Welcome to Luxury Cars in Arizona

Luxury Cars in Arizona is a website that reviews both new and used luxury cars that have been seen at dealers in Arizona.  Luxury cars from: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Lexus, Infiniti, Audi, Rolls Royce, Bentley, Range Rover, Cadillac, Lincoln and Jaguar will be discussed and reviewed.  We will also discuss the luxury versions of Cars, Trucks and SUV's from manufactures that are not traditional luxury brands. We appreciate any comments or feedback about our site.  Thank You

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2009 Ford Mustang GT Roush 427 Coupe

Here is one of my pet peeves about specialty cars that have been upgraded from the standard factory model.  I just can not understand why someone would buy a car that has a regular price of around $30,000+ but because it has been modified by a specialty tuner the price rises to over $50,000.  The engine, transmission and suspension are improved but the inside still has the cheap looking and feeling plastic as the same model that costs $20,000.   Why not just buy a $50,000 car that will most likely be a nicer car for the same price?

Now that I have gotten my rant out of the way I will tell you what I think about the car.  I like the aftermarket appearance equipment that has been added.  The wheels, spoiler, body kit and special paint decorations make the car look nicer than the stock version and definitely let people know that you have something special.  The interior has nice two tone seats with blue leather inserts.  There are also some attractive carbon-fiber look accent pieces on the doors and the dash.  The upgraded clutch takes less effort to depress than the stock version which is too heavy for me.  The engine and exhaust have a great sound too.  Clearly this car is better than the stock Mustang GT but is it worth $20K more.  Not for me but you might think otherwise.  Your best bet is to look for a well cared for used one and you will be able to buy it for about the price of the standard GT.

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2007 Cadillac Escalade ESV

The Cadillac Escalade ESV is the ultimate in Large Luxury SUV's.  The ESV is the same size as the Chevrolet Suburban.  There is room to hold 7 passengers in comfort as well as room in the rear for your luggage.  The ESV is the larger of the two Escalade's.  The Cadillac Escalade ESV does not have any competition that has a vehicle in this size.  

This particular SUV was black with black interior with custom wheels..  It had one of my favorite features, power folding running boards.  These running boards fold down when you  open the doors.  Some of the other features included Dual DVD screens, heated seats, power pedals, rear air conditioning, sunroof, power release second row seats.  If you need a large luxury SUV than the Escalade ESV is for you.  It is loaded with amenities and there is enough room for your family and their luggage. 

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1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello

It is hard to believe that this car is over 10 years old.  It The 1999 Ferrari 550 Maranello is still a great looking car.  This one was Nero with Tan interior. It has the 6-Speed Manual transmission with the famous Ferrari gated shifter.  This type of transmission is becoming rarer in the newer Ferrari's because of the semi-automatic transmissions that are smoother and faster an all manual transmission.

I really like that this Ferrari did not have too much equipment and gadgets inside and really lets you focus on driving.  It is all about the driving with this car.  The V12 engine is one of the best sounding engines around.  

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2003 BMW 325xi Sedan

The BMX 325xi is the All Wheel Drive (AWD) version of the 3-Series Sedan.  There is only a small percentage of the 325's that were made with the All Wheel Drive system.  This makes them a desirable vehicle if you own one and are looking to sell it.


The older versions of the 3-Series are nice because they do not have the complicated iDrive systems of the newer models.  I really believe that BMW has been moving away from the motto of "The Ultimate Driving Machine" because of the complexity of the iDrive system.  A car that is meant to be driven should not distract you from the driving when you have to change the radio station or adjust the climate control.

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2008 Lexus GX470

The Lexus GX470 is medium size SUV in the Lexus line up  It is smaller than the LX570 and larger than the car based RX350.  It has 3 rows of seats but the third row does not provide much leg room and is really only good for children or for adults to use for short distances.  The GX470 is a high quality vehicle and maintains the legendary Lexus quality throughout.  The seats are comfortable and the controls are easy to use.  I really like this SUv and would consider owning one if I had the need for it and of course the money to buy one.

