Don’t do the Macan. Need to go up to Cayenne, but that really bumps up price tag.

I would go to dealerships and really look at the price tags.

Of everything listed above I would go with the x5

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know many wealthy people couldn't care less about cars and I know 'millionaires next door' drive under the radar pickups and Hondas. I don't want anything obnoxious, just respectable and rung above normal, if that makes sense? Leaning towards BMW X5 or Porsche Macan, both about around a $65k base MSRP. Anything less expensive than that?

You're trying too hard.

Just remember that every driver everywhere of a BMM is a penis with pickle breath. Everyone hates them, judges them and thinks they're jerks. There's a lot of stigma to driving a BMW that you don't find with other cars (except maybe a Porsche -- those tend to be driven by men in midlife crises with tiny penises that haven't been wet in a while because their wives detest them -- so along with the stigma, there's a fair amount of SMEGMA.).

For my money, get an Alfa Rome Giulia. Exotic enough, signals money to burn. Or, lease a Maserati. They're actually cheap, relatively speaking.

A chevy tahoe

Not owning a car at all is the best brag.

I judge any Porsche that is not a sports car

Porsche often reads as trying to hard, as opposed to comfortably successful.

Audi Q5 is less, but probably a little less flashy too. A Volvo might also be less expensive.

To me, a luxury brand is not just "a rung above normal" but definitely exhibits success and status. Go for a BMW over a Porsche (it may exhibit success, but it also exhibits dbag energy).

Maybe an Acura MDX is cheaper? Or a Lexus as another PP suggested. Or maybe a Volvo?

I would personally opt for a new VW Atlas or a Toyota Grand Highlander for the same effect.

I know a lot of fairly wealthy people who drive a Tesla Model Y and those sell in the 40s new. I think the Model Y might be the cheapest car that projects a relatively high SES. Also have to own your own home to charge the thing, right. But the current generation is a bit dated and due for a refresh.

Anonymous wrote:Yes, I know many wealthy people couldn't care less about cars and I know 'millionaires next door' drive under the radar pickups and Hondas. I don't want anything obnoxious, just respectable and rung above normal, if that makes sense? Leaning towards BMW X5 or Porsche Macan, both about around a $65k base MSRP. Anything less expensive than that?

Porsche too showy. BMW is conventional status pick.

I know you're going to looks, but please also consider ease of maintenance. Do your research to find out which models are duds right out of the factory.

Lexus RX crossover, possible to get a new one discounted into the high 40s?

Why tho?

Yes, I know many wealthy people couldn't care less about cars and I know 'millionaires next door' drive under the radar pickups and Hondas. I don't want anything obnoxious, just respectable and rung above normal, if that makes sense? Leaning towards BMW X5 or Porsche Macan, both about around a $65k base MSRP. Anything less expensive than that?