Aron9000

Without a single doubt, it would be the Dodge Charger R/T Scat Pack with the 392 Hemi V8. 485hp/475lb-ft. BIG CAR, LOTS OF ROOM, HUGE TRUNK, BIG V8, **** YOU ACCELERATION.

The damn powertrain is impressive, but man I do love the styling, I love that big car feeling, this thing does handle with a bit of respect, ie it isn't my old Cadillac in the turns. Yes its just as damn fast,if not faster than my old 1999 Z28 Camaro. Yet it rides just as nice as and is just as refined as a new Lexus ES350(Okay maybe not quite as a nice ride but close).

Main thing I love about the 392 Charger is how damn fast it is, yet its just a nice sedan, It has that sleeper look, its a big car, yet its fast.

geko29

Chevy SS would definitely trump the Scat Pack for me. Only 415hp/415lb-ft, but weighs 500lbs less, has way better handling, and a 6MT (same unit as the Camaro SS), so it's dramatically more fun to drive. Also has a nicer interior and a WAY better backseat. The LS3 is also super easy/cheap to mod--the LSA blower from the CTS-V and Camaro ZL1 is a simple bolt-on for example. Finally, it's not available as a rental/fleet volume model, so you don't see them everywhere.

Lurker9

I am going to go with the Honda Accord Hybrid for a dd now that it has a year to sort out the year 1 bugs.
Love those Chargers.

mmarshall

Muscle cars aren't really my bag. Besides, I went to high school with the classic ones in the late 60s....I remember them well.

I'm somewhat more conservative, car-wise, than Aron or geko. In the 30-50K range, for sedans, I'll take a Lexus ES350, Buick LaCrosse, Lincoln MKZ, Chevy Impala, Kia Cadenza, or Genesis 3.8L AWD. For coupes, just one choice...the Audi A5 (not the S5). For SUVs/crossovers, I'll take the Kia Sorento, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Lexus RX (yes, even with the big spindle-grille LOL) , Audi All-Road, and top versions of the Subaru Outback. For a pick-up truck, I'll take the Honda Ridgeline....I don't need to tow anything heavy.

situman

I think I'll get a loaded new gen Camry. Non-hybrid of course. I would have chosen the Highlander in Platinum or was it Limited trim if it had the new platform.

JDR76

I'm not totally sure, but I would take a good look at the new Kia Stinger. But also lately I've been itching to have a truck again so I'd consider a Tacoma.

pbm317

Stinger definitely looks like it would be a great choice! An Audi allroad also appeals to the versatile side of me.

Rhambler

Yeah that Dodge Charger SRT is definitely nice, although it might be on the higher end of $50k.

On the more practicable side, I would get the Audi A5 sportback or even consider the BMW 4 series gran coupe.

patgilm

I saw a scat pack with the hemi the other day and it looked awesome. I would get one for sure but would pay a little more and get the SRT version. However, the wife doesn't care for them so the practical side of me would get an Audi S3 or Golf R.

Shelly40

I would get the Alpha Romeo Giulia Ti.....

I test drove one that had a sticker price of 49,800

Shelly

pbm317

Another great one! The Ti with the Sport/Performance options definitely feels like the Goldilocks of the current lineup.

SW17LS

In a sedan I would probably buy a Genesis G80. In an SUV? I would get a high trim Jeep Grand Cherokee.

mmarshall

I agree that the G80 is an excellent choice, but one might (?) have to use some restraint to keep it below 50K.

SW17LS

Not really. A G80 V6 RWD ultimate is $50,360 with every option. AWD, a well optioned Premium package is $48,650. Thats before discounts.

mmarshall

Sales tax, though, and the processing fees would probably push it above 50K...though the thread itself seems unclear if the 30-50K range includes tax or not.

(The processing fee is not too bad in MD, but can really get up there in VA)