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Top 10 Most Expensive Luxury Vehicles to Own

omarrana submitted on 8/1/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:05:07 PM

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The priciest vehicles consume the most money over time, but bargain-priced cars aren’t necessarily a better deal in the long run.

ForbesAutos has put together the list of the top 10 most expensive luxury vehicles to own taking into acocount depreciation, interest and opportunity cost, fuel, maintenance and repairs, insurance and taxes and fees.

Of course, Mercedes-Benz and BMW take up most of the list.



Porsche 911 GT3: $129,458
Audi S8: $136,368
Mercedes-Benz G-Class: $137,314
BMW M6 Coupe: $144,265
Porsche 911 Turbo: $149,574
BMW Alpina B7: $149,809...

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Top 10 Most Expensive Luxury Vehicles to Own

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pushrod27

Say what you want about 'reliablity' and 'value.' The allure of a truly inspired vehicle is worth the extra price. How could you stay mad at your M6?

— pushrod27 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 4:50:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Will_

I'm surprised any BMW made the list, considering the Free Maintenance...

— Will_ (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 4:54:36 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6   

Qwazywabbit

Wrong you are yet again

— Qwazywabbit (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 7:58:46 PM | | Votes: 5   

ExigeOwner

Wow, all German. Somehow I'm not surprised.

— ExigeOwner (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 5:03:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

Threepoint1415926

They're all cars worth well over $100K. There aren't many countries that make a lot of those... And of course, they're all special even among their prospective brands. Which considering depreciation, probably puts them in top ten positions as soon as they're driven off the lot.

— Threepoint1415926 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 5:42:12 PM | | Votes: 4   

ATrain

The basis for the analysis couldn't be complete. Where are the Ferraris, Jags, Bentleys, RRs, Lamborghinis and others?

The text is even more misleading. It talks about less expensive cars sometimes being more expensive over time. There is no evidence provided to support that comment.

As usual, Forbes isn't exactly an automotive reference but for a very narrow band of consumers.

— ATrain (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 8:45:28 PM | | Votes: 0   

Htay7500

not suprising...

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 5:18:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

david989

And they're all ugly too.

— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 5:18:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -8   

ExigeOwner

I think they're all gorgeous which would be great if they were built for placing in a museum... unfortunately they were built to drive and much of the enjoyment is removed after numerous trips to the dealer for ridiculous repairs.

— ExigeOwner (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 5:29:49 PM | | Votes: -1   

david989

Um, a Porsche is ugly. It is the same style it is getting old and boring. The A8 can't touch the LS which is the class leader anyway. If you buy German you have snob appeal issues.

— david989 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 5:37:48 PM | | Votes: -7   

Rupert

A Porsche is not ugly.
Call it plain, out dated or whatever, but it is not ugly.

PS
If you buy Lexus you have financial issues.


Just keeping up appearances here, we might as well humour him, he has to go back to the asylum one day.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 5:50:31 PM | | Votes: 6   

david989

Lexus are worth every penny. Unlike German cars which are underpowered and overpriced. A Lexus IS350 can go head to head with a Porsche Bosxter S and beat the crap out of it.

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Posted on 8/1/2007 6:07:26 PM | | Votes: -11   

S4cabriofoxone

"david989," what is your problem? Your comments do not cease to amaze me with their incredible short-sightedness! Their one-dimensional view! Their stupidity! Bah!

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 6:51:28 PM | | Votes: 5   

CLK63BlackSeries

Yeah, I agree with Rupert. If you buy Japanese, you're a broke ass!

— CLK63BlackSeries (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 6:55:30 PM | | Votes: 2   

infiniti

clk63blackseries . if you buy japanese you re broke ass> i see old bmws cars on road so that means there paid .so with i see japanese cars there not paid . you no what wait japanese sport cars like nissan skyline come to usa .can wait

— infiniti (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 8:12:30 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2   

enthusiastx11

the resounding comment from all who buy these cars:
WHO CARES?

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/1/2007 11:49:46 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

Htay7500

david, you make us japanese car fans (me no fanboy) LOOK BAD. do us a favor and LEAVE the forum.

— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/2/2007 2:09:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

pelucidor

I've bought 4 new Lexii in 8 years and currently have an 06 GX470 and an 07 IS350. I like Lexus but I have to say I find david989's comments irritating and pointless. Please stop posting your inane comments in every article. Sometimes there are some good debates and excellent facts presented on Autospies but your posts keep getting in the way...

And by the way david the IS350 does not have as good handling or steering feel as a BMW 335i or (heaven forbid) a Boxster, both of which I have test driven many times - but there are other reasons some people might prefer the IS.

— pelucidor (View Profile)

Posted on 8/2/2007 7:26:32 PM | | Votes: 1   

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