The 8 great luxury cars for $100,000
Some cars are so ordinary, you might as well be driving a toaster.Canadian parking lots are the epitome of boring. We like sensible, cost-effective rides like the Honda Civic, the best-selling car in Canada for 17 years and counting. Regular contenders in the top sales lists are Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra and the Dodge Caravan. Yawn.Cars can — arguably should — be more than appliances. Why not make sure you enjoy your time behind the wheel, or at least ease the drudgery of your daily commute?If you want to use some of your disposable income to splash out on a luxury car, here are a few that will elevate your pulse. They’ll cost more to maintain than the average runabout and most take premium gas, but if you’re shopping in the $100,000 range, what’s $100 for an oil change? -- Danielle Boudreau
1. Porsche 911 CarreraNo list of flashy luxury cars is complete without a Porsche — and none of that four-door sedan blasphemy either. A 911 Carrera starts at $102,200 with a manual transmission, but keep an eye on the extra features, that price can climb fast. Its top speed is 295 km/h, so it’s practical for city driving too (we tease because we’re jealous).
1. Porsche 911 Carrera
No list of flashy luxury cars is complete without a Porsche — and none of that four-door sedan blasphemy either. A 911 Carrera starts at $102,200 with a manual transmission, but keep an eye on the extra features, that price can climb fast. Its top speed is 295 km/h, so it’s practical for city driving
too (we tease because we’re jealous).
2. Jaguar F-Type S AWDAll-wheel drive adds almost $20,000 to the base price of this British sports car, but it will help keep this cat on the road all winter. Aluminum body construction cleverly keeps the weight down, but theroar of the optional V8 engine turned the heads of experienced auto journalists when this car was launched in 2013. This model starts at $96,500.Notable extras? Red leather trim ($4,000); Carbon Ceramic Brake Package
2. Jaguar F-Type S AWD
All-wheel drive adds almost $20,000 to the base price of this British sports car, but it will help keep this cat on the road all winter. Aluminum body construction cleverly keeps the weight down, but theroar of the optional V8 engine turned the heads of experienced auto journalists when this car was launched in 2013. This model starts at $96,500.
Notable extras? Red leather trim ($4,000); Carbon Ceramic Brake Package
3. BMW X5 MForget the “soccer mom” cliché, if you’re hauling kids and gear now, you’re probably heading to the rink. The BMW X5 M will dull the pain of listening to Justin Bieber or whatever the kids are hooked on while you’re chauffeuring the next Sidney Crosby to practice.This SUV, starting at $105,900 for the elite “M” model, holds five people and will hit 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds on large 21-inch wheels. Impressive for such a big vehicle
3. BMW X5 M
Forget the “soccer mom” cliché, if you’re hauling kids and gear now, you’re probably heading to the rink. The BMW X5 M will dull the pain of listening to Justin Bieber or whatever the kids are hooked on while you’re chauffeuring the next Sidney Crosby to practice.
This SUV, starting at $105,900 for the elite “M” model, holds five people and will hit 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds on large 21-inch wheels. Impressive for such a big vehicle
4. Mercedes-Benz E-Class WagonSUVs may have almost killed the minivan, but wagons, largely forgotten in favour of crossovers, make a lot of sense. With a lower centre of gravity they drive like a car, yet offer more cargo space than a sedan. With prices starting at $77,000, this German wagon is loaded with safety features such as active blind spot assist and active lane keeping assist. Aside from the wagon, Mercedes builds its E-Class in a range
5. Audi R8Audi has a beautiful large sedan, the A8, which starts at $85,300. But if you can stretch your budget past the $100K mark, it’s the R8 that will have the neighbours drooling. The coupé model, at $136,100, is a stunner. As expected at this price point it’s loaded with luxury features such as premium leather, and its 4.2-litre V8 is at the rear, visible under a glass hood. Surprisingly, the fuel economy is about equal to the previous BMW
6. Lexus LX 570Toyota makes more than the eco-friendly compact cars and the hybrid Prius, which gives the company its “green halo,” but its luxury marquee, Lexus, has high-powered, fast and rich-looking models too. The 2016 LX, starting at $104,300, will seat eight people. Technology features include voice-activated navigation, heads-up display and a 19-speaker audio system.The 5.7-litre V8 engine has an average fuel economy of 15.9 litres/100
4. Mercedes-Benz E-Class Wagon
SUVs may have almost killed the minivan, but wagons, largely forgotten in favour of crossovers, make a lot of sense. With a lower centre of gravity they drive like a car, yet offer more cargo space than a sedan. With prices starting at $77,000, this German wagon is loaded with safety features such as active blind spot assist and active lane keeping assist. Aside from the wagon, Mercedes builds its E-Class in a range
5. Audi R8
Audi has a beautiful large sedan, the A8, which starts at $85,300. But if you can stretch your budget past the $100K mark, it’s the R8 that will have the neighbours drooling. The coupé model, at $136,100, is a stunner. As expected at this price point it’s loaded with luxury features such as premium leather, and its 4.2-litre V8 is at the rear, visible under a glass hood. Surprisingly, the fuel economy is about equal to the previous BMW
6. Lexus LX 570
Toyota makes more than the eco-friendly compact cars and the hybrid Prius, which gives the company its “green halo,” but its luxury marquee, Lexus, has high-powered, fast and rich-looking models too. The 2016 LX, starting at $104,300, will seat eight people. Technology features include voice-activated navigation, heads-up display and a 19-speaker audio system.
The 5.7-litre V8 engine has an average fuel economy of 15.9 litres/100
7. Land Rover Range Rover HSE DieselWith a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine, this SUV has superior torque for more powerful towing, and better fuel efficiency than the gas-powered base model in the company’s lineup. Starting at $108,490, it’s a bargain compared to the top-of-the-line Autobiography model, which clocks in at $151,990.With the short wheel base, it has a wading depth of 900 mm (35.4 inches) and 3,500 kg gross towing capacity.
8. Tesla Model SWith a base price of $93,300 (rebates are available in some provinces), saving money on gas isn’t cheap with this electric car, created by Elon Musk in 2003. If it’s available in your area, you can travel long distance for free on Tesla’s Supercharger network.The sedan has a range of 385 km on a charge and a top speed of 225 km/h. The car can carry up to seven passengers with optional $3,600 rear-facing seats for children.
7. Land Rover Range Rover HSE Diesel
With a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine, this SUV has superior torque for more powerful towing, and better fuel efficiency than the gas-powered base model in the company’s lineup. Starting at $108,490, it’s a bargain compared to the top-of-the-line Autobiography model, which clocks in at $151,990.
With the short wheel base, it has a wading depth of 900 mm (35.4 inches) and 3,500 kg gross towing capacity.
8. Tesla Model S
With a base price of $93,300 (rebates are available in some provinces), saving money on gas isn’t cheap with this electric car, created by Elon Musk in 2003. If it’s available in your area, you can travel long distance for free on Tesla’s Supercharger network.
The sedan has a range of 385 km on a charge and a top speed of 225 km/h. The car can carry up to seven passengers with optional $3,600 rear-facing seats for children.
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