The MOST COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BUYING SUPERCARS

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As part of my mission to help you better understand the experiences of supercar ownership, I wanted to discuss some of the most common misconceptions or myths about supercar buying. It's a complex issue and there are plenty of gotchas, but you can educate yourself to make sure you don't get screwed and that you find the perfect supercar of your dreams!
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@markchip1 4 года назад

Re. insurance - owner's clubs & forums can be highly cost-effective and a treasure trove of info, tips & savings - especially insurance and learning about features & foibles/faults inherent to the model you're looking at!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yup!

@nickdavis6898 4 года назад

PPI is necessary. One of my buddies wanted an orange Gallardo at dealer for an insane price. PPI came back. Transmission was fcked and rear main seal leaking. Only 10k miles too.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

That's the kind of ppi you want. One where they actually check on stuff.

@AlexA-gf4rg 4 года назад

Dan- do a giant loop of the United States- fans can join you for segments and meet you at cars and coffee. Incorporating some travel content would be very interesting.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Unfortunately the road trip videos are really hard to produce, fairly expensive and don't get good views. As much as I'd love to do that.

@keithjeske1670 4 года назад

Nice video Dan. I think some people think supercars are something more than just high-performance vehicles. When most of them only have 15 or 20,000 miles you’re not gonna be wearing out ball joints and CV joints and such. Like you said, when you look at the cars overall. You can tell whether it was taken care of or not

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yup! There's plenty of signs of hope the car was maintained just looking it over.

@the-bu3lb 4 года назад

Fantastic perspective on this whole subject Dan. Great video

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you

@ndpesicgroup 4 года назад

Great info.... Dan !?!? Your 458 looks INSANE !!! That 10 ml ppf is reflecting your overhead lights like crazy !! Wow, does that look nice !! Don't know if I missed the reveal or do you have one coming ?

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

It's technically not done yet so I haven't done the "reveal"

@michaelgiordano2093 4 года назад

Excellent video Dan... you gave priceless information and tips that would help anyone. 😁😁

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you very much!

@freddaniali 4 года назад

Dan, this is great insight! I think it is worth it to have you check out the supercar and certify it. I trust your judgement.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you Fred! I appreciate that. 😁👍

@GuitarsAndSynths 3 года назад

Definitely invest, avoid debt and buy a nice home with a large garage first! Ferraris are super wide and need lot of garage space.

@detansinn9882 4 года назад

Totally agree with the mileage thinking. Italian cars like to be exercised. Letting them sit is the worst thing that you could do to them.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yup

@dankaehler1502 3 года назад

Great info ...thanks

@normalguysupercar 3 года назад

You're welcome

@targaflorio3239 4 года назад

Another great video, Dan. Helping people not to be scared of the badge. And you're right about the miles. What's more important is the condition of the car and to regularly service once in your possession. Peace!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Exactly!

@RawNoLimits 2 года назад

Many great points were made!

@normalguysupercar 2 года назад

Thanks

@ateague01 4 года назад

Really interesting video. Thanks Dan

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

You're welcome

@sorenmelchior 4 года назад

Hey, love your mobile shop vac... Moe! And thanks for the tips!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Haha yes Mo is the best

@ricsu3462 4 года назад

Very refreshing! Totally agree!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you,

@pittsguy7 4 года назад

Dan, Thank you for putting some perspective into the supercar ownership experience. I appreciate your pragmatic approach and realizing that these aren't religious icons, or national treasures; I realize we're not talking about a 250 GTO or a 275 NART Spyder. Thank you again. Because of your videos, I'm planning on buying a Ferrari, or Lamborghini, in the next few years. I had wanted to get a supercar after college, but I lost the passion over the years. Your videos have reignited that passion, so thank you; although, my wife may hunt you down.....Keep making videos and I will keep watching.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you very much, that's really kind of you to say. Yeah I think more people need to realize their dream. You only live once and ultimately it's just a car

