What is the best new car under 250k?

"JR1" (type35bugatti)
06/02/2015 at 14:13 • Filed to: Mercedes S65

If you asked me I would have a hard time picking something other than this. I know it will plummet in price quicker than the stork market crash of 1929 but it is the most wonderful car. A V12 pillarless coupe with an interior more luxurious than most million dollar apartments in NYC. The want is strong with this one.

DISCUSSION (92)

CB > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:15

What are we saying for “best”? Passenger comfort? Speed? Reliability? Fun behind the wheel?

For Sweden > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:16

Hellcat

djmt1 > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:17

Kinja'd!!!

Constant first choice for me throughout the years of what I would buy if I won the Lotto.

Party-vi > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:17

A car that cost $25,000, gets 30mpg and hits 60mph in 5.5 seconds that also has rear leg room like an E-class and is RWD with a manual.

So none of them.

extraspecialbitter > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:18

project 7

macanamera > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:18

BMW 5 series GT

macanamera > For Sweden
06/02/2015 at 14:19

Z06 bye

mcseanerson > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:20

True hardtops are magnificent. That said I’m going for a cammed out V8 powered Bauer Catfish that revs to 8K.

Kinja'd!!!

SaveTheIntegras > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:20

Kinja'd!!!

next.

LongbowMkII > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:21

Miata

TheHondaBro > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:21

$1,000 Miata and $249k in upgrades.

Moves-Like-Senna > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:22

Didn’t your mother ever teach you? THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS MIATA

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SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Party-vi
06/02/2015 at 14:22

You forgot that it has to have 500 hp and be a crossover.

mcseanerson > extraspecialbitter
06/02/2015 at 14:23

I was thinking of this but I just wish it was a speedster.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > TheHondaBro
06/02/2015 at 14:23

$1000 Miata and $249k in a fully equipped garage around it. FIFY.

macanamera > Party-vi
06/02/2015 at 14:23

V6 charger comes dangerously close to the mark

spanfucker retire bitch > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:23

I’d take a Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

TheHondaBro > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
06/02/2015 at 14:24

Maybe a $200k garage and $49k in upgrades.

mcseanerson > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:24

Round 2: Singer 911

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Party-vi > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
06/02/2015 at 14:24

Ew. No. Crossovers are for people who don’t realize you don’t need an ugly lump of metal to hauls a couple of kids and their shit. Also 500hp seems unusable. How about 300hp?

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Party-vi
06/02/2015 at 14:24

No, 500. As we all know, 300 isn’t enough anymore. 500 might not be either.

TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts. > TheHondaBro
06/02/2015 at 14:26

You drive a hard bargain, but you have yourself a deal!

TheHondaBro > TheBloody, Oppositelock lives on in our shitposts.
06/02/2015 at 14:28

Kinja'd!!!

Party-vi > macanamera
06/02/2015 at 14:28

Huh. You’re right. A bit slow, sure but it’s pretty close.

JR1 > For Sweden
06/02/2015 at 14:30

That’s a valid alternative

TheHondaBro > macanamera
06/02/2015 at 14:30

I was gonna say Accord V6. Only thing missing is the RWD part.

JR1 > macanamera
06/02/2015 at 14:30

Swap in a manual and it would almost be perfect

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:31

Honda S660.

JR1 > TheHondaBro
06/02/2015 at 14:31

I said NEW

Party-vi > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
06/02/2015 at 14:31

You’ve become addicted to the front page!

JR1 > djmt1
06/02/2015 at 14:31

I can't argue with a Land Rover they are very special

JR1 > mcseanerson
06/02/2015 at 14:32

Not new. Restomod

JR1 > mcseanerson
06/02/2015 at 14:32

Never heard of it

JR1 > Moves-Like-Senna
06/02/2015 at 14:33

Meh

TheHondaBro > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:33

Fine then. I’m gonna steal an ND Miata and use the rest as planned.

JR1 > CB
06/02/2015 at 14:33

Whatever your definition of “best” is

extraspecialbitter > mcseanerson
06/02/2015 at 14:33

i agree. or at least have an option. but god damn, that thing gets my blood a-boilin.

JR1 > spanfucker retire bitch
06/02/2015 at 14:33

I wasn’t expecting that answer

JR1 > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
06/02/2015 at 14:34

I wish they brought those stateside

JR1 > LongbowMkII
06/02/2015 at 14:34

Meh

CB > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:35

911 GTS 4 then, for me, at least (if I had money). Manual, all-wheel drive, fast, can theoretically sit four people. Makes the most sense.

JR1 > macanamera
06/02/2015 at 14:35

Kinja'd!!!

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:35

If they do, allow me to turn traction control off, and I fit, I will absolutely buy one.

Milky > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:37

I’m assuming you just watched the Motor Trend review that came out yesterday?

But this will get the “best” lap times. I’m not one for comfort.

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nermal > Party-vi
06/02/2015 at 14:37

A BMW 320i with no options comes closest.

JR1 > CB
06/02/2015 at 14:38

That's a very enticing choice. I bet it would be a blast too

mcseanerson > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:38

If we’re going to call a Singer 911 a retromod than you are really pushing the boundaries of that label. It’s closer to new than it is retromod.

JR1 > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
06/02/2015 at 14:39

Here is hoping they do!

mcseanerson > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:39

It’s a kit car based on the Miata.

misfitmascots > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:39

Kinja'd!!!

