Luxury cars represent the best of the best that automakers have to offer. They range from sports cars to sedans and even four-wheel drive models that were once known for their utility. You're probably aware that they're also expensive when brand new, which can put them out of your purchasing reach. At Koons Tysons Toyota, we've put together a list of rare, used luxury vehicles that are worth hunting down. The used market for luxury cars is always strong and can make it more difficult to find the car of your dreams. If you keep your eyes peeled, you might just find you can buy the car you're seeking at a price that makes sense. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 is a sleek number that represents the cutting edge of the current generation of Corvettes. The Corvette got an overhaul to turn it into a mid-engine vehicle instead of the front-engine configuration that was with the Corvette since its inception. Not only did this change turn the Corvette into a serious contender on the racing circuit, but it also enabled Chevy's designers to update its styling. The Stingray package features the latest update of Chevy's popular luxury sport V-8, an engine that has true staying power and is easily repaired. You'll get full American muscle car power that competes with European supercars for much less money when you get a used Corvette Stingray C8. Land Rover Defender 110 Carpathian Edition Land Rover delivers on its heritage of rugged reliability and luxury with the 525 hp, V-8 Defender 110 Carpathian Edition. Just one look at the beefy exterior of the Defender with the Carpathian package will make you long for the hills. To drive on and conquer, that is. At the core of the Defender 110 Carpathian Edition is a vehicle that draws upon decades of British 4x4 engineering. The exterior design of the 110 draws upon the Defender 90 that harkens back to an era where four-wheel drive vehicles were purely utilitarian. However, you won't have to deal with getting your teeth rattled in the Defender 110 Carpathian Edition because it's designed to deliver a luxury ride even in the roughest terrain. Bentley Bentayga Hybrid The Bentley nameplate represents the pinnacle of luxury cars. Manufacturers build each one by hand with machines used to aid with precision work. Sometimes you'll find the signature of the craftsperson on the reverse side of a part or in the engine. The second Bentley sport utility vehicle (SUV) model ever made by the company, Bentayga, brought to bear all this attention to detail. The Bentayga combines old-world craftsmanship with modern design and technology to deliver an SUV that's pure elegance. The interior of the Bentayga features the finest materials and finishes for a driving experience that's almost impossible to beat. Its instrument cluster and interior controls are tactile, delivering feedback that lets you know with certainty that you've engaged a control. Manufacturers designed its suspension to handle off-roading as if it were a 4×4 vehicle but won't transmit harsh bumps and jarring sensations to its passengers. A plug-in hybrid version has been on the market for a few years and greatly improves the gas economy of the Bentayga. The Bentayga by itself is a rare vehicle, and the hybrid is even more uncommon. You can't go wrong with the Bentayga regardless of the engine, but the hybrid version is worth searching out for the fuel cost savings alone. Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic The Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic is a sleek, streamlined number that represents the best that the car company has to offer. It's also a sleeper in that it doesn't look like it can do zero to 60 in 4.4 seconds but does it handily with its 496-hp engine. Car manufacturers didn't design this Mercedes-Benz for speed even though its engine is more than up to the task of fast acceleration. Instead, the S 580 focuses on delivering a luxury driving experience that almost feels as if you should be riding in the back and have someone else do the driving. Driving a Mercedes-Benz S 580 4Matic is about enjoying the drive as you head toward your destination. The interior technology includes gesture control, a large infotainment screen for ease of viewing, and a 3D-capable display. Its navigation system comes with an augmented reality feature. The concept behind driving this vehicle is to sit back, relax, and let the car handle certain tasks, so you don't have to. The S 580 is a rare luxury car on its own, but it goes one step further with the Mercedes-Maybach version. The Mercedes-Maybach delivers the ultimate luxury driving experience that's typically reserved for royalty and heads of state. It's difficult to source a used Mercedes-Maybach, but it's worth it if you want to own a car on a different plane of vehicular existence. BMW X6 M The BMW X6 M combines the visuals of a coupe and an SUV with its high roof line that quickly slopes downwards toward the rear. BMW calls the X6 M a sports activity coupe as proof of its intent to merge the two body types. Another aspect that makes this one of the rarer luxury vehicles is the fact that it's an M model. That means this version of the X6 is built with racing in mind. The interior provides luxury features, but the performance of the X6 M puts this on the list of used luxury vehicles to keep an eye out for. The driver's seat is more like a cockpit with controls that let you tune the engine and performance to your specifications. The ride is tighter than that of an SUV due to its motorsport's lineage, but it's welcome when making corners and tight maneuvers. This concludes our list of rarely used luxury vehicles to be on the lookout for. Did we miss a vehicle that you think belongs here? Drop us a line today, and we'll make sure to add it to the list. Meanwhile, come see us at Koons Tysons Toyota to check out our inventory of used luxury vehicles and drive home your dream car today. Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C8 by John Bauld is licensed with CC BY 2.0
