USED European Luxury Cars (pre 1990) - Page 8 - Edmunds
A common thread through most messages on this topic is the very high cost for repairs and maintenance (parts and labor), which translates into high costs per mile for German luxury cars versus Japanese and domestic brands.
USED European Luxury Cars (pre 1990) - Page 14 - Edmunds
When I talked with a local German car mechanic recently, he said that the 1989-95 BMW 525i is a much much better car than the 528e, but he also noted that the i has more electronic gadgets in it, which means more complexity and repairs.
USED European Luxury Cars (pre 1990) - Edmunds
SPORIN.Iwould rate the audi 100 as your best option.Best spec is the 2.2litre 5 cyl model.
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LUXURY cars that use regular gas? — Car Forums at Edmunds.com
I would like to buy a new luxury car (a sedan, not an SUV). My strong preference is for a car which uses regular gas, as opposed to premium, gas. I have been shopping around and seen a variety of luxury cars, Acura, Infiniti, Cadillac, and Lexus. …
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The Best Cars From The '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s and '90s
For the decade of the '90s, Acura (introduced in the '80s), Lexus and, to a lesser degree, Infiniti, took the wind out of the European luxury brands, by excelling in quality, reliabiliy and value. They also delivered a hard punch to Detroit's most profitable models.
European Delivery Experiences, Advice and Info - Edmunds
A word of warning. Be sure to pay your luxury tax on cars purchased under the European delivery plan. The IRS started issuing subpoenas to get records from the automakers and were successful in at least one case (don't remember which, BMW or Mercedes). Very few people were paying those taxes! I'm curious about the break-in period on such a car.
The Value Proposition of Luxury Brands - Edmunds
And, as Americans started demanding smaller cars that were nicer, we got "luxury" editions of compacts, like the Dart S/E, Valiant Brougham, Nova "LN", Granada/Monarch, Seville, Versailles, etc. Some of these cars were downright plush inside, and, in the American context, were more "luxurious" than the more expensive European cars.