13 ‘Cheap’ Luxury Cars That Look Expensive
Luxury comes in tiers. If you’re after the pinnacle of high-end vehicles, you’ll be test-driving a Lamborghini or browsing the Rolls-Royce showroom. But what if you want a taste of luxury without the sky-high price tag?
One Redditor, a lawyer looking to keep up appearances for wealthy clients, posed that exact question and sparked a discussion about the best “cheap” luxury cars. Of course, “cheap” is relative, but we’ve rounded up some top recommendations for those who want premium style without a six-figure price tag.
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. Buick Envision Avenir
“I drive a 2023 Buick Envision Avenir trim. I love it.” – u/Comprehensive_Pea142
3. Porsche 911
“As someone also working towards becoming a lawyer, Porsche 911 is gonna be my boujee lawyer car.” –u/LeftHandedScissor
4. 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
5. Mini Cooper
“Mini Cooper is a nice mid-range car. I love mine.” – u/Blonahontas
6. Lexus ES350
“A Lexus ES350. It’ll be the last car you’ll ever buy.” –u/Fu-ManDrew
7. 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
8. E-Class Mercedes
“Mercedes E class used to be called the Honda Accord for rich people.” –u/Gaztambide
9. 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
10. 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
11. 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
12. GMC Denali
“Go with a GMC Denali in Black. Great vehicle, is luxurious, roomy for clients, and reliable.” –u/MiddleAd6302
13. Toyota Supra
“I’m seeing all sorts of varied advice here, but if you live somewhere with decent weather, go for a New Toyota Supra. Those have a presence and performance of cars at a higher price point. I have a Supra in all black and it’s a huge head-turner everywhere I go.” – u/Laustintranslation1