6 Used Luxury Japanese Cars That Are a Good Investment for Retirees

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But they also have luxury lines Acura, Infiniti and Lexus, respectively.

In contrast, its recommended that seniorssteer clear of these luxury Japanese cars.

Just because youre retired doesnt mean you cant enjoy a sporty ride.

Gelfand said the Infiniti Q50 gives retirees sports sedan handling for those who want more engaging driving experiences.

They are also better than the newer models at keeping you from contributing to your mechanicsretirement fund.

These cars interiors might be more suited to seniors as well, said Gelfand.

Interior controls of the 2016 to 2018 models feature larger buttons and more user-friendly operations than many competing models.

Importantly, the interior hassupportive seats and interior comfort featuresthat are kind to aging backs.

And despite the Lexus luxury, Gelfand said yourSocial Securityis likely safe from major repair bills.

Added to that is itslower maintenance expenses.

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Gelfand estimates maintenance of this car is 45% less than equivalent German luxury sedans.

It also features broader door openings that help seniors with mobility needs during entry and exit, he said.

This car, according to Gelfand, strikes an ideal balance betweenaffordability and dependability.

Anotherretirement savingsprotector is the cars powertrain, which needsonly basic maintenanceto reach more than 200,000 miles.