The GX470 come loaded with many popular features and may include: Heated Front Seats, Memory Drivers Seat, AWD, Navigation system with a rear view camera system, sunroof, CD Changer, power windows, power locks and power mirrors.  The Mark Levinson Navigation and audio system are optional.  The navigation system is one of the easiest to use compared to the competitors.  The third row seat is optional but if you buy a used one you should try to get one with the third row because it increases resale value.  If you need extra space in the rear the third row seats can be folded up against the sides or taken out and place in your garage.  There is a lot to like about the GX470 and should be considered if this is the class of vehicle that you are looking for.

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2007 BMW X5 4.8I

Today I saw a 2007 BMW X5 4.8i.  This SUV was fully loaded with almost all available options.  When this was new it had a base price of $54,500 and with all the added options the sticker price was $69,700. The options were many and included the following; Cold Weather Package, Technology Package, Premium Package, Premium Sound Package, Rear Climate Package, 3rd Row Seat, Multi-contour Seats, Heated Second Row Seats, Panorama Sunroof, Navigation, Rear View Camera, Heads Up Display and Satellite Radio.  The exterior color is Black Sapphire Metallic with a Sand Beige Interior.

The X5 is a very popular luxury SUV and there is a lot to like about it.  The styling inside and outside is attractive with quality materials.  I have some real problems with some of the features of this X5.  The iDrive control system is very difficult to use and would be a real distraction if you were trying to use it while moving.  The knob that controls this is on the center console and controls the radio, climate control and navigation system.  I consider myself advanced when it comes to using technology but the iDrive system has been driving me crazy since it was introduced on the 7-series in 2001.  BMW claims it gets easier with every new generation but it does not.  It is so cumbersome to use that they now have duplicate controls using standard knobs and buttons for most systems.  Based on the number of 7-Series trade-ins, with very low miles, that I have seen at other luxury makes the buyers of these vehicles found them too difficult to use.  I could go on and on about my dislike of the i-drive system but I think you get the point.

The X5 is a very nice SUV and if you can get past the complexities of the iDrive system you will enjoy this vehicle.

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2010 Ford F150 Harley Davidson

2010 Ford F150 Harley Davidson

I recently looked at a new 2010 Ford F150 Harley-Davidson edition.  The Harley-Davidson edition is one of the two specialty branded Ford Trucks.  The other is the King Ranch.  I like the look and feel of the Harley version better than the King Ranch.  This F150 has special exterior and interior colors that are only available with this model.  The base price of the F150 Harley-Davidson version is around $43,000 and comes loaded with a lot equipment that is usually optional on other F150's.   There are two options of exterior color: Lava Metallic, which looks black with a hint of red, and Tuxedo Black.  The interior has two-tone leather seats that are black and burgundy. 

I am very happy to see that Ford has included cooled seats as a standard option on this truck.  This is a very important feature to have in hot climates.  Another great feature is the power fold away running boards that unfold when the door is open.  I also like the optional Sony Stereo and Navigation system.

This is not the kind of truck that you buy to haul around your stuff.  It is definitely a great alternative to a luxury cars for someone who likes to driving a truck.

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2008 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG Convertible

The SL55 is near the top of the line for the Mercedes SL-Class cars.  The only model above this is the SL65 which has a V12 instead of a V8.   It has been modified by the AMG division of Mercedes-Benz to provide the highest level of performance.  AMG is Mercedes division that creates high performance versions of almost all their vehicles.

The SL55 AMG that I looked at today was Iridium Silver with Black interior.  It had the AMG Performance Package option which has a top speed of 186 mph.  This was a $14,070 option when the car was new and is very rarely seen on this model.  The other options for this car are the Premium 1 package, Parktronic, Voice Control, Panorama Roof and Electronic Trunk Closer.

The SL-Class has always been one of my favorite Mercedes models.  It is a classic design that looks as good with the top down or up. It is definitely one of the nicest designed hard top convertibles on the market.  The top folds away neatly into the truck.  If you plan on putting the top down you will not be able to put anything in the trunk.  There is not much to dislike about this car.  The controls are well placed and easy to operate by touch.  My one main complaint is the controls for the climate control which are not as intuitive as other cars.  I am also  not crazy about the glass panorama roof if you live in a warm climate since it is basically a big window on the top of the car with a shade that does not really block out the sun.

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