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10-03-2025
- Automotive
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These Are The Cars You'd Buy If They Were $20,000 Cheaper
It's hard to find truly cheap cars these days, especially with the average vehicle transaction price being somewhere in the mid-$40,000 range. It makes us skip out on cars we'd otherwise buy if the circumstances were different. Well, let's say the circumstances were actually different. That's what led me to the question I posed to you all last week. I wanted to know what car you'd buy if it was $20,000 cheaper. What car is just too far out of reach right now, but if there was $20,000 on the hood you'd pull the trigger? I got a hell of a lot of great answers from you folks. There's everything from expensive sports cars that come back down into a more reasonable price range, to econoboxes that were so cheap to begin with that you'd be getting a new car pretty much for free. Hell, in some cases, like the Nissan Versa, you'd be making money if you took one off a dealer's hands. That doesn't sound too shabby to me — I'll tell you that much. Regardless, that's enough yapping out of me. Why don't you head on down below and check out the cars your fellow Jalops would buy if they just so happened to be $20,000 cheaper? Read more: Apparently It's Illegal To Put A 'For Sale' Sign In Your Truck Now The base price for a new one is supposed to be about $85k, but most of the in-stock ones (only looked at the manual ones) are right around $111k with useless options. I'd risk a divorce if they have a new one for $65k with a manual trans. I also echo others' choices of the 5N and GR Corolla. Submitted by: DLBedford A question I can answer as I did this last summer. I wouldn't have considered the Kia EV6 GT at the sticker of $62k plus... but picked one up that was a year old with 13,000 miles... for $37k. Submitted by: KCyclone I've been burned by Chevy multiple times and have the scars to prove it. I generally can't imagine ever getting a new GM product of any sort. However, $20k off the starting MSRP of $22k would make it really hard to say no to. Submitted by: hoser68 Not even $20k, but if the CTR was $35k ot would be awesome. But then again, it's a limited run car and just being cheaper will raise demand and dealers will just add bigger markups on them and they will still be $48-55k. Submitted by: Ricky Spanish Ioniq 5 N.. With $7500 off for leasing, add an additional @20k off the top, plus any state incentives. $40500 Car... Yes, please. Submitted by: Stack 43k for it seems wild considering grandmas corolla interior but 23k would be just the right price to justify it Submitted by: Ztmill02 Hey, we don't have to imagine! Just wait for all these tariffs to magically improve our spending power. Submitted by: 007 Guest With an $18k MSRP they'd literally be paying me to take it. Submitted by: David Flores As a Model 3 LR owner looking to replace it... Lucid Air Pure. I have put more than 150k miles on my Model 3 in almost 3 years of ownership. I use it for commuting, road trips and everything in between. Something roomier, quieter, and with more than 300mi of range checks all the boxes for a Tesla replacement. Submitted by: soloyosh The BMW Z4 M40i, It's a $75k car with the right equipment, $55k feels better. Submitted by: potbelljoe Put me down for either the Civic Si or GTI; those are supposed to be cheap thrills-everyman-pocket-rockets, not high-buck machines. Yeah, they're around $30-$35k, but c'mon, no one can justify spending that much on a Honda or Volkswagen. Submitted by: Omar Carrothers If the IS500 was $20,000 cheaper i'm pretty sure it would be the best selling sedan on the market lol. A 472hp 5.0 liter N/A V8 for $40k??? Who wouldn't want one. Submitted by: RC350F This is probably not the answer Andy is looking for, my one of my fellow BCA members is selling his gorgeous Emerald Green over black '67 Riviera. Original asking price was $45k, however the price recently dropped to $38K. I think i can do enough mental gymnastics to can justify spending $18K for a 60 year old toy, although I'd be eating Ramen noodles everyday for the next three years. Submitted by: Earthbound Misfit I 2024 Ford Maverick XLT hybrid. They are still out there due to a recall hold and going for around $25k. Pickup truck with a functional bed you can still drive around the city and not worry about space to park, 38 mpg, comfortable drive, would look nice in my own garage next to my Maverick lol. $5k price I would take that deal for a new vehicle. Submitted by: Slashsnake At $72,000CAD it's a good value, just out of my price range. But, knock that down to $52,000CAD and I'd be in one tomorrow. I'd even spring for the Rally if it dropped to $57,000CAD Submitted by: JohnnyWasASchoolBoy Probably this.... I love the way it looks, but it's pushing $90K, so I'm not even sure $20K off would do the trick... Lexus GX 550 Overtrail. This is a 2024 at my locale dealer for $89,750 Submitted by: Jimboy Juinio hits me in all the right places nostalgia-wise but I can't see myself spending $75k on a Volkswagen Submitted by: Kars Ericson Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
