What makes a lixury car so much better than reg cars
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Anonymous
This. Just stick with the economy cars then. Nothing wrong with being practical but clearly luxury isn’t your thing. |
Anonymous
| Better service. Better finishes. Better look. Anyone that tries to tell me a Honda is not much different than a BMW or Benz is just trying to convince themselves. If you just want to be practical and modest, just say that but let’s not get carried away. |
Anonymous
| Lol does anyone else find it highly ironic how all the luxury car owners brag how nice their repair shop is!? Like I bought a super expensive car that breaks down all the time but you got to check out the repair shop they have free coffee whoohooo |
Anonymous
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It’s just the service. Mazda drives better than many luxury brands (especially the entry level engines on luxury cars most around here drive) and still has real leather, ventilated seats, latest safety, etc.
But people who pay for luxury obviously have a vested interest in believing it’s worth it. |
Anonymous
This is the right answer. Whether you enjoy a luxury car or not is a very subjective thing. |
Anonymous
Most luxury repair shops haven't made you go to the dealership for repair work in at least 10 years. They pick up and drop off at home or office, even with a free loaner. I think even Cadillac dealers will do this free of charge. |
Anonymous
| Massage seats |
Anonymous
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Most people that claim they "can't tell" either have not been in or driven m/any NEW genuine luxury cars or are just trying to cope with their inability to afford one. Chances are if you drive a CRV or Subaru you do not have much seat time in the latest and greatest Audis, Mercedes, BMWs, Teslas, Porsche SUVs, or even the Escalade and Navigator.
The cheapest entry level luxury car is the new Lexus ES sedan. Can be found new for about $40 grand. Go test drive one of those and tell me you can't tell that's a cozy experience. |
Anonymous
| Lexus is not a luxury vehicle and BMWs all suck so it's no surprise that you don't see the value of buying luxury. |
Anonymous
Yes, you'll notice less road noise in lux cars because they spent more $$ filling the gaps between the outer metal door and inner lining/plastic with sound deadening material and foam. This in turn makes the manufacturing process a bit more complicated and for which you pay extra $$ for. The sound deadening process really works, did it myself on an older econ-car, took some time/planning and a couple of weekends, but my car now is a quiet as neighbors BMW, sound system sounds better and there is a bit of a thump when closing the door. |
Anonymous
Plus they vacuum and wash your car after each service |
Anonymous
The tightness of the steering and smoothness of the ride, the response time to any input. |
Anonymous
This is true, but I honestly believe some people just don't have the touch for it. My mother has the cheapest, smallest-engine CRV from 2011 and told my brother she couldn't notice any difference when she drove his new Porsche Cayanne to the grocery store. She wasn't just trolling. For me, "fit and feel" is everything. It's not just about foreign labels -- plenty of non-entry level trims of domestic brands are quite good, depending on the model -- but I really take notice when the engine size feels right for the car, when the steering is responsive and smooth, when the interior details are well appointed. My only disagreement with you is about Tesla. The build quality, or I should say consistency, is nothing to write home about. I see terrible panel gaps all the time, and it's especially notable on some Model X's when the door handles don't line up. |
Anonymous
I drive a Pilot because I value fine dining  Of course, I'd be surprised if I drive more than 7,000 miles a year
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Anonymous
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The tires are smoother
More space inside |