@opethmike 4 года назад

Jokes aside, it's great hearing a sane take on this topic. It was nowhere near these costs, but when I was shopping for an Esprit, I took many of these approaches, especially the mileage topic.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yes I think it's valid for any car really

@opethmike 4 года назад

@@normalguysupercar Agreed. If I ever find myself in Texas, I'll buy you a beer.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

@@opethmike I'll gladly accept. Lol

@pjloco1 4 года назад

Absolutely agree on low miles on a car.. I am glad that you are putting all this myths to sleep. Great advice Dan!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you

@Safexscape 4 года назад

Thank you for your information. No questions asked; as I am an adult and can do my own research.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

That's another solution. 😂

@Safexscape 4 года назад

No snark at all, when I post it is typically to get a chuckle. Thank you for the great content, and actually responding when you have time. Keep up the awesome. Capital F the haters.

@72chevelle530ss 4 года назад

Funny how mileage is such a big factor in valuation of these cars here in the US. In Europe, for example, condition is by far the biggest factor and you will see higher mileage/km Ferrari's at similar prices to much lower mi/km ones. My 430 Scuderia just turned 33k mi yesterday. I bought it with 27k mi last April. This car has been super reliable. Every mechanic that has done service/inspection on the car has commented how they appreciate that the car actually gets used, therefore no leaks and runs like a Swiss watch. I agree with Dan, don't be scared of miles. In fact, I would never want a car that is 10 years old with 5k miles on it. That's a lot of sitting, which dries up seals and causes rubbers/plastics to be brittle among other issues.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

For sure! The cars that sit in a garage all their life are just ticking time bombs. This goes for any cars! Take a toyota, have it sit for 99% of it's life and shit will start breaking.

@Peacetoself 3 года назад

my biggest hesitation to buying a supercar is 1 my employees will become resentful and all ask for raises which I experienced when I purchased my Audi S6 and second is not being perceived as a total Ahole . I am leaning toward a GT3RS as a DD . Thanks for your input

@EA40 4 года назад

This consulting stuff might be the one thing that makes you a bit of an 'expert'. Tavarish is an expert in wrenching, Misha is an expert at the Nurburgring, you may well be the expert in car shopping and consulting. Keep these videos up.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you

@lotusmark2 4 года назад

Great work Dan, but I have to pull you up on one thing....... socks with Sandals ...... wtf man 😜

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Lol my feet get cold.

@crisf69 4 года назад

Agree 100% with all you said. Its all so exaggerated in the interest of being safe in a purchase.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yup exactly

@arr1214 4 года назад

My tip- buy a paint meter and use it to your advantage when checking out possible cars

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Those are very insightful

@vitaliy7539 4 года назад

Keep up the good work Dan. Consider moving the Mini out when you film these videos so that we get more and better angles of the 458 (as much as we enjoy staring at your face). Will filming in your driveway will introduce too much noise?

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yeah it really needs to be in the garage for noise

@shovel_head80 4 года назад

Great info

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you

@AM-jj9ed 4 года назад

Great video!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Thank you

@donaldparlettjr3295 4 года назад

Great video Dan. I've never bought a new car. I'd rather let someone else deal with a lemon, I've seen it an I've felt for those friends that only buy new. The depreciation as you leave the lot is scary and a year later it used for sure. PS I really get a hoot when Meg starts winding up on a car review, I still think a "scoopie & air thingy" tee is needed

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

For sure it's best to let someone else take the first year hit

@johnarnold24 4 года назад

Someone has to buy those pesky new cars.

@mariodesmo 4 года назад

When I bought my 991.1 I had a PPI done because I wanted to see the data that was stored in the computer. The mechanical stuff, paint condition, yada, yada, was obvious. The car looked new and drove like new. It had 30K miles and new tires. Everything matched up for a 30K mile car. The computer read-out was clean, and so I pulled the trigger. That was 2 years ago and it's been flawless and trouble free. The PPI cost me $350 which is competitive here in my area. I basically got peace of mind from the PPI showing that the car was solid from the computer data (e.g. no over revs, etc.).

