Luxury Lifestyle

There are many options available for you if you are looking to buy one of the best used luxury cars priced from $40,000 and more. Really, buying a pre-owned car is fast becoming more popular than it used to be because many people have come to realize that some used luxury cars still offer good value and reliability. Good used exotic cars still retain their usual attractions, sophistication and desirability. In fact, the moment you drive a new car away from the dealer’s lot, the car invariably loses at least 5% and it could be up to 20% of its original value. So, if you are looking to shop the used luxury car market, you could be on a winning side if done the right way. For new cars, scanning online reviews is excellent but reviews wouldn’t help you pick the best used luxury car if you are looking to buy one. Compared to car reviews, using other selection criteria such as owner satisfaction surveys, estimating the true cost of ownership and looking at resale value statistics provid...

Car auctions have always been a matter of interest for luxury car aficionados. And, when you check out the list of the most exclusive luxury cars to be sold at an auction, you’ll find an oft repeated name and that is Ferrari. The Ferrari has been and will always be the top luxury car brand. Of all the Ferrari luxury car models, cars from the 250 series are the most sought after. And, why not? The 250 series includes some of Ferrari’s most desirable classics, both road cars and race cars. For example, the Testarossa or The GTO or The California Spider are some of the luxury car brand’s prominent cars that are always in demand. Just a week ago, an auction at Pebble Beach managed to auction out a California Spider for a whopping eleven million dollars, perhaps making a record of sorts for the particular luxury car model. Gooding & Company sold the 1960 Ferrari 250 GT LWB California Spider Competizione for a record $11.3 million. Another California Spider was also sold that day – ...

Luxury car makers are aware that they need to stand out from the competition and to do that, they aim to offer a soul-stirring experience to lure wealthy customers. It is no longer enough to build extreme machines, so high end, luxury cars now offer some of the most outlandish car accessory options that entice the millionaires to part with a considerable sum of money. The Bentley Mulsanne’s iPod Drawer We’re positive you like your music as well as creature comforts but the makers of Bentley want to give you that extra touch of class to suit your luxury lifestyle. Rather than a cable in the glove compartment or a jack in the console, the 2011 Bentley Mulsanne provides leather lined iPod drawer made of wood in the middle of the dashboard. A cushy drawer with a touch of soft leather – super luxury for your iPod? The Hyundai Equus Rear Seat Champagne Cooler Hyundai cars rarely offered ostentatious accessories, but the competition in the luxury car market has changed that. ...

A lot of people argue that the rich are so different from you and me, but to a large extent, they are exactly like you and me. Take a look at the kinds of automobiles driven by some of the wealthiest people on earth, and then you might have a rethink. Bill Gates Bill Gates is one of the richest men in the world and owns two Porsches: a 1999 Porsche 911 Convertible and a 1988 Porsche 959 Coupe. Gates was unable to drive the 1988 Porsche 959 for around ten years, due to it not meeting emission standards and unknown crash test ratings. This did not linger on as President Bill Clinton was able to repeal this, when he signed a federal law in 1988 that allowed Gates drive his rare and prized Porsche on the road for the first time. On the contrary, Jenry Seinfeld, who’s a comedian, got the Porsche 959 for $700,000. Warren Buffett Warren Buffet is on the list of richest men in the world and a friend of Bill Gates. He owns a 2001 Lincoln Town Car with a License plate that reads “Th...

Luxury cars are said to be the domain of the rich and famous – rightly so. After all, these cars are a cut above the rest, with radical technology under the hood, luxurious seats and other creature comforts that ordinary beings like you and me can hardly imagine. The wealthy millionaire and billionaires of the world pay top dollars to own some of the most fabulous of luxury cars. Some like Jay Leno have a collection of the best luxury cars, and the collection is so huge that he has stored them in three hangars at the airport. The most expensive luxury car is the Bugatti Type 41 Royale built way back in the 1930s. There were only ten such cars made back then, of which one has still not been driven. The price tag is a cool $10 million. Even today, Bugatti Veyron supercar, which is a luxury sports model, is touted as the world’s most exclusive four wheel drive. In 2005, only 50 models of this car were made, all of which were sold at US $ 1.2 million. Of course, Jay Leno owns one of...

