Your boss made a mistake and your bonus is only $50k! Which car/cars do you buy now?

Either a Sprint Blue Audi S5 or a Space Gray BMW 335xi coupe...

Can you get an S5 for $50k?

Let's make this real interesting...it HAS to be less than $50k...can't go over, or pay the difference on your own.

001

a s5 is exactley $50,050 with no options.

Thanks, EvoAudi. It would be $500 over. I think that's doable, LOL 001. The 335xi would also be under consideration, though, which can be had (with few options) for under $50K.

I did it again, Priced And Built Cars. My Choice is a weird one, but a good one.

2008 VW Touareg 2 VR6 [without air suspention]-Base MSRP*=$48,320.00 + Package $3,350 + other options $7,329.00= EXACTLY $50,000 + shipping, ect.
I did not set it up or anything. you can build one yourself if you want!



B_SAR

probably my choice as well...two fantastic cars

this couldn't be any easier....

performance, looks, comfort, technology and a BLAST to drive:

335i

I agree. 335i maybe the best choice. The 135i is a bit little.

335i convertible would be nice

not for $50,000....try $60,000.

How about a nice clean classic car('69 camaro, '70 chevelle or foreign classic)let it appreciate while you drive it on weekends. Maybe the boss gets your next bonus right and get the RS,M, or AMG later

Lotus Elise
or Hilux with every option
or Completely kitted out defender

something different anyway, like the idea of 70's muscle car too.

BMW 135i with all performance goodies, that still leaves money for a Procede upgrade

$50k, so $100k before taxes...

Used E55 AMG I think. Maybe the 135i.

Got to be the E46M3...No doubt about it.

Expand your mind gentleman.
Previously driven 911...Porsche, there is no substitute!!!

FINE, a three-year-old Maserati Quattroporte. The resale on that drops like a rock.

My pick would be the Bmw 328xi Coupe because it is a great looking car and it has Bmw's X-Drive.
(All-Wheel Drive)It is a sports car that would do good in the snow.

We all know what xDrive is.

And the 328xi is definitely not a sports car. If 0-60 in 6.9 sec gets you going...

And 6.9 is slow????? What part of the 328xi isn't a sports car? Honestly S4 I think that's an odd thing to say...complain about 6.9 to 60...

It's a sporty coupe, but sports car is pushing it. The 911, R8 and V8 Vantage are SPORTS CARS. Even the 335i could be labeled as one! But the 328xi? That's the slowest 3 Series available in the US.

6.9 is the slowest my god...
We get the fantastic 318i automatic that blazes to 60 in 9.9 seconds...
The slowest BMW on sales is the 116i Automatic, which doesn't even have valvetronic...storms to 60 in 11.2 seconds. Buy that car in M-sport trim and it's the same price as a GTi. Makes so much sense...

Sorry, the X5 3.0si is the slowest. 0-60 in 8.5 sec for a normal person.

there is no mistake!!! 100k bonus after tax = 50k

Infiniti M

I would donate the $50,000 to charity and continue driving my Chevrolet Caprice Wagon with pride.

Or I might go out and buy a BMW X6 when available.

I will flip a coin :)

My list would include:

E46 M3 (used, of course)
Cayman S (again, used)
335i coupe (new)
Audi Q7 (not too many options)

Or keep the 50K, if that was an option...

Easy...

LOTUS ELISE!

A segway and a 335i

S5
335i
C63
6series

I will make a down payment for GT-R

nice. I didn't think of that.

Exactly what I am doing.. 135i Cab.. with all the goodies. even iDrive and and USB....

Used... 1996/97 Porsche 911 Turbo (993 twin turbo)....

Alternative:

Boxster S or Cayman S, good deals this time of year.

I would get a new 335i, get that chip that would make it perform better and get an exhaust for it. Or get a used E46 or a 6 series if I can.

S5 was going to be my choice, but unfortunately you can't get a stripped S5 unless you ordered it that way and adding taxes/tags alone will get you over the $50K mark. Prob will get a 335i coupe; unoriginal choice I know but the second best coupe out there for this price range IMO.

