Luxury Knowledge Base
Which luxury car is the most expensive to maintain? Out of all the luxury cars, which car is the most expensive to maintain and repair? I was just wondering because I currently own a '98 Mercedes C230, and I'm trying to figure out if I should keep it or buy something else. BUT I need to know if it would be the best option because I might be putting more money into a newer car (any) , but I do want another luxury-type car. Any suggestions?
What are the best reliable luxury cars for a college student? My mom says she would get any car that I want and I want a luxury car, but I am a college student so I want one that would be reliable. Also I would have to drive about 20 mins. to school everyday because I am living off campus. Which luxury cars are most reliable?
Which luxury car is suitable for a 25 yr old female? I'm a 25 yr old female that just graduated from school. I am looking for a luxury car between 30k-50k. Which luxury would be for me and my age? I have looked at lexus IS (new IS-F), G37, and BMW-3 series, acura TL or MDX. So many choices but confused with all the great options. Owe i'm not married or not planning to have kids yet.
How do you feel about luxury items in this time of global worries? I personally feel that we cannot sacrifice luxury and donate everything to helping the poor. While i am not about the rich, i still like to day dream about what it would be like to be like them and have something to look forward to. Without them and their gold wrist watches, why bother? But what's your opinion?
How would i start a luxury footwear business? I'm 18 & studying to become a couture footwear designer. After graduating i plan on starting my own luxury shoe line & have no idea where to start. If anyone has any experience or advice, i would be deeply grateful.
What are some prices for luxury bath liners? Can as many people as possible please tell me how much their luxury bath system was. I want an average price and can't find it anywhere on the net. I know that bathrooms are different and it depends on the work done. I just want some idea from as many consumers as possible. Thank you! If you used re-bath or bathfitters you can throw those in too, although I WONT deal with bathfitters.
How much return on renting a luxury holiday home in Cornwall ? I'm thinking of buying a luxury holiday home in Cornwall set on a Woodland Estate. The aim is to live there for about 3 months a year and rent it out for the rest of the year. What sort of percentage return on my investment would be deemed "good" ?
What features distinguish a family run luxury guest house from others? What does it take to start one? I am 42 years old and want to retire in 5 years to a quiet life with my wife. We are looking at a place in the Pakistani mountains and would like to convert it into a luxury family run guest house that will be open 6 to 7 months a year (it is snowed-in in the other months). The idea is to earn enough in those months and then move back to our house in the city, relax, travel etc. in the off months. Good idea? What does it take? What can we expect? OK, reality in Pakistani mountains is running hot water and radiator heating is a luxury! We plan to have both. Bathrooms are small so tubs may not be possible, but they will all be en suite. Internet access, most definitely. Not really a bed and breakfast, but a bed/breakfast/lunch and dinner. We plan to serve good local and continental cuisine, not a la carte, but fixed menus per day. We also would like to host small corporate events such as a management retreat or a brainstorming session. We will set up a board room for that with multimedia projector, computer and other tools. Also themes such as 40th/50th birthday parties etc. We are looking at about 8 rooms, a dining area, an upper storey deck with a view, a lounge, cable/satellite TV, good music (not loud) in house on Bose systems, good company (namely us!).
Is black on black interior in a luxury car more luxurious than beige leather with wood grain? I am planning to buy a nice luxury car. Problem is the middle model has a variety of different leather colors and accent finishes; but the top model (pricier model) was made with only black leather with black/gray marble-looking accents. This makes me believe that people believe a black on black interior to be more luxurious than a colored one. I know it is up to my personal preference but I wanted to get opinions because I can go either way. Thanks.
What food belong to luxury goods or necessity goods? My salary is very low, so I try to create my budget table. Sometimes I buy food such as: mineral water, juice, exotic fruits, chocolate. Does it belong to luxury goods or necessity goods? Because I could live without it and save more money. But sometimes I want to buy it to live healthier or just to feel good. Also sometimes I buy these products to make some rare dish. I could make more simple dish without exotic fruits for example but it's healthy and tasteful. What food belong to luxury goods or necessity goods?
What entitles a restaurant to charge a luxury tax on your food bill? I recently noticed on my bill at a nice local chain restaurant that the tax was 10% of the bill. I questioned the waitress about it since the state rate is 6% & she didn't seem to know anything about it. She questioned management & the answer was that is is a luxury tax. What do you have to do to qualify to charge such a tax? Are there requirements, or can any restaurant charge it?
