Is buying a rare used car worth it?

A rare used car: l 'allure of exclusivity

When looking for a used car, it can be for many reasons. And sometimes, these reasons escape certain daily constraints! Therefore, we can be attracted by cars sometimes not very widespread in our beautiful country. In addition, a rare car does not always rhyme with exorbitant price, and exclusivity sometimes comes at very low cost. Take the example of certain cars like the Mazda Rx-8 and its rotary engine, as a most telling example: this car with the one-of-a-kind engine is traded today for just a few thousand euros, and it is acts without hesitation of a fantastic little sportswoman with an incredible and timeless line.

To buy a rare car is to have fun, it is to own a car that others do not have and which will certainly increase in value in a few years, if not today. Because some cars, like our example, sometimes reach very low floor prices, before soaring much higher afterwards. Buying an exclusive and rare car can therefore also be a long-term investment!

Buying a rare used car: a sometimes risky bet

The problem However, when you buy a rare car, it's usually a bet on a lot of things: reliability, maintenance costs, availability of spare parts or the price at the time of resale. This is a lot of points to pay attention to, for the following reasons:

- Reliability: some cars are rare simply because their reliability has done a lot of damage to their commercial performance during their exit. Knowing the facts, you will know what to expect and the models that have encountered many youthful concerns are often known to specialists and can be trusted. For other models, it will be necessary to come across a followed copy with a complete history (maintenance book, invoices) to avoid the risk of repeated breakdowns and significant costs in the event of a problem.

- Maintenance costs: some uncommon cars are also sometimes used because of exorbitant maintenance costs. We are thinking in particular of old sports cars such as Ferrari V8s or certain vintage cars, where the replacement of certain parts requires the removal of the engine and inevitably entails several thousand euros in costs. These costs must be taken into account because many large engines find themselves very accessible after only a few years, but their maintenance costs are still very high. Be careful before purchasing so as not to turn the dream into a nightmare.

- The availability of spare parts: some models, more or less old, may suffer from a lack of spare parts which makes repairs and complex renovations. The examples are varied: finding Peugeot 406 coupe bumpers, replacing a Nissan GT-R wing, or replacing a Lotus Esprit gearbox, there are many examples. Supply problems, parts no longer manufactured or made to order, some spare parts will require patience and self-sacrifice to be found, sometimes abroad, sometimes used or on other cars, or in other cases at professionals. So be ready to arm yourself with patience depending on the car you want.

- Resale price: when you buy a rare, exclusive or prestige car, you either buy it when it is at its highest, new or almost, either we wait for it to reach its floor price before rising in the rating, or we buy it once prices have risen and stabilized. In any case, you have to be aware that a rare car is not always a car that will ultimately make us money! In addition, its maintenance is expensive so this must be taken into account in the total investment. Stay on the lookout for the future collectors of tomorrow to try to make a quality investment!

If, among all these points of doubt, you manage to find and plan solutions allowing you to live your purchase in full peace of mind, we can only advise you to go for it!

In our quality used cars, alternatives exist

At CapCar, we are specialized in the sale of cars of opportunity between individuals. We sell all types of vehicles, and some rarities too! We sell exotic vehicles and sports cars of all brands: Aston Martin, Porsche, Corvette, Ford Mustang, Mercedes AMG and Audi Sport, Alfa Romeo 4C, and many others…

As for all the other vehicles present with us, these exclusive and rare vehicles are meticulously controlled during the inspection carried out by our inspectors-mechanics, free of charge and at the place of your choice, for 2 hours and at 200 check points. These cars are then sold at the best price for both buyer and seller, at market price, with a mechanical warranty. The buyer can control the vehicle with the inspection of our expert and the seller can sell with confidence and effort, at the best price. To view our used cars or get a free price estimate, click below!

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