Best automatic, daily driver coupe/sports car for under $50k

>>14318032
The Lexus IS350 F-Sport is a good one because it's not as popular as 335i, but it handles very well, is nicer inside than the 3 series, and I think it looks better. I'd also consider the new C450 if you're looking for a comfier ride. I haven't driven the TT so I can't comment on that.

I actually own a 2015 IS350 F-Sport and got it because compared to the 335i and S4, it was better priced than a similar 335i/S4 ($13k cheaper before taxes in Canada), more reliable, fairly quick, better steering/handling, and much better interior. So far I have no complaints about the car and I highly recommend it if you're looking at an entry-level sports luxury car. The only downside that it has is that the engine is old so it's not as quick in a straight line as the 335i or S4. Other than that, it's a great car.

>>14318032
>Not interested in BMW 3-4 series or Audi A4-7 because where I go to university every other person with a bit of money drives one.

Same presumably applies to the C/E-Class? Aside from that, ATS/used CTS and whatever Infiniti calls their coupes nowadays both might be worth a look.

I don't know too much about the RC, but I do know that the new TTs are very easy to live with if you don't need much space (which, being a student, you probably don't), and while still not exactly Porsche Caymans, they're not half bad driver's cars nowadays when you fancy pushing them on a bit.

>>14318032
>high end German sports cars
>automatic
>no high maintenance cars

As much as that Audi TT in OPs pic is a nice car, its design seems a bit...plain. I don't see it aging well. Nothing unique to the design that a newer model wont improve upon or even lose.

The Lexus RC is shit, 3 different car frame designs cobbled into 1 big shitmess. Look at any of the reviews, they shit all over it. Perfect example of a company building on a budget.

A friend of mine just bought a fully loaded Golf GTI for ~34,500 USD. Considering collage life, utility comes into play, and even though you looking at sub 50k cars, modesty here can allow available finances to be invested to make you profit by time you graduate.

>>14318032
>not a porsche cayman

>>14318047
Also, >inb4 ugly. I've only gotten compliments about my car and I've even seen people taking pictures of it. Personally, I think if you like the look of that car, don't worry about what other people (especially /o/tists) think.

Also, I want to compare it to the Infiniti Q50. The Q50 produces a bit more horsepower because it has a higher redline (it actually makes less peak torque than the IS350). Other than that, there's no redeeming qualities that I found over the IS350. The suspension isn't an active suspension like the IS350/335i/S4 so it's tuned halfway in between sporty and comfortable, which makes it meh in handling and meh in ride quality. The interior is nice, but not really that special. The infotainment system absolutely sucks! Probably the worst in the class.

>>14318032
Jaguar XE S

>>14318118
Forgot to mention, the steering is ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE in the Q50. In the Q50S, it's steer by wire so there's no feel whatsoever.

>>14318100
Yeah the RC is basically the combination of the IS, GS, and IS convertible chassises. That's why it's so pigfat and heavy. The IS and GS chassises are very, very good on their own though. That's why I wouldn't recommend the RC.

>>14318121
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYoRptWFMps

M235i

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I have a convertible 2014 428i and I love the thing. Fully loaded, fun to drive, and it's easily in your price range

>>14318100
The RC is actually really good if you don't take it to the track. Super comfy and driving dynamics is, dare I say it, better than the M4.

>>14318173
>428
nice lease special, badgewhore

>>14318121
>>14318148
By all accounts a very good car, but not a coupe. Well, not yet, anyway; they'd be bonkers not to be working on one.

define high maintenance?

also the new 2017 Q60 or C450 AMG

>>14318183
Sorry, I thought a sedan would be ok since you listed the 3 series and the A4/A6/A7.

>BMW 235i (M2 if you save up a little more)
>Audi TTS (only the S is worth buying desu)
>Porsche Cayman
>mustang? camaro?

>>14318166
This.

>>14318179
This.

It's plenty fast at legal speeds, and on top of all of that, you have a car that not very many people will own in the first place, so there's an exclusivity factor. On top of all that you have a tried and true Lexus, meaning you have a great interior, bulletproof reliability and low maintenance costs.

I would choose the RC over a lot of cars already mentioned ITT.

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This has Cayman and F Type written all over it.

>>14318205
High maintenance as in porsche, jaguar, etc

And that q70 looks great

>>14318397
>tfw daily driving a Porsche at 19 while going to university

>>14318560
Rich Asian kids at my school had M3s, Maseratis, etc. The less rich ones had 335is, S4s, etc. Then the ones that are totally clueless about cars just got "measly" 328is and A4s.

