Affordable Luxury: The 2014 Z06 C7 Corvette

Affordable Luxury: The 2014 Z06 C7 Corvette

The Chevrolet brand is not one typically associated with luxury but the automobile landscape has never been more convoluted as premium luxury brands introduce entry level sub $30,000.00 models, and brands of the everyday people introduce $100,000.00 plus models.  Consider the high performing Corvette representative of the latter statement as their top of the line C7 Corvette Z06 nicely equipped will cost you over $100,000.00 for the right to say you are the owner.

The Synopsis: The C7 Corvette: Yes It's Luxury!

The Synopsis: The C7 Corvette: Yes It's Luxury!

The Corvette also known as the Vet is manufactured by Chevrolet but don't let that fool you. The latest version of the "Vet" also known to the car geeks as the C7 has an MSRP that clearly says luxury. 

The Synopsis: Luxury Is Part of the American Dream

The Synopsis: Luxury Is Part of the American Dream

We live in a country (USA) that allows for people of all creeds, race, gender and color to pursue their dreams. The United States is one of the only countries in the world where this is possible. You can pursue all your dreams here and actually make them happen regardless of your social status. That mindset has allowed thousands of people to obtain wealth beyond some of their wildest dreams.

Affordable Luxury: A 2012 Porsche 911 S Coupe

Affordable Luxury: A 2012 Porsche 911 S Coupe

In todays ever changing automotive world there seems to be a new model entry almost every year. However, there are still a handful of cars that have never wavered and have stayed true to their heritage since inception. It can be argued that the Porsche 911 is the most iconic of them all as for more than fifty years it has stayed true to its mission and form.

The Synopsis: Pre-Owned 911s?

The Synopsis: Pre-Owned 911s?

Porsche is synonymous with high performance and their 911 sports cars are the vehicles most associated with the Porsche brand even today as they now build sedans, SUVs and crossover vehicles.  So it should come as no surprise that one of the most desirable cars amongst men and boys is a 911.  

The Synopsis: An Affordable Mercedes Sedan?

The Synopsis: An Affordable Mercedes Sedan?

While there is certainly much truth to the brand’s perception of high end luxury the reality of what Mercedes is in 2016 is probably somewhere south of that and that’s not a bad thing for most of us.  They are a luxury auto brand with cars that can easily exceed six figures so to many they are just plain out of reach or are they?

The Synopsis: When Real Driving Enthusiasts Drove Manuals?

The Synopsis: When Real Driving Enthusiasts Drove Manuals?

Remember when real men drove manuals? If you are younger than twenty-five you are probably lost right now but keep reading, as you are about to be enlightened.  I’m talking manually shifting your car’s transmission. 

The Synopsis: Most Supercars Don't Age Well

The Synopsis: Most Supercars Don't Age Well

A vehicle’s design can be hit or miss at launch and that fact is usually reflected in how well it sells upon introduction. If they fly out of the showroom and get rave reviews from enthusiasts victory is claimed and a feeding frenzy begins resulting in long waiting lists. Over time some age gracefully and others won’t. 

The Synopsis: Why Buy Pre-Owned?

The Synopsis: Why Buy Pre-Owned?

Record sales have created used car inventory for all vehicles and that includes the luxury category.  It’s simply supply and demand. The greater the supply the lesser the demand and that has a downward impact on price.