Different car models are designed by manufacturers to fit the varied lifestyle and needs of buyers. The price range also differs, with options available for those on a tight budget. Of course, there are plenty for those who have the money to spend. Even if money were no object, people don’t just pick a car off the rack, blindfolded. No. Each individual still wants to choose the best auto, the best option that he is going to enjoy using. With so many options available in the market, most people have a hard time choosing the best. They could start by taking in consideration their needs and lifestyle. Luxury autos are preferred by millionaires and famous people who have the money to spend. Even those who can’t afford them dream of driving one someday. The downside about these vehicles is not only are they expensive but maintenance, taxes, fuel, and other incidentals also have a high price tag. Thus, you should be prepared for the long-term costs. There are plenty of perks when driv...

Celebrities  wheels attract huge  attention than than other  cars and there  are certain  auto models that have  gained huge  recognition because celebrities  drove them. The cars that  top the  popularity  list  with the  celebrities vary from  year to year , however, there are those  that have  stood out  and  which keep on  appearing  at Hollywood’s  autograph  signings  and  at movie premieres. The Cadillac Escalate ranks  top in popularity in Los  Angeles  and  other celebrity  spots  all over the  United States. There are many reasons that has made this  auto the  choice of many. Its  fine  blend of power  and  luxury have  given it  an  edge over others that are available out there. Celebrities everywhere like this car. The  chrome  aluminum wheels and the  black ...

We are told, or we just believe that the “rich are different”, which is probably why they tend to act in that manner. Rich folks flaunt their status with a show of conspicuous consumption, while a few of them try to stay low key. There’s an extend to their shopping appetite, from the clothes they purchase, the houses they buy and even the kind of cars they drive. To demonstrate their wealth and class, they drift towards top quality items (automobile), as we get over a half of cars that are bought from main stream brands, like Honda,Toyota, Mazda and Volkswagen. This is because such cars offer some of the best amenities and comfort that almost equate those of the luxury models, yet rich folks don’t go for such brands. Rich folks have so much affinity for luxury cars, with features that stay ahead of the innovative curve. Sometimes, I’m left to wonder if the rich prefer the luxury cars to the poor in their communities. Cars like the Mercedes E-Class, Lexus RX 350, BMW 5 Series and...

Luxury auto owners in large cities have always faced problems of parking space and traffic. There seem to be too many autos and too little parking space, whether it is Beijing or New York or London or New Delhi, the problem is universal. While we can’t do much about the traffic congestion apart from not buying more cars, we can do something about the parking space crunch. Thinking along these lines, some innovative real estate developers have come up with a novel idea – the en-suite garage. You no longer need to leave your prized possession – your Lamborghini or your Ferrari – down in the building’s basement. The innovative idea of the en-suite garage is fast catching on. Property developers in many cities of the world are adopting this unique concept of providing parking space on whichever floor your apartment is located. The En-Suite Sky Garage The concept works like this. The en-suite sky garage is a couple of hundred feet of space reserved for your luxury auto within the...

Now the millionaire back seats for your luxury cars are here. Luxury auto makers and custom car specialists have come to realize that millionaires rarely drive around with their dogs or kids; they drive with their friends and what better way to impress your friends than ensuring sheer luxury in the back seats? Major luxury car manufacturers including Acura, Cadillac, Rolls, Lexus, Audi, BMW and Lincoln have begun upgrading the space in the back of the car from quality seats meant for dogs and kids to super soft, spacious luxury leather seats meant for friends and that frequent romantic romp in the back. Along with the millionaire seats they’ve also added lots of leg room for that extra luxurious stretch. After all, a millionaire’s car should feel like a million dollars! The idea is not just to fit in jumbo-sized friends but to impress! Increasingly millionaires, especially millionaires in the East, ride in the back along with their friends. Their luxury cars are invariably cha...

Millionaires buy luxury cars because they have all the money in the world to buy anything they want. It is a no brainier, really. If you have money, you can easily flaunt your wealth in many ways but luxury cars often come at the top of your list. Driving a luxury auto is so different from an ordinary car. You may never know the actual difference unless you experienced it yourself. Beautiful girls love riding in a luxury vehicle as they date a millionaire, with the privacy shields in place for some serious hanky panky. Sophisticated singles driving luxury autos will tell you the same thing. Of course, there are those who want to have a signature car, the auto they are always associated with. For instance, your millionaire might favor a certain model of Lamborghini or Ferrari, buying the same model even if he already has 5 of them spread across his mansions all over the world. Meet wealthy men who enjoy a luxury lifestyle, spending time with you in their fast cars. They see b...

