There is something about the noise that a powerful engine makes, the smell and feel of the leather interior, and the stellar design that comes with luxury cars. They’re powerful, strong, stylish, and let’s face it, pretty exotic. They are designed with luxury in mind, making them comfortable, luxurious, and with all of the mod-cons and conveniences that you would expect in a modern car. But are there any negatives to owning a luxury vehicle? Here are some of the pros and cons to consider, before going all out and buying a luxury vehicle.
There is no denying that you will get better performance with a luxury car. Underneath the hood you’re likely to find high-performance engines, all offering a lot of power. For example, BMW’s M sport range alone gives around 400 and 600 horsepower. You do get a lot for your money.
One of the interesting pros that comes from having a luxury car, rather than an economy one, is the fact that you will get enhanced safety for the driver and all of the passengers. There will be a full choice of airbags, as well as additional technology like better traction control, to make it a safer choice.
While you might be statistically safer when you’re behind the wheel of a luxury vehicle, you will be paying more for any comparable journey that you will make. Because of the engine sizes of these kinds of cars, and the power at which they drive, you will use more fuel, as they’re not all known for being the most fuel-efficient.
Any car driver knows that the cost of buying the car isn’t the only cost that you will have. Luxury cars with a larger price tag, naturally, so as a result, insurance, such as Bentley insurance, could be higher than you would pay for a Kia, for example. It is all about the insurer weighing out the risk, and as a luxury car costs more, the insurance is likely to cost more. To get around this, it helps to have a clean licence, and to have several years of not claiming on insurance under your belt. Then you can show that you’re unlikely to be a problem driver to the insurer.
Another fact about owning cars is that they depreciate; even the budget ones. However, believe it or not, luxury cars depreciate a little less than those that are more budget-friendly. The comparison is different though, as the original starting price of a luxury car is going to be more than an economy one, meaning that any depreciation takes a bit of a larger lump out of the value. If you want to avoid buying a luxury car with as much depreciation, then buying a used luxury vehicle over a new one is one of the best things to do.
As with most things, you have to decide if the pros outweigh the cons, to see if owning a luxury vehicle is it for you. Everyone’s situation is going to be different. So just remember that no car is ever going to be 100% perfect, luxury or not.
Mayfair Green
Mayfair was born to be a writer, receiving his beloved IBM Selectric typewriter for his 10th birthday and lovingly maintaining and using it since. He loves cars, local events, beer, and travel, sometimes in that order. He currently resides in the UK, living in a lovely bachelor pad overlooking his favorite pub.