TOP 6 BEST CAR UNDER $100000
With so many options on the market, car buying can be an extremely time-consuming task. That being said, there are a few things you can do to make your life easier when seeking out a new vehicle. For starters, you should be aware of what you need the vehicle to do – like putter around tight city streets versus towing a trailer full of horses. You should also consider the performance you’re looking for, how many people you frequently drive around, and even the importance of safety ratings.One of the most important things to hash out toward the beginning of the experience, however, is your budget. How much you are able to spend is going to deeply affect your vehicular options. For instance, if you only have $100K to spend, you’re definitely not going to be getting that brand-new hypercar. That doesn’t necessarily mean you have to completely compromise on what you want and need. In fact, there are a lot of really great vehicles – coupes, wagons, sedans, SUVs, and trucks – you can drive off the lot for less than $100,000. Just remember, these are major manufacturer vehicles, not one-off customs or out-of-production limited editions. And we’ve collected the best of them in the following list.
Audi RS 5There was a time when Audi was just barely able to keep up with brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. That time is long over, however. Now, this German brand is on the up-and-up, producing some of the best sporty cars on the road today. Take the RS 5 for example; this handsome coupe has the kind of performance and looks that give it the ability to go toe-to-toe with the best of them. And even if you go deep in the upgrades, you can still keep the price tag under $100K.
Engine: 2.9L Biturbo V6
Horsepower: 444
Acceleration: 0-60 in 3.7 Seconds
MPG: 21/30
PURCHASE: $69,900+
Corvette StingrayThere’s certainly something to be said for Chevy’s American Muscle classic, the Camaro – lots of very good things, actually. But, if we’re given the choice between that and the pedigree of the Stingray, we’re taking the latter for its sleek style, low stance, and overall uniqueness. Sure, you’ll miss out on a bit of flat-out power when compared to the Camaro ZL1, but we think that’s more than made up for by the fact that you’ll be the only one on the road in a Stingray.
Engine: 6.2L V8
Horsepower: 460
Acceleration: 0-60 in 3.7 Seconds
MPG: 16/25
PURCHASE: $55,495
Dodge Challenger SRT DemonWhen we first got word about the Dodge Demon, we got a little hot under the collar. When we finally saw it with our own two eyes, that feeling came back in full force. This American Muscle car is a monster through-and-through. It’s also technically street legal – though tapping into its crazy abilities on the road isn’t just a bad idea, it’ll end you up in the slammer and they’ll likely throw away the key. That being said, if you have the scratch, this is every red-blooded, steak-eating, flag-waving American man’s dream car – or it should be. And if you can’t get your hands on the super-rare Demon, the Hellcat is nothing to scoff at, either.
Engine: 6.2L HEMI Demon V8
Horsepower: 840
Acceleration: 0-60 in 2.3 Seconds
MPG: 13/22
PURCHASE: $86,090+
Mercedes-AMG C63 SIf you’re the type to cut the sleeves off your t-shirts, American Muscle cars are great. But if you want something a little more refined, you could do a whole lot worse than the Mercedes-AMG C63 S. This coupe might not look it, but she’s got plenty of power underneath the hood – the kind of performance numbers that will keep you glued to the seat. But, while you could certainly tear down the track, this car’s sophisticated looks wouldn’t be out of place in, say, Beverly Hills or the Upper East Side of Manhattan.
Engine: AMG 4.0L Biturbo V8
Horsepower: 503
Acceleration: 0-60 in 3.8 Seconds
MPG: 22/30
PURCHASE: $75,500+
Porsche 911 CarreraWhile it barely skirts the $100,000 cutoff, this list would just not be complete if a Porsche 911 wasn’t on it. You’d think that, with so many of these German sports cars we’ve seen over the years, that we’d be sick of them. The truth, however, is quite the opposite. There’s something viscerally special about the 911; it’s a classic car that looks as good as it performs and stands out from the crowd in just about every circumstance. And while we’re sure that a small, super quick, absurdly good-looking sports car isn’t for everyone – there are enough of us out here that appreciate them to keep Porsche firmly at the top of many best-of lists.
Engine: 3.0L Twin-Turbo 6-Cylinder Boxer
Horsepower: 370
Acceleration: 0-60 in 4.4 Seconds
MPG: 18/24
PURCHASE: $91,100+
BMW 330i XDrive Sports WagonThe Griswold’s Family Wagon is an excellent and iconic staple of comedic cinema, but we wouldn’t be caught dead driving it in our day to day. In fact, that used to be true for most wagons. How the times have changed. Thanks to the introduction of things like BMW’s Sports Wagon, we’re more onboard with this style of vehicle than ever before. It helps, too, that this bad boy has plenty of get-up-and-go, as well as sleek lines and a solid amount of cargo space – especially nice on longer road trips.
Engine: 2.0L TwinPower Turbo 4-Cylinder
Horsepower: 248
Acceleration: 0-60 in 5.9 Seconds
MPG: 23/33
