Exotic and luxury cars come with more than just bragging rights and a lofty price tag, they come with the responsibility and expense of regular maintenance, which can be shocking to those unaccustomed to such extravagance. Meet the $10,000 car wash.
Yes, I said $10,000 car wash, more than some cars cost in the world! For those who own or invest in luxury vehicles that cost anywhere from $200,000 to $2 million dollars and more, you want the car to stay in mint condition inside and out. Of course you would never pull your Pagani Zonda, Bugatti Veyron or Lamborghini Gallardo into a regular car wash, where $25 can get you the works, and possibly some scratches.
Mega yacht O’mega has been drawing attention to herself for many years. O’mega may be a bit older than most luxury yachts in her class, but she remains among the elite, with a coveted spot on the 2008 list of the World’s 100 Largest Yachts, by Power and Motor Yacht magazine.
Miss O’mega has undergone a bit of “work”, with major refits in 2004 and August of 2009. She was born in Japan in 1985, at the cost of $50 million Euros. She can now be chartered, for a mere 70,000 Euros per day. Talk about a return on an investment!
It is said to be the current largest private yacht in existence, and she is near completion. Her name is ‘Eclipse’, and she certainly seems to eclipse all other mega yacht favorites. But does size really matter? For a rumored $1.2 billion, it may! You be the judge, she emerges from Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, Germany any moment.
It seems that the world’s mega yacht owners are in a never-ending battle to outdo one another, perpetually ordering larger and more lavish yachts. I will say one thing, it does make for a wonderful form of entertainment for the rest of the world, and I love seeing what mega yacht is coming out next and what its outstanding features are!
You most certainly read that right- there is a MacBook Air in existence that will set you back an astounding $486,616 USD. While some expletives come to mind at this, keep in mind that it weighs 15.4 pounds and is made of platinum! This is one heavy apple.
The second largest yacht in the world goes by the name “Dubai”, which is fitting, as it is owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who happens to be the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. This luxury mega yacht stretches to an incredible 557 feet, and took an outlandish 10 years to build!
Mega yacht Dubai was built by German construction company Blohm & Voss and finished by Lurssen Company. I wonder if Blohm & Voss dropped the ball, or if after 10 years they forgot what they were doing.
Soccer is a much-loved sport around the world, with hoards of devoted fans. So are diamonds. Enter Shimansky jewelry house, which has designed a $2.5 million dollar soccer ball, adorned with diamonds, to celebrate South Africa hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2010.
So is this the world’s most expensive soccer ball? I think so (please add links and comment if I am wrong!). The bejeweled soccer ball took approximately 3 months to design, and is still in the process of being festooned with 6,620 white diamonds and 2,640 black diamonds for a grand total of 3,500 carats of genuine South African diamonds.
Luxury List Item: $8.95 Magnum Marine 80 by Pininfarina
If you have $8.95 million lying around, the Magnum Marine 80 by Pininfarina may be of interest to you! A speed boat of epic power and proportions, this stunner can slice through all water conditions thanks to its twin 2400-horsepower MTU diesels, gliding over the sea at a glorious 60 miles per hour! Did I mention Pininfarina designed it? Yes, that would be Ferrari’s Pininfarina!
Luxury List Item: The $275,000 Ferrari Opus Book Costs More than The 458 Italia!
The most expensive and exclusive exotic car manifesto may well be the Official Ferrari Opus, coming in at a full $50,000 more than the latest model released by the brand! A new Ferrari 458 Italia comes with a price tag of around $225,325, but you must tack on an additional $50,000 if you want to be one of the 400 people to get their paws on the book. So do you prefer the wheels or the book? That is a tough one. Comment below!
Luxury List Item: The $51,000 Diamond Manicure
Shines and Stuns!
Quite possibly the world’s most expensive manicure, the Ice Manicure is comprised of diamonds and costs an astounding $51,000 USD! Do you like your money where you can see it, on your fingertips? If so this exclusive and expensive luxury pampering procedure could be for you! Complete with pre and post care services, the Ice Manicure could be the definition of frivolous!
