Four Reasons Why You Should Absolutely Never, Ever Buy A Bugatti Veyron

It finally happened - you're a freaking multi-millionaire and want to spend your hard-earned cash on the supercar of supercars. Surely the world-record setting 253mph+ Bugatti Veyron is the car to get, right? Not so fast. Here's a few reasons why owning this car would be one of the dumbest...

Dec 21, 2024

Former Dealer Owner Imprisoned For Scamming Customers Out Of $10 Million

Rick Cohen the former owner of North Shore Motor Group in Great Neck, NY was found guilty of fraud for swindling customers out of $10 million over the course of 4 years. He will serve a four-year prison sentence. According to a Cohen had two main operations for ripping customers...

Dec 21, 2024

Dealers Pissed 'Wolf Of Wall Street' Is Giving Their Keynote

Jordan Belfort, aka The Wolf Of Wall Street, is set to give the keynote speech at the annual Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition. For an industry that is trying to shake their slick salesmen and ripoff artist image, some dealers are questioning the choice of speaker. Given the success of...

Dec 21, 2024

This One-Of-A-Kind Ferrari Shooting Brake Could Be Yours For $400,000

This is the Ferrari 330 2+2 Speciale; it is not the prettiest Ferrari in the world. It does have a V12 engine with a really long roof, and unlike a 250 GTO breadvan that would auction in the range of eleventy-billion dollars, at Pebble Beach. According to a 1972 article...

Dec 21, 2024

Here's The Truth About Ferrari Maintenance Costs

Here on Car Buying, I get harassed questioned all the time about how maintenance-intensive and costly Italian supercars are, even after I tell them I'm not that DeMuro guy. Fortunately, I've managed to gather some info to put some commonly-held myths to rest. (Photo by on Flickr) Yes, a Ferrari...

Dec 21, 2024

Can A Car With No Title Ever Get Legally Back On The Road?

You've been tempted by them before; abandoned cars in barns, junkyards, and on roadsides in "rusty but restorable" condition. Whoever owns it is willing to let it go for pennies, there's just one catch– the car doesn't have any paperwork, and without it you'll never be able to get a...

Dec 21, 2024

eBay Challenge: The Ultimate Getaway Car For Less Than $5,000

We've all had the fantasy - leading a 30-car police chase through the desert or making a daring escape through winding city streets, Gone in 60 Seconds style to save your idiot brother from being turned into the world's squishiest license plate. Here's the challenge: find the world's best getaway...

Dec 21, 2024

Investigation Says New Jersey Dealership Sold Rental Cars As "New"

In a shocking bit of news there is another New Jersey dealership group being investigated by Division of Consumer Affairs for deceptive advertising and sales practices, including selling rental cars as new vehicles. It's no wonder why the dealer lobby didn't want Tesla in the state. The office accuses the...

Dec 21, 2024

Is This 240Z Worth $23k For Rising Sun Rear-Drive Bliss?

If you wanted to spend about 25k a "lightweight" rear-drive coupe there is the popular choice of the Toyobaru twins, but that is the safe bet. Or you could get the original Japanese sports car such as in "excellent condition." Many of us fantasize about a weekend car for cruising,...

Dec 21, 2024

Here's The Homemade German Restomod You've Always Wanted

Some things, no matter how good on their own, should never go together. Spaghetti and chocolate, Michael Jordan and baseball, Honda Civics and Craigslist. . This 1976 BMW 2002 is certainly an iconic model. Its trademark kidney grille styling and trademark front fascia is still evident in every BMW produced,...

Dec 21, 2024

The Ten Best Getaway Cars You Can Buy On eBay Under $5,000

Here at Jalopnik, we don't judge. We won't care if you're on the wrong side of the law because some nefarious crime boss needs you for one last job, but one thing's certain - you'll need a set of wheels. . Here's what you found: 10. Aprilia SMV750 Sometimes the...

Dec 21, 2024

BMW's Free Ultimate Driving Experience Is Better Than Some Track Days

Last month I attended the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience at Met Life stadium in northern NJ. I got to toss around a brand new , met some really cool people and discovered that, yes, in spite of some odd choices as of late, BMW is still committed to the "ultimate...

Dec 21, 2024

How To Make A Used Audi Sedan Sound Like A Lamborghini

Everyone wants a Lamborghini. It's just something about that refined, screaming engine note that excites our inner narcissist. What if I told you that you could have that iconic supercar sound in an unassuming luxury sedan for a fraction of the cost? Here's how to do it. It may seem...

Dec 21, 2024

What Is Lease Equity And How Can I Use It?

Luxury car purchases are out of reach for most people. That is why so many folks either lease or go the pre-owned route for high-end hardware. Many people dismiss leasing because you never retain ownership of the car, however that doesn't mean you can't generate "equity" to use later. Lease...

Dec 21, 2024

Selling On Craigslist: This Guy Is Doing It Right

Here's a . It features a 15 year-old Toyota 4Runner that is not only meticulously maintained, but has a detailed, honest description with high quality photos that rivals that of most professional car dealers. Ladies and gentlemen, this is how you sell a car. This SR5 resides in one of...

Dec 21, 2024