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Note: asking a bunch of LBYM types to recommend a luxury car is like asking a eunuch to name his favorite porn star.
We've owned BMW, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes along with many 'lesser' marques. I am over luxury cars, but I don't begrudge anyone, I had to have the experiences to get over it.If you like driving: BMW
[-]If you like comfort but still feel the road: Audi[/-]
If you like the feeling of sofa sitting: Lexus [-]Mercedes[/-]
Environmentally friendly: Tesla Model S (though you'd have to own or rent an ICE/hybrid for long trips)
If you want poor reliability and a premium: Mercedes
All these have solid engineering and good comfort, and keep their value typically well resulting in reasonably decent cost per mile. Buy them recently new for best value.
Well that would definitely be a different kind of "ride".Note: asking a bunch of LBYM types to recommend a luxury car is like asking a eunuch to name his favorite porn star.
I am thinking the same thing, my next vehicle might be my last. I am going with a 2017/18, Ford F350, Crew Cab Lariat. 4x4 and Diesel. Heated seats with an auxiliary instant on heater.
Any upper end Honda or Toyota would be a nice car.
I am thinking the same thing, my next vehicle might be my last. I am going with a 2017/18, Ford F350, Crew Cab Lariat. 4x4 and Diesel. Heated seats with an auxiliary instant on heater.
Note: asking a bunch of LBYM types to recommend a luxury car is like asking a eunuch to name his favorite porn star.
+1The most luxurious car is the one I don't have to drive to w*rk...
If you like driving: BMW
If you like comfort but still feel the road: Audi
If you like the feeling of sofa sitting: Mercedes
Environmentally friendly: Tesla Model S
All these have solid engineering and good comfort, and keep their value typically well resulting in reasonably decent cost per mile. Buy them recently new for best value.
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Can't beat an old Lincoln Town car.
Check out the Mercedes C Class lineup. Prices are reasonable, reasonably fuel efficient and fun to drive. We have a 2012 model and have not regretted it. Maintenance costs have not been bad.
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Like driving your living room.Now that is funny as I have threaten my wife for years that I am going to buy a Town Car. I found them very comfortable when being picked up at the airport by a limo company. I think they would make a great X-country car.
Now that is funny as I have threaten my wife for years that I am going to buy a Town Car. I found them very comfortable when being picked up at the airport by a limo company. I think they would make a great X-country car.
Well he did say "best value" and you can't beat used for value.I don't think they make them any more? Limo drivers are all complaining about it.
Agree with this assessment. I really like sporty driving so have BMW's. If you want a comfortable ride, go with Japanese or US models. If you wear a hat while driving, get a Cadilllac.
Like driving your living room.
Before anyone shoots me, I know there isn't much "value" in buying a luxury car. However, I've worked for almost 20 years and earned excellent money most of that time. I'm pretty much FIRE at this point (and if you add in DW's savings, we definitely are). So, having never owned a nice car (mostly used Hondas and Toyotas), I'd like to buy a "me" car - not a midlife crisis car. My commute is long and annoying, so a little luxury would be appreciated for the time I spend in the car and working.
Suggestions?
For a combination of performance, comfort, luxury, and load-carrying, my dream car would be a 2011 Cadillac CTS-V wagon.