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What To Consider When Buying A Luxury Vehicle

January 08, 2019
There are a number of things one should consider when buying a luxury car; is the life in the back seat all that you have hoped for? Is the space equivalent to the space in front? Does it have a whisper quiet engine at full speed and sufficient insulation to keep one warm from the outside cold? Basically, does it excel the level of comfort, precision, safety, and innovation or a regular sedan, all while having an immaculate interior and exterior? Positive answers to all these questions are an absolute necessity while searching for your dream luxury car. Check out what you need to consider before buying a luxury car below:

Model

Sedan, coupe, SUV, and convertible body styles are the broad categories from which you will be searching for. The decision of buying a sedan, an SUV or a sporty car solely depends on what your requirements are. For instance, someone with a modest taste in Sedan would probably love models like the BMW 2/3/4 Series, Cadillac ATS as well as Mercedes-Benz CLA, and so on. These cars are a level up from economy cars. However, if the person is looking for grandeur versions then models such as, Audi A8 and A6, BMW 7 Series and 5 Series as well as Mercedes-Benz E-Class, to name a few, will be just the kind of cars that will fulfill their thirst of luxury. Similarly, with SUVs, the mid-sized range of models will include BMW X5, Porsche Cayenne, and Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, and so on. Meanwhile, their glorified versions include the Mercedes-Benz GLS, Volvo XC90 and Toyota Land Cruiser. Moreover, people with a knack for adventure, and desire for utmost speed should go for the most premium combination of luxury sports cars. For them, Jaguar F-Type and Audi A5 will surely be a dream come true.

Features

No matter if it’s a house, a car or any other significant purchase in our life, we do look for a certain set of traits in it. For your dream luxury car, the things that you need to consider are as follows: The type of engine and the rate at which it consumes fuel. For the most part, luxury cars are not about saving fuel, whether it’s the Toyota Land Cruiser, which consumes 14 mpg, or an all-electric Tesla Model S that returns 87MPGe. From engines that range from V6 to V12, which are used in cars such as BMW 7 Series, and Mercedes S class, engine capacity is very important. Other aspects to consider are AWD vs RWD, tow ratings, cargo room, innovative and safety features, connectivity and navigation systems. Many of these features are the most advanced in their category. If one stands out to you more than others, perhaps you should look into which manufacturer is leading the way in that specific feature. There are a lot of video reviews out there that can help you gain some knowledge about each car before heading to a dealership.

New or Used

When buying a used luxury car, you’re bound to weigh the opportunity cost between investing in a brand new vehicle and allocating certain maintenance cost for it over time, or spending comparatively less on the purchase of the vehicle and allocating generous amounts for the maintenance of that vehicle. That is your personal call. Rest assured that if you opt for a used luxury car, you are certain to find three times the variety as compared to a new luxury car. However, there is a steep price to pay if you want to have the most advanced tech and features in the latest model. If you are okay with having an older luxury model, you will notice that your car will have some features that current non-luxury brands have in their brand new models.
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