	If you are particular about getting a coupe,then the BMW 335xi & the Audi A5 are your best bet. The Infiniti G37 is another one that could be considered.
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5th April 2008, 00:22	#9
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,867 Thanked: 370 Times View My Garage	If I had that much Id look at a used 911/Supra/M3 or a brand new EVO X. Let us know what kind of car you want and what you are going to be using it for. With that kind of budget you have a wide range of options available in the US.
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5th April 2008, 05:34	#10
BMWlover BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	thanks for the replies guys...and yea, the M3 retails for around 70K,hehe...I dont really want 335is or any BMWs cause I already drive the 325i in India and all the Beemers look and feel the same to me..(by that i mean all those under 50k)..the new M3 is godly. I dont really want a used car, and I am pretty biased toward European cars so no infiniti/acura/lexus for me lol. At the moment im really torn between the XF and the A5 though, as dad will buy the C-class in India anyways, and I want to drive something which wont we available in india for sometime. oh and the most important things im looking for in a car are looks, comfort and decent performance(at least above 250hp) wish they sold alfas here.... oh..and on a side note, a friend bought the latest M3 very recently...it was among the first in the US and he totaled it last week, the cars is tottaly unrecognizable... he escaped with minor injuries though...still in shock about the car lol Last edited by Rehaan : 5th April 2008 at 05:43.
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5th April 2008, 06:38	#12
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,105 Thanked: 1,662 Times	Status or quality? I would take a longer look at the Japanese cars, Infiniti, Lexus, Acura etc. Ask around, you will find they often out perform their German competition and their quality is first rate.
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5th April 2008, 06:48	#13
BMWlover BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 34 Thanked: 0 Times	@ Dan, well, Ive seen them but there Isnt a car from the Japanese that I really like, and as I said, Im not really looking for out and out performance, looks decent speed and quality are all I want.
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5th April 2008, 08:01	#14
Jomz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Detroit, MI,USA Posts: 834 Thanked: 335 Times	Are you sure you can afford the US insurance.. because of your age and high HP car???
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5th April 2008, 09:01	#15
TomRider BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KL7-KA03-NYC Posts: 340 Thanked: 4 Times View My Garage	Acura TL - Type S How about an Acura TL - Type S? U will not feel like running around for the after market parts.. It comes with 6 Speed Manual Paddle shifters, Brembo brakes and lot more.. I personally love it, especially the Nighthawk black pearl... Attached Thumbnails
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