BUYING TIPS FROM EXPERTS

FINANCE BROKERS, DEALERS AND INSPECTION ENGINEERS TELL US THE SECRETS OF THE USED SUPERCAR MARKET

BEWARE OF CLOCKING

It’s a growing problem. Even a couple of thousand miles off the odometer can add thousands of pounds to the price of a car.

BUY THE MANUAL VARIANT

Because fewer were ordered as new, stick-shift supercars – such as the Porsche 911 Turbo (977), Audi R8 V10 or any manual Aston V12 – are rising in value.

BUY IN WINTER

Demand for supercars slackens in winter, meaning prices soften.

DO YOUR HOMEWORK

Know prices, the market and specifications before you start.

AVOID IGNORANT LENDERS

Beware finance brokers who aren’t supercar experts.

BUY A FERRARI

Sooner or later, every Ferrari has its moment in the sun.

BUY RARE

Low production numbers are a good indicator of future investment potential.

BUY THE SPECIAL EDITION

A good one is a smart way to dodge oversupply and preserve value.

GET IT INSPECTED

The professionals do, so should you.

ESTABLISH CLEAR TITLE

The keeper isn’t always the owner, which, on an expensive supercar, could be a disaster.