Mulv there is one BIG reason for buying NEW. It's the only way you can get exactly what you want. It is highly unlikely you will find a used car (GT40, Cobra, etc.) that meets your specs, like color, engine, trans, wheels, tires and the list goes on.
Plus the satisfaction that comes from 'designing' and 'specing' it your way. Will it cost you more? Actually that depends on the car, it is not a 'slam dunk' you will save money buying a used one. It is not uncommon for a guy to spend a LOT to get that used car changed to his specs.
...not fakes, REPLICAS!
IF you choose to spend a $105K on your Superformance or any other number of brands you can usually count on loosing a significant amount on re-sale. Thats ALWAYS been true for any customized 'Hot Rod'. Rule of thumb is you simply don't recover the cost of 'special' items. Those who want to maximize their 'return on investment' would do well to stick to known recipes and standard items. Color, wheels, tires, interior is best left in the 'stock' category to maximize return. But for some thats not as much fun! If you got the money, go for it! Chrome everything, go over the top, screw the used car value and LIVE a little! For many it's not about driving it, it's about parking a piece of art in the garage, I can dig it!