>>14318568
I'm not rich, I saved up for the damn thing and did the repairs myself

Honestly wasn't all that bad to own, biggest cost was the head gaskets but only because I couldn't do it myself

>>14318573
Yeah I feel you man. I used to drive a 15 year old Explorer to school and park it next to these $70k cars. I saved up over the years and soon after graduating I was able to buy myself my IS350. I respect that you earned your car.

>>14318573
>>14318594
I believe buying your own car let's you appreciate it more

Audi TT has nothing going for it. Boring styling, meh performance for the price. Same could be said for everything Audi makes I suppose. Get a Lexus or a Porsche.

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What about a used GT-R?
Alfa 8/4C?
Lotus Evora?
Nissan 370Z?

My vote is for the Lotus.

>>14318594

Guy I know chipped in with some buddies in high school and bought a non-running Ferrari 308. They found fixing it was pretty easy since it used a lot of off-the-shelf Fiat and Ford parts.

Just imagine being a 17 year old driving a red Ferrari.

>>14318788

>Just imagine no one being able to drive it because all the guy who bought it are too busy arguing over who actually owns it or should drive it.

>>14318788
How did they get insurance?

How has no one said a CTS-V?

Get a fucking 2014 CTS-V OP.

>>14318838
Because if he drives around in an America burger van regardless of how quick it is all of his friends at university with actually nice cars will make his life hell.

>>14318838
1. A CTS-V is more than $50k
2. OP probably cares about brand because of the area. Cadillac doesn't really have prestige.

>>14318397
Porsches are reliable and well built.

>>14318858
Here's a used under $50k:
http://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/cts-v/2013/used/vin/?vin=1G6DV5EP8D0117209&zip=27312&radius=50&sub=CTS-V%20Sedan&invtype=USED&defaultType=&mode=

And a new one around $50k:
http://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/cts-v/2014/used/vin/?vin=1G6DV5EP9E0107693&zip=27312&radius=50&sub=CTS-V%20Sedan&invtype=USED&defaultType=&mode=

But he could get the 2.0t for much less (though muh vee-ate m8)

I like Audi but the TT is a strange car and imo not worth the money. It's a gti engine with Haldex awd that just isn't good as the Quattro awd. It's basically paying $20k more than a golf R for pretty interior/exterior.

>>14318884
>http://www.edmunds.com/cadillac/cts-v/2014/used/vin/?vin=1G6DV5EP9E0107693&zip=27312&radius=50&sub=CTS-V%20Sedan&invtype=USED&defaultType=&mode=
>2014
>used
>old style
>base model
OP said he wants something good Anon

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>>14318927
>base model
You realize the only options for a CTS-V are recaro seats and cosmetic stuff right?
>>14318032
This is the best answer though OP. I had 50k and test drove about 15 different models around that price and nothing else came close.
It's a 550hp rwd manual luxury car. What else could you want.

>>14319026
Just realized you said automatic. I test drove an auto cts-v first and the transmission wasn't terrible, but it was really lazy. It gets better 0-60 times than a manual apparently though and can handle a good bit of extra hp when you decide to mod it.

>>14319026

>What else do you want.
How about actually quality?
Not to be laughed at?
Something that has more pedigree?
Something that drives better?
Something more refined?
Something comfortable?
Something that is actually luxurious, and not just an American rip off of luxury.

Quickest in class doesn't always mean best in class.

>>14319053
Want to know how I know you've never even sat in one before?

I test drove my v coupe against a TT RS, e92 m3, e60 m5, c63 AMG, a Lexus IS350 f-sport, and a ton of other stuff. 2nd gen Vs have a way nicer interior than the BMWs and about matches the Audi, Benz, and Lexus.

Stop letting marketing and badges trick you into sucking German cock and make your own decisions.

>>14319089
You make the assumption I am comparing it to a German car. I'm not...

Jag has the crown in everything but the speed department.

If it's under two years old then each of those cars shouldn't be high maintenance unless you buy it from someone who abused it. But anyway Mercedes and Lexus are solid cars. With BMW you'd be missing out a little if you didn't get a manual. I'll admit I'm not very familair with Audi so I won't comment about them because I don't want to talk out of my ass.

>sports coupe
>TT
>any Audi
I didn't know you liked understeer so much, OP.

