Good question. Either way I don't think a Honda Accord qualifies. But I'm curious as to what makes people want to buy luxury cars. Not judging at all. Just curious.What is a luxury car?...
My previous luxury cars were preowned. Each had less than 6000 miles and were priced comparatively to mid range new suv's. I've had 2 benz ml350's and both were good suv's with lots of bells and whistles. So I felt like I was getting a great deal on a luxury car. That's the only reason that I opted for luxury cars in the past. I haven't found a great deal on one lately, so I'm wondering if I'm done with them or if I should just keep looking.Good question. Either way I don't think a Honda Accord qualifies. But I'm curious as to what makes people want to buy luxury cars. Not judging at all. Just curious.
Congrats, White privilege!.... Will you take me for a spin?I drive a 2017 MBZ E300 sedan. It's very luxurious and has many features. Best car I've ever owned. Self parks, has many collision alert and safety features that I like. Satellite radio, wireless internet and many features that I don't know how to use at this point. I'm enjoying my luxury car. Hope this helps.
This is me, too! I drive a very small, cheap Honda Jazz. My dad used to say all you need is '4 wheels and an engine'My luxury car is a 2015 Prius C, bought second hand for $10k. It's so luxurious because it lets me not spend a lot on gas as well as affords me NO car note.
I spend my $$ on jewels instead and everyone IRL thinks they're fake cus of how cheap my apartment and car is.
CJ2008: my denim Beetle is still really rare here. You do see the odd Beetle on the road though. In general I think you see more German and Japanese cars here.
I find the trim packages affect performance more for some brands than others. With Mercedes a 350 or 250 Diesel will give you plenty of responsiveness. Going to the 500 level is fun, but not really necessary. Comparing our base level 250 Diesel with a base level Audi Q5 and is eye opening. The audi dealer made a big deal about the Q5 being a higher level vehicle and we would notice a big difference...we noticed a difference, but it solidified that our current SUV is awesome.
I find with audi you really have to upgrade to get to get the driving experience you would expect.
Love your car! I had considered this one but was tired of driving utility vehicles for so many years so I went with the sedan instead. Great car Matata!
Sure! I'll take you for a spin. And no, not white privilege, just self employed and hard working!!!Congrats, White privilege!.... Will you take me for a spin?
We have a bmw 335xi and an acura RDX. If I were to go back in time, I would NOT buy the bmw.
Yes, its fast and fun, but I love my acura so much more. I can take it to the dealership for maintenance, we cant afford the BMW dealership. The acura dealership will give you a loaner car, the BMW dealership doesn't. The features are pretty much the same, but everything is cheaper on the acura lol. Idk. H likes to be able to say *cough*brag*cough* that he has a bmw, but I don't even care.
I'd love to see a picture of it it sounds so cute. Have you found it to be a reliable car.
I agree about the trim packages, again, from what I've seen, but my experience with luxury cars is limited, only very recent, and based on just a few test drives. I did thorough test drives, but still, it could never replace actual ownership experience.
How do you like the Diesel? We've never owned a Diesel, but I know they're supposed to be much better on gas. Are Diesels also more common where you are.
Interesting what you say about the Audi brand. I forget right now if with the A4 the engine size/HP changes with the trims - I think the only difference with the Sport trim was a lower suspension (which DH says can affect the feel of the drive a little bit) and some cosmetic details - I think even the safety features remain the same (except like one thing, I can't remember right now). The Prestige package comes with all technology and more safety features but it's super expensive, and some of the technology is subscription-based which I wouldn't want to do. I wouldn't want the extra expense of that on top of the monthly payment. I also realize the A4 is their "lower level" car and so some things that apply to the A4 may not apply to the higher end Audis.
(BTW - do you/your DH find that comparing trim options is super confusing? ETA not just with Audi but in general. It's so hard to find accurate detailed side by side of what one trim includes versus the next. And we've found salesmen to be less informed than us many times.)
(Nala, I hope this doesn't feel like a threadjack and is adding to what you were looking to get from the thread. If not let us know!)