Any car can get you from point A to point B but a luxury car goes beyond the basics. Luxury cars offer the best in engineering, high performance, an upscale cabin, the best safety features and of course status. It’s always more fun to take a luxury car out for a nice cruise instead of a regular car.

Certified pre-owned vehicles are another option to possibly explore. Below is a round up of three luxury cars all at around the $40k mark (one of which is pre-owned but still a good buy nevertheless). Another great option would be to use buy a certified pre-owned luxury car. Many auto brands offers certified pre-owned upscale cars that look good as new and come with excellent warranty programs. Chances are that no one will be able to even tell that it’s pre-owned.

1.) Cadillac CTS Coupe – This is a luxury sports coupe that has gained quite a following with automotive fans due to its bold and unusual styling. It’s very contemporary looking with a very noticeable and angular rear. Despite its extravagant styling, the base model is priced at a reasonable $35k. The CTS’ best assets are its distinct and good looks along with all the muscle it packs under the hood. It’s aptly equipped with a capable V6 engine which outputs 304 HP and 273 lb feet of torque. This is one fast coupe that will leave all the other cars behind in the dust.

2.) Lincoln MKZ – This vehicle was built for comfortable cruising and sports sleek good looks. It’s based on the same platform as the Ford Fusion, albeit with much nicer trimmings and a spiffed up interior. Power is derived from a V6 3.5 Liter engine with 263 hp. The interior features Ford advanced SYNCH system which allows the driver to place hands free phone calls, lots of tech gadgets and a well-appointed up interior. The seats are crafted out of rich leather and feature prominent detailed stitching.

3.) Cadillac Escalade – Obviously a brand new Escalade sells for a lot more than $40k, around $63k to be exact for a base model. However, it is possible to get a great deal on one that is pre-owned. I’ve personally seen a few 2008 and 2007 Escalades advertised online priced under the $40k range. This large luxury SUV is the ride du jour for many celebrities and athletes. It’s bold, aggressive and offers extravagant styling. You’re guaranteed to make a grand entrance in an Escalade no matter where you go.
All of these luxury cars offer superb craftsmanship and beautiful styling at a price that won’t put you in the poor house.

All it takes in order to obtain the luxury vehicle of your dreams is a bit of planning and research. You can use the internet to do research on pricing and read reviews at sites such as Edmunds or U.S News Rankings and Reviews. Don’t forget to visit your local auto dealerships online and browse to see their certified pre-owned lineup. If you find a car you’re interested in, be sure to look up its Blue Book value at Kelley Blue Book so you can negotiate with the dealer.

Author Bio: Written by Jacqueline Star. If you are looking for Cadillac luxury cars in Chicago, check out Chicago Cadillac. In Des Moines browse the vast selection at Used Cars Des Moines. For a large selection of Ford and Lincoln check out Used Cars Green Bay.

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