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.
Luxury brands are expanding their vehicle choices to offer more affordable ones so they can appeal to more buyers and non-luxury brands are expanding their lineup to appeal to the luxury buyer with hopes they can keep them in their brand.
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. Factor in depreciation with high levels of inventory and the advantage goes to you the shopper. Depreciation is your friend!
If you are considering buying a new 2017 Ford Mustang GT Fastback (coupe) it’s iconic; it’s patriotic and offers great value compared to a similar import. You’d get little argument from me but my philosophy is lease new and buy pre-owned so does it really offer that much value if you are buying?
Now that you've decided you have the financial wherewithal to pursue a weekend fun toy, now what do you do? Well for starters you are in the right place.
The Aston Martin Rapide is somewhat of a conundrum. So what is a Rapide or what is the Rapide? It’s a four-door sedan that is produced in limited numbers. Many find its understated elegance appealing and they wouldn’t be wrong.
The Aston Martin Rapide is somewhat of a conundrum. What exactly is it? Since it is an Aston Martin if you’ve never seen one you likely suspect it should be a cool car. If you’ve never witnessed one in person but have seen their more noted DB model you are probably thinking it’s got to be good looking.
If you are just one of those guys that lust for a Ferrari and remain unfazed then it doesn’t matter what I say. However if you are taking a more pragmatic approach then have no fear. In 2011 Ferrari announced that their 2012 models would come with a seven-year maintenance program. This applies to the FF, 458 Italia and the California models.
Porsche is one of the most iconic performance brands in the World and until recently the main vehicle associated with their global status was the legendary 911 two-seat sports cars that is regularly featured here. A lot has changed since that car was introduced over 50 years ago as Porsche launched an SUV in 2004 then six years later launched their first sedan, the Panamera.
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.
