Luxury Driving

 

One of the greatest accessories and most luxurious toys to own is an automobile. Choosing the right vehicle to purchase is important especially if you want to make a statement. The American made Cadillac has been tied to many mobster movies such as The Godfather, Scarface and Goodfellas. The owner of  a car like this may be going for a view of power and respect. If you are striving to achieve the James Bond look, you may consider the smooth lines of an Aston Martin or the speed of a BMW. I particularly liked the silver Z3 roadster in the1996 version of Golden Eye. I hope to add it to my collection one day. In recent years, companies such as Rolls Royce, Bentley and Maybach have become popular through music videos and reality television. You may spot Jay Z's black Maybach cruising down route 22 in Scarsdale. Boxing sensation Floyd Mayweather owns a fleet of luxury cars but has been known to favor his white Rolls Royce Phantom. Kim Kardashian is also a fan of Rolls Royce as she recently bought the new Ghost model. 

Other companies like Audi, Lexus, Acura, Infiniti and the return of Lincoln have been rising in popularity over the past few years. The one staple of luxury cars that defies the test of time is Mercedes Benz. Whether you are a celebrity or a C.E.O of a fortune 500 company, this car owns a place in the driveway. The reigning king of luxury automobiles has sat on the throne since 1886. The new S-Class has wowed buyers by its appearance and upgraded technology. Nothing says luxury like massaging front seats and reclining back seats! Perhaps you would enjoy some grey poupon on the fold out tray that comes out of the middle console? The S-Class may be a little too big for drivers who prefer a more sporty feel. If you like to drive, the E-Class is the perfect option. The sleek sophisticated style of the E-Class has a younger feel, at the same time it offers a bold statement of success. To take it a step further, you may also enjoy the new convertible model or the AMG series.

Floyd Mayweather's Car Collection

                                        

         

Yacht Life

   

It is no surprise that I tend to enjoy the little luxuries that life has to offer. After recently viewing Scorsese's latest film The Wolf of Wall Street, I began to look into luxury boating. There is a specific scene in the film where Leonardo DiCaprio is enjoying lobster on his yacht as he is being questioned by the authorities that I found quite entertaining. Leo's character refers to the yacht as a boat fit for a Bond villain. I guess all he needed was a shark tank on the boat to complete the stereotype. I recently read that the same yacht in the film can be rented for $125,000 per week. A small price to pay for a name dropping and/or social media opportunity? The Wealth Channel offers a show called Wealth on the Water which allows viewers a VIP glance into the world of boating. One thing is for sure, living the yacht life is an expensive hobby! So far, I have taken an interest in a boat that I think fits my lifestyle. The Sea Ray Sundancer is a well known and well respected luxury sport yacht. The price tag on a Sea Ray can vary anywhere from fifty thousand dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars.  The only issue that I have with owning a big toy like this is the amount of time I will actually get to enjoy it. With New York winters lasting longer than usual, I definitely want my quality time on the water. As I dig deeper into the specifics of boat ownership, I will be sure to choose my yacht club wisely. I do fancy a captain's hat in my near future... After all, one could only enjoy his champagne on land for so long! (Insert snooty laugh here)