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

That's reasonable. The cost was good and the reason was solid. Many times that's not the case

@teddyg210 4 года назад

some of those points could be used on regular cars as well. Very nice video.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

For sure, it's mostly valid on any car...

@markmoyer5815 4 года назад

Dan, Trying to remember if you have carbon fiber dash and vents. Looking to change mine from the "grey" to aftermarket CF and this would be a great DIY as I think a lot of people would be interested to understand how hard that would be to do themselves

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Mine already has those

@the3hrdoption637 3 года назад

I like when you have the dog in the video he's a big sweetie

@mikemorrissey4543 4 года назад

Great video Dan, mine was said to be in “museum” condition. HA! What does Mo think of that?

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

He thinks that's crap. Lol

@jamesstegbauer5454 4 года назад

Thanks again Dan....

@markchip1 4 года назад

& Mo!!!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

You're welcome!

@joshuam4614 4 года назад

CPO is a good thing if it comes with an extended factory warranty otherwise it means nothing.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Exactly!

@Nine9Three 4 года назад

I agree with everything that was said here. CPO's not always but many times include an additional warranty period. It is worth something more in this case and I typically will give these cars first priority.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

If they include a solid warranty that's the only reason I would consider a CPO. Just verify the warranty is what you expect.

@zigwald 4 года назад

I like finding a car with problems! as a mechanic for over 50 years, it's fun to fix them. of course my BMW phase was a problem unto itself......

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Lol yeah problems within reason

@zigwald 4 года назад

@@normalguysupercar nothing scare me when it come a car. if the price is right i'll tackle it.i love rebuilding something than everyone has giving up on..

@number1pappy 4 года назад

I would imagine one of the biggest obstacles for some people is the psychological aspect of buying one. What I mean is my huge fear of losing a boatload of money as the result of getting a lemon or just the slew of problems that "could happen" after buying one. Lol! I'm almost frozen in fear over something happening to my modest challenger srt and I only have about 65 thousand in it (I say "only" like a duche lol!) But I think you get my point. I would be a basket case if I owned a Ferrari. I think my fear is the result of myself putting Ferrari on a pedestal because it is my dream car. I actually get nervous if I park next to one out of fear I might scratch it only because I know how the owner feels about his car or atleast how I would feel about owning one. To be clear ,yes I know I have issues! Lol!!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Oh you're actually spot on! I call it "the worry". It's really hard to get over it, you're constantly scared something it going to break.

@Brianlikescars 4 года назад

So rando question, I hang out more in the drag scene, but can you give whoever has the “NOKIDZ” license plate a high five for me? Saw them on slaughter last year.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

I used to use the ZRO KIDS plate but switched. I don't know that person

@olivertaylor4779 4 года назад

Great advice Dan, imo a low low mileage car is bad as these cars need to be driven, and a track is a safe place to drive fast like what these cars are designed to do. Regarding paint - it's usually thin, less paint is less weight, the low end paint depth gauges are pointless as they can only measure on steel (cheap ali ones are still a few hundred), on most modern 'super cars' the panels are aluminium or carbon fiber, also they only measure the total thickness from primer to clear, the multi layer ones cost loads - a grand+, I just use a pdg to get an idea of paint condition and to see how much clear I am removing when polishing.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yes exactly! I didn't even know they had told that could measure each layer, that's really cool

@opethmike 4 года назад

I'm looking forward to the Moses reviews cars videos :) :) :)

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Haha more slobber

@ducknorris233 4 года назад

Mose Knows Cars Bros

@Safexscape 4 года назад

Moses wants the bugs on the bumper. They don’t move so much.

