It's uncertain how many people surf the 'net looking at cars they can't afford. But it's likely safe to say there's a lot of that sort of thing going on, considering the currently most popular luxury cars among Yahoo.com readers.
The country's current No. 1 luxury vehicle, according to the web site, is the 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom. Here's the car's brief description, following by a list of the current top-10 most popular luxury cars in the country and their respective MSRP (Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price) and dealer invoice, according to Yahoo.com users.
"The 2007 Phantom is a 4-door, up to 5-passenger luxury sedan, available in one trim only, the Sedan. Upon introduction, the Phantom is equipped with a standard 6.75-liter, V12, 453-horsepower engine that achieves 12-mpg in the city and 19-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard. The 2007 Phantom is a carryover from 2006."
The current top-10 most popular luxury cars:
1. 2007 Rolls-Royce Phantom, MSRP: $333,350; Invoice: Not available.
2. 2008 Ford Shelby GT500, MSRP: $41,930-$46,755; Invoice: $37,898-$42,192
3. 2007 Lotus Elise, MSRP: $43,990; Invoice: Not Listed
4. 2007 BMW X5, MSRP: $45,900-$54,500; Invoice: $42,230-$50,140
5. 2007 BMW M6, MSRP: $99,100-$104,900; Invoice: $91,170-$96,510
6. 2007 Porsche 911 Turbo, MSRP: $122,900; Invoice: $107,424
7. 2008 Porsche Cayenne, MSRP $43,400-$93,700; Invoice: Not Listed
8. 2007 Aston Martin DB9, MSRP: $169,750-$183,250; Invoice: Not Listed
9. 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, MSRP: $86,700-$181,800; Invoice: $80,631-$169,074
10. 2007 Lexus LS 460, MSRP $61,000-$71,000; Invoice: $53,070-$61,770.
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