Cars that make you LOOK rich, even if you arent :).

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That will make you look like your pimpin! .

 

Tell her to drive what best suits her needs and not to worry about what others may think. Sam Walton of Walmart drove a 1977 Chevrolet Impala up until his death...

 

maybe a Lexus Is250, the new generation model, or even the old one. I found a used Lexus IS250 [2006] with 34k on it, and the my local dealer was only asking 29,500$ for it. And it was pretty much loaded with all the gizmos.

 

I get that ALL the time with my tastefully modded E36. I find it rather amusing.

 

I vote for the 1997 to 1999 Audi A8 or A8L. Awesome car, understated yet refined styling, leather, wood, alcantara, just a great German car that impresses people. Yes I am a bit biased....I'm on my 2nd A8L and will never look back. I've owned a lot of Caddys and similar type cars, but the Audi beat's 'em hands down for fit, finish, and class. There may be some occasion expenses that are over the top, but overall Audis are overlooked and WAY undervalued, and always seem to impress those people who aren't truly car-smart.

 

+1 People are always in shock when I tell them what I paid for my '00 (and I overpaid, really).

 

I think most people associate sports cars with high maint. costs, high insurance rates, and the cost of the car which many assume higher than it really is or that the sports car is reserved for nice days. When all factored together the ending cost is very likely the same or more than their new Navigator, Lexus, Acura, etc. I drive a highly modded 350Z right now and even when it was stock I got looks and some people commenting(both positive and negative). I plan on getting a used Supra or Viper sometime pretty soon. I was once considering a 348/355, but with the maint. costs, a few tickets I've aquired, and the fact that I'm still in college, I doubt that would be the best choice for me at the moment.

I just figured that I would bring up the known/assumed costs associated with owning a sports car, and that could be a reason why the general public thinks that people with sports cars have more money.

 

A few weeks ago, I just bought a '94 850Ci (my 2nd 8-series). It makes me laugh how much people think this car is worth or that I'm loaded, etc... Some poor saps have thought it was an F-car despite the enormous badge on the hood, some think it's a brand-new BMW supercar (especially since I mainly reside about 10 miles from the BMW plant in Upstate SC). The first one I had in college was a black '91 850i and I remember a lot of the guys in my dorm always asking me for rides, one day one of the soccer players looked at me shocked that I was getting into it and said "That's a $250k BMW isn't it?" I laughed and said, "Not quite that much."
Definitely somewhat expensive to maintain, figure 8-12mpg (a la V12), takes 13 quarts of oil, anything breaks and yikes! But on the days it works right... definitely a lot of car for the money. Just my .02

 

Cars that make you LOOK rich, even if you arent .....

The oldest year of a current body style with lots of wax!

 

where do you find old (pre xk180) esprits anyway? haven't seen one for sale over here for a long time and the prices for the newer ones almost seem to be on the rise...

 

My Mitsubishi GTO.

To people not in the know of cars, exotics, etc, they assume.
The plate frame is to torque arrogent BMW drivers behind me with even more arrogence.
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BMW 850
Jaguar SType R
Alfa Romeo 164 S

all of these can be had for less than 20k

 

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That garage looks better than what most rap stars have in there garage.

 

The Germans do depreciate quite a bit; I think my next ride will be a certified pre-owned BMW or Audi. A buddy of mine owns a junkyard and he does take quite a few "big-bodied Benzes and BMWs" as he likes to call them apart-he's partial to the last generation 7 series and the S-Class from 2 model generations back-he said that the Benz was built like a tank...he liked older Jags also but just the straight six models.

As for sportscars, I'd say front engine Porsches (944/928) and the 4 cylinder turbo Esprits....

 

W215 CL
Old cayenne
Porsche 996 and older.
Ferrari F360 and older
Maserati 4200
E65 760 Non-restyling
And more....

 

360?

 

Now F360 priced under 100k .

 

From an european point of view you can find now very nice cars in low 10's 20's 30's kilo euros. Cheap balling one-o-one:
- Mercedes:
W220 - W215 CL - W163 AMG - W140 - R129
- BMW:
X5 - M5 E39 - E38 - E63 (diiiizel)
- Audi:
RS6 - S8 - A8 (new model)
- Jaguar:
X300
- Bentley/Rolls:
Mulsanne - Eight - Turbo R - Sliver Spur
- Maserati:
3200GT
-Porsche:
Cayenne - 996&vert
-Chevrolet:
C5 Vette - Tahoe
-Hummer:
H2

Living in Europe, the badge doesn't come with the wealthy image it may carry in the US. The age of the driver is very relevant if you're into fronting. If you are driving something like a 928, a older Jag, a 1995 Quattroporte, W126 and youre over 30 (in your 40s) people usually think it's old money and you've been having the car for ages. If you're under 30 and trying to front with this kind of car, nobody believes you. Many friends i know from uni tried that.

 

760 and E65 (thought there was only an E63?), as well as the 360 make you look rich because you ARE. I hardly think those qualify in this thread. If anything, just the 996 counts and even then the Porsche would have to be an early 2000s model year.

 

I suppose a well polished '87 Fiero GT looks more expensive than it is, especially without the "pontiac" emblems and with well polished and painted rims.

 

This:
It is under $20k.

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Yeah.... everybody on my block can now afford one...

WTF??

 

Why would you care what others think about your wealth or lack thereof ? Buy the car or minivan you want and/or suits your families needs. Be yourself and you will be much happier.

 

agreed.

how about an MR2?.