Veyron Running Costs
Discussion
The price of 2nd hand Veyrons has made me start looking more seriously at buying one. I've got my eye on one that can be got for £650K ish.
I have heard some amazing figures relating to running the car and I wondered if anyone here has any REAL experience they could impart.
Before anyone says, the obvious: If you can afford the car, you can afford to run it; I would never get in to any purchase of this size without having my eyes wide open. I have heard stories form where I get my LP640 serviced of £20,000.00 for a set of tyres with 5000 mile change intervals and a £40,000 set of wheels every 3 changes. I've also heard of service costs of £25K.
I have owned and run a number of super cars including the current LP640 all with substantial running cost but the figures I've heard are enormous. I don't know if any of this is true or pub-talk
Anyone who has actually owned and run a Veyron willing to fill me in, I'd be most grateful.
Thanks,
I have heard some amazing figures relating to running the car and I wondered if anyone here has any REAL experience they could impart.
Before anyone says, the obvious: If you can afford the car, you can afford to run it; I would never get in to any purchase of this size without having my eyes wide open. I have heard stories form where I get my LP640 serviced of £20,000.00 for a set of tyres with 5000 mile change intervals and a £40,000 set of wheels every 3 changes. I've also heard of service costs of £25K.
I have owned and run a number of super cars including the current LP640 all with substantial running cost but the figures I've heard are enormous. I don't know if any of this is true or pub-talk
Anyone who has actually owned and run a Veyron willing to fill me in, I'd be most grateful.
Thanks,
The horrible reality is that unless you had some alternative wheels made with a standard tyre fitment (as opposed to the PAX system used by Bugatti) you will be at the mercy of Bugatti prices. As far as regular maintainence is concerned, there ways to ensure the car is well kept without spending an absolute fortune, but resale will be affected. Not such an issue if it is a keeper, but the fact they are a hard shift at the moment, the used market is not strong, you would have to consider your options closly.
Take an Enzo as close (close as you get) comparison with regard to finances, they are cheaper to buy, cheaper to service and sell better. A Veyron will remain for the super wealthy for as long as it takes for an entity to invest in tooling, procedures and equipment to make long term Veyron ownership that bit more affordable.
I have a Veyron owner on my books and we speak often, if you have specific questions you wish for me to ask on your behalf, please feel free to EMail me.
VML
Take an Enzo as close (close as you get) comparison with regard to finances, they are cheaper to buy, cheaper to service and sell better. A Veyron will remain for the super wealthy for as long as it takes for an entity to invest in tooling, procedures and equipment to make long term Veyron ownership that bit more affordable.
I have a Veyron owner on my books and we speak often, if you have specific questions you wish for me to ask on your behalf, please feel free to EMail me.
VML
Jaykaybi said:
Feel free to PM me. No Veyron myself, but I must know at least 10 owners and am especially good friends with one whose experiences have not necessarily matched all the crazy claims you read about.
Hi Jay,Thanks for your offer. I will PM you.
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
This is the car I've got my eye on.
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2226725.htm
I'm going to try and get up to TH this week to have a look round it and book a test drive.
RobFerrari said:
I remember hearing around the time of launch, a set of 4 Michelin tyres for the Veyron cost about £12,000. Something to do with the fact it takes one man an hour to make just one single tyre.
3k for a man hour sounds reasonable ?please can i interest you in my services ? i'll throw in a couple of top end hookers gratis
andrew said:
RobFerrari said:
I remember hearing around the time of launch, a set of 4 Michelin tyres for the Veyron cost about £12,000. Something to do with the fact it takes one man an hour to make just one single tyre.
3k for a man hour sounds reasonable ?please can i interest you in my services ? i'll throw in a couple of top end hookers gratis
That veyron should have been treated well, sure it has been used in EVO magazine, where it cained the Nissan GTR in a straight line, the guy also owns a Zonda F roadster. I saw this veyron at Goodwood FOS last year, and when the sunlight catches the colour it is stunning!
Excuse the crap colouring, I can't find the origonal at the mo.
Excuse the crap colouring, I can't find the origonal at the mo.
munch997 said:
That veyron should have been treated well, sure it has been used in EVO magazine, where it cained the Nissan GTR in a straight line, the guy also owns a Zonda F roadster. I saw this veyron at Goodwood FOS last year, and when the sunlight catches the colour it is stunning!
Excuse the crap colouring, I can't find the origonal at the mo.
Thanks alot - that really useful info. I don't suppose you know what number EVO issue it was. I've got most of them going right back.Excuse the crap colouring, I can't find the origonal at the mo.
Thanks Again
Lambo FirstBlood said:
munch997 said:
That veyron should have been treated well, sure it has been used in EVO magazine, where it cained the Nissan GTR in a straight line, the guy also owns a Zonda F roadster. I saw this veyron at Goodwood FOS last year, and when the sunlight catches the colour it is stunning!
Excuse the crap colouring, I can't find the origonal at the mo.
Thanks alot - that really useful info. I don't suppose you know what number EVO issue it was. I've got most of them going right back.Excuse the crap colouring, I can't find the origonal at the mo.
Thanks Again
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