Luxury List Item: Superyacht Mirrors City of Monaco, for $1 Billion
Envision one of the world’s landmark luxury cities, Monaco. Now picture it as a floating billion-dollar city, as in the new ‘Streets of Monaco’ megayacht. This new megayacht has likely set the precedent for future extravagance and luxury yacht charters worldwide! Follow the link for the full story.
Luxury List Item: 662 MPH Business Jet Charter Has Need for Speed-Meet the Gulfstream G550
The $50 million dollar and up Gulfstream G550 international luxury jet packs enhanced Rolls-Royce BR710 turbofan engines, and cruises at Mach 0.80 with a high-speed cruise capacity of Mach 0.87, that is a heart-stopping 662 miles per hour! This makes me want to purchase two of them and host a luxury jet race to rival the F1 circuit! With every available amenity, the G550 even offers an interior design by Versace. Click here for more information on the Gulfstream G550.
Luxury List Item: $1.2 Million Dollar Cigarette, Boat That Is! The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Speedboat
Most of the best luxury cars cost between $200,000 and $600,000, save the Bugatti. You can sink millions into a luxury speedboat, if you have a passion for the lifestyle and the name brands! Meet the 46’ Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG cigarette boat, boasting that famous svelte shape, and a cruising speed of 110 miles per hour. Top speeds for this racing boat reach approximately135 miles per hour! Yes, for the bargain price of $1.2 million, you can effectively fly on the water. The unique shape of these speedboats earned them the nickname ‘Cigarette boats’, as they are long and thin much like a cigarette. Click here for more info on this Cigarette boat.
Luxury List Item: Kopi Luwak Coffee $100-$600 Per Pound
Looking for a bizarre brew? Why not sample some Kopi Luwak coffee, the most expensive coffee in the world at $100-$600 per pound. Why so pricey for a pick me up? The exotic Kopi Luwak coffee must first pass through the Asian Palm Civet, a cat-like creature in Indonesia before it makes its way to your favorite mug. That is correct, these coffee berries are digested by an animal, excreted, harvested and sold to the world for quite a cost! Many appreciate the mild brew that reportedly lacks the bitterness possessed by traditional coffees. Click here for more info on the Kopi Luwak Coffee
Luxury List Item: London Best Shotguns $400,000
While they do not all come from London, “London Best” guns are among the world’s most admired and expensive firearms and shotguns. These luxury weapons are the Coach handbags of handguns. So how pricey are these pieces? They can cost as much as two exotic cars, like a $200,000 Ferrari and a $200,000 Lamborghini….because one London Best shotgun can be valued at around $400,000. Follow link for full London Best shotgun story!
Luxury List Item: Matsutake Mushrooms Japan, $2,000
Do you really like your mushrooms? Do you like them enough to shell out around $1,000-$2,000 per succulent pound for the world’s most expensive mushroom, the matsutake? If you answered yes, you must have a very particular palate and substantial grocery allowance. The matsutake mushroom is also a revered gift in Japan’s corporate world, offering the exotic fungus is a symbol of respect. Check out more info on the Matsutake Mushrooms.
Luxury List Item: $420,000 Plus Porsche Carrera GT
The Porsche Carrera GT saw its glory days between 2004 and 2006, but the legendary supercar lives on. How much did this luxury car hit the market for? MSRP for a Carrera GT was around $400,000 USD, not too shabby for 2004. Factor in the approximate cost of shipping at $5,000, and a dealer fee of around $14,800, and you’ve got yourself a new Porsche for almost half a million dollars! Many components made this a special supercar, including performance, aesthetics, handling and luxurious interior. Click the link for more info on the Porsche Carrera GT.
Luxury List Item: $1 Million Dollar G-Class
Sink your eyes into the $1 million dollar Mercedes G-Class SUV. This boxy little number is just as powerful as it is pricey, and makes our Big List because it is certainly for the big spenders.