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03-03-2025
- Automotive
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These Are The Cars You Should Replace Your Tesla With
The best time to sell your Tesla was six years ago. The next best time was yesterday, and the current best time is right now. I know that might seem like a daunting task with how expansive the electric vehicle market has gotten, but don't worry — Jalopnik has you covered. Last week, we asked our readers what cars they would replace their hypothetical Teslas with, and we got some great answers. Many of them were from folks who previously owned Teslas and are now going through exactly what you are. Often they were sick of CEO Elon Musk's political antics and knew it was time to ditch their Teslas, even if they liked the car based on its own merits. We've got vehicles that span just about every price point and body style down below. That means you're going to be able to find the perfect replacement you're looking for. What are you waiting for? Check out what cars your fellow Jalops recommend you replace your Tesla with. Read more: Porsche Taycan Turbos Have Lost Up To $100,000 Value In 4 Years Replaced mine with an Audi etron GT. Got it used for basically 50% off msrp. My Tesla was a 2017 so before it had to make a noise when driving. That's one thing with the new evs that takes some getting used to, particularly Audi which pipes in fake engine noises. Otherwise love it, and glad to be out of the Tesla/musk world. That guy is seriously unwell. Submitted by: Dbj25 As a Mach-E owner, the deals on it were hard to beat. Especially with employee pricing (Thanks, Grandma!) But in all seriousness, the Kia EV6 was high on the list despite the $ difference to the Mach-E if only for the fast charge capabilities of the Hyundai/Kia cars. Submitted by: potbellyjoe I switched to a 2024 Cadillac Lyriq and oh boy.... true luxury, efficiency and comfort. The Super Cruise is phenomenal, the interior is fabulous. The range is excellent and the look sharp and unique. The app needs to improve, but other than that, best decision ever, Submitted by: Tony The IONIQs, Rivian and Lucid are obvious choices. But also the BMW i4 has great reviews. That Acura EV (rebadged Lyric) can move quick. As great as some folks think Tesla is (or used to be) they don't offer lots of models to choose from. Submitted by: Enrique Cobas After wanting a Model 3 Performance to replace my 2017 Fiat 500e for what feels like the longest time, I just purchased a Kia EV6 GT. I drove my friend's Hyundai Ioniq 5N last year when he first bought it and was absolutely blown away by just how much it lived up to and exceeded the hype. I would have gone with the 5N, but the pricing and incentives were much better. The EV6 GT is built on the same platform and is 9/10ths of the way there. I don't think I would have played enough with the myriad of screens and options in the 5N to have made it worth it. The EV6 GT is plenty fast and drives great. I am thoroughly enjoying it. My wife and I are considering dumping her Model Y Long Range. If the Rivian R2 were available today, we already would have one. An R1S is too expensive and too big for what we need. So we'll probably wait, even though the resale value is probably going to plummet between then and now. We've looked at the GM/Honda/Acura options because the lease deals are compelling, but the quality seems hit or miss from the early adopters. Honestly, for those looking to jump in to the EV space, there is no reason not to consider a used one right now. The prices are low and the number of options that have access to the supercharger network are growing. For 90% of drivers, something like a Bolt EUV would be all the car one needs for just about anything you'd need a vehicle to do. Submitted by: KM@PG Have a 2018 model 3, and was shopping at Mercedes to replace it and came across a used EQB with 2,000 miles on it for $25K off MSRP, so bought it for my wife instead. she loves it and didn't want a fast car and it is really luxurious and perfect for driving around town with the sub par range. Still looking to replace the model 3, and would never buy a Lucid (even though I love them) because I am giving up the Tesla for that same reason I won't buy the Lucid. May look to lease a used MBEV while I wait for the CLA's to come out. Submitted by: chimera zand Looked at Ioniq 5 & 6, both great cars, but eventually upgraded my Model 3 to a BMW i5. A bit pricier, but so much smoother to drive. Fast enough, and dropped about 10 miles of range, but the range estimates are more accurate. The iDrive technology, safety tech, and phone integration actually better than my Tesla. Gonna have to do some minor adaptations for charging, but not bad. Left me VERY HAPPY to leave Elon in the dust. Submitted by: Dpridham Not much talk about the Polestar here... I think they're attractive, but know next to nothing about them beyond that. I would go with a Toyota hybrid. 