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The 2021 Sienna Platinum Isn’t Toyota’s Most Expensive Minivan

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 …
by Matthew Skwarczek
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How Does a $50,000 Toyota Sienna Compare To a Six-Figure Lexus 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 …
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The Stylish 2022 Genesis GV70 Could Slay Its German Rivals

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 …
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Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1986 W124 Mercedes-Benz 300E

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 …
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The Stylish Aston Martin DB9 Is Now a ‘Relatively’ Affordable V12-Powered Luxury GT

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 …
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The Entry-Level Jaguar XE Won’t See 2021

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: …
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Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1995 Toyota Celsior

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 …
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The 2021 Jaguar XF: Add Luxury, Subtract Engines, Price and the Wagon

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 …
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Jay Leno’s 1930 Duesenberg LeBaron Has a Real Doozy of a Backstory

Lincoln and Cadillac aren’t the only brands that have built American luxury cars. They’re just the only ones that have survived. Much like Harley-Davidson and Indian once competed with Henderson and Crocker, so too did Lincoln and Cadillac have luxury rivals. Packard, which later merged with Studebaker is one. But even more well-regarded is Duesenberg. …
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Jay Leno next to his brown 1972 Citroen SM
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Jay Leno’s Citroen SM Is an Innovative French Luxury Coupe That Can (Sort of) Hit the Switches

Because it hasn’t had a US presence for some time, it’s easy to overlook Citroen’s cars. However, the French automaker has an extensive history of innovation. The Traction Avant, for example, was the first mainstream car to feature front-wheel drive, 4-wheel independent suspension, and unibody construction. The later 2CV, which is sort of like France’s …
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Cars stand on display for sale at a Mercedes-Benz dealership during the coronavirus crisis
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5 Reasons it’s Not Worth it to Lease a Luxury Car

If you’re in the market for a luxury car, then you probably have thought about leasing since the monthly payments will be much more affordable. Why lease a Honda Civic when you can lease a BMW 3 Series for about $100 more per month? Of course, the math makes sense, but there’s a lot more …
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5 Affordable Used Luxury Cars That You Should Avoid

If you have ever perused the online car classifieds, whether you’re actually in the market for a car or not, you’ve seen them. You have probably even daydreamed about them. Those older luxury cars – like BMWs and Audis – that you once thought you could never afford, but now, thanks to the magic of …
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A black 1991 W126 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
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Cars and Bids Bargain of the Week: 1991 W126 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL

While Bring a Trailer is a great auction site, especially for classic and vintage vehicles, it’s not the only one. Automotive YouTuber Doug Demuro recently formed his own site, Cars and Bids, which focuses on newer classics and enthusiast vehicles. As with any automotive sales or auction website, not every car listed will necessarily be …
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A black 2007 Bentley Continental GT Mulliner next to a silver 2020 Bentley Continental GT V8
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A $38,000 Used Bentley Continental GT Can Compete With a $279,000 New One

Depreciation is the bane of many car owners, especially those who drive luxury cars. However, for those buying used, it’s a great opportunity. Given enough time, even Maybachs and Rolls-Royces become relatively affordable. And the same goes for Bentley models, especially the Continental GT. But automotive technology and design aren’t static. Can a decade-old used …
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The side view of a black V12-powered 1992 Mercedes-Benz W140 S-Class sedan
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The W140 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Was an Overbuilt Luxury Marvel

The S-Class is the flagship of the Mercedes-Benz lineup for a reason. Actually, as the 2021 model demonstrates, with its plethora of luxury and safety features, several reasons. Although some cars, like the Citroen DS, matched the Mercedes S-Class in innovation, fewer matched its reputation for quality. And according to Doug Demuro, that’s especially true …
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