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Why Some Cars Lose You £40,000 — While Others Make You £20,000

Why Some Cars Lose You £40,000 — While Others Make You £20,000

I’ve helped 5,000+ car guys move from buying bad cars that lose them money to owning good cars that don’t depreciate. The biggest mistake I see?Most people don’t understand the difference between buying a depreciating car and buying an appreciating one....

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Jay Kay’s GMA T50: A Modern Supercar That Doesn’t Depreciate

Jay Kay’s GMA T50: A Modern Supercar That Doesn’t Depreciate

It’s rare for modern supercars to hold their value — but sometimes, the market proves you can still buy cars that don’t depreciate. This is one of those cases. In 2024, Jay Kay (yes, the Jamiroquai frontman) bought a GMA...

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2 Car Brands to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Lose Money

2 Car Brands to Avoid If You Don’t Want to Lose Money

If you’re a true car guy, you know the feeling. You see a car that hits your heart like a lightning bolt — and suddenly your brain goes silent. But if you want to buy a car that doesn’t lose...

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BMW M5 CS: The Only Modern M5 Worth Investing In

BMW M5 CS: The Only Modern M5 Worth Investing In

If you’re looking for a modern BMW M5 that has investment-grade potential, there’s only one model that fits the criteria: The BMW M5 CS. It’s not just a performance car — it’s a rare, driver-focused limited edition that has become...

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Hugh Grant’s Ferrari F12 TDF: £400k to £900k in 10 Years

Hugh Grant’s Ferrari F12 TDF: £400k to £900k in 10 Years

When most people think of Ferrari, they think of expensive cars that hold their value — and sometimes even rise. But the truth is: not all Ferraris are created equal. Some modern Ferraris depreciate heavily.Others quietly outperform the market and...

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Elon Musk’s McLaren F1: Proof Cars Can Be True Investments

Elon Musk’s McLaren F1: Proof Cars Can Be True Investments

Elon Musk is known for building companies that change the world. But one of the most impressive financial decisions he ever made was actually on four wheels. In 1999, after selling his company Zip2, Elon bought a McLaren F1 for...

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Why New Ferrari Models Are Depreciating So Fast

Why New Ferrari Models Are Depreciating So Fast

Ferrari has always been seen as a safe place to park money. But something has changed. New Ferrari models are now facing heavy depreciation, and for a brand built on exclusivity, that should worry owners — and collectors. Models like...

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Why Do Lotus Cars Depreciate So Much?

Why Do Lotus Cars Depreciate So Much?

Why Do Lotus Cars Depreciate So Much? Lotus makes some of the best-driving sports cars in the world. So why do Lotus cars depreciate so much? On paper, it doesn’t make sense. Lightweight engineering, motorsport heritage, and cars like the...

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First Investment Car: What to Buy (and Avoid) to Not Lose Money

First Investment Car: What to Buy (and Avoid) to Not Lose Money

Buying your first investment car is exciting — but it’s also where most car guys lose serious money. The mistake isn’t passion.It’s buying the wrong car. If I were starting again today, here’s exactly what I would and wouldn’t do to...

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