Friday, October 26, 2007

Best Used Luxury Car Bets for 2006

by Christine Harrell

Perhaps one of the most advantageous aspects of buying a used luxury vehicle aside from price is the fact that others have already discovered the best makes and models of the year for you. Not all models offer equal satisfaction of ownership. Some highly anticipated vehicles flop after they are put to every day use and some are regarded as the best in their class. Buying a used luxury car allows you to conduct online reviews of crash data, performance, and overall owner satisfaction. Here we'll take a look at some of the best loved used luxury car models from the last six years.

2000: Audi TT The Audi TT topped the charts as the best overall luxury vehicle. According to owners, the biggest selling point of the Audi TT is the gas mileage. If gas mileage is a major consideration for you as it is for many today, consider a used Audi for sale. Not only will a used Audi for sale come with an attractive price tag, you'll save money at the pump with the 2000 Audi TT.

Other luxury vehicles to consider if you're in the market for a used luxury car or used luxury SUV with great gas mileage are the 2001 used Volvo S40, the 2002 used Audi TT, the 2003 and 2004 used Audi S4, the 2005 used Audi A4, and the used Lexus SUV. The Audi has ranked among the top ten in overall vehicle satisfaction every year since 2000 and is consistently heralded for its outstanding gas mileage. If you're looking for a used Audi for sale online, keep your eye on these select models.

2001, 2002, 2003: BMW 325 & BMW 330 In 2001, 2002, and 3003 the BMW 325 and BMW 330 tied for the top two slots in overall satisfaction. If you're looking for a 2001, 2002, or 2003 year used BMW for sale, set your sites on the BMW 325 and BMW 330. Both received 4.9 ratings on a 5.0 scale for overall enjoyment of ownership.

Automobile magazine called the BMW 3 series engines "mechanical magic: smooth, powerful, and, under full throttle, able to give even the most jaded automotive journalist goosebumps." When searching for a used BMW for sale, utilize online searches to find a dealership with a reputation for quality, top-notch warranty options, and front door delivery service.

2005: Volvo S60 and BMW Z4 In addition to the BMW 330, the Audi S4 and the Audi A4 models entered the top of the charts in 2005 along with the used Volvo S60 and the used BMW Z4. The Volvo has always been an American favorite, and finding a used Volvo for sale is a wonderful investment in your family's safety. The 2005 used Volvo S60 is, as expected, credited for its outstanding performance in crash tests, but it is the car's acceleration that owners called its top selling point. Finding this used Volvo for sale is a thrilling combination of both safety and speed.

The BMW Z4 was first introduced in 2001 but according to vehicle owners, perfected in 2005. It's just about time to start finding the 2005 used BMW for sale on the lots as lease owners turn in their vehicles. Car and Driver calls the BMW Z4 "Newly nimble," and says that the Z4 "ensures confidence with its stiff structure, modern suspension, and widened track."

Whether you're in the market for a used BMW for sale, a used Audi for sale, or a used Volvo for sale, take advantage of the wealth of information and reviews available online to help you make a smart buying decision. Once you've done your research and decided on the perfect car, you can enlist the services of a professional used luxury car dealership to locate your car with the options, mileage, and price you're looking. Thanks to the internet, buying a used luxury car can be a more enjoyable, economical, and stress-free experience than buying new.

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