What do app developers, a real estate investor, a fashion designer, a retiree and some random dude have in common? As you may have guessed it, they all own an Aventador. Since we first featured Allen Wong with his newly ordered Aventador last year, it seems like more people are catching on to the amazing performance of the LP700, including Jordan Swerdloff who recently sold his 458 Italia for a white one as well. Even though the Aventador LP700 is still holding its value in the low $400k for the coupe and over half a million for the roadster, it still seems to be the car of choice. More so now that Britney Spears has jumped on the bandwagon too. Secret Entourage Photographer Derek Walker had the privilege of shooting 6 of these beasts together at a NY Private airport for you viewing pleasure.
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Buyers Guide
After having had 2 different Aston Martin V8 Vantages as project cars: Project Blue Wave & Project Heaven, we decided it may make sense to let others know about our experience and the ownership costs of what quickly became a great newcomer in the daily driven exotic car category. While Porsche dominated this segment for years, Aston Martin provided clients with potentially a great alternative to the more traditional 911 that many no longer consider an exotic.
After having had 2 different Aston Martin V8 Vantages as project cars: Project Blue Wave & Project Heaven, we decided it may make sense to let others know about our experience and the ownership costs of what quickly became a great newcomer in the daily driven exotic car category. While Porsche dominated this segment for years, Aston Martin provided clients with potentially a great alternative to the more traditional 911 that many no longer consider an exotic.
6 Cars Most People Think Cost Over $100,000
Similarly to the way a gentleman dresses, a car speaks volumes about the person piloting it. As a symbol of success, luxury cars are often the go-to vehicles for more affluent individuals but what most people don’t realize is that you don’t have to break the bank to own a high-end luxury car. Cars that once retailed for over $100,000 are now a bargain at nearly half the cost. With a typical vehicle life cycle of 10 years, it generally doesn’t always make sense to buy new as the changes between the years rarely do justify the cost. We always preach that perception is key to success and here’s why we think these 6 vehicles are the best cars to make a statement, yet only cost a fraction of what they once sold for.
The Best Exotic Car Under $100,000
Its been a few years now since we last released our thoughts on some of the best exotics you can buy for under a $100,000. Last time we felt that Aston Martin, Lamborghini, and Ferrari all were great contenders but nothing came close to the quality, driveability, and luxury of the Porsche 911 Turbo as the overall winner of the best exotic under a $100,000. Here are this year’s best exotics under a $100,000 and you’ll be surprised that Ferrari and Lamborghini no longer made the cut as their older models are now a bit outdated and there is simply better cars for less money than the old contenders.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage – Project Blue Wave
After 4 months of waiting, Project Blue Wave is finally complete and we are proud to say we have turned it up a few notches in the Aston world with this masterpiece. While the Aston brand may not be for everyone, we feel that the few elements we tweaked on our project car just made this very exotic, breathtaking.
Mercedes C63 AMG Buyers Guide
When Mercedes first introduced the C63 AMG in 2008, it won the hearts of car enthusiasts all over for packing an astonishing 451HP from it’s 6.2L V8 as seen in other more expensive AMG variants. In typical AMG fashion, the C-Class was upgraded throughout from the menacing front fascia to other performance enhancements that included a 7 speed transmission and massive brakes. With a retail price just north of $55,000, it put the C63 right in the middle of the luxury sedan segment which is home to the Lexus ISF, BMW M3, and Audi S4. With typical new car depreciation, the C63 is now a great bang for the buck which is why one resides in our garage. Here’s a quick buyers guide.
PUR Wheels – Mansory Porsche Panamera
There’s no denying the fact that the automotive industry as a whole has skyrocketed in the past decade. An upward swing always leads to surges in the aftermarket as well, with the manufacturers having more capital create new and innovative things. We’ve shown you plenty of examples from PUR wheels proving that there is no better time to push the…