Similarly to the way a gentleman dresses, a car speaks volumes about the person piloting it. As a symbol of success, luxury cars are often the go-to vehicles for more affluent individuals but what most people don’t realize is that you don’t have to break the bank to own a high-end luxury car. Cars that once retailed for over $100,000 are now a bargain at nearly half the cost. With a typical vehicle life cycle of 10 years, it generally doesn’t always make sense to buy new as the changes between the years rarely do justify the cost. We always preach that perception is key to success and here’s why we think these 6 vehicles are the best cars to make a statement, yet only cost a fraction of what they once sold for.
Autos
The Best Exotic Car Under $100,000
Its been a few years now since we last released our thoughts on some of the best exotics you can buy for under a $100,000. Last time we felt that Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and Ferrari all were great contenders but nothing came close to the quality, driveability, and luxury of the Porsche 911 Turbo as the overall winner of the best exotic under a $100,000. Here are this year’s best exotics under a $100,000 and you’ll be surprised that Ferrari and Lamborghini no longer made the cut as their older models are now a bit outdated and there is simply better cars for less money than the old contenders.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Project Blue Wave
After 4 months of waiting, Project Blue Wave is finally complete and we are proud to say we have turned it up a few notches in the Aston world with this masterpiece. While the Aston brand may not be for everyone, we feel that the few elements we tweaked on our project car just made this very exotic, breathtaking.
Mercedes C63 AMG Buyers Guide
When Mercedes first introduced the C63 AMG in 2008, it won the hearts of car enthusiasts all over for packing an astonishing 451HP from it’s 6.2L V8 as seen in other more expensive AMG variants. In typical AMG fashion, the C-Class was upgraded throughout from the menacing front fascia to other performance enhancements that included a 7 speed transmission and massive brakes. With a retail price just north of $55,000, it put the C63 right in the middle of the luxury sedan segment which is home to the Lexus ISF, BMW M3, and Audi S4. With typical new car depreciation, the C63 is now a great bang for the buck which is why one resides in our garage. Here’s a quick buyers guide.
PUR Wheels – Mansory Porsche Panamera
There’s no denying the fact that the automotive industry as a whole has skyrocketed in the past decade. An upward swing always leads to surges in the aftermarket as well, with the manufacturers having more capital create new and innovative things. We’ve shown you plenty of examples from PUR wheels proving that there is no better time to push the…
38 Automotive Photographers You Need To Follow
From the wide stance of cars, to the hard edges or smooth contours of a cars exterior, a car can present itself as an unbelievable subject to shoot in the world of photography. We’re not talking about shooting a car in a studio but rather in its natural habitat, out and about. To capture such beauty requires patience to spot them, the skill of photography and ultimately a keen eye for design. No two photographers are alike and all have their own unique style. We thought it was only right to showcase some of today’s top automotive photographers and links to where you can see more stunning displays of automotive erotica. Leave a comment if you think we left someone out.
The True Cost to Fly Private
When we hear of flying private, we often think of a life of excessive, luxurious travel to exotic places or hardline business meetings, a lavish way to travel which reeks of opulence and over-the-top extravagance. Having a private jet of your own at your disposal seems to be one of the highest material benchmarks in today’s society, and the fact…