Used Luxury Cars for Sale

Luxury Cars

A multitude of features and characteristics make a luxury car. Some of these include a plush cabin, cutting-edge safety and technology features, premium materials, well-judged ride and handling and effortless powertrain options. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Jaguar, Genesis and Lexus are some of the popular luxury car brands. But move up the ladder significantly, and you will also find prestigious brands such as Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Maserati, Porsche, etc, responsible for even more expensive luxury cars.

Some notable luxury cars are the Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8 and the BMW 7 Series. However, with the influx of all kinds of SUVs today, the definition of a luxury car has also evolved to incorporate more body styles rather than just sedans or coupes. Despite the body style, a luxury car can be differentiated from a standard car by the brand snob value and the price of the car. Even in the used market, luxury cars demand more, and are significantly more expensive to insure, maintain and run.

Luxury Car buying guide

Due to the complexities of luxury cars, the trouble is that there’s plenty to go wrong, particularly as the years go by. Go around the full car making sure all the electrics work – any electrically operated seats, blinds, steering wheel, etc. Look out for a full-service history, along with plenty of bills and invoices to back up the maintenance. This is the most important aspect to check with any luxury car. The upkeep history should be extensive as luxury cars need extra care and maintenance for longevity.

Be aware that even though luxury cars can be quite affordable to buy, should anything go wrong, you’ll still be confronted with luxury car expenses. Some repairs might even be more than the value of the car. So even if a used luxury car is a bargain, you should also factor in the cost of maintenance and set aside a backup fund if something goes wrong.