What Car would you buy for $55k

[Dylanc1500]

2017 Chevy SS, a different camshaft and stainless cut-outs.

[Monkey Dust]

17 hours ago, theninja35 said:

If I was buying one and not building one, it would be an Alfa Romeo Giulia. 

If I was building one it would probably some kind of Volvo, an older Viper, or some year Wrangler.

Sadly a Quadrifoglio is 72k in the states before you hit the options list, so that's out.

 

I don't know what's wrong with some of you, I did an hours commute each way in a mk1 (NA) MX 5 (Miata) for a couple of years and it was fine. Moaning about a lack of cup holders for fucks sake, or suggesting a DB9 isn't suitable for sitting in traffic.

 

$55k is about £43k and for that I'd probably go with a used Porsche 911, RWD with manual box

[iDeFecZx]

1 hour ago, Monkey Dust said:

Sadly a Quadrifoglio is 72k in the states before you hit the options list, so that's out.

 

I don't know what's wrong with some of you, I did an hours commute each way in a mk1 (NA) MX 5 (Miata) for a couple of years and it was fine. Moaning about a lack of cup holders for fucks sake, or suggesting a DB9 isn't suitable for sitting in traffic.

 

$55k is about £43k and for that I'd probably go with a used Porsche 911, RWD with manual box

He might have just meant a standard Guilia

 

My choice would be a white R.S. 200 Cup and a Silver Hawkeye STI

Save myself £20k for mods and other stuff

[GreenZombie]

Of course, Rambler American 220 and end with money of good quality bourbon.

Since the Rambler was the first of my car and I like bourbon for.

[PCMasterDebater]

33 minutes ago, Dylanc1500 said:

2017 Chevy SS, a different camshaft and stainless cut-outs.

 

You're the first to post a v8, RWD, Semi-Luxury Sedan with a proper 6 speed. Its fast, corners damn good, heavily modifiable, stylish, big trunk, spacious, uncommon, and fucking sexy too; The best part? You can take your kids with you. Good job bro, I'd buy the same thing.

[tovleander]

Fiat Multipla, and then use the rest 54900 $ to make it even uglier

[MEC-777]

Golf GTI. Save the rest of the money for other things. Turbocharged, fast, sensible, good on fuel and understated.  

[Droidbot]

Definitely RX7, it's beautiful. 

Or if I can't find one with good kms, I'd go for a BMW 135i. I'm a small car guy. This thing has a 2.5L Straight 6 with a turbo. 

[Qwweb]

On 4/17/2017 at 7:30 PM, Glass said:

you have to imagine what car would you buy when you think you can afford a 55,000USD car . (e.g. i think i will be an engineer,  30 years old , and i will be having a hour long commute to work .. when i can afford 55,000USD on a car . Which car would i buy at that point and why

For the price, with a good warranty, good customer service, longevity, comfort, insurance price, "sportiness", 4WD (if you want that), and size and turning radius; may I present...

 

2017 VW Golf R  (starts at $39,375)

or (for something bigger)

2017 VW Tiguan (starts at $24,995)

 

Biggest plus to these are they both have 4WD and are extremely cheap to insure (the Tiguan for me is around $200/6 months). Both produce ample power, around 300 HP. Both have the same turning radius (built on the same chassis). Both are very comfortable and their finish is fancy enough to be presentable, but not impractical. Moon roof option for both if that is your thing. 

[Droidbot]

1 minute ago, Qwweb said:

For the price, with a good warranty, good customer service, longevity, comfort, insurance price, "sportiness", 4WD (if you want that), and size and turning radius; may I present...

 

2017 VW Golf R  (starts at $39,375)

or (for something bigger)

2017 VW Tiguan (starts at $24,995)

 

Biggest plus to these are they both have 4WD and are extremely cheap to insure (the Tiguan for me is around $200/6 months). Both produce ample power, around 300 HP. Both have the same turning radius (built on the same chassis). Both are very comfortable and their finish is fancy enough to be presentable, but not impractical. Moon roof option for both if that is your thing. 

