When you get to a certain price point, do some 'luxury' cars become good options?

[InternetSwag]

Okay, not talking millionaire levels here. Lets say 300-350k. I know everyone always says nothing more expensive than a cheap car.
But to what extent? At what point does buying a 'luxury' brand like Audi/BMW/Merc - brands people tell you not to buy cheaply, become valid options?

I'm assuming you can find something decent for 350k with a warranty no?

What you guys think?

 

[Priapus]

Okay, not talking millionaire levels here. Lets say 300-350k. I know everyone always says nothing more expensive than a cheap car.
But to what extent? At what point does buying a 'luxury' brand like Audi/BMW/Merc - brands people tell you not to buy cheaply, become valid options?

I'm assuming you can find something decent for 350k with a warranty no?

What you guys think?

Depends. What’s “decent”?
350k is on the cheap side for a new car with warranty. You need to be in the 500k more at min for a new decent car I believe.

 

[Hamster]

At what point does buying a 'luxury' brand like Audi/BMW/Merc - brands people tell you not to buy cheaply, become valid options?

Roughly the same point as when you convince yourself that you are ok with paying more than you need to and the luxury is worth it.

 

[InternetSwag]

Depends. What’s “decent”?
350k is on the cheap side for a new car with warranty. You need to be in the 500k more at min for a new decent car I believe.

Sorry I meant pre-owned. Yeah damn no 300k is nothing for a new car

 

[Priapus]

Sorry I meant pre-owned. Yeah damn no 300k is nothing for a new car

300k pre-owned will get you lots. Even with aftermarket warranty.
For 350k I would look at a German vehicle. A nice A3 or even a clean Golf 7 etc.

 

[c3n0byt3]

I'd throw in a Lexus IS350.

 

[Sarg3_ZN]

I'd throw in a Lexus IS350.

This, even the IS200t, is worth a look, while it is not as quick or as sporty as the 350 its a great all round car and doesn't fell under powered