Wise choice; those old Lexuses are pretty much indestructible. In a few more years, RealtyDiva, you'll have a classic...and trust me, clients love vintage cars!

A friend of mine has a theory that older, well-maintained luxury cars proclaim "old money," and you're more likely to garner attention and respect with one than with a flashy new luxury car. Random story: I recently decided I needed a second car, since I'm starting a few major restoration projects on my daily driver (a '64 Lincoln Continental) that will have it out of commission intermittently. So, I happened to find a '97 Jaguar XK8 coupe with high miles but in physically and mechanically immaculate condition that I can use when the Lincoln is on the rack. As far as potential clients think, I can afford a nice-looking luxury coupe (but not so new as to be pretentious), yet in reality I paid only a few grand for it. And while my old Continental is obviously the more serious conversation-starter, the Jaguar still gets more people talking to me in parking lots than when I'm running errands in my wife's brand-new luxury SUV.

Yes a grand old luxury car does become cool again. I drive a Volvo S60 and love the car and can see driving it for years to come. Just have to get it past the "it's an old car" stage to "wow look at that classic" stage. It's kind of like a woman growing her hair out - you have to go through that icky stage before it gets nice again. LOL

One other thing about cars though. The luxury cars do use a different paint process so that the exterior looks much better longer. My Volvo is 7 years old, my husband's Ford is 8 years old. My paint job still looks brand new - his doesn't.

Also, the luxury cars keep their exteriors the same longer and the changes aren't as dramatic. So it's difficult to tell if that Mercedes is 4 years old or 10 years old. So no one really can tell how old your car is. A lot of people think my car is pretty new when it's not.

Sometimes those car agents gives too much pressure to car owners. They give everything in hand just to make sure you don't have a choice but to grab the opportunity that they think its irresistible.

Are anyone here Import enthusiasts? I understand many of you are big rollers and probably have many luxury cars, BUT I was wondering if any of you still build cars like Civics, Integra's, Supra's, MR2's etc. as a hobby? I don't think I will ever be able to give this up even as I work towards succeeding in this industry. :)

American muscle only!

Just say no to ricers! Sorry couldn't resist!


I drive a 2011 Taurus SHO, but have been thinking about trading it in for a used 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. I love my Taurus, but i'm getting tired of the insurance and gas costs. On one hand I would love to save the money, but on the other hand I really like my car a lot. I hate decisions.

I am really into cars and I find it very difficult to not drive something that is fun to drive... Now I drive a 2011 370z 6mt w/ sports package. I can barely fit a real estate sign in the trunk! lol

My last car for real estate was a 2004 Infiniti G35 6MT.

My wife and I used to get new vehicles every couple of years but with our children getting to the driving age the last 2 years they have been getting the new ones.
A couple of months ago we suprised our middle son with a new Suzuki Grand Vitara Limited and his reaction was priceless.
Mitchel Gets Punked

LOL, very well done indeed. Kudos to you for surprising your son with such a nice present.

I remember Publisher's Clearinghouse would have those contests every year (no purchase and no subscriptions necessary) and Bob Barker would supposedly come knocking on your door.

One of the prizes was a Jaguar. I want to say this was the end of 1980's to very early 1990's. That Jaguar - I wanted THAT one and I STILL want THAT one. I don't like the other styles - even if they put Jaguar stickers all over it for the world to see - I still want THAT Jauguar - in deep red, silver, or beige - I didn't care what color.

Funny how some things NEVER change.

Hey, my Jaguar is deep red. Make me an offer...

Ohhh, so tempting....

I have been comleting BPO's/CMA for 2 years
I am looking for more work. Any thing to help me out would be great

If your car is nice you could drive to the mills and show it off to them. It could translate into more orders. What do you drive?

General help for more orders? Asad--Mi Amigo--you have found the the Genie in the bottle (this forum). Only thing left to do is rub it (I mean read it). It's all here for the taking.

I thought that was Ed McMahon?