Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Luxury Car

The Philippine economy is on an upward trajectory. In fact, growth is so strong that we have managed to be the fastest growing country in Asia. As a Filipino consumer, can you say that you felt its effects? As people’s purchasing power strengthens, it’s only natural for those with a larger-than-usual disposable income to strive for the finer things in life. If you have the dough to spare, wouldn’t you want to finally own the luxury car of your dreams? Here are the top reasons why you should go for it.

1. Image counts

A luxury vehicle is proof of all that hard work you’ve invested in your job, the smart investments you’ve made, and the realization of your dream to make good on any promise you made to yourself. Buying a luxury car can be your way of saying to yourself and to the world, “I have achieved success.” The intangible value of status and prestige does add to a luxury vehicle’s worth, and while most people won’t put stock in any brand names, those concerned with quality and taste do.

2. The driving experience

A luxury car makes an art form out of every drive. Firstly, there’s the plush leather seats and quiet interior that provides you with your own sanctuary. There’s also the barely audible sweet purr of the engine that belies its speed and strength. Along with the high-definition entertainment system and the rest of the upscale features, you know you’re always in for a remarkable experience every time seat behind the wheel of a luxury car.

3. More luxury equals better safety

When it comes to safety, luxury car brands leave their more economical counterparts in the dust. Hill start assist, blind spot warning, airbags all over and under, telescoping steering wheels—these are just the tip of the iceberg when we talk about the barrage of safety features that high-end models are often equipped with. With each luxury car manufacturer trying to one-up the other, it’s practically a guarantee that you’re going to get a truly functional and safety-oriented vehicle when you buy any of their offerings.

4. High resale value

When time comes to replace your vehicle, you’ll surely be glad you went with the pricier option if for resale value alone. Of course, every car depreciates differently, so if you want to buy a luxury car that holds its value well, Investopedia recommends that you stick to these brands:

• Audi
• Chevrolet
• Lexus
• Mercedes-Benz
• Porsche

5. High performance

Luxury cars are just designed to handle more. Bigger engines, higher speeds, more horsepower—what more can you ask for? When it comes to sheer performance, you’ll have plenty when you have a luxury car—and you won’t have to upgrade anything at all.

6. Individuality

Luxury cars offer the most options for customization, so if you want a car to truly represent your personal style, then luxury the only way to go. Brands like BMW and Benz invite you to choose your own exterior paint colors, interior dashboard trim, and even monograms. Porsche even has their own personal consultants that you’ll meet with to help you determine what goes into your vehicle.

7. Better creature comforts

You’re never going to find heated/cooled seats, lane departure warning systems, collision warning, chilled storage boxes, self-parking features, 360-degree cameras and the like when you go with low-rung options. There’s also self-adjusting suspension, rain-sensing windshield wipers, even a fully integrated iPod interface—the list just goes on and on. When you go with luxury, it’s first class features all the way.

8. Consistent quality

A lot of things are clearly better when you buy a car with a high focus on premium quality. For instance, superior brands like Lexus, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are regular recipients of quality awards left and right.  With the quality and consistency provided by such cars, you get peace of mind. The phrase “you get what you pay for” perfectly applies when you consider the cost of a luxury vehicle. Yes, you may be paying more, but the worries that most car owners face? You may not have to think about them at all.

9. Stellar customer service

At luxury car dealerships, you’ll be treated like royalty. These dealerships are often fully equipped to ensure your comfort, just like the cars they sell. Some even offer brewed coffee and snacks that you’ll find only in posh cafes, all for free. Some are willing to go the extra mile for you with free maintenance packages and free loaner cars in case your car takes a while to repair.

10. Longer warranties

On average, luxury brands offer a warranty of 4 years or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. True, the warranty offered by Korean car makers Kia and Hyundai are a year longer, but otherwise, you’re getting a longer bumper-to-bumper warranty than the usual 3 years/36,000 offered by most car manufacturers.