5 Cars: Dreaming of Luxury

Every now and again, 5 Cars likes to delve within the realm of imagination, and this week is one of those times.

Father's Day is nigh, and we're thinking about how much our dad loved being pampered on his special day. We can see him grinning from ear to ear as he cruises picturesque winding roads behind the wheel of a sleek ride. So for this installment, we're featuring five new luxury cars now available for sale in and around Essex and Union counties. Our goal is to offer two things: For normal-folks readers it's an amusing intellectual exercise, and for certain readers with the inclination and the means, these mindblowing vehicles could make your Dad, Daddy, Papi, Pops or Father Dear super-happy on his big day.

Hey, it beats another necktie.

Listings and photos come from the individual dealers, Cars.com and AOL Autos.

1. 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Premium - New - $62,500

We'll start off in a relatively affordable mode: This gorgeous Carbon Black Metallic Beemer sport utility vehicle is plenty capable, boasting as it does an 8-speed automatic transmission (with a manual mode), all-wheel drive and a 3.0 liter turbocharged straight 6-cylinder V24 engine. But oh, its creature comforts: a dock for Dad's iPod or mp3 player, rain-sensing windshield wipers, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, wood grain interior trim, privacy glass, heated driver's mirror and more. Ask for Stock# B13-1982. Available at JMK BMW in Springfield.

2. 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG - New - $147,255

Here is a car that can get the job done and make Daddy look good while doing it. This new Benz SUV  comes in stately Midnight Black, boasting four-wheel drive, a 7-speed automatic transmission and a 5.5 liter Twin Turbo V8 32V engine. And it rocks the luxury, offering heated-cushion seating for driver and passengers, driver's side electrochromatic auto-dimming mirrors, front and rear reading lights, genuine wood door and center console trim, heated windshield washer jets and reservoir, AM/FM/HD/mp3/satellite radio with an external audio dock, memorized settings for three drivers and more. It's a lot of money to spend, but there is a lot of bang for the dollar. Ask for Stock# 136466. Available at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer Ray Catena of Union.

3. 2013 Audi S8 4.0T - New - $114,695

Mr. Roark intoning "What a beautiful car" comes to mind with this new safe and stylish Audi sedan that comes in Phantom Black (ooh!). It features  all-wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a 4.0 liter V8 32V Twin Turbo engine and luxurious appointments including aluminum/sim carbon fiber door trim, AF/FM/HD/satellite-prep radio with a memory card slot, Bose speakers, a glovebox beverage cooler, heated windshield wiper jets and a voice-activated navigation system. Ask for Stock# MD31001. Available at DCH Millburn Audi in Maplewood.

4. 2013 Jaguar XJ XJL Portfolio - New - Unpriced

This sporty and luxe blue Jag is so fine... This four-door, all-wheel drive sedan ispowerful too, with an 8-speed automatic transmission and a supercharged 3.0 liter V6 engine. The Jaguar also provides luxurious seating for four, dual rear iPads with docking stations, a powered passenger table, champagne flutes and even a spot to keep your drink chilled. Ask for Stock# 4413.  Available at Madison Jaguar in nearby Madison.

5. 2013 BMW 750 Li - New - $98,125

Another Beemer, but this one is a sedan, and a yummy one at that. This model comes in shimmering Alpine White and features rear-wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic transmission, a 4.4 liter Twin Turbo V8 32V engine, ABS and Driveline traction control, aluminum/genuine wood door and center console trim, leather steering wheel trim, an emergency communication system, an auxiliary engine cooler, electrochromatic auto-dimming mirrors, AM/FM/mp3/satellite radio and more. We like, and we expect Papa will too. Ask for Stock# BB3S182. Available at  BMW of Bloomfield.