Nissan Z350
The first Datsun Z car was shown at the 1969 Tokyo Motor Show under its domestic name of Fairlady Z. It turned out to be a landmark car, not only for Nissan, but for the entire Japanese car industry, because it proved Japan could produce a classic sportscar. It is fast enough and good looking enough for people to think you are rich.
Average Price: R150000-00
BMW Z3 and Z4
BMW is famous for its compact sports sedans with powerful engines. However, in 1995 they started producing sporty roadsters in the form of the Z3 and Z4. There’s a wide arrange of models and early ones are affordable.
You should always look for six-cylinder versions since they deliver a lively performance along with that charming open-air driving feel. The Z3 and Z4 are light and compact, so they are the perfect summer cruisers to help you look rich for not a lot of money.
Average Price: R189000-00
Ferrari Mondial
Introduced in 1980, the Mondial was the successor of the 308 GT4. Despite the fact that the Mondial was more practical and somewhat cheaper, it wasn`t particularly popular and today it is one of rare poorly regarded models in the Ferrari community. The production ended in 1993 after close to 5000 examples were made. Today, this is one of the cheapest ways into Ferrari ownership.
Average Price : R800000-00
Mercedes E55 AMG
In 1998, AMG released its ultimate version of standard E-Class in form of the E55 AMG. From the outside, the E55 AMG looked like any other E-Class with just minimal changes but underneath the body, there was a 5.4-liter supercharged beast just waiting to be released.
AMG built over 12,000 examples which make them relatively plentiful today.
Average Price : R175000-00
Mercedes SL
When you think of the best car of the 1990s, there is one car that stands out and that is the famous Mercedes SL R129 generation. The SL roadsters were always fantastic driving machines and ultimate Stuttgart classics. However, the R129 was the symbol of the decade and the automotive personification of success, power, speed and quality. Driving in a Mercedes SL convertible will scream that you are wealthy.
Average Price: R389000-00
Rolls Royce Silver Spirit
The early 80s Rolls Silver Spirit is a super luxury sedan with classic looks, a powerful engine and a bespoke interior. If you decide to buy this car, it will show that you have class, money and are a member of high society. And, if that is exactly what you want people to believe its money well spent.
Average Price : R389000-00
BMW M5 E39
The M5 that BMW built from 1998 to 2003 is widely considered one of the best performance sedans of all times. The heart of the car was a glorious S62 4.9-liter V8 engine with 400 HP. And it sent all the power to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual. Once an expensive sedan a lot more affordable today than one would think.
Average : Price R189000-00
Porsche 911
Even though the classic 911s and current models have prices through the roof, you can still find bargains on the used car market that will make you look rich. The shape of the 911 is iconic and makes it recognizable as an upscale car. And if you show up in a 15-year-old model, you will still look like a well-to-do person.
Average Price : R389000-00