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Ruben Fidalgo
February 6, 2023
Although the used market has also experienced a considerable price increase, it is still a good resource where you can find real bargains, although, yes, we must take into account its maintenance, these models are not for daily use for any economy.
In the used market there are still cars that are priced well below their real value, although most of them are high-end models with high maintenance costs. None of these models are the ideal option for daily use, their consumption is high and the price of your insurance can make a big hole in your savings, but if you are one of those people who only uses the car sporadically and more for leisure than for necessity, they can be a reasonable whim… some of them even have an Eco label to be able to enter the cities with LEZ.
That being said, being able to indulge in traveling and enjoy a car with more than 300 CV and of great luxury like these it is undeniable that it also has its value. After all, you only live once.
10 luxury cars for less than 10,000 euros
Mercedes CL 600: exceptional
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The Mercedes CL 600 of the C215 generation is an extraordinary car. It arrived with the new millennium and was in production until 2006. The CL 500 may be a better option, with only slightly lower performance and all the good things of the CL 600, but enjoying a V12 is something that is not forgotten.
With 394 hp Its performance is sensational and there aren’t many GTs capable of following in its wake, much less with its comfort and safety.
In the pros is its quality, its formidable ride comfort, safety, performance and style. In the cons, its maintenance costs.
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VW Phaeton V8 4.2: out of complexes
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Don’t even think about buying the V10 TDi, which is a dodgy wreck, but the other versions of the Phaeton are truly exceptional. There are not many sedans with a level of quality and comfort like this. Arguably the cheapest way to own a Bentley.
Although there is a 450 hp W12 that is amazing, the most recommended is the V8 4.2, with a more adjusted maintenance cost and more reliability. Its 335 CV also give a lot of enjoyment at its controls, an excellent car for traveling.
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Lexus GS 450h: with Eco label
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The only one of the lot that has the advantage of having an Eco label thanks to its hybrid status. Its manufacturing quality is exceptional, superior even to that of Mercedes. Its reliability is also excellent and it has a ride that impresses even today. The Lexus GS 450h is one of the best cars you can buy second hand, although it is not easy to find one.
In the pros is the Eco label, ride comfort, exclusivity and ease of use. The cons are the supply of spare parts, their prices and the fact that you are practically tied to relying on the official network for your repairs.
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Porsche Cayenne S: good quality
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The first generation of the Cayenne is the one with the highest manufacturing quality and materials. Also, if you really like 4×4, the Cayenne is a true all-terrain machine thanks to its reduction gear and the efficient all-wheel drive system with locks.
The downside of the first generation is that its indirect injection engines were quite greedy, but it is certainly a formidable and highly versatile car.
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Jaguar XJ V8: luxury and character with a lot of style
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The Jaguar XJ of the generation between 2003 and 2009 are excellent models. The versions with V8 mechanics are very reliable and their only drawback is the cost of maintenance, as in all the cars in this article.
Its style is unique, with a design whose main lines go back to the first generation of the Jaguar XJ, an interior with the luxury that only the English are capable of creating and, furthermore, with a dynamic behavior that makes you fall in love, much more agile than usual. that it may seem
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Mercedes CLK 500: in the shadow of the AMG
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The Mercedes CLK 500 has the problem of living in the shadow of the 55 AMG. It does not have its benefits or the cache that the three mythical letters provide, but its price is much more reasonable and, if we are honest, we do not give up much in the case of choosing the CLK 500 with a mighty V8 that also sounds like glory and pushes that is nice.
It is easy to find units for less than 10,000 euros in good condition and it is a very comfortable car, with top-level features and from a recognized brand. The rear seats are not for adults to travel long distances in the best conditions, but for a coupe it is very comfortable.
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Mercedes E500 W211: without the surname Porsche
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It is curious that this piece of saloon is at prices that do not even reach half of what one of its predecessors is quoted, the E500 of the W124 generation. To be honest, the truth is that in the W124 what provides that extra point of value is the fact that Porsche has collaborated in its set-up, but this W211 surpasses it in everything. Its benefits are better, it is more comfortable, safer, more spacious… Of course, it lacks those charming widened wings and that rogue touch that Porsche was able to give to the legendary E 500.
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Cadillac STS: the foreigner
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Personally I find its predecessor much more attractive, the Seville STS, with a much more elegant and finer front than this one, but the Cadillac STS is an excellent car that is at knockdown prices. Its V8 engine gives it top-level performance and its interior is full of luxury and equipment.
It is undoubtedly a model with an exotic touch due to its rarity in our market. It is not easy to find specimens, but those that do exist are usually in good condition and at very interesting prices.
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Audi S8: it is years old, but it is exceptional
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The Audi S8 is one of those cars that impresses for its stamp and its benefits. It has no exaggerated details and may even be understated. However, when you have it in front of you, you are fully aware that it is a very serious machine.
The versions with manual gearbox are rare and the most sought after because they really provide excellent performance and are very pleasant to drive. The biggest but of this model is that it is one of the oldest on this list, in addition to the usual, that maintaining it is a sauce.
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BMW 745 E65: the ugly duckling
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When BMW presented the E65 7 Series in 2001, many of us threw our hands up. What were its designers thinking? The previous generation had been one of the most beautiful of all times and this one was very heavy aesthetically. Sales suffered greatly from its unattractive design. However, this generation had a series of technological advances that made it interesting and, although at the time elements with the joystick control to manage the hundreds of accessories and configurations available were highly criticized, it turns out that over time all its rivals have. copied.
