Yes you’re looking for that car that makes you look like a boss. The one that oozes luxury every single time your butt touches the ventilated seats. The ones that make a statement anywhere you park it and the ones that you were so glad you were smart enough not to buy brand-new because you’ll be snagging these lightly used performance luxury cars for way less than the first owner.
Here are 5 affordable cars that look more expensive than they really are
1. 2013 Range Rover Sport
The first generation range rover sport known as the L-320. This suv is the staple in celebrity circles with famous folks like Ice Cube, Justin Bieber and even Kim Kardashian all have been known owners of this luxury suv and while the exterior of this rig obviously sends a message that you’re sitting on stacks of cash, it is just as impressive inside. Pop the door and it has a first-rate interior. When you’re driving this puppy, it will have performance figures that will blow you away.
The sport comes standard with a big ol naturally aspirated v8. It handles impressively for its size. Although, because it’s so heavy it does go through brakes pretty quickly and if you don’t mind getting that pristine paint job a little bit dirty, then this beast can take on any rocky terrain all day and with adjustable ground clearance because of its air ride.
2. 2006 Porsche Boxter
While the 911 has been the prize fighter in Porsche’s lineup for a very long time, back in the late 90s it brought a new era of affordable sports cars from the german automaker and while we definitely wouldn’t say that the boxster competes directly with the quality offered in the 911 or the racing pedigree or the values. The second generation of boxster not only looks sweet but is extremely fun to drive.
It offers a compact mid engine layout which gives it handling that’s superior to pretty much any other vehicle at its price point. Plus the heartbeat- that flat six pushing out roughly 240 horsepower is a whole lot of fun.
3. 2013 Mercedes Benz S550
This sleek looking sedan that’s long, strong and may fit into your budget. The Mercedes-Benz s-class has a long-standing history of excellence that stretches all the way back to 1972. The 2013 s550 is true to tradition. This flagship sedan will turn heads left and right as you drive along and show off its gorgeous exterior. With this long wheelbase, you’re basically over halfway to a limousine plus with the impeccable interior quality and quiet ride you’re gonna feel like a millionaire inside this Mercedes.
4. 2011 Cadillac CTS
This is just about everything that you could ever possibly want in a car that’s quite affordable. It looks great, it’s refined, fun to drive, powerful and features a beautifully luxurious interior in that body style. It’s made up of crisp lines that gives the CTS an aggressive yet graceful look.The chassis was among the best of any car back in the day. There really is an uncanny amount of cargo space in this luxury sedan. It does come with a 270 horsepower v6 which isn’t bad but it definitely struggles with its weight.
5. 2011 BMW 328I
The bmw 3 series is like a menu at a buffet party that just goes on and on. You can get it in either a sedan, a wagon, a coupe or a convertible. You could get it with a regular six cylinder, a badass diesel or your choice of not one but two turbocharged six-cylinders and they’re all very impressive engines. So there’s a reason why the 3 series has been popular for so long and the e9328i comes with a three liter six cylinder mated to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic.
But regardless of transmission, you’re looking at a 230 horsepower machine. It has fantastic handling and top of the line safety features. The design language is tried and true BMW 3 series.