$60–70k budget for a sporty/luxury car at 27 — what would you buy?

27, single, making $175k/year and looking to finally splurge on a nice car. I have no debt and I’m planning to put around $30k down.

Totally fine buying used, ideally not older than 2-4 years. This will be my only car, so I’d like something reasonably reliable and practical for a daily but I’m willing to sacrifice some reliability for the right car. No SUVs/Trucks.

I’ve always driven pretty inexpensive cars, so I want something that feels like a legitimate upgrade and makes me think “damn, I have a nice car.”

BMW 330i/M340i, M440i, M3/M4, Lexus IS500/IS350 F Sport, Corvette C8, Porsche 718 Cayman, Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing, or Audi RS5.

What would you guys go with and why?

Posted Sep 25, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC

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