10 Cars That Make You Look Like a Million Dollar Man

When full-year 2024 sales figures are released, the Toyota Camry will be at the top of the list. Last year, it was the eighth most popular car in America, behind seven trucks and SUVs, and a 25-year overhaul only makes it more attractive.

Competitive pricing (starting at just $28,400 in 2025), efficient hybrid lineup, sharper styling and a high-quality interior are all great reasons to buy this car. But come on, do you really want to spend $40,000 on a car that’s equivalent to a telemarketing job?

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Like a boring office job in a cubicle, the Camry is safe, relaxing, and devoid of excitement. You can’t say the same about the 10 used cars we’ve listed as alternatives. They’ll make it look like your paycheck just got an extra zero – although if they’re wrong, you may need the extra zero. some of them will really Something went terribly wrong.

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But it’s a bit like fantasizing about leaving your cubicle and living the life of a lion tamer, adventurer, treasure hunter, or rock star. There’s no harm in dreaming, right? Which one would you choose among the high-spec, all-wheel-drive 2025 Camry XSE worth $40,000? We’ve rounded up some interesting options from used car listings on Autotrader and Cars.com. As always, buyer beware; do your research and double-check everything before handing over your hard-earned money.

2008 Bentley Continental GTC

One advantage of the dramatic evolution of Bentley design over the past 20 years is that, to most people, an affordable used car in good condition will look virtually indistinguishable from a new car.

You could spend over $20,000 on a shoddy Conti coupe or Flying Spur sedan, but that’s a terrible idea. Our $40,000 kitty gets you a well-maintained, W12-powered GT or GTC convertible with plenty of history and no more than 40,000 miles (64,000 km).

View convertibles for sale here In Utah.

2014 BMW i8

BMW’s i8 debuted more than a decade ago and hasn’t been on sale for more than four years, but it could easily be mistaken for a new supercar, don’t you think? In fact, powered by a three-cylinder hybrid engine, you might say its philosophy looks up to date.

The 357 hp (362 PS) and 15 miles (24 km) of electric range developed by earlier cars in our price range are no longer state-of-the-art, but the i8’s running costs are lower and the butterfly doors won’t be cheap either How many.

This is One set for sale Chrysler Dodge dealer from Michigan.

2011 Aston Martin Rapide

A V12 Aston Martin for $40,000? You better believe it. Even with our limited budget, you can opt for a DB9 model with coupe or convertible body styles, or the original Vanquish, an authentic James Bond car. But considering the Camry started this whole quest, how about we take a look at the rare four-door Rapide?

Priced at $200,000 in 2011, this DB9-based sedan has the styling and V12 engine of a sports car 007, but with rear doors, making it more family-friendly (though don’t expect the space and comfort of a Camry).

The example in the picture is listed Used car dealer in Oklahoma sells for $36,999.

2012 Mercedes SL63 AMG

Do you know how much the 2025 BMW Z4 costs? They sell for $54,000 without any options and have a 255-horsepower (258 PS) inline-four under the hood; the M40i costs $66,000. Even the 181-horsepower (184 PS) Mazda MX-5 Miata RF will set you back $41,000, if for some reason you decide you want the optional automatic transmission. Nice car, but getting older and upscale will cost you more metal for your money.

So take courage and click “Buy Now” to purchase the 2012 Mercedes SL63 AMG. This will give you a retractable hardtop, just like the Miata, but it will come with a 530-horsepower (537 PS) twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine.

This is One set for sale Courtesy of Honda dealer in Oklahoma. Want style but don’t care about performance? For the same $40,000, you can buy a 2018 SL450 with a V6 engine Mercedes-Benz of Asheville.

1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche

The 2010-20 Ghost is still a little too expensive for our tastes—price starts at about $65,000, and the 2003-17 Phantom starts at $75,000. But there is an old Roller that can be said to be more attractive than these two cars. It is called a “millionaire” and can be purchased with only Camry cash.

We’re talking about the Corniche, a convertible (and coupe) based on the Silver Shadow, which was Hollywood’s car of choice in the 1980s when it wanted to show off a character’s loadout capabilities. Yes, it’s a bit cheap, but it exudes charm, daahling.

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What you see in the photo above is a 1986 Rolls-Royce Corniche II convertible with bodywork designed by Mulliner Park Ward. listed You guessed it, Beverly Hills is available for less than $40,000.

2018 Porsche Panamera 4S

Forty offers a variety of Porsche options, including Cayman, Cayenne and 911. But there’s a less obvious Porsche option that’s great value, still looks like it should be worth big bucks, and slots right into a Camry-shaped car. A hole in your life.

The second-generation Panamera, launched in 2017, looks sleeker and more 911-like than the original hunchback sedan, and although the S downsizes from a V8 to a turbo V6, its 440 horsepower (446 PS) isn’t a bad compromise. . A year later, the 550 hp (557 PS) Turbo would also give the Camry money.

we found a white example Prices at Mercedes-Benz dealers are under $38,000 with 99,000 miles.

2004 Maybach 57 S

We’ve already decided that the Rolls-Royce Phantom is out of our purchasing range, but the car’s biggest rival is firmly on the $40,000 menu. The regular 5.7m (225.5in) 57 doesn’t offer the same business-class rear legroom as the LWB 62 (yes, 6.2m/243in), but it’s still packed with luxury kit.

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This little guy is also easier to manage if you plan on sitting in the front. You would, because people who buy Camrys tend not to hire drivers. The Base 57 car comes with a 542-horsepower (550 PS) twin-turbocharged V12, but the 604-horsepower (612 PS) 57 S also appears to be priced under $40,000.

There is a base here Model 57 from a Chevrolet dealer in Michigan.

2013 Maserati GranTurismo Sport Edition

Maserati’s attempt to catch up with BMW’s 5 Series sales with the Ghibli has pushed the brand downmarket, but we think the trident badge still carries a certain cachet, especially when it’s affixed to a GranTurismo coupe or convertible.

The base car’s 399 hp (405 hp) V8 always felt a bit underpowered for a vehicle weighing nearly 2,000 kg (4,400 lb), so opt for the later (from 2012) Sport version, which pumps out 454 hp via a smooth ZF horsepower (460 hp) with a six-speed automatic or a sharper but less refined automated manual.

There are many to choose from, including this example Fiat dealer from Washington.

2019 Land Rover Range Rover Supercharger

The new Range Rover starts at over $100,000, with the sporty Range Rover SV starting at twice that, but significant depreciation means that the Range Rover from four or five years ago has moved into Camry territory.

Sure, this is an older model, but the styling differences are mainly at the back. The 2012-22 car still looks modern from the front and side, and the supercharged V8 sounds even better than the new BMW V8.

The price pictured above is $35,500 Illinois Dealer

2004 Mercedes-Benz G500

The Mercedes G-Wagen has been completely refreshed for 2018, but like the Bentley Continental we covered previously, most casual observers won’t notice the difference.

You’ll definitely notice a difference in how they’re handled – the old one feels more agricultural – but you get the same signature silhouette and flat glass that today’s new buyers are paying up to $190,000 for.

This is list a Purchased for less than $40,000 at Volkswagen in Kirkwood, Missouri.