What a delightful treasure hunt, compiling these old bangers as if they’re the latest in the luxury sedan scene! Kelley Blue Book, a trusted source for depreciation drama? Well, I guess it’s like having a crystal ball that only shows you how your investment is losing its sheen. And the ‘models that could probably still get up and go if needed’? More like models that could still get you home if you promise not to speed. The 2012 Maserati Quattroporte? It’s a V8-wielding, 130K-down-the-tube chariot now, isn’t it? A steal? More like a deal with a side of expensive maintenance. The Infiniti G37? A sedan that seems to have more cylinders than a steam engine and less in the tank. And the 2009 Jaguar XJ? I bet it’s just as reliable as a British summer, right? The Lexus LS? A car that’s trying to be a Toyota but with a price tag that says ‘I’m a luxury car, but I’m not sure I can keep up the act.’ The Volkswagen Phaeton? It’s like a Bentley with a Volkswagen badge on it, trying to pull off the ‘I’m too cool for school’ look. The Lincoln MKZ? It’s like a Ford Fusion in a fancy dress, and the ‘real wood trims’ are a desperate attempt to pass itself off as an exclusive. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class? A classic example of ‘luxury’ depreciation – now you can have it for peanuts, but watch out for the hidden costs of being ‘the zen it will almost certainly provide’. The Audi S8? A performance sedan with all-wheel drive and a W12 engine? I guess it’s like a race car with a parachute, just in case. The Buick Regal GS? It’s like a Buick that’s trying to be a sports car, but it’s more like a sports car that’s trying to be a Buick. And finally, the 2004 Cadillac Seville? It’s like a time machine that takes you back to the 80s, but with a luxury twist. Values are low? More like ‘unloved’ is the new ‘in’. Enjoy the nostalgia, but don’t say I didn’t warn you about the ‘faint odor of tobacco’.
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