Fastest cars for under $50K

[CobraBob]

Hate to say it but...my favorite car on that list is the Hyundai Genesis Sedan. I saw one on the highway the other day and IMO, is one sexy car!? Never thought I'd use Hyundai and sexy in the same post.

I've never driven in one but my wife and I have sat in one at her dealer's. It is one hell of a car for the money. The interior is ultra luxury. Good looking car inside and out. I'm taking my wife to test drive the new 2012 Hyundai Azera. The improvements from her 2009 Azera are plentiful.

Hyundai has really come a LONG way. No longer are they a sub-par auto manufacturer. They're right up there with the best.

 

[768MPH]

im not surprised one bit about the gt500, but did they exclude the 5.0 for a reason?

Fastest Cars for under $30K

In Pictures: The 10 Fastest Cars Under $30,000 - 1. Ford Mustang GT - Forbes.com

Here you go...

 

[Relaxed Chaos]

Sorry, but gots to chime in on all the Hyundai love.... They are a cheap imitation of much better products. If you want the real deal you have to buy the real deal, and they ain't it.

 

[4u 2 nv]

I'm surprised the base corvette isn't on the list, but obviously it's not an accurate article.

suprised me as well. The base price is close but is $49,600

 

[xXGadfly09Xx]

I've never driven in one but my wife and I have sat in one at her dealer's. It is one hell of a car for the money. The interior is ultra luxury. Good looking car inside and out. I'm taking my wife to test drive the new 2012 Hyundai Azera. The improvements from her 2009 Azera are plentiful.

Hyundai has really come a LONG way. No longer are they a sub-par auto manufacturer. They're right up there with the best.

true although there have been MAJOR complaints about none of their cars reaching anywhere near the advertised mpgs

Sorry, but gots to chime in on all the Hyundai love.... They are a cheap imitation of much better products. If you want the real deal you have to buy the real deal, and they ain't it.

WRONG

unless you mean they take on cars out of their price range and compete well then yes.

Oh wait doesnt the mustang do that and praise for it all the time?

 

[DaleM]

I am surprised my little BMW 135i did not make it at 330 hp at 3300lbs. I got mine at 41K or so. Maybe they have jumped in price. I did get mine under the military sales program which is under MSPR.

 

[DaleM]

Sorry, but gots to chime in on all the Hyundai love.... They are a cheap imitation of much better products. If you want the real deal you have to buy the real deal, and they ain't it.

Are you saying that because of its old reputation. I checked them out and was impressed. It seems the quality has risen exponentially over the years. The Koreans are hard and dedicated workers.

 

[BlueSnake01]

Wow the Genesis looks straight up sexy and luxorious!!!
I've been eyeing Hyundai a lot and they've been getting the best bang for buck (IMO) as far as luxury and options go.

 

[HYBRED]

Are you saying that because of its old reputation. I checked them out and was impressed. It seems the quality has risen exponentially over the years. The Koreans are hard and dedicated workers.

The cool thing about being the underdog is that you can fight your way to the top quite easily. Once you're there, you get lazy and complacent, expecting your reputation to make up for your slip in quality and styling. cough*bigthree*cough

 

[thomas91169]

I would love to see that 5.0 engine make it into the Genesis coupe.
3,315 pounds with a 429-HP 32-valve 5.0L engine would put its Power-Curb Weight Ratio at 7.7!
That would place it right between the Shelby GT500 and the Boss 302 on this Top 10 list.
That thing would be a freaking rocket! :rockon:

Yup, two things working against that, tbe left and right shock towers. The Tau 5.0 literally cannot fit in the current Gen Coupe engine bay.

Another thing to think about, their current price point sucks. A 2.0t is $25k OTD if you get lucky, with a loaded 3.8 being low to mid $30's. Thats 5.0 GT territory already with a 100+hp defecit. They would need to price their 5.0 at that level to be competitive in the pony car market, and I dont see them trying to do that anymore. I think theyre more about going after the G37/370z's with their 3.8l offering. Though id love to see a 5.0 Gen Coupe with 430hp/6spd in the mix. Goodbye Challenger and Camaro, that little Genesis is very good in the turns especially the rspec/track package models.

I want a Gen Coupe for my next car but will likely have to go used to get the price and options I want. The '13s wont have a track model 2.0t and the Rspec lacks cruise and steering wheel controls. The performance increase on the 2.0t is only due to them switching to the EvoX twin scroll turbo in lieu of a detuned single scroll one for the last run models, which you can do that swap yourself.

 

[03Sssnake]

With regard to the Genesis coupe ,Rhy Millen got it done, but it does look like they shoe horned that TAU 5.0 in there! Still there appears to be some room to spare

Rhy Millen 5.0 Genesis coupe

 

[MachME]

I know that article is all brand new cars but used it the way to go. You can get a 09+ ctsv, with super low miles, still on factory warr. for mid 40s. Very fast car and stickers in the 60s.

 

[Relaxed Chaos]

Are you saying that because of its old reputation. I checked them out and was impressed. It seems the quality has risen exponentially over the years. The Koreans are hard and dedicated workers.

Certainly the percieved value of a brand is a reflection of its reputation. I am basing my remarks on the many reviews I have read, heard, and cars I have driven that back up what I stated above.

 

[Uncle Meat]

the base model 2012 C6 should have been #2 on this list with a 7.8 at $49,600.

U.M.