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>>14319184
Yeah he's gonna drive at the limits everyday
Full retard

>>14319131
>Jag has the crown in everything but the speed department.
Jags handle like shit, I test drove an f type S and an xkr.
The f type was pretty amazing in all respects but the handling fell flat compared to everything else.
The XKR was disappointing in most respects.

>>14319220
wow what else did you testdrove? fucking faggot

>>14319267
*testdrive

>>14319089
OP clearly lives in an area where brand matters. If he didn't care about brand, then he'd just get a Mustang and stfu. Also, not saying the CTS-V is a bad car, but OP wants a new car (or one that at least looks new). The only CTS-V that you can find around $50k is going to be the old style, which looks atrocious compared to the new BMWs, Mercedeses, Lexuses, etc.

>>14319220
How about you drive a modern Jag like the XE?

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If it were me and my money, buying new/new-ish?

2015 C350 4matic coupe, loaded (Sports Package, Premium 1 & II, and keyless go), in Mars red.

Leather and suede seats
Black interior with red seat belts and sticking
AWD
Panoramic sunroof
Nav, Rear camera, heated seats, keyless-go, push start

Basically pic related but with the black AMG wheels

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>>14319220
You know the only types of people who actually try to argue that American cars are more luxurious than cars of other countries are usually fat Americans who can't fit in other cars. Or can't get enough cup holders.

It's a fact of life that American cars don't cut the mustard when it comes to luxury compared to most other nations.

>>14318032

lel

you are interested in hairdresser cars... that says a lot about you...

>>14319320

black wheels on a red mercedes...

textbook definition of tacky

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>>14319376
It's the only things I wish my mothers C300 had. The black AMG wheels on the sport pack look fucking amazing

>>14319267
>>14319274
Porsche 997 and 987c, Benz SL550, C7 vette, C6 z06, new mustang GT, is-f, Elise SC. Pretty much everything interesting in the 30-60k price range. If I'm spending that much I'm gonna be sure of my choice.

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>>14319376
>>14319384
Although I guess I would say trimmed in black, the front face is still chrome

>>14319384

black wheels for the badboy look are outdated, tacky, and pleb tier

>>14319387
I'd expect the Porsches, the Lotus and maybe the Vette to outhandle the F-Type, but gotta say I find the others rather surprising.

>>14319384

> C

Not a real Mercedes.

Do a 180 and leave.

>>14319387
That was a rhetorical question you fucking autistic shill.

>>14319396
See
>>14319393

I don't really call that a bad boy look wheel

>>14319402
I'll be sure to tell my mom you don't think her C300 is a real Mercedes

>>14319421

Tell her I left the money on the bottom drawer too.

>>14319398
The SL550 didn't outhandle the f type but it did the xkr. Neither of the ISs were very good in the handling department either.
Saying that jags outdo everyone else in every department but speed is just wrong though.

OP here, cant believe im more even undecided now than before this thread. Ive heard nothing but bad things about the RC. And im not too sure about the TT anymore either.

>>14319443
The RC is probably the most disappointing car I've driven in the last year

The TT should have failed your test from the start when you said "I don't want a high maintenance car"

>>14319450
>I don't want a high maintenance car
>new car with warranty
>high maintenance

Oh noes I have to pay 400$ more on this service !!!! OH GAWD FUCK GERMANS xDDD

>>14319467
Are you planning on keeping it past the warranty? If so, then it will be a high maintenance car, like pretty much every other Audi ever made

If you're not going to be keeping it past the warranty, why even state that as a criteria? All you will be dealing with is standard service, which are going to be astronomical either way if you go through a dealership

>>14319481
I'm not OP. If OP actually plans to own it for more than 100k miles/5 years kill yourself or deal with the fact that you're a poorfag and get a fucking civic.

>>14319438

You mean the counter? What the fuck is the 'bottom drawer'? Like the inside of the bottom shelf, because why the fuck would you hide the money?

Fuck anon, you're retarded.

>>14319420
>shill
Angsty poorfags who haven't driven enough cars to have their own opinions are the shills.

>>14319513
Did you know that I have driven all modern cars and the new Hyundai Veloster™ is by far the best car ever made?

>>14319053
Porsche owner here, you're a fucking retard for dismissing modern Caddies for such stupid reasons

As the other guy said, stop sucking German cock

>>14318100
Plain cars age the best, by far.

cadillac ATS coupe. probably a used ATS-V as well.

>>14318838
50k is mid trim ats money retard

>>14318032
>Not interested in BMW 3-4 series or Audi A4-7 because where I go to university every other person with a bit of money drives one.
Buy a jag or a used cayman, you fag.