Oppo Car Challenge: $50K Luxury Cars

"Chris McMays" (chrisatautoking)
12/22/2014 at 22:35 • Filed to: Oppo Car Challenge

You've just been given $50,000 to spend on a luxury car for yourself. It will be your daily driver. Here are the rules:

It can be brand new or pre-owned.

Any body style is acceptable.

You cannot go one penny over $50,000.

It cannot be over 10 years old (MY2005).

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So... What would you buy in this scenario? Tell me below.

DISCUSSION (77)

hike > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:36

2015 Mercedes C300 sport with premium 1 and multimedia. Might even be able to squeeze in the cranberry leather interior for under 50.

ly2v8-Brian > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:39

Kinja'd!!!

jkm7680 > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:40

$49,995. A whole lotta sexy going on all at once. Or if not that, I'd get a base Audi A6 brand new.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Maserati-Q…

Kinja'd!!!

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:40

Hmm, fun challenge. I'd never considered spending that much before on a car. I'd almost be tempted to go for a Mercedes Benz GLA AMG. I think they are right around the $50K mark. Obvious waste of money, but it'd be fun ride.

Chris McMays > jkm7680
12/22/2014 at 22:42

I didn't even think about the Quattroporte. That's one good-looking car right there.

Chris McMays > ly2v8-Brian
12/22/2014 at 22:43

Nice choice! I like that color.

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:43

2007 VW Phaeton V10 TDi if I lived somewhere where cars were a tad cheaper.. Since I live in Norway I'll have a 2009 VW Phaeton 3,0 TDi.

Chris McMays > hike
12/22/2014 at 22:44

Hard to argue with a new Mercedes.

Chris McMays > BaconSandwich is tasty.
12/22/2014 at 22:44

Yep, GLA45 AMG 4MATIC starts at $48,300.

Clown Shoe Pilot > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:45

I'd probably go with a used z4. One can get a 2013 with the big motor and the fancy flappy paddle gearbox with low miles for 50k.

Chris McMays > Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh
12/22/2014 at 22:45

Ah, a Phaeton. Nice choice, my friend.

DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:47

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XJ-…

Or:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-B…

CB > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:47

Kinja'd!!!

Since "the Man" doesn't consider my dear beloved Prius to be a luxury vehicle (even though it has heated seats ), I'm going to have to go with a Lexus CT200h with the F-Sport package for $40k CDN. It's sporty, economical, and luxurious!

Laird Andrew Neby Bradleigh > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:47

Understated luxury for the win ;)

Jayhawk Jake > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:47

The most CTS-V with manual I can find

cletus44 aka Clayton Seams > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:48

Kinja'd!!!

Fuck yo age limit. Fuck yo couch.

jkm7680 > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:48

They are great looking cars. And that particular one doesn't have the horrible F1 transmission that goes through clutches like nobody's business.

Steve in Manhattan > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:53

Easy: http://www.carsforsale.com/used-cars-for-…

hike > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:54

Aside from the CLA, they're all pretty great. And even the CLA is getting a nice upgrade for 2015. Hopefully they refined the transmission a little with the update too.

BaconSandwich is tasty. > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:55

Well then, sign me up!

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:55

Used CTS-V Sedan.

Kinja'd!!!

I like my luxury with a side of batshit insane.

Yossarian > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:58

http://m.carmax.com/vehicle/107781…

2010 M5. V10, 30k miles. And have money to spare for the warranty.

Jedidiah > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 22:59

EDIT: Didn't see the age limit. Screw modern luxury cars; they are an excuse to burden a vehicle with needless technology. A luxury car should be a timeless, comfortable escape machine. A simple and nice place to be; not an android tablet exhibition center.

I'd buy this and restore it

https://knoxville.craigslist.org/cto/4804104978…

 > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 23:03

Kinja'd!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-Pa…

Travis, Senna of The High Seas > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 23:14

http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventory…

Kinja'd!!!

An older G-Wagen, the kind with real, usable, tires

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 23:30

Yours is a great choice, S65's are nuts. I would either go with a GLA45 or a CLK63 Black Series, depending on whether or not I felt like being practical.

E92M3 > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 23:34

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-B…

Sn210 > Chris McMays
12/22/2014 at 23:41

2008 BMW M5 with a Manuél for $29,925. I'll pocket the rest for repairs

Kinja'd!!!

http://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/…

Manuél Ferrari > jkm7680
12/23/2014 at 00:08

if only it had been offered with a gated shifter...

Manuél Ferrari > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 00:09

you already picked my choice :(((

aebome > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 00:10

M235i, 6 speed, Estoril blue, red leather, heated seats, and hk sound. 48k.

Kinja'd!!!

ienjoyautomotives > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 00:18

Here my choice, 2006 Aston v8 with a proper manual, the best of both worlds, sporty as hell, and luxurious as a yacht

Kinja'd!!!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aston-Mart…

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 00:38

I am unable to settle on one:

Kinja'd!!!

2005 Bentley Arnage R

Kinja'd!!!

2009 Audi S8

Kinja'd!!!

2008 Maserati Quattroporte GTS

Kinja'd!!!

2011 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography

Kinja'd!!!

2008 Jaguar XKR Portfolio

Jimmy Tango > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 00:50

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

$49500. You could probably find a cheaper one and get aftermarket warranty to make the grand total within $50000. But I like the low mileage and AWD.