Aesthetics have inched along over the past 30 years, as it still appears a bit like an army tank, yet there is something seriously cool about carbon fiber and SUVs meshing. Only 7 of these luxury SUVs will be sold, leaving us all to wonder who they will be? Oil tycoons, celebs, royalty? Follow link for full story on the 1 Million dollar Mercedes Benz G Class.
Luxury List Item: $190 Million Dollar Mega Yacht: Alfa Nero
So what is the difference between your ordinary everyday yacht and a ‘mega yacht’? Oh, just a few million dollars…or a few hundred million dollars! Meet Alfa Nero, the $190 million dollar mega yacht.
When it comes to a luxury yacht, size matters, and the biggest and grandest snag the title of mega yachts, and make our ‘Big List’!
The Alfa Nero (the name is even cool) expands to 269 feet, and was named for Roman emperor Nero. Our Big List is not the only list this exotic and expensive mega yacht has made, she also ranked #43 in Boat International’s list of the world’s 100 largest yachts in February of 2009! That is no easy list to make, so it certainly seems that Alfa Nero is a starlet in the luxury yacht industry.
As for onboard? Designer Nuvolari & Lenard went to great measures to ensure that all modern amenities were provided. Complete with 4,000 square feet of living space, 2 VIP suites and 3 double rooms. This is a luxury yacht of massive proportions, potential and propulsion, with a range of 6,630 miles and a cruising speed of around 23 miles per hour.
Luxury List Item:$40 Million Dollar Bugatti
This is one of our personal favorites. Some of the higher-end Bugatti’s go for around $2-$3 million, but this one certainly takes the cake…and your wallet! And that is why this Bugatti makes our ‘Big List‘!
It is a 1936 Bugatti Type 57SC Atlantic, and has sold for somewhere between $30-$40 million (reports vary). The auction house broker, Gooding & Company is of course keeping silent on the matter, in order to provide the proper standards of customer confidentiality.
So why the staggering sales price? It all boils down to supply and demand, and this stunner is one of just 4 made, offering supreme bragging rights to one very sexy luxury car. I am not sure that if we had a luxury car rental worth $40 million we would be eager to rent it out!
Luxury List Item: $1.2 Million Dollar Koenigsegg Eco Supercar

Want to rev an engine worth over $1 million dollars? Sink your peepers into the 2010 Koenigsegg CCXR supercar, perhaps the world’s first uber-luxe car that manages to be a luxury hybrid.
Yes, not only is this one hellaciously expensive exotic car, it boasts a powerful engine that can run on E85 biofuel as well as regular petrol. It defies rationality how strikingly beautiful, powerful, and green this car is, no matter what paintjob is chosen! Follow link for more on the exotic koenigsegg sports car.
Luxury List Item: $4 Million Dollar Rare Porsche 917 Racecar
A rare Porsche racecar has snagged a shocking $4 million dollars at the elite auto action Bonhams & Butterfield’s in swanky Monterey, California this past week. So why so much for a Porsche? It is a racecar, the 1970 Gulf-JWA Le Mans 917K Porsche Interserie Spyder, similar to the one driven by famed Steve McQueen in Le Mans.
After a spirited round at the auction, this fiery hot Porsche went to the highest bidder, who was the big spender of the day, as the next highest item sold for around $2.5 million, a rare Mercedes-Benz SS Tourer. Overall, an impressive $18.6 million in rare luxury racecars were rolled across the auction block, follow link for more on the $4 million dollar 1970 Porsche!
If you live in South Florida and are up on your luxury gossip, you know about the $1.2 billion dollar ponzi scheme orchestrated by disbarred Florida attorney Scott Rothstein. Mr. Rothstein has received his sentence of 50 years, imposed by U.S. District Judge James I. Cohn.
While the sentence was below the 100 year maximum for the charges Rothstein faced, he had hoped to receive a more lenient 30 years for assisting investigators. Rothstein turned 48 years old on June 10th.
