Anonymous wrote: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.
Anonymous wrote:all the cars on the first few pages that I managed to read do not convey any sort of status in this area. you might be able to reflect a certain level of personality with your car choice, or lack of one, if you're considering a bmw/porsche suv. how about a civic type R?
Anonymous wrote:Toyota RAV4 was the best selling vehicle in the U.S. last year. A loaded RAV4 is a really nice under the radar crossover.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:My sister just went though this. Considered BMW, Audi and Volvo for the status. Didn’t want to pay much and likes smaller cars, and got a loaded up 2025 X1 for under $50K.
Low end luxury cars typically feel cheaper than a basic Toyota.
Especially bmw. The 3 series used to be bottom of the barrel, but now apparently they have a 1 series that costs $50k!
No experience with BMW, but a Mercedes C300 drives much much better than a Honda sedan (Accord and Civic). I have experience with owning all. The interiors could not be more different either. And these days, the prices are really not that different if buying used, both in the high 20s range. Personally much prefer the C300 and I don't care if that makes me a striver, it's a pretty car and drives well.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Only the high-end of the luxury brands project success and status. BMW - M, Audi - RS, Mercedes - AMG.
Only strivers worry about stuff like that. Be smart, buy inexpensive, good cars and ensure your retirement and long-term well being.