5 Reasons Why Supercar Ownership Has Zero Appeal
1. Supercars are no fun
Think about how much fun you have when driving your car. I’m guessing you have fun most of the time because, like me, you probably don’t own a supercar or hypercar. I’m sure a lot of you who do drive, don’t even have anywhere near 200bhp, and you know what? That’s awesome.
The reason why this is awesome is because you get to spank your car’s engine, suspension and chassis pretty hard a lot of the time, and I’m sure that you know what your car’s limits are by now (some of you will have crossed this line too). Now imagine reaching that same threshold of a supercar’s limits. Do it on the road (where the majority of us do 99.9 per cent of our driving), and one of three things will happen - you’ll either crash, you might kill someone and you’ll likely get your license taken by the cops for a very long time. Give me a wheezy MX-5 over a LaFerrari for a fun street hoon any time. The Ferrari I’ll take for that remaining 0.01 per cent of my driving.
2. You'll always be scared to drive it
Supercars and hypercars are fragile, highly strung machines. Their turning circles suck, their doors scrape on kerb stones and their wide bodies make it near-impossible to just flow through traffic. Narrow streets lead to more squeaky-bum moments, visibility is appalling and parking is a mission.
For these reasons, you can’t just jump in and drive to your destination. You need to plan your route, be super alert at all times and keep a very close eye on the speedo. Does that really sound like fun to you?
3. I don't think it's cool to own a supercar
People who own supercars and hypercars are minted, I get that. But why is it that the majority of these owners have zero imagination? Lambos, Ferraris, McLarens, Porsches…these are all factory cars that anyone with money can buy. So why not use the money you were going to pay out on a Ferrari 458 and create something unique and truly incredible? If I had the money for a 458, I’d rather put an LFA engine in an E30 Touring than be another rich guy in a Ferrari.
4. Jealousy from others will cost you big bucks
I can’t even begin to imagine how much trouble it is to find a safe place to park a supercar. Leave it in a bad area for even a few minutes and a massive key scratch could land you with a bill for thousands. For that reason, I’d much rather own a car that looks pretty normal, but that has the potential to embarrass a Ferrari underneath a shabby, less ostentatious skin.
Parking in parking lots and supermarket car parks brings its own issues too, I’m sure. You only need to look at some dented car doors to understand how little people care about their vehicles. And if they don’t care about their own cars, do you think they’ll give a moment’s thought to how much a panel repair on your Lambo would cost? Hell no.
5. I don't believe in status symbols
If you knew me, you’d know that I wear clothes from Primark, cut my own hair and shop at Lidl. It’s not that I’m cheap, it’s just that I see no damn point in paying extra for something that I can get for half the price. And the same goes for cars. Sure, I could have fun in a Ferrari, but that fun wouldn’t ever come close to the fun I do already have in an MX-5 or 20-year-old E36 M3 (a car I don’t consider a status symbol, I just love the look and the engine).
People buy supercars and hypercars not to explore these cars’ limits, but to impress people that they’ve never met. And to me, that’s just sad…
Comments
That’s the main reason why I’d still prefer a E30 or an NA MX-5 (with no rust, lesson learned) over, let’s say - a Porsche 911 Turbo.
Old, slow but cool > New, fast and cool
Porsches are different than Ferraris, most people don’t realize how special 911 turbos are, I get super excited when I see any 911 because as a car guy, I recognize the capabilities of the car, but most people just go “oh nice Porsche” but will freak out over a Ferrari
I had an e30. A Porsche is a better driver’s car in every way. Even a Boxster.
Yep I love to look and hear them but I rather have way more cars that I care enough about then to buy a supercar
Not all people don’t buy supercars and hypercars to impress people they’ve never met. They are also an investment. And sure, those cars probably rarely get driven, which sucks. Also, I mean come on if I was a rich guy I would buy a supercar and take it to the track as much as possible. That’s just me though.
If you buy an S-2k now, it will be worth more if you keep it standard and out of a ditch.
Great investment.
Only super car I’d really want and would drive would be a viper
Seriously, if we had the money, we’d buy one, right?
Yeah, probably
The closest car I’d buy to a supercar is probably a Series 2 Exige ( maybe tuned ). I’m not a fan of big and wide cars. Also fuel economy matters.
I’d take an audi/bmw/mercedes over a supercar anyday.
Nah.
But dont mind me im just weird.
I wouldn’t, really, I wanted to buy a Lambo like many others when I was 6 and then I watched my brother racing an Evo in need for speed, and since that day I always wanted an Evo 8 (or any other Japanese car)
I’m a extremely jelious person. I get extremely jelious over the smallest things, but iv never once been jelious of some guy with a better car then mine and me knowing I will never be able to own that car. I dont know why.
Supercars are obviously faster and more performance orientated. They r expensive to buy and maintain. But there. r some exceptions which give you that fun factor. Like the LaFerrari (it’s a hypercar) or a 458 speciale or a 911. They r awesome to drive and also have that supercar performance u expect.
sobs😂😂
If someone gave me the choice of owning a MX5, E30, Charger, R34, S2K, Camaro, Lancia Delta, Porsche 911 (70s), and Mustang or a McLaren P1, I’d pick the P1. It’s not even close.
If it was old or new of course it would have to be a v8 I would chose the charger all day they r one of my favorite cars and much more reliable looking and all around better to me than a p1 love the p1 but the charger is an easy choice for me
Oh I would pick the P1 so I could sell it and buy cars I like better
Add in the Lamborghini Countach Turbo S and I’d go for that one, getting even just a replica based on a normal Countach would be a dream come true for me.
Some valid points, we’ll take our Rage Buggy over an Aventador any day.
I think partly due to it being much more fun to use than a Aventador.
Until you drive one … ha ha