Dream Garage: $48K-$55k Edition

"Wobbles the Mind" (wobblesthemind)
08/06/2016 at 21:32 • Filed to: Dream Garage

I’m having trouble figuring out who is buying these brand new, 4-cyl equipped German executive sedans for $50k. I mean a new E300 weighs at least 3,800 lbs and comes with a 241 hp 4-cylinder for the low cost of $52,150. Help me out tonight and create a three vehicle garage using any vehicles you want as long as they cost between $48,000 to $55,000 each ! This segment is so dense with everything and nothing that I’m overwhelmed!!

DISCUSSION (17)

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 21:53

I have 2 v8 5-series but could seriously see myself buying an entry level motor in 10 years when I am (hopefully) richer (and older). My wife has a 2.5L x3 and thinks it is plenty fast. 241hp will get you to and from work easy.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 21:58

IS, MDX, NSX.

Wobbles the Mind > itranthelasttimeiparkedit
08/06/2016 at 22:03

I’m just not understanding who the customer is anymore for a $50k 5-Series or $52k E-Class Sedan. The engines aren’t the size that older shoppers want. Newer shoppers would rather have the CUV. Enthusiast would rather a smaller car with more engine. The comfort, tech, and interior crowd would rather a the FWD-based luxury cars. Then the value shoppers won’t touch it. I’m not even sure it’s a badge snob at that price point since it isn’t entry level. Just can’t figure it out with the way these cars drive right now. 5 years ago, sure! But right now?

itranthelasttimeiparkedit > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 22:06

People that still want a sedan vs an SUV - think middle aged executives that don’t have to cart their kids around much. Too old to care about speed anymore but want the luxury and are badge snobs to a degree. I do consulting for large small businesses and know a shitload of CxOs that would or do drive 528s and their ilk

GE90man > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 22:19

BMW M2

2017 Audi A4

Porsche Macan

Thomas Donohue > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 22:21

2011 Boxster Spyder

Kinja'd!!!

2012 Mercedes E63

Kinja'd!!!

2014 Ducati 1199 Superleggera

Kinja'd!!!

(I wouldn’t buy that bike, but then again I haven’t hit the Powerball yet)

C62030 > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 22:37

1. Mercedes GLA45 AMG (totally sold after Jonny Lieberman’s glowing review), which can be had for just at or barely over $54k, amazing engine

Kinja'd!!!

2. 2017 Lincoln MKZ, super pretty and a loaded top trim Black Label clocks in at just over $50k

Kinja'd!!!

3. CPO Tesla Model S. My favorite car, and a low-mileage example with a good amount of options is right around $50k

Kinja'd!!!

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 22:56

I’m guessing you can option a Tacoma this high. Maybe a STI. Who knows.

The Lurktastic Opponaught > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 23:03

A mid-spec V60.

samssun > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 23:33

Yeah, this trend of putting tinier engines in fatter cars needs to reverse. Pretty much impossible to get 8 cylinders in anything under 3800 pounds, or even 6 cylinders under 3400.

Turbineguy: Nom de Zoom > Wobbles the Mind
08/06/2016 at 23:59

No more V6? Yikes.

AfromanGTO > Wobbles the Mind
08/07/2016 at 00:20

3 Vehicles you say?

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415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°) > Wobbles the Mind
08/07/2016 at 00:50

Maybe you are overthinking it, we know a lot about cars, there are people who don’t know how the engine works and don’t care. Ooo it’s comfortable and has a star on it. I would never buy a new car, I think it’s really stupid, but someone has to. My wife would buy a car on looks alone, she likes the Lexus SUV, end of story,

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Wobbles the Mind
08/07/2016 at 02:17

Well they are making the power of a 5 series was making (220-290) 15 years ago so it's not that crazy. I think the clientele buying these don't mind making someone wait.