2012 Luxury Car Buyer's Guide - Top 10 Picks

When Money is No Object...

by Martha Hindes

Think luxury and what do you get? How about a tile-lined swimming pool with buffed lifeguards to keep you safe when taking a dip.
Casual trips to the Bahamas on a whim. Day-long spa sessions to ease the cares of the world. . .

For those with a taste for the finest, having the right vehicle with the right amenities can cap off all of the above. The only problem can be deciding which one. Luxury in autos for 2012 has reached some previously unimaginable heights: Styling and superb crafting in some now border on art forms. Lush interiors can make a royal palace seem tame, with walnut insets, fawn soft leather, and technology displays to rival IMAX excitement. New capabilities with space shuttle precision drive, warn, stop and start and keep one instantly informed. And the list keeps growing.

While luxury can be obtained in variations, with some autos more luxurious than others, the idea of moving up-level has to be an inherent American right. With that objective in mind, we offer some suggestions for those planning to take the plunge in 2012.