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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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Exclamation What is the Best Car under 50K?

If you had 50k budget, which cars would you choose?

IS 350?
GS 430?
A non-Lexus?

There are currently two Lexus' in this poll, but feel free to add any we're missing!

The site is pretty new.. any feedback is greatly appreciated.

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Depends on what's your need and want.

A loaded Sienna is very good if you have a family and stuffs to haul
The 335i sedan is a pretty good all-rounder.
The STi is another good one if you don't mind having a manual car. you got spare money to get snow tires for the winter, too.
The Lotus Elise will give you the most driving fun if there's no compromise to worry about.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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RX400h for me... well, RX450h, hopefully

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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bmw 335i for me!
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 07:37 PM
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No doubt give me the Lexus GS 430 best looking car under 50k reliable, power and looks.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
RX400h for me... well, RX450h, hopefully

:-)
that would be hot if lexus did make a RX450h but then they would have to convert it into a RWD or something right? but IS350, used LS 430, GS430
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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GS350...
335i is nice too

Corvette and Elise are also damn good for the money
so is Evo
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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Reliability is most important to me, so it would have to be japanese. Probably GS350
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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I'd take a Vette or a Boxster, the Boxster will be well over $50k with options though. The Vette can also get into the 60s pretty easily
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 05:29 AM
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i dont think thegs430 would fall under the 50k range--but i'd go with reliability then performance...so either IS or GS, but i would mind a MR Evo either
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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Not to rain on anyones parade, but you know these are just click generators, right?
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 08:11 AM
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Well if the GS 430 is over 50k give me the GS 350.
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Depends on your needs..Sheer performance w/ handeling, all season vehicle, pure luxury, etc... So many vehicles to choose from.

If I lived in Florida or Cali, my money would be with a C6 Vette with a 335 Bimmer a close second

I had to spend my money prudently since NYC gets some severe winters, thus a 40k plus X3 was my choice (same ball park $$ as a C6 Vette and 335 bimmer).. Nice blend of allseason traction, handeling, versatility, prestige. Happy with the choice
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Originally Posted by picus
Not to rain on anyones parade, but you know these are just click generators, right?
not clicking the link, just discussing it here, heh :-)
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by AJL0365
that would be hot if lexus did make a RX450h but then they would have to convert it into a RWD or something right? but IS350, used LS 430, GS430
all they need is part time awd, like Rav4 has and it would be pure hotness. After using Rav4 for almost an year now, I preffer it to 50-50 systems.
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