UmarS2K

Where do you live? There's a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Riverside, CA, with two used C63 AMGs for less than $55k.

QUIKAG

Check out an E63 AMG. You can get an '07 or '08 model for under $50k pretty easily if you look around.

secondreality

I am in MO, I did an autotrader search within 200 miles. I'll try and do some research on the E63, I am not very well versed in Mercedes vehicles at all, always thought they had the highest badge markup of the Europe brands so just stayed away.

I will try and get a test drive on the 2008 ISF in the area to see if it is something I want to consider, and maybe expand the AMG search to see if I can get in a test drive of something comparable at least. There are also some M3's in the area for ~40k used, but I could only find the stick shift, might see if I like the car enough from that to try and hunt down an auto at least.

It's nice to have a few more choices, was getting a little discouraged by how few good 4-doors were still out there, and still wishing BMW would just have the DCT in the sedan, as I think that would make my choice much easier.

dat boi

I'd go for the S4 over the 335i. The interior is much better and it sounds a lot better as well. When I checked out these 2 cars, the S4 had better fit and finish than the BMW.

Also, you can pick up a used RS4 for around 50k as well.

dewey

s4 is way overpriced.

dat boi

It's the same price bracket as the 335 and C350.

MBHs2k

i would consider the 335i sedan or the G37 sedan. IMO the BMW is a much nicer car in the inside but the exterior is just average. I really dont care for the 4 doors. I would take the Infiniti i think

suvh8r

G37 still feels like a boat with stiffer suspension. Feels like the automotive equivalent to a fat kid sporting the latest Nike running shoes.

And the fit and finish is a step or two below BWM and Audi.

CosmosMpower

used ISF, used RS4, used V8 M3/4, used CTS-V, used E55/E63 AMG, used E60 M5. Tons of good choices for 50K.

CG

Drive the 335d. I would take it over the 335i in a heartbeat. 23 mpg city, 36 mpg highway.