The problem you are going to have is putting 6000 miles per year on an exotic. Other than a 911 Targa GTS, I can’t think of something in that price range that won’t depreciate like crazy given 6000 miles per year with huge maintenance bills.
where do you live in so cal?
If depreciation is a huge concern, then dont bother with it unless is a preowned high mileage car to start with.
Any modern exotic can be driven daily. Downtown LA it gets a little rough due to poor parking choices and garages. But generally speaking anywhere else is okay.
Pot holes you have to be careful with and certian steep inclines go slow and diagonal even with the lift.
If you are talking about an SUV, they all can be daily driven and its not an issue at all. I split my time between a 720s and tesla. I live in glendale/pasadena area.
Even with something like a Roma or Urus? Just browsing Autotrader the depreciation for mileage doesn’t look that bad.
Very different from like a DBX which apparently has depreciated to $100k in just 2 years…wow. 20k a year I’m fine with, 50k a year is just setting money on fire. Yes I know the irony of that statement while shopping for an exotic car.
Hilly part of San Diego. I looked for a dakar, the only one that I can find for sale in the entire country is over $400k, so that’s definitely out.
Normal 911 I would need to use the suspension lift system I think. I’ll add it to the list.
@ethanrs is the resident expert on exotics (and also in Socal). Maybe he can give you some advice here.
If $20k/yr in depreciation is palpable for you, then a Roma is a great choice. I believe Ferrari includes maintenance for the first 7 years, so that is covered as well.
Get a 911 S or GTS cab. Or a Cayenne. Or an Etron lease like I mentioned.
Market risk on something more exotic is not for anyone who is rational enough to realize $100k in two years is insane. When investor confidence dips or liquidity gets tight, the bidding pool dries up real quick. Ask anyone here with MMR data to look up what exotics did between 2007 and 2009.
20K a year isn’t too bad. Some people are paying that on their BMW leases lol.
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@Fausterion - I second this. The R8 performance quattro starts at $209k (https://www.audiusa.com/us/web/en/models/r8/r8-coupe/2023/overview/build.html).
If you go for the RSQ8, you will save yourself close to $100k.
Yeah Roma is definitely at the top of the list simply due to how gorgeous it is.
It’s just everything else that I have to make compromises for. Low ground clearance without a lift system, slow and buggy infotainment that doesn’t support android auto, etc.
Lexus LC convertible. old-school V8 burble with a tastefully appointed interior.
My GT4 has no blind spot, no front parking sensors, no front axle lift, no auto-dimming mirrors, etc. It is almost as barebones as a $125k+ car can get and it makes the car what it is. I imagine the Ferrari will be the same way with all the little quirks that make it a Ferrari. Also with the changes coming to Carplay with ios17, it might be time to make the change.
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G63 has trickle charge strength usb-a only, and infotainment is two gens prior.
Oh and the lang keep assist will possibly kill you and your passengers: G63 Lane Assist??? Can you disable permanently? - MBWorld.org Forums
Audi rs6?
Mercedes e63s?
Used and cpo taycan turbo or gran turismo
Avoid the panamera unless getting an older one - they depreciate quite hard
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That wasn’t exotic when it was introduced, and nothing has changed since.
I do think a current Lexus LC would be really nice, though. Very eye-catching, surprisingly comfortable (the one time I sat in a parked one), and I would hope that Toyota reliability applies at least somewhat to this car, too (esp after being around for so long).
- The LC is not in the same class as a 911 or Roma.
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I’ve never been in a 911 or Roma, but I’ve seen a few Romas on the road, and I think they’re GORGEOUS w/o being as, er, brash as are other Ferraris. If I had the money and desire, I’d get one.
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991.2 GT3 with aftermarket exhaust is the only answer
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this sounds like the exotic 2 seater car is just not for you. Just skip this segment totally, if things like ground clearance, buggy infotainment, quirks are enough of a con to ignore the driving experience, its not worth the Service fee/consumable costs/insurance costs.
San diego/La jolla and north is perfect for exotics. Wide spots. barely any steep tall garages.
I have vague memories from before the 911 craze the past few years that they used to depreciate like everything else. In an 08 level crash wouldn’t they just go back to that?
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