I'm not sure why the question was phrased as a job/bonus hypotherical rather than a 50K decision.

Choice 1 - Blow the entire 50K on a 335i .

Choice 2 - Buy a Civic Si and keep the change for time when a better 50K car comes around .

It would be a hard pressed decision too .

I want Lexus IS-F, or Audi RS4 but the Audi RS4 cost like like 60k+. So I will have to go with a Lexus GS60 for my $50,000 bonus check.

Agent001, but if I win a Mega Millions Lottery Jackpot for $365,000,000. I will get Bugatti Veyron, Gallardo, V8 Vantage, F430, and Lexus LS600hl. Nissan GT-R, Lexus IS-F, Audi RS4, GT-B 599, Maserati GT coupe, BMW M6, MB CLS, Audi R8 and a Segg.

Can't a guy Dream Big? :-) he..he...he..ha..ha..

Lexus
ps. have a happy holiday everyone

If I won $365,000,000, I would buy ten houses in different countries, as well as two new ones in the US. I would also buy a BMW M3, Audi R8, Audi RS4, Lexus LS600hL (yes, really, just to have), Merc S65 AMG, Merc CL600, Porsche 997 GT2 and C4S Cabriolet, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, Ferrari 599 GTB, Range Rover Supercharged, Aston DB9 Volante, Maserati Quattroporte, Maserati GT, Jaguar XKR, VW GTI, Audi S8, BMW X5 4.8i, loaded GMC Yukon Denali XL (for all the seats), Merc CLS63 & E63 AMG, Cadillac CTS, BMW 335xi, BMW M6, Audi RS6 Avant from Europe, Lexus IS-F, Lamborghini LP640 Spyder and keep my S4.

I would save whatever scraps would be left over.

That would be simply incredible, LOL. Dreaming.

correction: it Lexus GS460

LOL :)

What country is this? After uncle's take, a $50k bonus will be less than $30k.

I took this into consideration when I chose the LOTUS ELISE...

Should be able to just make the cut after taxes.

In my experience. Bonus usually have taken the tax out before giving the check to you.

Only $50K? Hmm... Well, firstly, I will say ... this boss is a bit of a jackass (who made this nutcase a boss, anyway?)

Secondly, as far as the cars go ...
1. Mazda CX-7/Toyota Rav4/Hyundai Santa Fe SE or similar
2. 2008 Honda Accord EX V6

This should be manageable in the 50K and I have to say, these are sensible cars for the family.

1.LEXUS ISF

not for $50,000...try again.

Honda Accord and Honda CRV. Nice two new cars.

JUGNU

Ariel Atom - not practical but all smiles from what I've read. Plus since this is gravy, I presume I get to keep the cars I already have, right? (I.e. doesn't have to be daily driver)

S5 or 335ci. I am not a major fan of german cars, but these two are a hott duo.

S5 or 335ci. I am not a major fan of german cars, but these two are a hott duo.

Since i don't live in US, and in here a S5 costs 140K and a 335 goes for 115K i wil go for what i can with 50K and that would be a 123D Coupe, nice car, nice performance and good economy!!!

wow. your market must be getting killed with import tax. I know countries like Thailand gets hit some 200-400% for automotive import tax outside of Japanese makes.

I already purchased a fully loaded Accord Coupe, so for my 50 K Bonus it will definitively be a Chevy Corvette Coupe nice big bang for the money, and would have spare change to pay for the insurance too, or mods.

STFU

Infiniti G37

too funny.
cruising with grandma?

The upcoming audi s4 twin turbo. This car will surpass the bmw 335, easily.

Ooops!

Too late Boss, I already blew to whole thing!

But if I had to choose at $50K it might be a Boxster, not bad bang for the buck there.

S2000....Never have I owned a convertible and it is the best bang for the buck!

I'd tell this guy to F off cause I don't even make 50k a year and he gets a 50k raise. Probably some exec. on a board who voted to give himself a raise.