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Party-vi
06/02/2015 at 14:39

It’s only a matter of time until i get addicted to youtube comments. At that point, nothing under 1500 will be enough because there’s a turbo’d Gallardo that puts out that much and why should anything put out less? Because Random Internet Kid sees it, he knows he can handle it.

Tapas > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:40

A brown manual Jaguar F-Type Shooting brake SVR.

LongbowMkII > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:41

howdareyou.

1000 Miatas

JR1 > mcseanerson
06/02/2015 at 14:41

I know a lot of the car is all but it is all modified to fit in a classic Porsche. So it is hard for me to call it new. But I'm just one guys opinion

JR1 > Milky
06/02/2015 at 14:42

I did not but now I will!

JR1 > misfitmascots
06/02/2015 at 14:43

It is so damn pretty

JR1 > Tapas
06/02/2015 at 14:43

If you have 250k you could probably make that dream a reality

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > extraspecialbitter
06/02/2015 at 14:44

Good call.

JR1 > mcseanerson
06/02/2015 at 14:44

Now that's a Miata I could lust after

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:45

If your gonna spend 200+k on one single car I can’t think of a better car to buy than the S600 Maybach.

Is it expensive for a car? you bet.

Is it expensive for what it is and what it competes against? It’s a fucking bargain!

Kinja'd!!!

JR1 > LongbowMkII
06/02/2015 at 14:45

If I ever drive one maybe I will change my mind

JR1 > Luc - The Acadian Oppo
06/02/2015 at 14:46

I feel the same way with the S65 Coupe. It blows the Wraith out of the water

spanfucker retire bitch > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:50

It (very) comfortably seats 4.

Goes like a bat out of hell both in straight line acceleration and even around a track.

Lots of cargo room thanks to the rear hatch.

AWD + Snow Tires = I own the roads when it snows.

I actually like the way it looks.

That V8 sounds angry as hell.

Party-vi > nermal
06/02/2015 at 14:52

Not really - cost, speed and legroom are still issues. I’ve priced out a 320i and new I’m looking at $40k the way I want it. There’s one at a local Carmax for $31k that’s perfect except the autobox.

JR1 > spanfucker retire bitch
06/02/2015 at 14:54

I know it's the whole package but it needs a redesign. Call me shallow. It I can't get over the looks

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:56

For me, it would be an Escalade ESV Platinum. It’s got style, power, an amazing interior, can tow stuff, and seat 7. Plus it maxes out at $100k so I can use the other $150k to buy a killer boat and a camper, which the Escalade can tow!

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sony1492 > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:56

Kinja'd!!!

Obviously

spanfucker retire bitch > JR1
06/02/2015 at 14:57

Oh, I definitely can’t wait for the refresh where they said they’d be improving the looks. But if I had 250 grand burning a hole in my pocket and wanted a new car, the Panamera would pretty much be IT.

nermal > Party-vi
06/02/2015 at 14:59

I think the best scenario would be to find one that’s been sitting on a lot for a while and try to nab a deal at the end of the month.

Obligatory “Just chip it for more POWAHH yo!” as well.

misfitmascots > JR1
06/02/2015 at 15:02

Yes it is

AM > JR1
06/02/2015 at 15:20

In an all-around performance perspective (straight line acceleration, cornering, braking) I’d say the Cayman GT4. I’ll take mine in Sapphire Blue please.

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norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > JR1
06/02/2015 at 16:00

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Not necessarily this exact special edition but point is made. It’s technically a truck, basically does EVERYTHING.

JR1 > Logansteno: Bought a VW?
06/02/2015 at 16:13

I know a lot of people don’t like large SUV’s here but I adore them and this Esclade is a great example of why. A great luxury automobile and I think they are future classics

JR1 > sony1492
06/02/2015 at 16:13

Best NEW

newsmctado > JR1
06/02/2015 at 16:13

As with much of life, Math reveals the appropriate answers: $250K car < (5 x $50K) < (10 x $25k) < (25 x $10k)

Answer: 250 $1,000 craigslist specials.

JR1 > AM
06/02/2015 at 16:15

I think I would buy that over a 911 RS

JR1 > norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback
06/02/2015 at 16:15

I always think the GMC looks 10x better than the comparable Silverado

JR1 > newsmctado
06/02/2015 at 16:16

I said best NEW but I like your thinking

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > JR1
06/02/2015 at 16:21

Usually it is. Depends on the generation though.

AM > JR1
06/02/2015 at 16:50

This generation the GMC looks better but last gen the Silverado looked much better:

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And the generation before that, the Sierra looked better:

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AM > JR1
06/02/2015 at 16:54

I would to. It may not be as fast but I think it would feel much more special. It’s very well known that the Cayman is a better sports car

JR1 > AM
06/02/2015 at 17:12

We have differing opinions. All three gens I prefer the GMC.

JR1 > AM
06/02/2015 at 17:14

And you're not like every other guy that bought a 911. You put some thoughts behind the purchase

AM > JR1
06/02/2015 at 17:49

The crazy acceleration of the 911 RS is awesome but I really have nowhere to put all that power to use except for taking it to the strip. I’d much rather have a car that is a little slower but most likely a lot more fun in the twisties out in the country backroads.

It’s the same thing with the Hellcat twins. I’d be just as happy with the 392.