What’s the best car to put your money into?

[slow ginn]

So 488s now at 458 prices , are 488s going to continue to depreciate, is it really a case the NA 458 will climb in value? No Specialles don’t seem to be selling yet still strong money. Pista a good bet?
What about a 991 GT3 Weissach, they going to hold their money?
Performante or STO?

[ex-devonpaul]

Best car to put your money into is the one you want to drive.

[slow ginn]

Absolutely, but they’re all astonishingly accomplished cars, the question is , which will retain its value best?

[Davyt]

Lamborghini

[s2000db]

+1

[noble3r]

any previous GT product - just not the latest!

[WCZ]

I think lambos have a good potential return long term, the younger generation prefer them to Ferrari - in time many of them will make money and be able to afford the models that they wanted when they were young etc

[davek_964]

WCZ said:

I think lambos have a good potential return long term, the younger generation prefer them to Ferrari - in time many of them will make money and be able to afford the models that they wanted when they were young etc

Although I agree with the general point, I get the impression Lambo's will swallow a chunk of money while you own them. I considered a Huracan when I was thinking about buying another McLaren 650 Spider (which I did in the end). Although I think it would have been a nice change, I eventually concluded I didn't want a "soft" top, and I didn't want to go for a coupe.

But there is a thread on here today where somebody is considering buying a Huracan and the last service on it was £11k. That makes my eyes water a tad, and makes me fairly glad I decided on my second cheap-to-run McLaren!

[s2000db]

Yes, for instance I believe that V10 production finishes Summer/Autumn this year with all currently sold out.
It’s hybrid V8 replacement won’t be delivered till early 2026, therefore now is a perfect time to bag a V10, with relatively minimal depreciation (compared to other mfrs similar models) imo..

Afaik, all UK Lambos are now sold out until well into 2026, therefore you either join the back of the queue or do a little speculating and have some fun in the meantime!

[s2000db]

davek_964 said:

Although I agree with the general point, I get the impression Lambo's will swallow a chunk of money while you own them. I considered a Huracan when I was thinking about buying another McLaren 650 Spider (which I did in the end). Although I think it would have been a nice change, I eventually concluded I didn't want a "soft" top, and I didn't want to go for a coupe.

But there is a thread on here today where somebody is considering buying a Huracan and the last service on it was £11k. That makes my eyes water a tad, and makes me fairly glad I decided on my second cheap-to-run McLaren!

I’m not sure that has a proper service history has been carried out on that one, normally £1.2 and £2.4k services. However new Lambos have 3/4 year service and warranty included iirc

[Palmball]

s2000db said:

davek_964 said:

Although I agree with the general point, I get the impression Lambo's will swallow a chunk of money while you own them. I considered a Huracan when I was thinking about buying another McLaren 650 Spider (which I did in the end). Although I think it would have been a nice change, I eventually concluded I didn't want a "soft" top, and I didn't want to go for a coupe.

But there is a thread on here today where somebody is considering buying a Huracan and the last service on it was £11k. That makes my eyes water a tad, and makes me fairly glad I decided on my second cheap-to-run McLaren!

I’m not sure that has a proper service history has been carried out on that one, normally £1.2 and £2.4k services. However new Lambos have 3/4 year service and warranty included iirc

Yes agreed, an £11k service will not be the cost of just a service. Minor services are c.£2k (less if you negotiate) and major (every 4ish intervals IIRC) are between £4-5k, again depending on negotiation. Still pretty expensive and more so than costs I've had on McLaren and Ferrari (free with the latter!)...but not 'price of a small country' expensive.

[PinkHouse]

Palmball said:

s2000db said:

davek_964 said:

Although I agree with the general point, I get the impression Lambo's will swallow a chunk of money while you own them. I considered a Huracan when I was thinking about buying another McLaren 650 Spider (which I did in the end). Although I think it would have been a nice change, I eventually concluded I didn't want a "soft" top, and I didn't want to go for a coupe.

But there is a thread on here today where somebody is considering buying a Huracan and the last service on it was £11k. That makes my eyes water a tad, and makes me fairly glad I decided on my second cheap-to-run McLaren!