Kinja'd!!!

not for canada - australian in disguise > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 01:44

2006 Bentley Flying Spur

Kinja'd!!!

http://wwwa.autotrader.ca/a/Bentley/Cont…

cuts_off_prius > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 02:28

Kinja'd!!!

Probably a brand new 328d (320d outside U.S.) xDrive that is decently optioned.

Chris McMays > sm70- why not Duesenberg?
12/23/2014 at 07:44

Aha! It only took 2 hours and 3 minutes for someone to pick a Bentley.

Chris McMays > DancesWithRotors - Driving Insightfully
12/23/2014 at 07:45

I'd have the Jag, since I already picked an S65.

Chris McMays >
12/23/2014 at 07:46

Although the Panamera isn't exactly a looker, it is very nice. Good choice.

Chris McMays > Jimmy Tango
12/23/2014 at 07:50

Nice find!

Chris McMays > not for canada - australian in disguise
12/23/2014 at 07:51

Ooh, a Flying Spur! Looks to be in good condition.

Chris McMays > E92M3
12/23/2014 at 07:52

A C63 is always a good buy.

Chris McMays > CB
12/23/2014 at 07:53

Somewhat sporty, economical, luxurious, and also very slow.

Chris McMays > Jedidiah
12/23/2014 at 07:54

Interesting idea.

Chris McMays > Steve in Manhattan
12/23/2014 at 07:56

Another Flying Spur, eh? Excellent choice regardless, though.

Chris McMays > Yossarian
12/23/2014 at 07:57

Nice, a low-mileage V10 M5. Good find.

Chris McMays > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
12/23/2014 at 07:58

I'd go for the CLK63 Black Series, mostly because it isn't practical at al, and I like that.

Chris McMays > Clown Shoe Pilot
12/23/2014 at 08:01

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/…

Chris McMays > ienjoyautomotives
12/23/2014 at 08:02

Hard to beat an Aston.

Chris McMays > Jayhawk Jake
12/23/2014 at 08:03

Nice choice!

Chris McMays > Travis, Senna of The High Seas
12/23/2014 at 08:04

Ah, a G-Wagen! I knew someone was going to pick one of these; it was just a matter of when.

Chris McMays > cuts_off_prius
12/23/2014 at 08:06

Efficient, luxurious, and somewhat sporty. It's like the Lexus CT that CB suggeted, except better in almost every single way.

Chris McMays > Sn210
12/23/2014 at 08:07

Smart choice to leave room in the budget for repairs.

Chris McMays > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
12/23/2014 at 08:09

I'd go for the wagon version because it's an insane combination of cargo space, luxury, and POWEEEEEEEEEERRRRR!

Clown Shoe Pilot > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 08:19

bingo. now... who's gonna gimme the 50 grand?

jkm7680 > Manuél Ferrari
12/23/2014 at 08:23

I'd personally opt for automatic, It's a full sized luxury sedan so I'd have to pass on manual.

spanfucker retire bitch > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 08:43

A Luxury vehicle? I'd probably go with this if I was focusing more on luxury and less on performance. Honestly, everything I've read about it is fantastic. Great interior. The exterior looks damn good in my opinion - derivative, yes, but still good. And you get so fucking many amenities for the cost. Get the V6 with the HTRAC AWD with heated seats? Perfect DD in the winter. Along with the sunroof and ventilated seats for the summer.

Kinja'd!!!

Chris McMays > spanfucker retire bitch
12/23/2014 at 09:27

The Genesis is a good choice. If it was in-budget, I would get the V8 model, but the V6 with AWD is the next best thing.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 09:51

The biggest problem with that car in your scenario is finding one for 50k. I saw one, reserve not met, for 12.5k and one for 56k, both on eBay. It might take some patience and clever negotiating.

ienjoyautomotives > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 11:38

That was my thinking exactly, the other car that could compete would be a Maserati Grand Turismo, just because of that ridiculously sexy exhaust note, but I'd much prefer the manual, then just get a nice new exhaust.

CB > Chris McMays
12/23/2014 at 12:30

The F stands for Fast!

Manuél Ferrari > jkm7680
12/23/2014 at 12:45

But but but

Manuél is our lord and savior!

jkm7680 > Manuél Ferrari
12/23/2014 at 12:47

I know, I know. I drive a manual transmission car daily, and I honestly would rather have an automatic DD.

Manuél Ferrari > jkm7680
12/23/2014 at 12:49

Yeah it definitely depends on the situation too. I used to live a lot farther from work so stick got harder. But now I'm so close to work that automatic is boring because my commute is brief and has no traffic.

jkm7680 > Manuél Ferrari
12/23/2014 at 12:54

Yup, I'd personally have an automatic DD which would be the Quattroporte and have a manual transmission fun car. I'll still DD with manual, but if I were rich I'd DD something automatic probably.

Manuél Ferrari > jkm7680
12/23/2014 at 13:00

and a Manuél Ferrari 550 for Sunday cruises :)

jkm7680 > Manuél Ferrari
12/23/2014 at 16:25

Yeah, Haha. That.

Manuél Ferrari > jkm7680
12/23/2014 at 16:27

Ever seen it in blue?

Kinja'd!!!