Pay Just a Tad More!
It’s funny what we can forget to do or check sometimes. There was one couple who forgot to put the drain plugs back into their boat when they re-launched it at a new mooring site – oops – next morning boat submerged. I had a friend who got ready for duck shooting and travelled for hours out to the hunting lake – oops – forgot the gun.
So take a tip here, and when it does come time to trade up the old car for a new one, don’t forget to check out all the cars that sit in your price range because there are so many options available these days. One bracket of cars that can get overlooked is the mid-range price. You can get some pretty nice, stylish drives around the $50k–to-$80k mark. If you can run to this many “jolly green giants”, then you’re going to go passed most Hyundai, Ssangyong, Ford, Nissan, Toyota, and Honda cars in search of something a little more exotic. Yes, there are even a few BMWs and the odd Audi cars you can buy for this sort of money, but what about something a little rarer and interesting?
Here is a list of cars worth a look, and believe-you-me some of these cars are very nice, high-end luxury cars with plenty of performance, comfort and safety:
Genesis G70
Genesis G80
Genesis G70 and G80 luxury sedans can be had from around $59k and $68k, respectively. These are competing with equivalent BMW and Mercedes cars now that are fetching much higher prices than these exciting Hyundai Genesis cars. Hyundai is the maker of the premium Genesis brand.
Infiniti Q70
Infiniti Q70 sedans are hugely entertaining drives with superb quality, looks and performance. And at around $68k these quick, stylish RWD or AWD cars are a steal but too often overlooked.
Jaguar XE
Jaguar XF
A new Jaguar XE and XF sedan can be had for around $65 and $82k respectively. Offering awesome handling and great engines these are eye-catching, awesome drives.
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Did you know you can own a new Jeep Grand Cherokee for around $59k! Loads of kit, very luxurious, big on safety, and an on-road/off-road king!
Kia Stinger
Kia Stinger for around $47k! Yes, you heard that right. A genuinely quick car with hot looks like this could be yours.
Lexus 300h
Buy a luxury Toyota for around $60k, known as the Lexus ES 300h. Yes, it’s a hybrid with all the very best comfort, safety, build quality and luxury that cars double the price offer you. Oh, and it has Toyota’s premium reliability.
Land Rover Defender
Land Rover Discovery
Need a premium off-road king? Get yourself a new Land Rover Defender for around $60k or a Land Rover Discovery for just a little bit more.
Mercedes Benz AMG A35
Mercedes Benz GLC SUV
The three point star makes an appearance even. For around $69k a new Mercedes Benz AMG A35 can be had. That’s “AMG” performance and hot A-Class Hatch looks with all the mod cons including the gigantic and gorgeous touchscreen dash, AWD and serious handling for less than $75k. Wow! Another Merc worth a look for similar poundage and kit is the Mercedes Benz GLC from around $67k. This is an SUV with plenty of equipment that includes the glorious touchscreens.
Peugeot 508
A special and very eye-catching Peugeot 508 can be had for just $53k or thereabouts. This special French look, special luxury and special performance is a steal at this special price.
RAM 1500
Coming in at less than $80k is a new RAM 1500. You can’t drive by un-noticed in a vehicle as big and as mean as this. Off-road: no problem; towing: no problem. This vehicle means business!
Range Rover Velar
A new Range Rover Velar for less than $70k would be a stylish look. All the 4×4 power, style and luxury is on-board this Land Rover flagship.
Tesla Model 3
Yes, you can buy a quick Tesla for this sort of dosh! A new Tesla Model 3 can be bought in Australia for around $67k. Oh, wouldn’t that be classy!
VW Arteon
Volkswagen makes some very nice cars, and one of these which is super stylish is called the VW Arteon. You can own this hot looking Coupe for around $67k. Peugeot 508 or VW Arteon for best looks? Your choice…
VW Touareg
A new VW Touareg can be bought for around $80k. That’s starting to get up there for money handed over, but what you get is a premium luxury SUV with loads of space, style and safety. Off-roading and towing is no problem for one of these amazing machines.
Volvo v60
Volvo V90
Volvo XC60
Don’t forget the sexy new Volvo V60 (from $56k) and V90 (from $80k) station wagons. So nice and so comfortable to drive, these are great machines for the family. A new Volvo XC60 is available for around $62k, and with this model you get the Volvo comfort and style along with off-road capability. Did I mention Volvos were safe?
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