LegionShooter Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'm thinking about moving past the two door Jeep phase and back into the car realm for a number of reasons. So to start off my research I'm looking for opinions. Here are the parameters: Budget up to $55,000 Prefer 4 door, 5 passenger but 2 door, 4 or 5 passenger is ok as well New or used, 2012 or newer Gas mileage 20mpg or better When I see it in the driveway I smile When I turn the key/press the start button I chuckle like a pirate When I step on the go pedal I don't care that it's costing me more in gas Let's hear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvsmith Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Have a 2015 Genesis Ultimate, 2nd Genesis I've owned, has every new feature on the market, fits right into your wish list & still puts a smile on my face every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Honda Accord EX-L in Black or GunMetal. black tint windows. I've had mine up to 125 without even a shimmer. Never get beat off the line, corners like a dream. I95 roadmaster. Sucks for 3 Gun cause crummy range roads bottom out, but getting there is a breeze. Lacrosse drove well and has all the bells and whistles, and looks sharp in black, but adds twenty years to anybody's age just by being in it. Nothing else really knocking my socks off. Except maybe the new Suburbans-maybe too big for what you need. We have three Jeeps in various modes and the transition to the Honda takes a few miles, it's just really tight to drive. That's good tight, really responsive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdnok Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) I'm thinking about moving past the two door Jeep phase and back into the car realm for a number of reasons. So to start off my research I'm looking for opinions. Here are the parameters: Budget up to $55,000 Prefer 4 door, 5 passenger but 2 door, 4 or 5 passenger is ok as well New or used, 2012 or newer Gas mileage 20mpg or better When I see it in the driveway I smile When I turn the key/press the start button I chuckle like a pirate When I step on the go pedal I don't care that it's costing me more in gas Let's hear it! Lexus GS350 4dr or an RC if sexy 2 door coupes are your thing and you actually want it to work........ Nobody said you can't show up to a match in style and it will make you make you smile when you step on the gas Edited November 12, 2014 by xdnok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Chevrolet Impala SS !!! A lot depends on whether you value #4 or #7 the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesterno Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 FJ Cruiser. Like a Jeep's more civilized cousin. you can get one that has all the fixings, 4x4, power everything, etc, and decked out with sweet tires and some road armor. Then put the $20k left over back in your bank. Makes me happy to drive it and fits enough for road trips or 3 gun matches. Or an Audi. We got the Mrs. a little A4 convertible. Girly color, but on a nice day with the top and pedal down, it's a blast! we went used and certified and still came in under 10k for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionShooter Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Thanks for the ideas thus far. I should add there's a HP minimum of 300. CPO C63 AMG, and CPO S4 are both on the consider list thus far. The C63 doesn't make the 20mpg highway rating I wanted, but it's close at 19...and it's 481 HP...you just can't hate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Or you could consider a Vette or the new Dodge Challenger with the supercharged engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionShooter Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Or you could consider a Vette or the new Dodge Challenger with the supercharged engine. Not a huge Challenger fan, although I like the simple "sleeper" look to it. The Vette would be great but it's a two seater. I have kids that have to fit in there too if we're not taking the big family SUV. That's why I need/want the 4 door/5 seat setup. The new Hellcat Charger would fit the bill, minus the price tag... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zimm33 Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Audi! I love my Q5 which I picked because I needed 30mpg and I'm 6'4". If i only needed 20+ mpg and was shorter I'd do an A6 or S6. S6 new would be over your budget but not the A6. Another favorite of mine was the Nissan Maxima. Great car. Edited November 13, 2014 by zimm33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 My daily driver is a 2006 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG in Atlanta traffic. I am sure the C63 is better but the C55 is plenty good enough. You can get a very clean C55 for way less than $20,000 - maybe as low as $12,000. I get about 18 mpg highway commute in heavy traffic and I got 23 mpg this morning in light traffic. You can lower the mpg dramatically of course with a heavy foot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeislarge Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 My buddy drives an E63 AMG wagon. AWD with 560 hp. Perfect range vehicle. Not sure if he even cares about mpg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 (edited) Chevrolet SS. Over 400 HP, under $50k, rare, fast, and wicked. http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-sedan.html Edited November 13, 2014 by twodownzero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionShooter Posted November 13, 2014 Author Share Posted November 13, 2014 Chevrolet SS. Over 400 HP, under $50k, rare, fast, and wicked. http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-sedan.html You're the second person who's mentioned this...have to have a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Elliott Posted November 13, 2014 Share Posted November 13, 2014 Accord V6. Absolutely amazing car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 It appears that the local - Dallas area - Chevy dealers are now knocking some off the price on the 2014 SS model. Due, I'm sure, to the impending arrival of the 2015 model. The 2015 will have the option of a "stick" shift and different shock absorbers. Personally, I'll never have another stick shift since the autos now run as well - or better - in the quarter mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Subaru Impreza STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Chevrolet SS. Over 400 HP, under $50k, rare, fast, and wicked. http://www.chevrolet.com/ss-sports-sedan.html You're the second person who's mentioned this...have to have a look And this is the last year for production...............No Mas in 2016! Bummer as this is the car that I wanted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Same thing with the Holden, which is the "parent" of the SS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Mjohn: Do you mean the 2014 is the last year, or that the 2015 will be the last year for the SS ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjohn Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Mjohn: Do you mean the 2014 is the last year, or that the 2015 will be the last year for the SS ??? 2014 are in stock, 2015 will be produced and there will be no 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 Ok, thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy27al Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 I have to put my plug in for the new mustang. Absolutely mean and a fair amount of room for being a sports car Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garmil Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Hyundai Genesis 5.0. 420hp, 20mpg, lots of room, every feature you could want, looks great imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegionShooter Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 So after much deliberation it looks like a 2014 MB C350. 29 MPG Hwy, 302 HP V6. 4 door, 5 passenger. With a tune and exhaust it'll make about 340ish HP and sound sweet. And it's a Mercedes. I'll post pics next week if everything works out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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