So I will not be deciding what car he should get cause I would probably vomit on it after hearing about his only 50k raise that was gonna be 100k. Puh-leez

Bitter?

A 1966 Lincoln Continental Convertible w/ suicide doors.

for christ sake it's a game.
go with $50,000 net.

you must be an accountant. GS is a great car for you.

Not this one. That was made clear. Assume this is after taxes.

But I already know... you'd buy a GS350, because you're just THAT interesting.

Mutual Fund

I will have half a Jaguar XF then, probably still better than anythig else!

335xi with the sport package.

Although I may get the, I know I know, the GT500KR.

I'd put a cap in my bosses ass for making such a huge mistake.

LOL

It would depend on the deals going on.If it's a foreign make then it would be a Boxster or Cayman.If there were real deals on the S versions I would go for that. If American a base Chevy Corvette is not bad.I'd have to forgo the leather package though to keep it under 50 grand but I would go for the sport exaust option.If I wanted awd I would splurg for an Audi S5 and pay the few dollars over 50 K.

S4!!!!!!!!!!

BMW 335i sedan, manual tranny, White with Terra interior/Aluminum trim, all the toys...$48k. Then I'd chip it.

Need the extra space/utility of the sedan now that I can't have a truck too.

001

didnt you say you would get the coupe over the sedan somewhere in one of your articles?

Because everyone and their mother will be driving a 335i, and I have a close friend with a G35, I'd take either a fully loaded IS350 or C350. Although you cant go wrong with any of them.

g37, 335i, or s5(all 6speed btw)

BMW M Roadster;
Premium pkg
Heated seats
H/D Radio

Sticker Price $56,575.00
Rebate -7,500.00
Total $49,705.00

THE DEAL OF THE DAY!

CAR: 1997 Toyota Corolla SE 5-speed.

BALANCE: trip to Bangkok, trip to Rio de Janeiro, trip to Cape Town, trip to Adelaide, trip to Amsterdam, trip to Jamaica and trip to Mikonos.

2007 used Toyota 4-Runner & a 2007 used Toyota Camry SE V6. puts me just around 45k, so now i can still get plates for them.

I would get a 335i. It's a really nice car and it's worth it.

A 2008 Jetstream Blue Corvette w/the new LS3 V8, 2.73 rear axle, performance handling pkg & dual-mode exhaust. Puts the price right around $50k. For what this car offers- I can live w/a so-so interior.

Again a MB or Lexus of my wife's choosing then if anything leftover will trade our 3 series and GMC Yukon for a new Chevy pickup, model depending on total dollars remaining.

Ummmm...50000 dollars...hmmmm. Not much here.

3 year old 330 convertible it is then...

Or a Z4 3.0.
Or perhaps an older M3 convertible (still E46 though).

I say a Saturn Outlook for the family hauler and a Aura for me. I'm pretty sure if I walked into a Saturn dealership with a $50K check they'll let me and my wife drive off with both.

A brand new red Honda S2000.

lexus ls430 the best car in the world and pocket the change

note not the ls460

The LS430 is blocky and boring. The LS460 is sleek and elegant. That alone is enough to choose one over the other.

Lotus Elise no question... unless I could get a Vette, but I think that would put me over. Either would make me a extremely happy daily driver.

E46M3!

subaru Legacy spec b.

i want fun for just me. CORVETTE!!!!!!!!!

Big Body GS 350 and then throw some 22"s on it.

I will get the Jaguar XF. If it is not under 50 grand, then I'll take an Infiniti G37.

Chrysler K-car, Ford Escort, Chevy Chevette!

I'd get like an '87 mustang GT, such a good year for that car!! haha

In either case I would want a CTS, DI and AWD.
Or wait for the coupe.

A low mileage 2004-5 Carrera S

The 2004 is the 996. The 2005 is the 997.

You would go with the 2005.

subaru SVX
used 70s lotus
smart brabus convertible tricked out with NOS!