How many people does it take to build a luxury yacht? Designer engineers fiberglass craftsmen fiberglass manufacturers upholsterers welders metal workers painters machinists mechanics electronics manufacturers electronics installers sales people insurance people facilities workers dock workers crews to run and maintain the ship Yeah, its a great idea to eliminate thaose big bonuses. We don't need them filthy rich people. We don't need them stinkin rich bastards buying luxury yachts and luxury automobiles or luxury jets or luxury homes. They should all be freaking dirt poor. How dare they strive to make make money and then spend it on things we build and maintain. How dare those dirty sons a bitches do that to us. We should all be equal. So all you bastards with those nice pickup trucks and hummers and BMW's, you all better get rid of them and get a hyundai elantra and be like the rest of us, you dirty rotten rich *** bastards!!!!!!!!!!! Go to hell, all of you!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm mad as hell. who do you think you are? Not really, but we need to start thinking about how much money these people spend, and how much we need to have wealthy people to help the rest of us survive. Really we do.
How do you get the sales associate position in luxury brand stores when they require people with? So I've noticed that a lot of stores like Liberty and luxury brands only hire people who have luxury retail experience but I don't understand how people become sales associates in these sort of stores in the first place. I understand the first step is to gain general retail experience but how do you step up and be allowed to enter the sales associate world of luxury brands? That world just seems so closed off and impossible to enter!
What do you think of baseball teams paying a luxury tax? Today, according to the AP, Yankees hit with $26 million luxury tax, raising total to nearly $98 million. Boston is the only other team with $497,549. Why, because of the high payroll. But isn't baseball a business? They pay extra for the payroll to win, but is that a "luxury" ? Goldman Sachs awarded their CEO a $53.4 Million Christmas bonus, do they pay a luxury tax for that now? I don't know, it just seems ridiculous they have to pay taxes on paying people salaries. Usually people get tax breaks. Boston and NY are the two biggest baseball markets. There is the MLB revenue sharing. There should be no luxury tax.
What is the best used luxury sedan for a new parent? I am pregnant with my first child, and currently own an older model coupe, which I would like to upgrade to a used luxury sedan. I am currently looking at the BMW 3 series 2007 model, 2007 Cadillac CTS, or a Volvo XC-90 SUV. Please give your advice regarding safety and experience. Thanks!!
how much do workers in luxury goods retail shops make in a year? What would be the average salary for one of those people working at a fancy retail shops treating luxury goods (department stores, etc). I always see workers wearing suits and always giving a weird attitude depends on how customer acts looks like. I don't think they make that much money but they think they are so cool. All I want to know is an average salary of that job.
Are there any luxury accommodation places to stay in SA? I really like staying in luxury accommodation and exploring the local region, I've never been to SA and wondered if there was any luxury accommodation I could stay in & then explore the local region from. I am planning to come in June.
How is it that the same brand luxury perfume can be sold so cheaply at a store like K Mart? While shopping online, I found two retailers that sold the same luxury perfume. At KMart it was under $50. At Nordstrom it was over $80. Does the product change as the price is lowered or are the high end retailers just taking advantage of customers willing to pay? Basically, if I go for the bottle sold at KMart, am I getting something that is lower quality than the bottle sold at Nordstrom?
How much to offer for an REO luxury home in Dallas? We are looking and helping a friend with house-hunting. We recently came across a house that is listed for $500K. It was originally $560K. The bank owns it. The house needs some work, appliances, etc. How low can you make an offer considering it needs around $50K of work done? Homes in the area have sold for $650-850K range, but the market is soft right now for luxury homes.
What are 3 luxury items you would hate to live without? We all know air,food and water are necessities for living but what are your top 3 luxury items that you would hate to live without?Mine are: 1.ipod 2.warm vanilla sugar shower gel (I like to smell nice) 3.satellite So what are yours?
Where can i find Luxury Hotel Develpers and Investors? I am doing a research at school and I need to find a list of Luxury Hotel Developers or Investment Groups. It is a fictitious project, but I need real names and websites of them... Also, any other online resources with this info is welcomed! Thanks.
