If you are lucky enough to become the new owner of a Bugatti of any description, or any hypercar therefore, then you are doing very well in life. Since the average Bugatti owner also owns over 40 cars, a private jet and a yacht, it’s no surprise that they want to keep a few things for themselves.
But as with all cars, a Bugatti comes with its pros and cons, except for the owners, most of them are professionals because they own and drive one of the most exquisite and luxurious hypercars in the world. These are some of the biggest secrets among Bugatti owners, as he says Entourage Legacy.
10 Oil changes in a Bugatti are expensive
The average cost of an oil change in the US is between $35 and $75, which seems fair. But if you own a Bugatti, you’ll have to add a lot just to change the oil. You might wonder why it costs over $21,000 for a simple oil change, but in a Veyron or Chiron it’s not that simple.
To access the oil in the car’s W16 quad-turbo engine, you have to lift the entire car and remove a large portion of the body to access the engine. Since this can only be done by Bugatti’s verified mechanics, it makes the process even more expensive.
9 The annual service costs are very high
As if spending millions of dollars on the purchase of the car wasn’t enough, Bugatti owners must pay an additional $21,000 for a full annual service, which must be performed by Bugatti technicians. The reason it is so expensive and must be done every year without fail is because of the complex parts that sit on the car’s body. Whether it’s a Bugatti Veyron or a Chiron variant, these parts need to be checked regularly, especially if you like the idea of driving it at 300 mph every now and then.
8 Bugatti owners change their tires frequently
If you’re going to take your Bugatti on the Autobahn and plant it, you’re going to need the right tires that need to be replaced every 2,500 miles, no matter what kind of driving you’ve been doing. Now, for some owners, their Bugatti will never see more than 1,000 miles, let alone 2,500, but if you’re like Steve Hamilton of the Hamilton Collection, that’s a cost you’ll have to deal with. quite often
So for a full set of specially made Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, you’re looking at a $33,000 bill every time you drive another 2,500 miles. That means if you put 10,000 miles on your Chiron, you’re looking at a whopping $132,000…just with a new set of rubber.
7 New wheels every 10,000 miles
If a new set of tires didn’t scare you enough, Bugatti owners are expected to change their car’s wheels every 10,000 miles. To us normal folk, this might seem strange because most normal cars are more than happy to do over 200,000 on the same set of wheels, so why should Bugatti hypercars be any different?
Well, that’s because Bugatti themselves want to make sure the car is as ready to run as possible at all times, and they don’t want to take any chances with a car that can go over 300 mph in some cases. It’s true that a new set of Bugatti wheels will set you back $50,000, but if you’re a billionaire we think you’d appreciate your life more than $50,000.
6 Bugatti owners have no privacy
With the rise of social media and celebrities having a bigger online presence, it’s no wonder that anonymity and privacy are increasingly desired today. But if you own a Bugatti, chances are you’ll never go unnoticed, even in a place like Dubai.
Let’s face it, if you own a Bugatti, you probably want to get noticed, even if just a little bit. The same goes for anyone with a supercar. No matter the color or specs, they will take pictures for you. They’re supposed to be loud and proud vehicles that attract attention, just hope you don’t get stolen while driving your Chiron around London.
5 Painful upfront costs
Suppressing maintenance costs is one thing, but the first big hurdle for any new Bugatti owner is the upfront costs, which can be astronomical.
The average cost of a new Bugatti for the car alone is about $3 million, but then you have to factor in insurance, trackers, where you’ll store it, gas, taxes, etc. This can easily equal $100,000 or more. immediately. Normal Bugatti owners probably don’t mind these costs at all, but for us mere mortals, it’s surprising to hear.
4 Bugatti knows how fast you drive
Not all Bugatti owners will drive like they stole it, but there are those who use the car to the max on racetracks, private test days and sometimes on the public road, which we wouldn’t recommend.
But no matter how you drive the car, the boffins at the Bugatti factory know exactly how the car is used because when you buy a car from them, you sign a document that allows technicians to take advantage of the car’s telemetry data.
3 Bugatti ownership brings you inner circle membership
Bugatti ownership opens many doors. Whether it’s access to private dinners with other owners or just access to high-profile events, Bugatti makes sure to take care of its customers.
This is one of the many advantages of owning such an expensive and exclusive car, but which its owners like to keep to themselves. But as outsiders, it’s fascinating to think about what goes on at these private events. We can only imagine that there are some splendid road trips through magnificent landscapes, lavish dinners at Michelin-starred restaurants and stays at the best five-star hotels in the world.
2 Owning a Bugatti is a thirsty business
Most V8 and V12 powered cars get a bad name for fuel economy, or rather the lack thereof. But nothing comes close to the fuel efficiency of a Bugatti’s monstrous W16 engine.
Official EPA fuel economy figures for a 2021 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport are 10 mph combined (8 mpg city and 13 mpg highway). That’s not much, meaning you’ll be spending a lot of hours at gas stations, spending over $6,700 a year.
1 Owning a Bugatti opens doors
Some may consider this a plus, others may see it as a scam. But Bugatti owners can often be expected to attend events or car shows if Bugatti wants to use their car for a display. Sure, you can say no, but that won’t make the manufacturers of your car all that happy, and it may reduce your chances of owning another car in the future.
So if it means attending an event to show your face and network with other customers, it might be worth it, but if you want to get out and enjoy your car, this is something you should consider.
