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Is it better to buy a new or used luxury car?
New cars are more plentiful and start out in perfect condition. A used luxury car will be nicer overall, but the fuel and repair costs will be higher than those for a non-luxury sedan. A new non-luxury vehicle may not be as flashy, but it will have the newest technology and be less expensive to maintain.
Does status make a luxury car worth the money?
Raw performance and safety aside, the intangible value of status does add to the worth of a luxury vehicle. Researchers at Consumer Reports may not put any stock in brand names, but anyone concerned with keeping up with the Joneses does.
Why do luxury cars outperform non-luxury cars?
That’s why we benefit, he adds, where the non-luxury market does not. Luxury cars also benefit because the brands excel when it comes to safety–and have enough credibility for consumers to splurge on new innovations.
Can you afford a non-luxury sedan?
You can easily afford a new non-luxury sedan, like a Honda Accord, loaded with such options as leather, navigation, automatic climate control and a rearview camera. New cars are more plentiful and start out in perfect condition. A used luxury car will be nicer overall, but the fuel and repair costs will be higher than those for a non-luxury sedan.