The $1.2 billion dollar ponzi scheme afforded Rothstein such a broad range of amenities and luxury items, which were auctioned off recently. The luxury items auctioned off raked in a cool $5.8 million dollars, which was of course funneled back to the investors he had wronged. As previously reported, Imagine Lifestyles attended the Rothstein auction, and Items included:
With all the hype and responsibility to be environmentally friendly, companies are stepping up with increasingly innovative energy solutions to reduce harmful impact on our environment. An increasing number of those companies are luxury companies, like Sauter Carbon Offset Design, who has unleashed the world’s first low carbon mega yacht!
How do I feel about a $1.5 million dollar bed? Hmm…let me sleep on it. Well it seems that is exactly what Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars (try saying that 3 times fast) has designed and engineered- a luxury bed that floats in mid air. Yes, this hovercraft type bed is certainly a space saver; air mattresses watch out, your time is limited!
So at this point I am wondering who his target market is. Who would want to sleep in a bed suspended in the air? I for one would like to try it, yet what happens when you get up in the middle of the night for a drink of water and end up in the emergency room? I guess that depends on how high you set your hovercraft specifications. This makes the car bed in “Grandma’s Boy” look seriously weak!
tered, for a mere 70,000 Euros per day. Talk about a return on an investment!
The most expensive and exclusive exotic car manifesto may well be the Official Ferrari Opus, coming in at a full $50,000 more than the latest model released by the brand! A new Ferrari 458 Italia comes with a price tag of around $225,325, but you must tack on an additional $50,000 if you want to be one of the 400 people to get their paws on the book. So do you prefer the wheels or the book? That is a tough one. Comment below!
0 turbofan engines, and cruises at Mach 0.80 with a high-speed cruise capacity of Mach 0.87, that is a heart-stopping 662 miles per hour! This makes me want to purchase two of them and host a luxury jet race to rival the F1 circuit! With every available amenity, the G550 even offers an interior design by Versace. Click here for more information on the 
s into a luxury speedboat, if you have a passion for the lifestyle and the name brands! Meet the 46’ Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG cigarette boat, boasting that famous svelte shape, and a cruising speed of 110 miles per hour. Top speeds for this racing boat reach approximately135 miles per hour! Yes, for the bargain price of $1.2 million, you can effectively fly on the water. The unique shape of these speedboats earned them the nickname ‘Cigarette boats’, as they are long and thin much like a cigarette. Click here for more info on this 
world at $100-$600 per pound. Why so pricey for a pick me up? The exotic Kopi Luwak coffee must first pass through the Asian Palm Civet, a cat-like creature in Indonesia before it makes its way to your favorite mug. That is correct, these coffee berries are digested by an animal, excreted, harvested and sold to the world for quite a cost! Many appreciate the mild brew that reportedly lacks the bitterness possessed by traditional coffees. Click here for more info on the 
red and expensive firearms and shotguns. These luxury weapons are the Coach handbags of handguns. So how pricey are these pieces? They can cost as much as two exotic cars, like a $200,000 Ferrari and a $200,000 Lamborghini….because one London Best shotgun can be valued at around $400,000. Follow link for full 
ulent pound for the world’s most expensive mushroom, the matsutake? If you answered yes, you must have a very particular palate and substantial grocery allowance. The matsutake mushroom is also a revered gift in Japan’s corporate world, offering the exotic fungus is a symbol of respect. Check out more info on the
ndary supercar lives on. How much did this luxury car hit the market for? MSRP for a Carrera GT was around $400,000 USD, not too shabby for 2004. Factor in the approximate cost of shipping at $5,000, and a dealer fee of around $14,800, and you’ve got yourself a new Porsche for almost half a million dollars! Many components made this a special supercar, including performance, aesthetics, handling and luxurious interior. Click the link for more info on the 
is pricey, and makes our Big List because it is certainly for the big spenders.
With all the hype and responsibility to be environmentally friendly, companies are stepping up with increasingly innovative energy solutions to reduce harmful impact on our environment. An increasing number of those companies are luxury companies, like Sauter Carbon Offset Design, who has unleashed the world’s first low carbon mega yacht!