There has never been a better time to buy a luxury car. Used Car prices in particular for bigger engined premium cars are on a downward spiral. Fancy a luxury ride for cheap, these cars are worthy every penny.
Of course there are good reasons why once premium cars are going for cheap. Chief among those are running costs and environmental issues. Taking running costs and repair bills into account, choosing the right car is crucial. Pick a wrong one as they say, and your dream luxury ride could leave you bankrupt. Fortunately cars in recent years are much more dependable. Of course there are some exceptions to every rule. Only a rich fool would gamble on a Maserati.
And that the crux of used car luxury value for money. Too good to be true? It's probably a good idea to walk or drive away before you make a heartfelt choice over a logical one. Buy with foresight, and you too could be a high roller, at least on appearances. For sure, there will come a time when gasoline powered cars are too expensive to fill up. Until then, long may the luxury bargains continue to roll
Here are some of the best used luxury cars that are worth every penny.
9 Bentley Continental GT (2013 / $85k)
Landing more luxury for your buck is a tough challenge. Fortunately, despite Bentley's upper-class image, a second-generation Continental GT is within reach. On the used market prices start at $40k for well-used examples, while low milers with a service book come in at $85k.
At either price point, it's a bargain. Up front, Bentley provides a 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 kicking out 500 ponies. The biggest surprise is how quick the V8 GT is. Despite weighing in at 5100 lbs, 60 mph takes a little over four seconds and tops out at 192 mph.
8 Lexus LS500 (2019 / $59k)
No rundown of luxury cars worth considering would be complete without a Lexus. In 2017 Lexus revamped the LS range with an exterior make-over backed by one of the best interiors. From new, you're looking at $77k. However, accepting a few miles on the clock brings big savings.
In the LS500 you're getting the best of both worlds. Unrivaled build quality mixed with Japan's take on the luxury market. Little has changed Lexus emerged in 1989, and continues to be a force to reckon with. For our money, we'd take the LS500 with a 3.5-liter V6 putting down 416 hp.
7 Jaguar XJ Supercharged (2015 / $32k)
No more retro nonsense to keep Jaguar's rapidly aging buyers' interested. The X351 brought the XJ screaming into the 21st century. In place of old-school Jag styling buyers got a modern business jet affair on wheels. The new XJ wasn't a huge success, and Jaguar has since retired the XJ line.
Dwindling sales interest is good news for cash-savvy gearheads. Sifting through the car ads reveals there are plenty of low-mile cars out there to chose from. If it's speed, class, and refinement you're after, the supercharged XJ delivers on all counts.
6 Land Rover Range Rover (2017 / $47k)
In a growing market of high-driving positions, the Range Rover ranks as the best luxury SUVs money can buy. Hailing from the same parent company as Jaguar, it's no surprise the two share a similar luxury reputation. Choosing between the two is a matter of personal choice.
In terms of luxury, the Range Rover's mix of leather and modern tech cannot be beat. As for curb appeal, you only have to look at celebrity owners to see how desirable the SUV is. Surprisingly, it's the 3-liter diesel that's the better bargain.
5 Volkswagen Phaeton W12 (2005 / $24k)
The VW Phaeton is a toss-up between poorly placed design and gearheads who should know better. On the face of it, the Phaeton W12 is all the luxury car anyone could wish for. German build, luxury interior, and a stonking 6.0-liter W12 cranking out 444 hp.
Promotional oversight or not every gearhead should track down the W12. In terms of value for money at new it was a steal, on the used market you'd be insane to pass one up. How much is it worth? Depending on mileage, under ten grand. We'd hold out for a later model with fewer miles on the clock.
4 Lincoln Continental ($80K / 2020)
Bagging the best luxury bargain doesn't come much better than this. Originally for $116k, the Continental gave owners a taste of Rolls-Roye luxury on a budget.
The only downsides are a lesser engine under the hood. Lincoln offered a single choice of V6 turbocharged power. Regardless, this is a luxury ride for rear passengers seeking the glamour of a VIP lifestyle. Tempted? We would be, more so with a low mileage car offered by Ogden Lincoln of Westmont listed at $80k.
3 Audi S8 (2020 / $81k)
The Audi S8 is a techno-cruiser cross luxury limo dressed in an understated sedan body. Perfect for gearheads craving autobahn storming performance in comfort without undue attention. True to Audi's reputation it's a reassuringly expensive and well bolted together car.
If you walked into your Audi dealer and handed over $116k you wouldn't feel short-changed. Understated as it is, thanks to a turbocharged 563 hp V8 engine under the hood it's a compelling choice. However, like all big cars used prices are unmissable bargains in exchange for a few miles on the clock.
2 BMW 750i (2019 / $45k)
Earlier in 2022 BMW treated the world to a new and uglier corporate grille across its product range. Fortunately, there was nothing wrong with the 750i G11 model, and it's a bargain worth every penny. Despite a confusing model numbering system, the 7-series is BMWs range topping motor. Two wins in one used car? We'll take it.
Prettier and cheaper, plumping for a three-year-old BMW 750i makes perfect sense. In later cars, warranties are still current removing unfounded doubts about maintenance cots. Under the hood for 2019 BMS gave buyers 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 putting down 445 hp. Big numbers for the money.
1 Cadillac CT6 Platinum (2018 / $38k)
By a long shot the cheapest luxury ride here. Where new, the CT6 Platinum received praise for its turbocharged performance. Fast-forward a few years, taking depreciation into account, $38k bags you a lot of car for your buck. Sure it's not quite on par with BMW, Audi, or Jaguar, but it was never meant to be.
Better to think 99% as good for less than half the cash, and suddenly the CT6 makes more sense. Inside it's a mix of wood, leather and aluminum trim and for the most part stands up well. However, you buy the Cadillac for its engine, and at 335 hp it's a monster.
Sources: Lexus, Land Rover