Esquire's 10 Most Awesome Autos

willpooted · 04-30-2006, 09:16 PM

Esquire's 10 Most Awesome Autos under 50k... in no particular order.

Chevrolet Corvette ($44,490): "Ten pounds of awesome in a five-pound bag."

Mazda 6 ($19,670): "This is the kind of car you name and keep driving long after it's paid for."

BMW 3-Series ($30,900 to $44,900): "Some of the most joyful, nuanced driving anywhere."

Audi A3 3.2 DSG ($34,700): "Take a smallish family car and stuff it with a big ol' motor."

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ($29,149): "You'll live The Fast and the Furious every time you turn the key."

Ford F-150 ($19,640 to $37,005): "Not many people really need a pickup, but plenty of them still want an F-150."

Infiniti G35 coupe ($33,200): "A G35 parked in your driveway raises your neighbors' property values."

Lotus Elise ($42,990): "It's a scalpel in a room full of sledgehammers."

Subaru Legacy GT ($28,795): "A ninja in a business suit."

Chrysler 300C SRT8 ($42,695): "An addictive combination of American power and German chassis finesse."

E90330iS · 04-30-2006, 09:18 PM

good find!

poldim · 04-30-2006, 10:54 PM

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"Some of the most joyful, nuanced driving anywhere."

Well put.

BMW F22 · 04-30-2006, 11:40 PM

Im surprised S2K isnt on the list...

ward · 04-30-2006, 11:41 PM

I can finally reach inner peace knowing I have an awesome car

AudiA4 · 05-01-2006, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWE90

Im surprised S2K isnt on the list...

Likely b/c its somewhat dated, and frankly, was a yawner in the first place from a styling standpoint. The powertrain of course is something to behold...

poldim · 05-02-2006, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by AudiA4

Likely b/c its somewhat dated, and frankly, was a yawner in the first place from a styling standpoint. The powertrain of course is something to behold...

I still love the classic look of the S2K, but being that it is on its 6th year, I'm guessing it will be re-released soon.

Brunotheboxer · 05-02-2006, 07:22 PM

nice

ksfrogman · 05-02-2006, 07:35 PM

I'm surprised the Legacy was there instead of the WRX-STi

David328M-Sport · 05-02-2006, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ward

I can finally reach inner peace knowing I have an awesome car

Every time I drive it!!!

NaTuReB0Y · 05-02-2006, 08:59 PM

out of those....I'd take the 300C SRT-8.........

AudiA4 · 05-02-2006, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NaTuReB0Y

out of those....I'd take the 300C SRT-8.........

Me too. That thing rocks! Even though they are completely different cars, I cross shopped the 300C with my 330. Fantastic execution.

noflash · 05-02-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by willpooted

Esquire's 10 Most Awesome Autos under 50k... in no particular order.

Chevrolet Corvette ($44,490): "Ten pounds of awesome in a five-pound bag."

Mazda 6 ($19,670): "This is the kind of car you name and keep driving long after it's paid for."

BMW 3-Series ($30,900 to $44,900): "Some of the most joyful, nuanced driving anywhere."

Audi A3 3.2 DSG ($34,700): "Take a smallish family car and stuff it with a big ol' motor."

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution ($29,149): "You'll live The Fast and the Furious every time you turn the key."

Ford F-150 ($19,640 to $37,005): "Not many people really need a pickup, but plenty of them still want an F-150."

Infiniti G35 coupe ($33,200): "A G35 parked in your driveway raises your neighbors' property values."

Lotus Elise ($42,990): "It's a scalpel in a room full of sledgehammers."

Subaru Legacy GT ($28,795): "A ninja in a business suit."

Chrysler 300C SRT8 ($42,695): "An addictive combination of American power and German chassis finesse."

These summaries are so metro-sexual they're gay.

poldim · 05-02-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ZuerstBMW

Kool, but isnt the pricing a little off for the 330i? It should be 48,000 , no?

My sticker was $45,070 and I lacked both active options, so I think you are correct.

Garissimo · 05-02-2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by willpooted

Esquire's 10 Most Awesome Autos under 50k... in no particular order.

[...]

Subaru Legacy GT ($28,795): "A ninja in a business suit."

[...]

Meandering ever so slightly off topic here, I just drove a brand new Subura Legacy GT and came away impressed. Can't say I'm a huge fan of the hood scoop or techno-nerd styling but the power it makes is emminently useable and every bit of it goes to the ground thanks to the AWD system. Interior is also very well executed. Stylish and very sensibly laid out.

I wouldn't call it a 3 series killer but it's a respectable player.

poldim · 05-03-2006, 12:21 AM

I need to drive one of those...

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