When it comes to reliable luxury, Maserati doesn’t tend to do so well. However, given its cars’ resale values, they make tempting used purchases. But just because a car is ‘exotic’ doesn’t automatically make it unreliable. For example, with proper exercise and maintenance, an Aston Martin is no less daily-drivable than a Porsche. And if …
Though the ILX Type S is giving Acura some entry-level sportiness, the premium brand’s history is littered with other performance cars. For example, the NSX supercar, which continues today as an American-made hybrid supercar. There’s also the Integra Type R, which introduced VTEC into car enthusiast parlance. But Acura also had a sports luxury sedan …
Since the 2021 S-Class is Mercedes-Benz’s flagship car, it’s only natural that the automaker stuffed it with as many luxury features as possible. For some, though, it’s still not enough. For those customers, Mercedes has Maybach, a name that’s appeared on several upgraded S-Classes in the past. And it’s back for 2021 with the Mercedes-Maybach …
Even though many formerly high-end features have joined the mainstream, there are some that buyers inexorably link to the idea of a luxury SUV or car. Leather upholstery, for example, or large amounts of wood and metal trim. And apart from a few brand-specific options, many luxury cars around the world have such things in …
When to buy cars can drive some of us up the wall. There are so many little tricks and techniques for buying a car that it can sometimes be overwhelming to decide #FOMO. I’m afraid this intro might be a little misleading. This article won’t help you get a good deal on a sensible crossover. …
While it’s forged a reputation for safety, Volvo is arguably known just as much for its wagons. True, the Swedish brand’s embraced luxury SUVs with models like the XC90. But while other marques like Jaguar have had to cut their wagon selections due to poor sales, Volvo’s models are still going strong. And the 2021 …
Overall build quality used to be what separated luxury cars from the rest of the automotive world. Not just the materials themselves, but how well everything was screwed together so nothing fell off. That’s why many classic luxury cars are still held in high regard, due to their perceived reliability. And sometimes, the perception is …
Luxury doesn’t have to be expensive these days, which is a boon for those going car shopping. However, as luxury cars get cheaper, they start to butt up against the higher trim levels of more mainstream models. In some cases, for example, the Toyota Avalon and Lexus ES, the non-luxury car uses some of the …
With its $49,900 base price, the 2021 Toyota Sienna Platinum is fairly expensive for a minivan. However, it’s not the most expensive Toyota-badged vehicle you can buy today. In fact, some of the Japanese automaker’s most luxurious products, like the Toyota Century, aren’t offered in the US. And that includes the Toyota Alphard, a minivan …
With the 2021 Sienna Platinum’s $50k base price, Toyota’s range-topping minivan has an almost luxury-car-level price tag. However, ever since the LS400 debuted in the 90s, if US shoppers wanted a luxury Toyota product, the answer has been Lexus. Lexus, though, doesn’t have a minivan. At least, not in the US. Overseas shoppers can pick …
If you were shopping for a used sedan, would you want a luxurious ride that exudes German panache could return nearly 40 mpg and cost you about as much as a new Toyota Corolla? If you said “yes,” then it could be a good idea to look into buying a 2016 Audi A6 TDI. It’s …
It’s still a bit unknown, but Genesis should be on your list if you’re looking for sharp and affordable luxury cars. Its sedans, like the G80, can rival those from the likes of BMW, Lexus, and Alfa Romeo. Ditto its crossovers, such as the bargain-Bentley-esque GV80. Now, the Korean brand is tackling the entry-level luxury …
Technology and fancy features may be the hallmarks of luxury cars today, but build quality pre-dates both of them. And when it comes to classic luxury cars, few have the quality reputation that Mercedes-Benz’s cars enjoy. This week’s Cars and Bids bargain buy is one of those lauded models: a 1986 W124 Mercedes-Benz 300E. The …
There are few things more tempting, and more potentially heart-breaking, as a depreciated luxury car. Especially when it’s from a high-end brand like Bentley. A used Continental GT, for example, is in many ways just as luxurious as a new one. And this week’s Bring a Trailer bargain buy offers similar levels of luxury with …
As expensive as brand-new Aston Martins are, like other super-exclusive supercars, eventually they’re just used cars. That means, if you can handle the potential maintenance costs, you can wind up with some real bargains. The V8 Vantage, for example, is both fairly affordable and reliable enough for daily use. And then there’s one of Martha …
Sedans may still be part of Jaguar’s portfolio, but the British brand’s selection in the US is shrinking. For one, its next-gen flagship XJ is still under wraps. And while the XF continues in the US for 2021, it’s losing an engine option and the Sportbrake wagon model. But the sedan cull’s not quite over: …
Courtesy of the 25-year rule, a number of desirable JDM vehicles are now legal to import—including some interesting Toyotas. There’s the WRC homologation special Celica GT4, for example, and the rugged 70-Series Land Cruiser. And there’s also some of the Japanese automaker’s luxury models to choose from. Including the car that’s this week’s Cars and …
While its classic models get replicated, Jaguar’s latest cars aren’t always rated highly in testing. For example, the Jaguar XF mid-size sedan, despite offering impressive horsepower, isn’t quite as luxurious as its rivals. Luckily, it’s getting updated for the 2021 model year. Unfortunately, that update comes with some cut options. The Jaguar XF gets updated …