Luxury Car Bargains

Guest Article by Fei Lim

For those who are looking for an out of the ordinary automobile then you may want to consider the flagship of the Bentley cars, the 2008 Bentley Brooklands. This coupe is more than just an automobile and it is almost totally hand built as well. With a whopping price of $330,000, it is definitely a beautiful car that many people will only dream about owning. The Brooklands automobile is a four passenger luxury automobile that is more of a showpiece than a car to just drive around time. It was designed to bring together opulence and performance and the car definitely accomplishes that. Basically it is a car that is a variation of the Azure convertible and the Arnage sedan, which are two of the older cars in the Bentley family. You’ll find that the 2008 Bentley Brooklands is a bit larger than the Continental GT and this vehicle is designed to appeal to a clientele that is more exclusive. However, many of the styling techniques used on the car are taken right from the GT, which is probably the most recognized car made by Bentley.The Brooklands is a bit heavier than the GT; however, it has plenty of power. With rear wheel drive and a V-8 engine that puts out 530 horse power, there is definitely enough power to give this car the performance you want. 774 pound-feet of torque are generated by this engine, which is the most that has ever been developed by a V-8. The transmission in the vehicle is a six speed automatic, which does a good job of translating all that power to the road, along with the 20 inch tires. The car handles well as well and easily deals with the power that the engine hands out on the road. If you enjoy speed, you’ll get it with this car as well, since the car can do 0-60 in only five seconds and has a top speed of 184 mph, which is really moving quickly.

If you take a look at the exterior of the car, it has a very muscular and powerful look to it. It has a long bonnet as well as a long rear overhang and the design is sleek and hefty looking. The lines are beautiful and flowing, which is truly amazing when you think that the car is primarily made by hand. No doubt people that look at this car are going to take a second look as the car speaks of power and class wrapped up into one car. The craftsmanship on the exterior are beautiful and you are sure to love the great look of this car. If you want to choose the color of the car, there are actually 42 different exterior paint colors that you can choose from.

Of course the interior of the car is luxury at its’ best. You can actually choose the colors of your seat belts, the tones of the carpets, the veneers and even the colors of your leather seats. The special made seats are deeply bolstered and they give a sporty look to the luxury car. There is plenty of legroom in the car and the designers of the interior of the 2008 Bentley Brooklands worked to provide the most leg space possible. You can easily accommodate four adults in the car in great comfort and even the back seats are electric and adjustable. You’ll also find storage and cup holders in the car as well.

There are a variety of great features that come with the 2008 Bentley Brooklands as well. You’ll find a great heating and air conditioning system in the car and the front passengers and the back passengers have their own individual climate settings. There is actually a dehumidifier in the car as well. When it comes to technology, there is a satellite navigation system in the car as well as a great audio system that plays MP3s and a 6 CD changer as well. A Bluetooth telephone system is available as well as a driver information panel. There are front and rear airbags as well and headlights that are Xenon dipped.

If you want one of these cars, you’ll have to put your bid in soon, since Bentley is only expected to make 550 of these great vehicles. However, at the high price of $330,000, no doubt there will not be a huge line of people waiting to lay down that much cash for the car. So, if you want sporty meets the ultimate luxury car, the 2008 Bentley Brooklands may be a excellent choice for you if you have the money required to purchase it.

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Guest Article by Peter Grizzly

Considered to be one of the most beautiful classic cars in the world, the Jaguar XKE has the best of a multitude of worlds. Its performance matches that of a sports car. It has a great aerodynamic design that could perhaps match that of F1s. It has an elegant and professional luster and look. Its sleek and curvy body makes it look like a piece of art. And of course, it is a true collectable classic car.The Jaguar XKE is also known as the E-Type. It was released in 1961 in a two-seater coupe form. The concept behind it was simple: create a sports car with a great engine and aerodynamic design, and make it look sweet at the same time.

The XKE became the trendsetter for sports cars, and has a look that was way ahead of its era. In fact, the XKE was so elegantly designed that even rival Enzo Ferrari made the comment that it is “the most beautiful car ever made.”

From the D to the E

Back in the 1950s, the Jaguar D-Type was the king of all race cars. It was winning LeMans races almost every year, and with its sexy aerodynamic make, was drooled over by car enthusiasts and ordinary people alike. Sensing the market needed a D-Type that was tamed for the road yet retained that luxurious look and superb performance, Jaguar made the XK-SS.

The XK-SS was not received with a popular cheer, yet it wasn’t designed to be widely received. Some has speculated that the XK-SS was a mere ploy, a diversionary tactic Jaguar has used for the real deal. The D-Type was ready to retire from the race tracks, since faster cars were springing up like mushrooms. Still, Jaguar was not ready to give this beauty up into the museum stands–the D-Type was still popular.

And so, by tuning down the D-Type’s for-the-race-track design into a sleeker and friendlier look, the E-Type was born.

But of course, it wasn’t as simple as that. The XKE went into two test stages: the E1A–which was a top secret, 286hp car reminiscent of the first generation XKEs; and the E2A–a basic remodeling of the D-Type, which was in fact used in a LeMans race.

A Classy Road Monster

The XKE is both the beauty and the beast. The third series is equipped with Jaguar’s trademark V12 engine. The V12 is a 5.3L, 12-cylinder engine–which means that it could make its competitors eat dust.

And to top it all off, the XKE has new suspensions that Jaguar was experimenting with earlier on. The E-Type has independent rear suspensions, employing U-jointed halfshafts to take power from the chassis onto the wheels AND as upper control links.

The Jaguar XKE is no doubt an outstanding classic car. With design that encompasses functionality and aesthetics, this classic car is really worthy of being considered as the cream of the crop. And did we forget to tell you that it was the number one car in the top 100 most beautiful cars in the world?

About the Author

Visit http://www.classicvehicleauction.com and find the best deals on Jaguar XKEs. Classic Vehicle Auction houses more than a hundred listings of classic cars for sale, you’ll surely find what you’re looking for. Peter Grizzly is an age-old classic car enthusiast, and lives by being a classic car trader.

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Women purchase over 65% of all vehicles sold in the United States each year and influence 85% of the buying decisions. Women spend over $80 billion on purchases, maintenance and service each year. Yet shopping for and buying a car can be a challenge for women who are first time car buyers, or for women who have had a bad experience in the past with a car salesman or dealership.

Marketing cars to women directly is a smart move – especially for those high-end, luxury cars which go so well with their designer outfits …..

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Over the years, I manage to watch occasional episodes of the BBC’s Top Gear.  Partly for the reviews on the latest cars, partly for the fun of watching the lap times set by various celebrities competing for the fastest lap (check out the Gordon Ramsay lap – also Michael Gambon) – but I particularly enjoy some of the superhuman challenges set which test the skills and ingenuity of the three presenters (plus camera and support crews).

The Polar Special was great fun, dangerous and very amusing viewing.

I’m looking forward to the new series.