Changing the oil on a Bugatti costs as much as a brand-new car—here’s why luxury comes with a shocking price tag

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• Beneath the Price Tag: The Real Cost of Supercars
• Manny Khoshbin: Living the Costly Dream
• The Anatomy of a “Simple” Oil Change (Spoiler: It’s Not Simple… or Cheap)
• Welcome to Ferrari’s Even Pricier Universe

So, you’ve fantasized about owning a Bugatti. Who hasn’t? But what if I told you that even a simple oil change could cost the same as a brand-new car? Yes, you read that right—welcome to the jaw-dropping world where luxury gets astronomical, not just in purchase price, but maintenance too.

Beneath the Price Tag: The Real Cost of Supercars

Buying a Bugatti, one of the world’s most sought-after supercars, is the kind of legendary investment car lovers (and most of us, frankly) dream about. But here’s the kicker: the expenses don’t end once you’ve emptied your bank account for the sticker price. As the car market balloons year after year, so too do the numbers tied to maintaining these four-wheeled jewels. It’s almost a universal truth these days—whether new or used, car prices have shot up. But the question looms: what does it truly cost to keep a multi-million-euro machine on the road compared to something a tad more… modest?

If we use Bugatti as our gold-plated yardstick, even a simple maintenance operation could set you back the price of an average family car. Take tires, for instance. Today, a set of tires for a Bugatti might cost you about the same as a brand-new Cupra Formentor. More practically, you could use that sum to purchase a shiny new Dacia Duster and throw in another used runabout for good measure.

Manny Khoshbin: Living the Costly Dream

These comparisons aren’t plucked out of thin air—enter billionaire entrepreneur and car collector Manny Khoshbin. He runs a YouTube channel dedicated to his automotive passion and his meticulous attention to detail (and numbers). Khoshbin has peeled back the shimmering curtain to show us just how eye-watering the costs of maintaining a Bugatti Veyron can be. Think this is all just play-money for the rich? Think again. Khoshbin’s approach shows that even those with cash to burn keep a close watch on their expenses, especially when they reach these stratospheric levels.

The Anatomy of a “Simple” Oil Change (Spoiler: It’s Not Simple… or Cheap)

Let’s break down what a basic oil change for a Bugatti Veyron really means. First, “simple” is a word that doesn’t belong here—the process requires truly mind-boggling preparation. To get at the sixteen oil drain plugs, mechanics have to remove the rear wheels, brakes, fenders, and several other components. All that work? $25,000. Yes, just for an oil change. Feeling faint yet?

• Tire change: $50,000
• Wheel change: $38,000

If you sum it all up, that’s over $100,000 for routine maintenance—recommended every 15,000 kilometers or once a year. That’s enough to make your bank account nervous just thinking about it.

Welcome to Ferrari’s Even Pricier Universe

If you thought Bugatti maintenance was the last word in jaw-dropping figures, take a detour into Ferrari territory. The “Corse Clienti” program at Maranello is perhaps the most exclusive club of all, reserved for owners of historic Formula 1 cars and special track-only beasties like the 599 XX and LaFerrari FXX K. Here, costs are steeper still.

Let’s put it in perspective: back in 2014, a Ferrari FXX K was priced at €2.5 million. But here’s a quirky twist—owners couldn’t even take their pride and joy home! Ferrari keeps the car under its watchful care and wheels it out so you can join their private races. This ultra-exclusive package covers logistics, mechanics, and yes—it even comes with cooks. Forget car maintenance, this is bordering on a full-fledged traveling circus (albeit of the highest class).

At this point, it might sound like we’re talking about parallel universes—galaxies where money is beside the point. And yet, for most people, maintaining a supercar remains out of reach. These staggering figures drive home just how far removed ultra-luxury motoring is from the everyday needs of someone commuting in a practical runabout.

In the end, when it comes to supercars, the sticker price is just the tip of the iceberg. Maintenance is the hidden line item that might mean the difference between regularly basking in the glow of these four-wheeled treasures—or tucking them away in the garage, too fearful of the next bill to ever take them for a spin. The lesson? Sometimes, driving in dreamland calls for an accountant, not just a fast car.