German design. Good choice. But I still like the old Mk6 R32. 

Holy shit, it is a BEAST. They crammed a 3.2L v6 into the chassis and it goes really, really quick. 

[TheGhzGuy]

I guess a Focus RS and then save the rest for other things or a project car (MR2, Miata, etc)

[AlwaysFSX]

10 minutes ago, MEC-777 said:

Golf GTI. Save the rest of the money for other things. Turbocharged, fast, sensible, good on fuel and understated.  

I'm going to have to disagree and say used Viper.

[DildorTheDecent]

1968 Dodge Charger R/T $50,000

 

Mopar or no car

 

https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/dealer/dodge/charger/1934858.html

[RevoltTrain]

R32 GTR with TONS of mods

[MEC-777]

10 minutes ago, AlwaysFSX said:

I'm going to have to disagree and say used Viper.

You're one of those people who just want to watch the world burn, aren't you? lol  

[Nup]

A fast one, yo. 

[AlwaysFSX]

5 minutes ago, MEC-777 said:

You're one of those people who just want to watch the world burn, aren't you? lol  

Just a bit.

[techswede]

Something i could afford do drive daily. Hmm.

I do like the new Challenger GT V6 with all wheel drive. I'd be able to option it out real well for 55k and buy three sets of really good tyres.

 

Or i'd just spend it on my current v6 camaro. Throwing an LC9 ls engine in it. A strange rear end. A t56 transmission. Big brakes all around. 

Some real good suspension. Dynamating the interior to hell and back and just making it real nice. 

Saving the rest of the money so i could track it without worrying about if i break something. 

 

55k would buy me a really nice classic over here. That's good condition 964 money. (Among a ridiculously long list of other cars) 

[Mr.Meerkat]

At the moment, an Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio in white/blue or a Mitsubishi Evo X in white/blue.

And yes, I am very childish in terms of my taste in cars  

[linustouchtips]

something with a v8 preferably american dodge chally comes to my mind they are pretty cheap 33k and up id get a new version or an old one. 

[Dylanc1500]

1 hour ago, PCMasterDebater said:

 

You're the first to post a v8, RWD, Semi-Luxury Sedan with a proper 6 speed. Its fast, corners damn good, heavily modifiable, stylish, big trunk, spacious, uncommon, and fucking sexy too; The best part? You can take your kids with you. Good job bro, I'd buy the same thing.

Bingo, I'm glad im not the only one to think so. Honestly it is the most well rounded car I have ever been in. Loaded at $42,000 brand new and electronic ride control. Its as American/Aussie as it gets. Too bad the rest of the population doesn't see it that way. It's quite unfortunate that it is the last year for it. It will be the last of its kind.

[FuzzyYellow]

I wouldn't spend $55k on a car in my current situation. I'd keep my current car, make a few upgrades, fix a few things, and save the rest to pay for school.

[Bigbootyjudy]

 A restored toyota fj 40 from the 70's. It was the single greatest car ever(even though it's kind of a truck) even though it rattled, was old, hot and couldn't go above 60.

 

(he never said that it had to be practical)

 

or

 

 

An older jeep cherokee sport because those things LAST.

[PCMasterDebater]

 

2 hours ago, Qwweb said:

2017 VW Golf R  (starts at $39,375)

or (for something bigger)

2017 VW Tiguan (starts at $24,995)

 

Biggest plus to these are they both have 4WD

Neither car is 4WD. They are AWD which is very different. 

[TacticlTwinkie]

For $55k, I would buy a new Golf GTI and use the remaning money to do suspension upgrades, get new wheels and tires, a modest tune, etc. The Golf GTI is my "dream daily driver". Extremely fun while still being practical. The Golf R would be another great choice, but the higher cost leaves less cash for personalizing the car to my liking, the insurance is higher, less fuel efficiency, etc.