10 ‘Cheap’ Luxury Cars That Leave an Impression
Luxury is like any other concept — there are levels to it. If you’re looking for top-tier luxury vehicles, you’re going to find yourself behind the wheel of a Lamborghini or at the Rolls-Royce dealership. But if you’re like one Redditor who wants to air on the side of luxury without spending a fortune (in this case, it was to keep up appearances as a lawyer with rich clients), there are some more affordable options to explore. We rounded up recommendations from Reddit for the best “cheap” luxury cars — though remember, “cheap” is highly subjective.
1. Porsche Cayenne
“A 3-5-year-old Porsche Cayenne or Cayman fits your budget and is still fairly reliable so you can probably keep driving it for another 5-6 [years] without any major maintenance issues.” –u/ToledoRX
2. Porsche 911
“As someone also working towards becoming a lawyer, Porsche 911 is gonna be my boujee lawyer car.” –u/LeftHandedScissor
3. BMW X5
“I drive a 9-year-old X5, and people still think that I’m rich and drive a fancy expensive car whenever I meet new friends. The paint on my car is still flawless after all these years though, so BMW did something right.” –u/KountZero
4. Lexus ES350
“A Lexus ES350. It’ll be the last car you’ll ever buy.” –u/Fu-ManDrew
5. Lexus GX
“If you’re really feeling gussy get a Lexus GX. It’s reliable as hell … and people will know that [it’s] not cheap.” –u/Awkward-Ad-7671
6. E-Class Mercedes
“Mercedes E class used to be called the Honda Accord for rich people.” –u/Gaztambide
7. Genesis G80
“I am growing increasingly fond of the Genesis G80 or the Volvo S90. All of the other ‘luxury’ brands mentioned here just seem so run of the mill these days.” –u/MrSkriggleSFW
8. Tesla 3
“Tesla. Older models are inexpensive and luxury. [The] Model 3 is cheap brand new, not as luxury, but still Tesla. They all are very fast.” –u/PaulDarkoff
9. Tesla Y
“Give a Tesla model Y a try. It’s classy, has [a] high resale value and it shows that you’re a modern lawyer, not your grandparent’s small town lawyer.” –u/snif6969
10. GMC Denali
“Go with a GMC Denali in Black. Great vehicle, is luxurious, roomy for clients, and reliable.” –u/MiddleAd6302