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10.) 'Jalopnik Edition' BMW 320i
BMW did us enthusiasts a favor with the everything-you-want/nothing-you-don't Jalopnik Edition 320i and reader GrayHays found one for just $33,000.
Suggested By: GrayHays, Photo Credit: BMW
9.) Cadillac ELR
Everyone cried fowl when Cadillac announced the ELR would cost $75k, but we soon learned that it wasn't quite so much. The World Of Vee over in Oppositelock picked one up for just $47,500. Now that's more like it.
Suggested By: Straightsix9904, Photo Credit: That Hartford Guy
8.) Ford Focus ST
A stripped out Focus ST can be had for under $2ok which is a downright bargain for one of the best hot hatchbacks on the market right now.
Suggested By: Kate's Dirty Sister, Photo Credit: Ford
7.) Ram Tradesman 1500
The Ram Tradesman was number one on our list of the cheapest horsepower currently on sale and that earns it a spot on this list. 390 HP for as low as $17k? Hell yeah.
Suggested By: 427CID, Photo Credit: Dodge
6.) Smart Electric Drive
Say what you will about the Smart car, but the Electric Drive with a $139/month lease plus whatever State/Federal EV incentives you might get is a great deal. It might be a perfect, cheap urban runabout. Some have seen lease offers for as low as $99/month.
Suggested By: SennaMP4, Photo Credit: Falk Lademann
5.) 2013 SRT Viper GTS
Yes, you can buy a new 2013 Viper GTS for $89,990. That's down from $134,990, and there are plenty of GTSs that sell for under $100k.
Suggested By: MallardDuck/Ill_Mac, Photo Credit: Dodge
4.) 2014 Nissan GT-R
Nissan is currently offering $10k off list for 2014 GT-Rs which is very cheap for a car that can do 0-60 in a mind bending 2.7 seconds. That's nearly 918 territory for under $90k.
Suggested By: Jim, Photo Credit: Raphael Orlove/Jalopnik
3.) Nissan Leaf
The GT-R is great, but it's not the best deal in the Nissan lineup. That would have to go to the Leaf, especially if you live in a state with good EV incentives. Reader nogirlsatgt broke down the monthly lease costs for his own Leaf in Georgia.
"$220-ish seems to be about the lowest you can get an S model without the quick charge package, if you have access to Nissan's VPP program.
Our numbers work out like this:
Total of lease payments: ($249x24; plus $349 disposition fee) $6325
Incremental Insurance increase: ($15x24) $360
Incremental Electric Bill Increase: ($15x24) $360
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$7045 total costs over two years
- $5k state refund
+ $1250 federal tax liability on state refund
- $3600 in gas savings ($150x24)
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-$305 total cost of ownership over two years
We don't really drive enough miles to drive that number farther negative (only 6,ooo miles per year). I also have not factored in the maintenance that replacing a 10 year old car with the Leaf allowed us. I figured my car was going to need $1000+ over two years to stay on the road. That's no longer an issue."
Does anyone want a free car?
Suggested By: DennyCraneDennyCraneDennyCrane, Photo Credit: Kārlis Dambrāns
2.) Dodge Charger/Challenger Hellcat
Ok, so Dodge hasn't released the pricing on the Charger Hellcat yet but expect it to be around the $60k the Chally Hellcat will sell for. That's supercar numbers for BMW 5-Series money.
They're the American version of the Lotus Carlton.
Suggested By: willkinton247, Photo Credit:Dodge
1.) Corvette Z06
If I hadn't read it on GM's press release there's no way in hell I'd believe that the new Z06 would cost under $80k. That's less than a base 911 Carrera, for something that will run with a Turbo S.
Crazy.
Suggested By: Shift24, Photo Credit: Chevrolet
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