Do college students have the luxury of caring for pets? One of my roommates has a Yorkshire Terrier that I absolutely adore, much to the point where after she moved out, I considered buying a pet myself. Yet, between going to school full-time and pulling a part-time job on the side to pay bills, do I really have the luxury of being able to take in a pet and care for it and raise it?
How to Choose the right luxury bedding? Choosing luxury bedding is not a simply task. Customers must understand the factors which contribute to its value and quality like the types of cotton, types of weave (sateen, damask,chenille), thread count and ply .
What are the most popular luxury watch brands worldwide? I'm doing a bit of ad-hoc research, and was wondering what the most popular luxury watch brands in different countries were. I read a report that said Rolex and Tag Heuer were at the top for the USA. Does anyone know what the top 5 are in places like Britain, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia etc? Thanks
What is the cheapest luxury car to repair? I graduate from college this year (YAY!!) and I'm getting a new car. I'm thinking luxury but my parents are concerned they will cost too much to repair. What are some luxury vehichles that are cheap to repair? I make about 32k...IM BALLING ON A BUDGET HELP
You are in charge of all marketing activities in North America for the Italian luxury sports car manufacturer? Maserati. Maserati has just introduced a new model that will be competing directly against some other well-known luxury sports cars such as Porsche, Ferrari, Jaguar, and the BMW Z8. How would you positioning strategy for the new Maserati model? What would you do to support and establish this positioning strategy? Keep in mind that although Maserati is as good as its competitors in terms of the car performance and design, it is a small company and it does not have the same amount of money for heavy promotions as its competitors.
Is free luxury dental work for people on public assistance fair? In recent years I have noticed a significant increase in the number of people in poor communities with braces. Upon questioning several people in my orthodondist's office, including the billing staff, I found out that medicaid covered the full cost ~2000 dollars. This orthodontist has hundreds of poor families using medicaid to pay for their braces, so he gets hundreds of these customers, and the customers get free braces while the middle class ends up paying for it all. Why are our tax dollars being used to give a guy's seven kids FREE cosmetic dental work, which is a LUXURY item. Whats next, free tooth whitening or perhaps free facelifts. When will we wake up and do something about this system that rewards the poor and scams the middle class? While the kids do not recieve the money, they do recieve an expensive and unnecessary service at no cost. A rolex worth of unnecessary dental work in their mouths. If they want it, they should PAY for it. Also people have had crooked teeth for centuries, before straightening was possible, with little problems. It is a Luxury item except in the most severe cases, impacted teeth etc. As for the orthodontist, he knows how to work the system, the problem is with the system which allows this to happen.
What rare ultra luxury cars do you know? I was doing research about ultra luxury cars like ferrari and I came up with two cars that I have never heard of this are the: Cizeta and the Vector. Do you know any other rare car that costs more than $200,000 USD?
What is the best luxury hotel/resort you have stayed at and why? Some hotels/resorts provide such amazing over-the-to experiences for their guests, while others merely provide a "usual" service. I'm curious which are your favourite luxury hotels/resorts that you have actually stayed at, and what made it such a memorable stay? Please give me some specifics that really made a difference in your overall experience. "over-the-to" should be "over-the-top"
Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced luxury hotel in London ? It's my boyfriend's birthday soon and I'd really like to make the day special for him. I'm hoping to book a luxury hotel so that we can enjoy a romantic night in a beautiful and classy room. The hotel needs to be somewhere in London, can anyone offer me any suggestions ? Thanks.
How does the MLB luxury tax work? How much does a team need to spend to start hitting the luxury tax point? What is the rate of the luxury tax? How is the tax divided / how much do other teams get?
Are there any luxury movie theaters in the orange county area? I want to take my dad to one of them for father's day, but I can't seem to find one on the internet. Can anyone please tell me about one in orange county? Also, if available pleease give me the link to the website for the luxury movie theater. Oh, and by luxury movie theater, i mean the ones with the reclining seats, dinner served during the movie, etc. (like the gold class cinema ones, but one in orange county) :) pleaseee let me knoww asap!! thanks!
What luxury crossover cars come without leather? I'm in the market for something Acura RDX size, but I do not want a leather interior. I prefer a luxurious cloth material to leather. It burns you when you get in your car, or it's super cold in the morning. Totally not into leather. Anyone know of crossover luxury models that don't use leather interiors or have a cloth option?
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