@sholomgibs5572 4 года назад

PPI comment - I paid over $500 for a PPI on an older Audi R8, in an Audi dealership! Waste of my money. The PPI was less descriptive then the free complimentary multi point inspections I get on my Audi RS3 when I go in for a service! Plus, they royally screwed up the PPI report almost causing me to purchase a car that had several major issues. That said, if it's a car you're looking at a fair distance away and you're unable to check it out in person before making a deal, I think it's a good idea to get a PPI (reputable one) before you make the hike out to xyz location to get the car. My $0.02 Keep up the good work on your channel!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yes exactly. Some PPIs are awesome and many others are shit. Lol

@jd-py5nm 4 года назад

I come for moe such a cool doggo!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

LOL he's the best!

@seana.4073 4 года назад

Love my 35k mileage F430 6 Spd. It is amazing.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Hell yes

@dphotos007 4 года назад

People buy these new and will upgrade when the next model comes out or they get rid of the cars warranty is over with also many get these cars on a lease and they don’t buy the car. I am in the market for a 430 and I have noticed the cars tend to have multiple owners. The cars also have a lower price point when over 25,000 miles and if the car shows an accident on Carfax then that brings down the price too. I would stay away a car that was a rental car.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yes rental cars would be the only thing that really scares me. And salvage titles.

@slytherben 3 года назад

If I ever start a car channel - first video I'll make - PPI's are scams. The mechanics put the car on a lift, walk around it with a flashlight, that's about it. I know there are good PPI's out there, but most are borderline fraudulent. All you have to do is ask some specific questions and you'll realize quickly that they didn't check anything.

@mattyp3119 4 года назад

Interesting, I def have mixed feelings on the importance of paperwork. I look at it as the diligence of the previous owners/owner.. However an exception in the case of any Mclaren... you'd better know 😂. Funny thing aside tho: when looking for my first Porsche at first I was obsessed about paperwork, until one guy said to me "I have everything but it's not much, the car is 3 years old and only driven in summer"... I thought about that and it changed my perspective.. So 1 oil change at the start and end of season... What is that going to tell you? Not much, not having the paperwork doesn't mean the oil wasn't changed.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Exactly. It's not as relevant on the newer cars

@max21ization 4 года назад

Agree 100% Like you said unless the car was neglected and beat up why shy away from it? It’s not made to start and drive once and a while😆 The ones I’m eye balling have have higher miles although we get murdered here in Canada when it comes to car prices etc...much better deals in the U.S and quantity of course👍

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

I wonder what it takes to import one into Canada

@max21ization 4 года назад

Normal Guy Supercar ya I wonder also Here’s an example 2010 458 Red 24000 km for $175,000 U.S And like you said that’s considered high mileage here also It always looks worse because of the dollar exchange too but I’ve seen better prices than that on autotrader.com

@max21ization 4 года назад

Normal Guy Supercar love your videos btw I’m surrounded by pick up trucks here in B.C that think doing Mach 1 on the hwy means something 😂

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

@@max21ization lol it's a lot of trucks and SUVs here in Texas too.

@max21ization 4 года назад

Normal Guy Supercar haha yes I can imagine

@Kyleconley59 4 года назад

Hey dan did you go to the Wec race at Cota yesterday?

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

I missed it.

@Revmasterofin5 4 года назад

Teach us Meg, oh I mean Dan

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Lol

@PixelVogue 4 года назад

@@normalguysupercar yes, he knows nothing about aero.......lol

@Brianlikescars 4 года назад

I think you mean wingy bits.

@PixelVogue 4 года назад

Not sure about the states or elsewhere but in the UK they have a 7year free service on new cars?

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Same here

@elcheapo5302 4 года назад

I'm a fan of the Mo quantity in this video.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Lol more Mo

@paolopasteris9482 4 года назад

Dan What happens to all the Ferraris that end up on Copart and what kind of values do they have relative to clean title cars ?

