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 ...