Cars are one of the priciest possessions a person can have in their life, and for a keen gearhead, a passion that is insatiable. Companies and brands have not withheld their creativity into compiling parts, designing those parts and then marketing it to the buyers.
Loads of hard work and genuine enthusiasm go into the making of one car, hence if a luxurious car comes off as painfully expensive, the cost is most likely justified by the amount of luxury and comfort the car promises.
Unfortunately, there have been some bold pricing in many models that seem to be too disconcerting to be accepted as a fair cost to pay for a car. These models despite being constructed under powerful and popular brands have outrageous costs where their features are not enough to fulfill the price tag.
Here are some overpriced cars that won’t appeal to the atmosphere of a gearhead’s garage.
15 Mercedes-Benz CLA - $35,000
The Mercedes Benz CLA may have all the luxury design and fancy installments, but the most crucial features that a luxury car should offer, are surprisingly neglected in this model. According to a TopGear review, the car lacks a spacious headroom while many interior features are patched with cheap material plastic.
14 Tesla Model X - $99,500
If you are fascinated by the revolutionary electrical driven automobiles, then the Tesla Model X might appeal to you. However, the model, although embellished with ultra-tech instruments, doesn’t offer any practical use of that luxury particularly in the cabin area. Tesla boasts a 0-to-60-mph time of 4.4 seconds but inconvenient Falcon Wing doors suppress that feature.
13 Jeep Cherokee Limited - $33,000
The Jeep Cherokee will hardly pose any question when it comes to comfort. Moreover, its brilliant traction control lands this compact SUV a top place in off-road vehicles. However, the strong and sturdy build cannot conceal the torrid acceleration and a scanty 2.4-liter engine. It has sluggish steering and lacks the athletic vigor.
12 Nissan Pathfinder - $30,630
Nissan’s Pathfinder is equipped with a V6 engine that gives a decent 284 horsepower. Its performance doesn’t lack any significant component but what crucially hinders the midsize SUV from obtaining the same status as its price is its antique appearance and outdated features. Although brake and traction are stable the ride is stiff and inflexible.
11 Nissan Leaf - $30,680
Nissan Leaf is supported by a full 100 percent electric drive powered by a 110-kW electric motor charged by a 40-kWh battery pack. The electric power is an eco-friendly concept contributing to less fuel consumption but an ardent gearhead would look for bustier performance which is where Nissan Leaf turns dull with limited driving range.
10 Chrysler 200 - $22,115
It’s disappointing when we come across a brand that was explosive on race tracks during the muscle car boom and moreover pioneered the idea. Chrysler 200, doesn’t boast many features as it does at its price. The performance is listless and the ride is far below what you would expect from Chrysler!
9 Fiat 500L - $20,995
The Fiat 500L holds a good seating capacity of 5 but it severely lacks in power, producing only 160 horsepower. Its fuel economy of 22 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway is subpar while many features are taut leaving the ride queasy and course. It’s best to just avoid this vehicle!
8 Cadillac Escalade - $73,395
Cadillac’s Escalade bears an imposing figure with a broad grille standing on a long wheelbase of 116 inches. Its drive train is powerful, equipped with 420 horsepower producing V8 engine. However, its price tag is far away from matching the luxurious standard. The interior has intricate infotainment control while the cabin upholstery is standard.
7 Maserati Ghibli - $80,000
The 2020 Maserati Ghibli is a part of the first Ghibli generation from the brand originating in Italy. Its twin-turbocharged V-6 engine produces 345 horsepower, complementing the exquisite body design. But Ghibli loses its appeal with a fuel economy of 17 mpg city and 24 mpg highway along with a tight rear-seat space.
6 Smart ForTwo - $14,650
It is safe to assume that Smart ForTwo is a miniature car owing to its unmerciful tiny passenger compartment and small cargo room. It is also expensive to maintain. A tiny wheelbase may have its own perks of smaller parking space but there is barely any high-quality functioning feature that suits its overwhelming price.
5 1979 Volkswagen Beetle - $50,000
1979 Volkswagen Beetle is a classic convertible and captures a dreamy body appearance with its round headlights and a bulbous hood. This convertible definitely wraps a classic sleek perspective but it genuinely lacks proper mileage, produces a mere 48 horsepower and can attain a maximum top speed of 80 mph.
4 1988 BMW M3 -$149,990
Unlike BMW’s latest modernistic style of the current automobile period and a streamlined body in the 1980s, the M3 poses awkwardly among the brand’s collection. Although it was originally built to introduce BMW in Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft race, the drivetrain is stinted by a 2.3-liter four-cylinder engine for which a $149,990 price is outrageous.
3 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara - $56,553
A Jeep Wrangler Sahara will be loyally compatible with off-road treks, having a 3.6L V-6 Engine and ABS traction control to enhance the grip of the vehicle. However, it’s not an impeccable design for a smooth ride nor exemplary for a steep price. Noise easily penetrates into the car’s coupe, and the drive produces jitters and bumps.
2 1995 Chevy Impala SS - $44,995
The 1995 Chevy Impala is a fine drive with all the instruments of a standard car. It is equipped with 5.7L V8 engine rated at 260 horsepower. But a $44,995 price is ludicrous considering you can reap much more functions in relatively cheaper cars like a 2018 Chevrolet Camaro producing 335 horsepower at roughly $30,000 price.
1 1965 Porsche 911 -$109,950
It is hard to find a Porsche at economical rates. These car models are always regally priced so a 1965 Porsche 911 is no exception. A flat 6 engine that can only manage to generate 148 horsepower standing on a narrow wheelbase of 87.1 inches, this 911 has barely any function except a historic charisma.