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.

Those not familiar with the i8 you should know it looks like one of those Italian exotics named Ferrari or Lamborghini but this one is from Germany and not quite as finicky to live with.  However, it’s not without it’s quirk as this is a hybrid. That’s still a relatively new concept by definition and certainly even newer in the sports car category. 

When initially introduced in 2014 BMW actually had a waiting list because demand outpaced supply.  Now only two years later when you do an online national search for an i8 there’s no less than several hundred "lightly used" or pre-owned i8s for you to consider.  So what happened?

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.

Here is a four step process that will ensure you cover all the bases to find the best deal out there that delivers a great vehicle and lastly thousands of miles of fun driving. Remember, this is a weekend toy and it's purpose is pure pleasure.  

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?

I will never buy a used vehicle of any kind without seeing what the CARFAX report says.  That report is invaluable as it shows a wealth of information that gives you a better picture of what you might be getting into should you decide to buy the vehicle. 

Depreciation is your friend when you buy used and almost any car you buy new is as certain as death to depreciate but there are some exceptions to the rule. There are a few modern luxury performance sports cars that are still fun to drive and no longer depreciating. Here are five.

If you’ve been here before you know the mantra. Depreciation is your friend! If this is your first time and the headline caught your attention you won’t be disappointed.

Unless you are really rich there is no economically smart reason to buy a car new as they depreciate once you drive them off the lot and that’s a fact.

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. 

Most of the luxury auto brands selling pre-owned (used) vehicles have some sort of “certified” program. The vehicle sitting on the lot has either already been prepped or “certified” or you can get it “certified” for some incremental cost of the vehicle in question. Since Ferrari is “special” their certified programs entail both points previously mentioned meaning the car is certified and you must pay monies incremental to the sale price of the car. It’s more complicated than keeping up with all the Kardashian love interests but let me try to clarify.