What fun car can I afford on $120k salary? No major debt.

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Fun car + no major debt = MX-5 with manual transmission

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2019 automatic Mustang V6, Hertz edition. Higher mileage.

Haha I was so focused on hating on mustangs - totally missed it. My bad !!

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Cash or financing? What type of experience are you looking for? What car do you own currently or have owned before? Do you need a back seat? How long is your commute?

Cadillac CT5 550T

BMW M2

F80 M3
C63s
RS5

(In that order)

Also M2 comp, GT350

Both fun, sub $60k and pretty close to the bottom of their respective depreciation curves.

Don’t go higher than $60k. If you can put at least 20% down then you’ll ensure you beat its depreciation curve for a bit. Whatever you do make it your goal to pay it off quick if you’re not buying cash. The sooner you buy a car off the cheaper your next car is.

2023-2024 Audi A4/S4/RS4 or A5/S5/RS5 Quattro Prestige Package. White + Brown, or Black/Black interior because you’ve got taste and respect for yourself and you can drive it in snow also.

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