I need a new car. I want something that is comfortable to drive. I once drove a car with gas suspension and I liked it. It felt like I was gliding on the road. I don’t know if gas suspension is required for that level of comfort though.
I also want something with good sound insulation so I can have a conversation while driving.
I don’t need tvs in the back or anything like that, but I do need Apple car play. Adaptive cruise control is nice too.
Finally I need to have enough power to accelerate to overtake every now and then. I am not interested in racing around.
Where does that leave me? I suspect a Mercedes would fit the requirements but I also suspect it would not be the most cost efficient. I don’t know much about American cars but they are available where I live (UAE). Which of them are considered to be “affordable luxury”?
Do you have a price range to help us narrow the choices? (If you can, use US dollars but I can convert Emirati Dirhams if that’s what you want to use.)
Because if there is no limit then a Rolls Royce or Bentley would be nice
So many. I currently own a Toyota Tacoma which I have done up to be a desert dune bashing thing. By necessity it has very stiff suspension so it is very uncomfortable on the road. A while ago I had a Hyundai genesis (before genesis became its own brand) and it was very nice to drive. I see a lot of American cars on the road though. I am thinking of giving USA a try this time.
If you were in the US, I’d have little hesitation in making several recommendations, but I have no idea about the used car scene in the UAE, or what service options are like. Presumably, you’ll have many European options that I, and many other US-based dopers, wouldn’t be familiar with.
That said, any top-line sedan from the three Japanese luxury marques (Acura, Infiniti, Lexus) would probably meet all your requirements, assuming parts and service are easily available.
I can’t speak to @Whack-a-Mole’s last three suggestions, but I’ve owned a 2010 ES-350 from about 10 years, and it’s been great. A 3-5 year old model would have everything you want and be reasonably priced.
Since you mention you want a smooth ride you should give your preferred model of Lexus a test drive. The particular one I drove once had an absolutely amazing suspension.
I’ve mentioned before that I have a 2016 CX-5 Grand Touring. A perfect size for us, lots of pep on the highway and probably the best snow car I’ve owned. I’m sure the 2025 version is even better.
Cadillac Optiq? Quiet, quick, although I imagine gas prices in the UAE don’t prod anyone toward EVs. We love out Lyriq and the instant torque is addictive.
On that note, do you have Citroën in the UAE? We don’t have them here in the US, but I have heard they are famous for their comfort. Or they were, I don’t know if that’s changed now that they’re part of Stellantis.
