Good Cars in 50k-70k range (3 Viewers)

[Azamakumar]

OP, if you care about reliability, buy a lexus

any car, in that price range, would be of equitable build quality and reliability.
that side of the 30k mark you're paying for engine and extras
upwards of 90k it's all badge

 

[Havox]

upwards of 90k it's all badge

Aston Martin. I'd buy a Tata if it looked like one of those.

 

[hungwell1337]

what about a geely?

 

[Havox]

what about a geely?

I'd buy an unbadged car that some random guy called Steve built in a shed in Windsor if it looked as good as a DB9

 

[seremify007]

What if it fell apart upon driving it out the garage?

 

[Havox]

What if it fell apart upon driving it out the garage?

Now that's being unrealistic.

 

[seremify007]

Now that's being unrealistic.

If it's a kit car, it's very possible that things may not be affixed properly.

 

[Havox]

If it's a kit car, it's very possible that things may not be affixed properly.

I'd have it checked out by a certified mechanic before I'd do anything of the sort.

 

[the_big_fella]

first of all, insurance, european cars for a person under 25, wtf do you think thats gonna be like, even if you do just get listed as a driver and its on the forms that its your parent's car, its gonna cost you shitloads, but seeing as your budget is 50 to 70 thou i think thats the least of your worries. second, any copper working for the NSW police force is going to see your shiny new euro import with p plates on it and most likely pull you over

 

[zombie omie jay]

omg no wai

 

[the_big_fella]

t's all i'm sayin, as for a car, well, Mini Cooper JCW, nice little car, good power to weight

 

[zombie omie jay]

LOL come on

not even close to the best in its class let alone the 50-70k range

 

[seremify007]

Isn't JCW based on the MCS which is turbo (i.e. not P Plater friendly?)

If it were me, I'd be looking at the BMW 320i (or 323i depending on options) in coupe (looks hot; but sedan is cheaper and more practical) or the 125i (which is pretty fast for an N/A car which is P Plater friendly).

 

[Havox]

I'd go a 125i with the M-Sport package

 

[seremify007]

They're surprisingly quick. My mate was tossing up between that and the Evo X which were both roughly the same price before discounting for him (135i hadn't dropped in price yet) and after trying them both back to back, the 125i was the better choice for both him and the missus. The Evo lacks a lot of features you'd take for granted like height adjustable seats and definitely loses out in techno features compared to the Bimmer. I love the iDrive and touch buttons for the satnav/Bluetooth!

 

[Havox]

I find any Evo way too stiff legged for a daily commute especially if your route travels through some crappy roads.

 

[slab]

Good point. Might only get a 320 for 70k with delivery. As for teh F6, it's fun going sideways...

How can you guys afford a $70K car...??


SRSLY TELL ME

 

[seremify007]

I find any Evo way too stiff legged for a daily commute especially if your route travels through some crappy roads.

The X isn't too stiff IMO. On some bumpy roads it's a bit harsh but nothing a young strong fella like yourself can't handle. Besides, it also goes well on grass.

How can you guys afford a $70K car...??


SRSLY TELL ME

WORK HARD.

 

[Havox]

How can you guys afford a $70K car...??


SRSLY TELL ME

I can't, but I will. My current car is only half that.

The X isn't too stiff IMO. On some bumpy roads it's a bit harsh but nothing a young strong fella like yourself can't handle. Besides, it also goes well on grass.

I drive through Blacktown everyday haha...That and I find the Evo's interior a little low rent for a 70k ride.

 

[seremify007]

I can't, but I will. My current car is only half that.



I drive through Blacktown everyday haha...That and I find the Evo's interior a little low rent for a 70k ride.

Noone buys an Evo for the interior. That being said it's a huge step up over prior models and the STI which just look crap. I still LOL that the heated leather Recaros with CF cost $10k.