@paolopasteris9482 4 года назад

We have all see the Samcrac hack job but I am sure there are other people that don’t give their Ferrari a home $500 paint job. Yikes. Poor car. Maybe you can do an episode on the “dark - salvage market”

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

They do not have nearly the same value. It's not really something most people would want to deal with

@markchip1 4 года назад

Guys! Just remember the 2 key words mentioned here... DUE DILIGENCE!!!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Exactly

@DanWarburton 4 года назад

Hi Dan, I love your videos. The 458 spider in black is my absolute dream car. Do you think there is much improvement in its design or reliability between the earlier to later 2015 models?

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

I don't think there's enough difference to matter

@davidnewbold5861 4 года назад

For the longest time I've been wanting to send my '13 GT500 to Shelby in Vegas and get the Super Snake package. I don't have a spare >$40k lying around. I wonder if it would be worth financing a build (if it's even possible), especially when builds for these year models are time sensitive. Are there lenders out there who would?

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

I have no idea on that

@HUNKragor 3 года назад

Credit card

@Dreamland978 4 года назад

A low interest rate does not justify it being ok to finance a depreciating asset. Regardless of the deal you’re getting, you should always pay cash for your vehicles, and not give it some bank.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

That's your opinion. I have mine.

@HUNKragor 3 года назад

Ferraris barely depreciate tho, ridiculous

@stevedavis2473 4 года назад

Really helpful get a basset hound to clean my garage. Thanx 😁👍 no really some good advice bud thanx

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Lol yeah Mo is good help for finding those lost parts

@allenchoe5145 4 года назад

Dan, please rearrange those lights on your ceiling by spacing them out more evenly! It is driving me nuts!

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

It's only the center ones I zig zagged

@operamatthew 4 года назад

if you have to finance you can’t afford. put that monthly payment money in some investment and get enough to actually afford one of these toys.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Lol OK bro

@johnarnold24 4 года назад

like bitcoins ?

@HooyahPeacock 4 года назад

Dan I think you really need to dive into the stereotype that men who drive super cars have small "egos" lol

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Lol

@Brianlikescars 4 года назад

These days I attribute that to lifted trucks with at least 2 light bars

@KrispyKreme50 4 года назад

Good dog.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Yup!

@rongosciniak264 4 года назад

Mo!!!! Needs a buddy.....

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Na 1 basset is plenty

@nickdavis6898 4 года назад

Good video. But I feel like the dog is constantly brought up to lengthen the video.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

People like the dog

@kenolivencia6933 4 года назад

Dog Rocks

@idktbh7108 4 года назад

Here for purposes of growth. Comment.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

For purposes of thanks, reply.

@CarChrisMC 4 года назад

Soooo want a white carbon, red interior, 458, like your friend now! Drop death gorgeous! 🤤😍💘

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Haha yeah it's a really great combo

@DearMajesty 4 года назад

I disagree with most the stuff being said here. That being said, I've never purchased or owned any exotics, but none of this certainly applies to BMW's or Porsches.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Uh ok

@johnarnold24 4 года назад

A seven digit income kinda cures most everything you talk about. Your advice I believe is aimed at the beginners. After a certain age the dealers treat you like you are senile.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

This is targeting first time buyers, correct.

@johnarnold24 4 года назад

@@normalguysupercar ever watch Vinwiki ?

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

@@johnarnold24 yup

@HooyahPeacock 4 года назад

High miles... laughs in Toyota.

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Lol!

@WDWMachine 4 года назад

CPO is also an extended warranty not just checking specs

@normalguysupercar 4 года назад

Sometimes, it's not a requirement but it's certainly common.

@philipparana9225 4 года назад

@@normalguysupercar haha this guy has not seen how cpo is done at dealership. Car pulled in, yup looks good cpo it and add 5k. They honestly cpo almost everything under 5 years.

@philipparana9225 4 года назад

I don't know many people who track Ferrari or lambo as it's cost prohibitive and they don't perform that well for what it is. These are first and foremost street cars.

@philipparana9225 4 года назад

Car loans are like less than 3 percent. Why would you buy it it's almost at inflation.

@WDWMachine 4 года назад

Philip Parana who are you referring to not know how CPOs are done?