Sports Luxury for ~$15k

[Vette73]

CTS is another one to throw in the mix.

 

[Imported]

$15k sport/lux and no mention of G35 Coupe?

Simple proper FR layout, cheap maintenance. Overall very solid car.

Only reason I didn't mention it is because he said hatch/wagon or large trunk. The G35 Coupe's trunk is tiny. Although there's a backseat.. and if you fold it down you can fit 4 tires in there.

 

[MJinZ]

$15k sport/lux and no mention of G35 Coupe?

Simple proper FR layout, cheap maintenance. Overall very solid car.

Not very luxurious though.

 

[ElFenix]

Not very luxurious though.

the OP's own suggestion was a golf. how much lux does he really want?

 

[MJinZ]

the OP's own suggestion was a golf. how much lux does he really want?

Not sure, I think he's a little insane to mention an M3 in the same line though.

 

[drbrock]

lexus sc 430. I am finding them in the 15 range now in south florida. That will be my next car.

 

[exar333]

lexus sc 430. I am finding them in the 15 range now in south florida. That will be my next car.

Yeah, nice car. I am not the biggest fan of the looks, but the drive, comfort, and decent power make it a great vehicle to drive IMHO.

 

[drbrock]

Yeah, nice car. I am not the biggest fan of the looks, but the drive, comfort, and decent power make it a great vehicle to drive IMHO.

I am young and single. So i figured this would be a good time to get a car like that. I am really tempted just to drive my beater for a year or two more and try for a 98-99 viper. But I think that just might be reckless and I will probaly kill myself.

 

[jlee]

I am young and single. So i figured this would be a good time to get a car like that. I am really tempted just to drive my beater for a year or two more and try for a 98-99 viper. But I think that just might be reckless and I will probaly kill myself.

At $34k - $45k?

 

[PricklyPete]

lexus sc 430. I am finding them in the 15 range now in south florida. That will be my next car.

"Yes, this is horrible, this idea."

 

[PhoKingGuy]

"Yes, this is horrible, this idea."

lol yes, why anyone would want to drive that abortion of a vehicle i'll never know.

 

[vshah]

$15k sport/lux and no mention of G35 Coupe?

Simple proper FR layout, cheap maintenance. Overall very solid car.

came here to post this

 

[drbrock]

lol yes, why anyone would want to drive that abortion of a vehicle i'll never know.

I think it is a sharp looking car and a hard top convertible for relatively cheap with GREAT reliability. A mercedes SL would cost way more and I would worry about reliablity. I live near the beach and have amazing weather year round and want a convertible. I think this is the best car for the price in its class.

I read these forums a lot and I know most people love the g35. I don't think it is all that great. I was never really impressed. I guess I see too many of them where I live. Its just a difference of opinion.

Kind of like the Vette vs Viper debate. I would always take the viper for the curb appeal and just raw power it has. There is no doubt that the vette is bettering handling, provides a smoother ride, but when I look at a vette even the Zr1 which there are a ton of here in Jupiter, I don't see a supercar. To me there is no difference between a vette and mustang/camaro based on curb appeal.

 

[Chapbass]

came here to post this

same

 

[PricklyPete]

I think it is a sharp looking car and a hard top convertible for relatively cheap with GREAT reliability. A mercedes SL would cost way more and I would worry about reliablity. I live near the beach and have amazing weather year round and want a convertible. I think this is the best car for the price in its class.

I read these forums a lot and I know most people love the g35. I don't think it is all that great. I was never really impressed. I guess I see too many of them where I live. Its just a difference of opinion.

Kind of like the Vette vs Viper debate. I would always take the viper for the curb appeal and just raw power it has. There is no doubt that the vette is bettering handling, provides a smoother ride, but when I look at a vette even the Zr1 which there are a ton of here in Jupiter, I don't see a supercar. To me there is no difference between a vette and mustang/camaro based on curb appeal.

It comes down to what your priorities in a vehicle are. Clearly your priorities are more toward reliability, comfort, and appearances. I myself (and likely PhoKingGuy) would more likely purchase the car that we feel handles better. Nothing wrong with your decision other than that it doesn't match our priorities in a car. I would buy a Miata, S2000, or vette convertible 1000x times over the SC 430. And I understand the appeal of a convertible...I live less than 2 miles from the beach in south FL as well.

 

[KIAman]

I think it is a sharp looking car and a hard top convertible for relatively cheap with GREAT reliability. A mercedes SL would cost way more and I would worry about reliablity. I live near the beach and have amazing weather year round and want a convertible. I think this is the best car for the price in its class.

I read these forums a lot and I know most people love the g35. I don't think it is all that great. I was never really impressed. I guess I see too many of them where I live. Its just a difference of opinion.

Kind of like the Vette vs Viper debate. I would always take the viper for the curb appeal and just raw power it has. There is no doubt that the vette is bettering handling, provides a smoother ride, but when I look at a vette even the Zr1 which there are a ton of here in Jupiter, I don't see a supercar. To me there is no difference between a vette and mustang/camaro based on curb appeal.

Although the SC430 is a great car, it would not even fall under the "sporty" category in my book. I'm surprised you didn't suggest a Lexus IS350, which is what Lexus, themselves, markets as a sports luxury vehicle.

The G35 is great because it fits the budget and it is "sporty" and has the Infinity luxury moniker.