Man Trades Bugatti Veyron for ZR1

Frank in MD · 02-23-2010, 04:06 PM

http://jalopnik.com/5478280/man-trad...esnt-look-back

All American Chevrolet of Midland, Texas just made the mother-of-all-trades when it accepted a Euro-bombing 2008 Bugatti Veyron with just 20,307 miles for an unabashedly American Corvette ZR1 and some cash. Since a new Veyron lists for about $1.6 million and a used one still costs in the range of $1.4 to $3.6 million depending on condition, trim, and rarity, the dealership told us they wouldn't accept the trade-in until they lined up a buyer, which they did. A new Corvette ZR1, by comparison, starts at around $107,000.

And while the Corvette ZR1 only does 0-to-60 MPH in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 205 MPH, compared to a 253 MPH top speed and 2.4-second 0-to-60 time, it doesn't cost more to run the ZR1 than to operate a private jet. Chalk that up in the win column because it certainly does with the Bugatti. Also, the Bugatti doesn't have the righteousness of an American-built supercar.

Suck it, Europe!

DarthNacho08 · 02-23-2010, 04:14 PM

Suck it, Europe!

MrGazinya · 02-23-2010, 04:25 PM

I would love to hear this guy's comparison between the two

nova · 02-23-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Libertyforall1776

I don't get it, how could he have needed cash in addition to THAT trade-in?

ya got it backwards. The dealer gave him a ZR1 + cash in trade for the Bugatti...

TaylorRyanSS · 02-23-2010, 04:37 PM

I like the bugatti, but its not my favorite car

PonyMan · 02-23-2010, 04:39 PM

His last name is Beal, local "Oil Man" - 1.6 millon is walking around money for him.

BigRigMike · 02-23-2010, 04:42 PM

Did they inspect the Veyron for Pelican damage?

will69camaro · 02-23-2010, 04:50 PM

Agree with above it's Beal's car. He's a nice guy and definitely didn't NEED to trade it in. Just have to know him. He's pretty impulsive so if he wants something he gets it. Last time I chatted with him he said he wasn't driving the Veyron that much. See what he thinks of the ZR1!

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djsnoflake · 02-23-2010, 06:13 PM

Veyrons are retarded expensive to maintain. Noticed that the car has 20xxx miles on it. @ 30,000 miles, you need to replace not only the tires, but also the RIMS.

And at something like 60,000 miles, the car needs some kind of service that involves splitting it in HALF.

Not that a guy that trades in a Veyron on a ZR1 has to worry about money

Class1E · 02-23-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockmont

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Suck it, Europe!

Plus, the Veyron is just a glorified VW anyway.

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Originally Posted by BigRigMike

Did they inspect the Veyron for Pelican damage?

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*The_Blur* · 02-23-2010, 07:30 PM

Now he knows what it is like to drive a superior American product.

PQ · 02-23-2010, 08:40 PM

My Veyron is fun to drive but I like my Camaro better.

jrc1122 · 02-23-2010, 08:46 PM

Midland TX = Oil Money.

Congrats to him on his new car. Imagine the dealership when he pulled up in his Bugatti.. lol

We can't afford to buy your trade.

Which brings me to my next point who "trades" a Bugatti-- why not just sell it out right?
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*The_Blur* · 02-23-2010, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jrc1122

Midland TX = Oil Money.

Congrats to him on his new car. Imagine the dealership when he pulled up in his Bugatti.. lol

We can't afford to buy your trade.

Which brings me to my next point who "trades" a Bugatti-- why not just sell it out right?

This presents an even bigger question. Who buys a used Veyron?

02-23-2010, 04:06 PM	#1
Frank in MD Raining Blood Drives: 2014 SS Performance Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: facebook Posts: 2,682	Man Trades Bugatti Veyron for ZR1 http://jalopnik.com/5478280/man-trad...esnt-look-back All American Chevrolet of Midland, Texas just made the mother-of-all-trades when it accepted a Euro-bombing 2008 Bugatti Veyron with just 20,307 miles for an unabashedly American Corvette ZR1 and some cash. Since a new Veyron lists for about $1.6 million and a used one still costs in the range of $1.4 to $3.6 million depending on condition, trim, and rarity, the dealership told us they wouldn't accept the trade-in until they lined up a buyer, which they did. A new Corvette ZR1, by comparison, starts at around $107,000. And while the Corvette ZR1 only does 0-to-60 MPH in 3.3 seconds with a top speed of 205 MPH, compared to a 253 MPH top speed and 2.4-second 0-to-60 time, it doesn't cost more to run the ZR1 than to operate a private jet. Chalk that up in the win column because it certainly does with the Bugatti. Also, the Bugatti doesn't have the righteousness of an American-built supercar. Suck it, Europe! __________________ Ordered 1/9/12 - Born 2/3/12 - Delivered 2/21/12 - '12 1SS/RS Summit White - TRADED. 2014 SS Performance Sedan #2974 - Red Hot 2 - S/R. & Spare. Built 01/09/14 #238 of 291 as configured

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PonyMan Drives: 2009 C6 4lt Vert, 2011 Camaro Vert Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 870	His last name is Beal, local "Oil Man" - 1.6 millon is walking around money for him. __________________

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will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	Agree with above it's Beal's car. He's a nice guy and definitely didn't NEED to trade it in. Just have to know him. He's pretty impulsive so if he wants something he gets it. Last time I chatted with him he said he wasn't driving the Veyron that much. See what he thinks of the ZR1! William __________________ Planetlsx.com online magazine rep

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DarthNacho08 SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 1999 camaro Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Fontana, California Posts: 1,169 View My Garage	Suck it, Europe!

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jrc1122 Drives: 2012 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abilene, TX Posts: 1,358	Midland TX = Oil Money. Congrats to him on his new car. Imagine the dealership when he pulled up in his Bugatti.. lol We can't afford to buy your trade. Which brings me to my next point who "trades" a Bugatti-- why not just sell it out right? ________ Best portable vaporizer Last edited by jrc1122; 03-11-2011 at 11:54 PM.

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