What Affordable Car From The Last 5 Years Screams "Luxury" To You?

[skulkingghost]

Just wondering everyone's ideas on this because of a debate a friend and I had tonight. Here are my top picks. By Affordable I mean You can pick it up used under 35k.

CTS / CTS-V

Taurus SHO

Acura TL

Hyundai Genesis

Mercedes E-350

 

[RavenSEAL]

The E-350 leaves me speechless every time, that thing is a work of art...

 

[T2urtle]

the 1st gen CTS was not much for me.

I did love the M35/45 of the 06+ era

aside from that haven't been in much other then the nissan/infiniti lineup.

 

[DominionSeraph]

Here's a 2009 SL65 AMG for $275. IIRC, those where pretty luxurious.
Not sure about the engine and body mods to this one, though. I think I'd wait for exdeath's automobile expertise to chime in on the pros/cons of that engine layout.

 

[chin311]

I love the previous gen Acura TL-S, new ones :barf:

FWD is it's only failure IMO

You could probably pick up an IS350, or GS300 etc for that price point as well..

 

[vshah]

I love the previous gen Acura TL-S, new ones :barf:

FWD is it's only failure IMO

i agree...if they had stuck the new 3.7L and sh-awd in that...drool...

 

[manimal]

2007+ G35 which I drive among so many more.


Really the used luxury performance market is chock full of fantastic cars. Sure some of them may be high maintenance like a stunning trophy wife but when things get curvy its worth it on both accounts.



Under 35k luxury GTs low 30s

Maserati QP
Tons of blown mercs
tons of BMWs like E39 M5s or even a higher mileage E60s.
XJ-Rs
tons of Audis
Boxsters
etc.

 

[Sunny129]

I love the previous gen Acura TL-S, new ones :barf:

FWD is it's only failure IMO

+2


btw, nice avatar OP

 

[Vetterin]

I'm kinda found of the Lexus SC430.

 

[sontakke]

That E-350 picture is of 2010 model. Can you get it under $35K?

 

[PricklyPete]

Of the ones you have listed, i would say the Merc. It isn't the car I would choose, but it has the most luxurious feel of the bunch. It is built like a tank and feels that way. Everything is smooth about the car. It is far from being super "dynamic", but you feel like you are being pampered driving it around or being driven around in it.

Of the cars you have listed, the one I would most likely buy is a CTS-V wagon/manual....but I don't think it "screams luxury" like the E350.

 

[BoberFett]

That E-350 picture is of 2010 model. Can you get it under $35K?

I see a few on Autotrader right now for just a hair under $35k.

 

[brainhulk]

E46 m3

 

[JJ650]

I love the previous gen Acura TL-S, new ones :barf:

FWD is it's only failure IMO

You could probably pick up an IS350, or GS300 etc for that price point as well..

+3

I would put that one on the list for entro-lux.
We loved our '08 TL-S (black/black). It was sexy. The new ones look like Fido's ass.

 

[DeviousTrap]

Shameless plug:

2007 550i. $22k, anyone want it?

 

[vshah]

Shameless plug:

2007 550i. $22k, anyone want it?

sexy car

 

[halik]

2007+ G35 which I drive among so many more.


Really the used luxury performance market is chock full of fantastic cars. Sure some of them may be high maintenance like a stunning trophy wife but when things get curvy its worth it on both accounts.



Under 35k luxury GTs low 30s

Maserati QP
Tons of blown mercs
tons of BMWs like E39 M5s or even a higher mileage E60s.
XJ-Rs
tons of Audis
Boxsters
etc.

G37 is pretty meh when it comes to luxury, I'd put it closer to acura than BMW/MBenz

 

[halik]

Audi s8?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007...2604820?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e6d4a4d14

 

[PricklyPete]

E46 m3

haha...you kid. I love the car, but it is not luxury.

 

[PricklyPete]

Audi s8?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007...2604820?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item1e6d4a4d14

yummy.

 

[Arkaign]

Definitely the Audi 8 series, Merc S Class, or BMW 7 series for luxobarge.

M5s and M6s with the 500hp V10 are popping into the $35k and less range here and there, that would probably get my vote as the most interesting combo of luxury/performance in the range. You'd have to afford to actually own one of those things though, the insane costs for anything major are extreme, and even regular stuff like tires and brakes are dramatically higher than stuff like Camry/Accord/328/A4/etc.

 

[KIAman]

VW Phaeton

 

[jagec]

Here's a 2009 SL65 AMG for $275. IIRC, those where pretty luxurious.
Not sure about the engine and body mods to this one, though. I think I'd wait for exdeath's automobile expertise to chime in on the pros/cons of that engine layout.

LOL. Sure enough, a 2009 SL65 AMG for $275.

 

[PricklyPete]

Definitely the Audi 8 series, Merc S Class, or BMW 7 series for luxobarge.

M5s and M6s with the 500hp V10 are popping into the $35k and less range here and there, that would probably get my vote as the most interesting combo of luxury/performance in the range. You'd have to afford to actually own one of those things though, the insane costs for anything major are extreme, and even regular stuff like tires and brakes are dramatically higher than stuff like Camry/Accord/328/A4/etc.

Dramatic isn't even the word. You could buy a whole Kia for what some things on an M5/M6 could potentially cost. I love the sound of that V10...but I don't think I could live with spending that much on maintaining a car.

 

[JulesMaximus]

The E-350 leaves me speechless every time, that thing is a work of art...

:thumbsup: My Mother-In-Law has a 2010 E350 Sedan and I've driven it a few times. It is a fantastic car IMO. Much more luxury and class than any Acura, Ford, or Hyundai.