Car and Driver magazines "Best Cars (new & used) for $20k".

1999-2000 BMW M Coupe
2006-08 Chevrotet Trailblazer SS
2000-06 Honda S2000
2004-08 Mazda RX-8
2010 Mazda 3
2001-02 Mercedes-Benz CL600
2009 Mini Cooper
2003-05 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
2004-06 Pontiac GTO
1997-99 Porsche Boxster

 

I had a 2006 GTO. I will say it was fast. But it was not nearly as much fun to drive (other than rapidly pulling away from someone) as the crossfire is. No comparison. I mean the GTO would accelerate like hell in any gear at any speed. But, hit a corner, and it wasn't so fun...

 

Haha i thought the exact same thing when reading this article. This would drive up the demand which means higher prices for new buyers like myself. So im glad the secretbis still safe. Haha

 

No wonder the XF didn't make the list "Car and DRIVER"?????

I dont' DRIVE my XF, I pilot it.

 

That is why they call it a 'cockpit'..... I like doing 'terrain following' low level flights......

 

I completely agree with the very last one, as I own a '98, and it is a fantastic car to drive.
Oh, and you can chop that $20k in half to get one, like I did, but don't tell C&D!

BC.

 

Yea I was quite surprised too. Hell you can get an SRT for less than $20k, and that'll whoop half the list!

 

One does not drive an XFire.

One experiences it.


roadster with a stick

 

In the 1/4 mile, the SRT6 would whoop all 10, (and without a speed limiter) probably top end em too.
On a slalom course, only the Honda beats the NA Crossfire by 1/10 of a mph. according to Road & Track.

 

The funny thing is that Consumer Reports did name the '04 Coupe as a best buy in the 14-17000 range. I was excited when I saw it in my parents Consumer Report book.