Suggest a car for this situation

[Anonymous]

-Mid 40’s male
- in a position at work where high income is inferred (like partner, c level, etc)
- frugal by nature but don’t want to appear “cheap” but also don’t want to appear showy
-plan to keep the car 8-10 years
- like to spend $50k or less

Replacing an older base model Acura sedan bought used. Could just buy a new Acura sedan.

Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

Acura or Lexus mid size

[Anonymous]

New Honda Accord EX

[Anonymous]

Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

[Anonymous]

No one cares about your high inferred income frankly but if you want to make a statement any European semi luxury brand would do, Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche. 50k can get you entry level new or not so entry used.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Acura or Lexus mid size

+1. Sedan if you drive clients around.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:-Mid 40’s male
- in a position at work where high income is inferred (like partner, c level, etc)
- frugal by nature but don’t want to appear “cheap” but also don’t want to appear showy
-plan to keep the car 8-10 years
- like to spend $50k or less

Replacing an older base model Acura sedan bought used. Could just buy a new Acura sedan.

Thoughts?

Get a sported out WRX with 6 speed manual, which shows you like driving but is very cheap compared to exotic sports cars (which are impractical for many reasons)

[Anonymous]

Keeping it for 8-10 years? I would avoid the German brands and stick to the luxury Lexus/Acura sedans. If you really want that BMW, just do a lease say goodbye after 2 or 3 years. If you're clever, you might figure out how to off load some of the cost to your employer and/or tax return.

[Anonymous]

Used polestar

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Acura or Lexus mid size

+1. Sedan if you drive clients around.

You might like Mazdas. Cheaper with some style and would last 8-10

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

Exactly. I'm wealthy but I'm still driving my ancient Japanese compact car. It prevents a lot of social issues: those willing to be my friends tend not to be snobby people

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Are you using car to drive clients around?

If not, and I’m not trying to be mean, you need to stop caring about what people think.

+1
It’s so strange to me that people take into account what others think of their car? But what you like to drive and like the looks of and requires maintenance you are comfortable with. Unless you are driving clients and their comfort is a factor or you’re in some superficial business, absolutely who cares?

DP here. You wouldn't think it was weird if the CEO of the company you work for drives a dumpy 10 year old Civic?

I'd think better of him.

[Anonymous]

Or her