I’m not sure that has a proper service history has been carried out on that one, normally £1.2 and £2.4k services. However new Lambos have 3/4 year service and warranty included iirc

Yes agreed, an £11k service will not be the cost of just a service. Minor services are c.£2k (less if you negotiate) and major (every 4ish intervals IIRC) are between £4-5k, again depending on negotiation. Still pretty expensive and more so than costs I've had on McLaren and Ferrari (free with the latter!)...but not 'price of a small country' expensive.

Even then, how can filters, fluids and perhaps some spark plugs cost £4-5k?

[Bo_apex]

PinkHouse said:

Palmball said:

s2000db said:

davek_964 said:

Although I agree with the general point, I get the impression Lambo's will swallow a chunk of money while you own them. I considered a Huracan when I was thinking about buying another McLaren 650 Spider (which I did in the end). Although I think it would have been a nice change, I eventually concluded I didn't want a "soft" top, and I didn't want to go for a coupe.

But there is a thread on here today where somebody is considering buying a Huracan and the last service on it was £11k. That makes my eyes water a tad, and makes me fairly glad I decided on my second cheap-to-run McLaren!

I’m not sure that has a proper service history has been carried out on that one, normally £1.2 and £2.4k services. However new Lambos have 3/4 year service and warranty included iirc

Yes agreed, an £11k service will not be the cost of just a service. Minor services are c.£2k (less if you negotiate) and major (every 4ish intervals IIRC) are between £4-5k, again depending on negotiation. Still pretty expensive and more so than costs I've had on McLaren and Ferrari (free with the latter!)...but not 'price of a small country' expensive.

Even then, how can filters, fluids and perhaps some spark plugs cost £4-5k?

Deferred servicing to land an £11K bill, or lots of new oily parts required ?

[Masterplan]

Interesting question. Thinking similarly at the moment and narrowed it down to the Huracan Evo, 488, 600LT and 992 GT3

[MDL111]

ex-devonpaul said:

Best car to put your money into is the one you want to drive.

+1 that was my thought when I read the headline - adding, the one you would drive the most especially. Imo not much point buying a car that you barely take out for whatever reason

[MDL111]

I don't think I would choose any of the above car if a "special" car retaining value (or appreciating) is one of my key considerations. I would go for something older, but still relatively modern - I think for example the 430 Scuderia is still undervalued (and it is awesome to drive, I had one and did c. 30k km in it) or a 996 RS (severely undervalued given production figures imo, but never driven one) or if you want a slightly more modern version, a 997.2 RS (amazing to drive and really quite comfortable) might be a good option (much higher production numbers though.

[Masterplan]

MDL111 said:

I don't think I would choose any of the above car if a "special" car retaining value (or appreciating) is one of my key considerations. I would go for something older, but still relatively modern - I think for example the 430 Scuderia is still undervalued (and it is awesome to drive, I had one and did c. 30k km in it) or a 996 RS (severely undervalued given production figures imo, but never driven one) or if you want a slightly more modern version, a 997.2 RS (amazing to drive and really quite comfortable) might be a good option (much higher production numbers though.

Wouldn’t call that my main motivation, but not taking a bath and losing a chunk of equity over 12-24 months would be nice

[JJ77]

F12, no question. With the new V12 replacement starting at £400k plus options, these are bargain basement atm. Last Pininfarina Ferrari Design, Last Hydraulic Steering & unassisted RWD Ferrari V12, and only 400 made it to UK. Pistas and 812 GTS are not where to put your money right now. Privately they are going for a lot less than the controlled franchised dealer prices. New Ferrari V12 price will change the UK V12 landscape after April.

[MDL111]

JJ77 said:

F12, no question. With the new V12 replacement starting at £400k plus options, these are bargain basement atm. Last Pininfarina Ferrari Design, Last Hydraulic Steering & unassisted RWD Ferrari V12, and only 400 made it to UK. Pistas and 812 GTS are not where to put your money right now. Privately they are going for a lot less than the controlled franchised dealer prices. New Ferrari V12 price will change the UK V12 landscape after April.

I don't know about that - it is not like my FF is suddenly worth more because the Purosangue costs half a mil ....
I do think the F12 is more attractive than the 812 though, so in the long run I think it might be worth more

[s2000db]

slow ginn said:

Absolutely, but they’re all astonishingly accomplished cars, the question is , which will retain its value best?

So OP, have we been helpful, what are your thoughts now, and what is your shortlist??