50-100 mpg depending on the model, you don't have to plug them in or search for a charging station, readily available, and they don't stink of Nazi. Submitted by: tallestdwarf Grand Wagoneer. Trade overpriced garbage in for more overpriced garbage. Submitted by: half man half bear half pig I recommend the Ionic 6. I bought one in May, 2023 after my wife told me she would divorce me if I bought a Tesla. As a result of that conversation, I got a license plate that reads "NO2TSLA." It's a great car, fun to drive and pretty reliable, except for the constant recalls for software issues. But the dealers are good at fixing those issues quickly. Submitted by: DJCJR I owned one of the first Tesla Model 3's. I unloaded it 2 years ago because of Elon becoming worse and worse. Also, I sold it at a high post covid. We ended up buying at MSRP a BMW X5 45e. We missed the luxury of a BMW, and the quality. It can still drive 30mi pure electric, has carpool lane stickers, has a twin turbo, and we don't have to stop on road trips. We get the best of all worlds. It's an incredible SUV. Submitted by: Tony I'm expediting this now. The Mach-E was at the top of my list, but it's lacking in back seat room. After seeing it at the local car show, I'm very enamoured with the IONIQ 5N. I just don't want to deal with the local Hyundai dealer. Ugh. It will be a short lease. I plan on getting the Rivian R3x when it's available. Submitted by: dolsh Hummer EV. Keep the arrogance, lose the fascism. Built by American labor unions. Will actually be serviceable in 5 years after the rest of these companies go the way of Fisker. Submitted by: John C Model 3 owner here ... I personally think this is the best EV I can buy (at least for my needs), However, because of Elon Musk I was looking right before the election into alternatives (after his come out in Butler), but all fell short for me, I would give things up that I love about my Model 3. But here I am again searching for alternatives since he is getting more crazy and embarassing (one big plus now is that more and more cars can charge at the Tesla charging network, which is just the best and much more reliable then any other network so many other chargers I pulled up to were either not working or super slow) ... I love Rivians, but are too big for me (I am waiting for the R3X - pretty sure I will get that one once its available and the company still exists). But honestly right now, I might only consider the Ford Mustang Mach-E or the Kia EV6 ... still not 100% convinced, none of them is perfect for me and offers everything that the Model 3 offers me - so once I do the switch it will be a step down, but I just can't stand Elon Musk anymore (and I had 0 issues with my Model 3, I just love the car) Submitted by: Willi Smart Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Automotive
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2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N at Lightning Lap 2025
From the March/April 2025 issue of Car and Driver. Class: LL2 | Base: $67,575 | As Tested: $67,785Power and Weight: 641 hp • 4858 lb • 7.6 lb/hp Tires: Pirelli P Zero PZ4 Elect; 275/35ZR-21 103Y PNCS HN We ran the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N's platform-mate, the 576-hp Kia EV6 GT, at Lightning Lap last year, so it's natural to compare the performance of these brothers from different mothers. How much would Hyundai's upgrades to the 5 N's structure, chassis, tires, software, and motors improve its lap time over the EV6 GT? And would the changes tame the EV6's dicey handling? The answer is unequivocally yes. The 5 N crushed the EV6 GT's time by 4.6 seconds. It clawed around Turn 1 at a sports-car–like 0.98 g versus the GT's 0.93 g, and it rushed into the Climbing Esses at 133.4 mph, almost 10 mph faster. It was quicker through all the track's sectors and faster virtually everywhere. We realized after our third and quickest run that on VIR's straights, we'd forgotten to punch the N Grin Boost button, which takes power from 601 horses to 641 for 10 seconds and may have cut a few more tenths. After a lunchtime recharge, we tried a final run, using N Grin Boost, but the afternoon heat degraded track conditions, and we couldn't find more time. The 5 N has a dizzying number of settings. Here's our setup for VIR: Track mode with N Race on to maintain the battery for hot-lapping, the dampers in Sport (one rung down from the stiffest setting), stability control off, and the battery charged to at least 95 percent. Stable and sure-footed, with mild understeer, surprisingly tactile steering, and capable brakes, it was a 4858-pound cube of fun to drive. We barely noticed the powertrain's silence—sounds and simulated shifting are off in these settings—but the instantaneous torque meant mid-corner accelerator adjustments required barely moving a big toe. On track, the 5 N's need to recharge limits it to maybe two 20-minute sessions. Absent a track-side fast-charger—we shared Lucid's portable unit—the Ioniq 5 N isn't going to log many laps in a day. The 5 N's weight and speed tax the tires too, turning them greasy after a couple of laps. It would kill at autocrosses, though, which rack up only a few miles of flat-out running per event, thus eliminating the need for recharging. Guess where we'll be taking it next. Back to Lightning Lap 2025 You Might Also Like Car and Driver's 10 Best Cars through the Decades How to Buy or Lease a New Car Lightning Lap Legends: Chevrolet Camaro vs. Ford Mustang!