Figuratively and literally speaking，a luxury auto can pick up you to many places,. Yes, it is true that the car will take you to any destination you drive to but as well as a new height to you – with chicks in tow! What is it about ladies and flashy cars, anyway? Perhaps it is the thrill of the ride or simply because of a having a luxury car certainly and then turn you to be 1) rich, 2) successful, or 3) both. Now drive a luxury car and leave the drab lifestyle alone. A few years ago, I had to make the decision from a luxury car and a 10-room brownstone. It did not take me too much time  to choose the car, and now I can live a luxury lifestyle in a 2-bedroom pad. Sometimes I always think if the vehicle is just for show. Nothing beats driving fast in my Audi A6. Oh yeah. Did I already mention that the chicks love it, too? Mind you, most ladies didn't make many comment to my elegant my apartment. The car did give me a bit of a headache in taxes and many trivial bills, but no...

If you are interested in  yachts for sale,  then you should know that it is not something you wake and just go to a trader to buy. In actual sense, such purchase requires that you spend quality time carrying out research and analysis so that at the end of the day, you will lay your hands on a good deal that will be favorable to you. Since the ownership of  luxury yachts  means investing a huge amount on vessels, apart from the expenses that goes towards regular maintenance and repairs, taking your time to know as much as you should prior to buying one is very necessary. In this light, it becomes necessary that you consider the following points. They are: What is your budget?:  Before setting your mind on going to a  yacht trader  to buy one for yourself, you already know that both the purchase and maintenance is expensive and as such, you should set a budget for such purchase. Included the budget will also be the money that will be spent on mont...

If you are completely bored with spending your vacation on land and need a break, it is time for you to look out for  yachts for sale  and experience the joy that comes with cruising on the sea, surrounded by your loved ones and attended to by the best chefs you can ever think of. In all sincerity, you don’t really need to break your bank account before you can purchase any of the  used boats  since most of them come at affordable rates and in good condition. More so, the amount you spend in buying any of these boats is determined by the length, the model and the interiors of the  boats for sale  that catch your fancy. There are various options open to you when it comes to finding and buying the boat of your choice. You can either transact directly with a  yacht trader,  through whom you can find out as much information as necessary about the ownership of a vessel and associated maintenance. Through the trader, you will be able to painstaking...

All around the world, there are various amazing lakes and seas that many people would give a lot to sail on them. If you are one of those people, you really don’t have to own your own yacht or boat before you can sail these waters because with a  boat rentals  service, you are sure to be on your way to sailing to any part of the world you so desire. Depending on the type of features you want on the boat, how long you wish to be on sea and the number of persons that would be on the boat, the  boat rental  agency will help you make a good choice of boat to rent. Some of the choices that are open to you, whether you are renting your boat from a  boat trader  or an agency, are listed below. They are: A Yacht:  In times past, this vessel used to be ordinary sailboats but now, they are mostly associated with affluence and luxury. They now come with electric lights, air-conditioning units, refrigerators and in the kitchens, the most exclusive co...

Are you planning to own a yacht or a boat or you already have one and you are thinking of a crew for your boat or yacht?  The type of crew you need depend on the type and size of yacht or boat you have. The crew you need for a commercial yacht will be different from the crew for a private yacht.  Private yacht, to save cost, would require only the most important crew on a yacht.  This in effect means the crew members in a private yacht may be doing more work than the crew members in a big or commercial yacht. There is need to ensure that yacht crew members have the necessary qualification and have experience as far as cruising or maritime is concerned. The general crew members expected in a standard ship are; CAPTAIN – A Captain of a yacht is in charge and takes responsibility for the conduct and performance of other crew members.  A captain must have license and be more knowledgeable on general maritime issues. MATES (first, second and third), Mates assis...

There are several reasons why one would wish to  rent a boat ; perhaps for some picnic or romantic getaway, some fishing expedition or even as a means of first testing the quality of the vessel before you make purchase. Hence whatever be the reasons one has as to why they wish to  rent a boat , it is most important to be properly guided in order to get the best offers- right vessel, right value.   First of all one must understand that   boat rentals   all have varying rates and options. Some do rentals on daily basis while for others, it is on hourly basis yet others can let you rent it for weekly or even more. This means that the one wishing to patronize these   boat rentals   must make up his mind on how long he wishes to   rent a boat   for.   Boats are of different sizes, types and models; this means not all are the same. Sailboats, fishing boats   and sporting or recreational boats are a few of the different types of boa...