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Top 3 Cars I Wouldn't Buy in 2026 (And What to Buy Instead)

Not every desirable car is a smart buy. Here are three cars that, despite their appeal, are likely to lose you significant money in 2026.  1. Ferrari 296 GTB The 296 GTB is a genuinely impressive machine — hybrid V6...

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The Lexus LFA: From Unsellable to £800,000 Investment

The Lexus LFA is proof that the old saying — "all cars depreciate" — is simply wrong. In fact, for the right car, the opposite is true.  A Car Nobody Wanted (Then Everyone Did) When the LFA launched in 2010,...

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BMW M3 Touring vs E46 CSL: Why the Old BMW Beats the New One

The BMW M3 is one of the most beloved performance car nameplates in history. But not all M3s are created equal — and the difference between the right one and the wrong one could cost you tens of thousands of...

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Why the Aston Martin DB5 Is a Terrible Investment in 2026

Why the Aston Martin DB5 Is a Terrible Investment in 2026

You might not want to hear this, but the Aston Martin DB5 — one of the most iconic cars ever made — is a poor investment. And the data doesn't lie.  DB5 Prices: A Decade of Decline In 2017, DB5...

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Ferrari F12 vs Purosangue: Which Ferrari Loses You More Money?

If you're choosing between the Ferrari Purosangue and the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, you need to understand one uncomfortable truth: one of these cars is draining owners of six figures, and the other is quietly appreciating.  Ferrari Purosangue: A Depreciating SUV...

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This Over a 296 Speciale Aperta. How $400,000 Became $1,200,000

This Over a 296 Speciale Aperta. How $400,000 Became $1,200,000

The Ferrari 296 Speciale Aperta is genuinely extraordinary. 880 horsepower. Carbon fibre everywhere. Starting at approximately €462,000. It is, by every performance metric, a better car than the 488 Pista Spider. But in 2021, you could have bought a Ferrari...

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Depreciation vs Appreciation: The $720,000 Difference Between the Right Lamborghini and the Wrong One

Depreciation vs Appreciation: The $720,000 Difference Between the Right Lamborghini and the Wrong One

What is the difference between buying a car that depreciates and buying one that appreciates? Most car guys know the words. Very few understand the real-world financial gap between them. Let us make it completely concrete. Two Lamborghinis. Same two...

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What Was in the Air in 2007? The Ferrari 430 Scuderia Is Now Worth $500,000

What Was in the Air in 2007? The Ferrari 430 Scuderia Is Now Worth $500,000

September 11, 2007. Frankfurt Motor Show. Michael Schumacher — seven-time Formula 1 World Champion — unveils the Ferrari 430 Scuderia. A naturally aspirated 4.3-litre V8 spinning to 8,500rpm. 510 horsepower. No turbochargers, no hybrid assistance. Just combustion, mechanical precision, and...

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These Cars Were Written Off. Now They're Some of the Best Buys in the Market

There is a pattern that repeats itself across the collector car market with remarkable consistency. A car launches. The market misunderstands it. Prices soften. Informed buyers quietly acquire examples. Then the market catches up — and the people who were...

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