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Lithuanian car sales portals probably haven’t seen it yet. Last week an exclusive ad appeared on one of the largest transportation retail sites. In a country where the average price of a car varies between 3 and 8 thousand. 1.2 million euros were requested for the car. euros. It only took a few days for “Sold” to appear next to the ad.
The fastest in the world
A failed joke. Or maybe a scam trap? Such thoughts come to mind when you see the amazing advertisement on the autoplius.lt portal about the sale of “Bugatti Veyron”. This supercar is considered the fastest in the world to be able to circulate on conventional streets.
After contacting the seller, the Vilnius company “Coax Trade”, it became clear that the offered purchase was not only real, but also attracted great interest in Lithuania and was sold very quickly, albeit to foreigners.
To understand the uniqueness of this agreement, it is enough to mention a few technical characteristics of the car. For example, the Veyron EB 16.4 can develop a maximum of 408 km / h. speed. 100 km / h the car reaches in just 2.46 seconds. Ultra-fast dynamism is provided by incredible power: 1001 horsepower (HP) or 736 kW, even an 8-liter 16-cylinder engine.
Luxury: The Veyron’s cabin was additionally upholstered with exclusive leather, so the buyer of the machine had to wait more than a year from the factory. / Seller photo
For the average person, the blue two-door coupe offered to buy in Lithuania is far from new – it has been counting for thirteen years. However, since 2008 it has driven only 7.4 thousand. km.
Luxuriously drew the cabin
According to Vaclovas, a spokesman for the capital company, Vilnius residents offered not to buy their own Bugatti, which was bought by a businessman they knew. When asked about the owner, the seller revealed that it was owned by a wealthy Lithuanian citizen living abroad. The supercar is also not in Lithuania, but in Switzerland.
“There was more than one supercar in this man’s garage. Of course, the Bugatti is the rarest.
As far as he knows, the aforementioned Bugatti businessman bought the brand directly from the manufacturers. True, even with the required amount, you had to wait a long time, because these unique masterpieces of the automotive industry are made to order. By the way, the owner waited for more than a year, until, in accordance with his wishes, the interior of the car – seats, steering wheel, instrument panel and armrests will be covered with exclusive light brown leather.
“As far as I know, he was wearing a jacket of this color when buying, so the manufacturer offered to adjust the interior leather color accordingly. The buyer agreed, so he had to wait more than a year.” smiled the salesman.
Proposal for a change to the house
Despite the unique interior, the supercar has many technical advantages. True, among the many devices listed, installed technology and design innovations, there is no rear view camera. Although this speed monster probably doesn’t need a rear sight. Just listen to the adrenaline-fueled roar of a powerful engine and the screeching of tires mounted on 20-inch diameter wheels.
Sales ads for the Veyron were placed not only in Lithuanian, but also on the largest car sales portals in Germany and several other European countries. Oddly enough, it was in Lithuania that he received exceptional care.
“People were interested in how much could be negotiated, others suggested changing the car to a house in Klaipeda by the sea. There were also jokers who asked if it would be possible to install gas equipment to make it cheaper to drive,” the interlocutor. Serious.
There was no shortage of teasing
Internet users who commented on the social network Facebook did not lack humor either. In just a few hours, the ad link received more than 500 comments.
“If I drive quietly, the fuel consumption will be about 20 l / 100 km, if you run, probably 40 l is not enough,” joked one.
“Maintaining your engine costs as much as a one-bedroom apartment,” insisted the other.
“Who will buy here if its pollution tax – even 270 euros,” joked the third.
There have been proposals to switch to a Volkswagen Passat about 100 times cheaper, true, with more engine power. Some people didn’t have a trunk to buy. Guessing who could buy a Bugatti in Lithuania, the commentators mentioned Selas – Egidijus Dragūnas, famous for his hobby and problems with the traffic police, as well as a Lithuanian citizen, who recently won 13 million in a lottery. and even the mayor of Kaunas, Visvaldas Matijošaitis.
Not a single internet user was hampered by the unusual design of the Bugatti. “A rare and terrifying machine … Except for 700 kW, I no longer see anything good,” replied a virtual “specialist”. “Why buy an ugly car with 1,000 horses for 1.2 million when you can buy the same ugly but equally powerful GTR ten times cheaper?” Another agreed.
There were also those who logically listened to where to go with a road monster in little Lithuania, when fixed and mobile speedometers were featured everywhere.
Eventually, however, all skeptics were silenced by commentators, the first to realize that the car had already been sold within hours of the discussion.
“Don’t worry, it’s already booked,” he assured the discussion participants.
The Swiss traded 200,000.
In fact, the ad was only visible for a few days. Shortly after placing it, the people of Vilnius received a call from the owner of the car who had been contacted by one of the Swiss car dealers and, without expecting anything, bought a Lithuanian Veyron. True, the owner agreed to make a significant discount, rather than initially asking for 1.2 million. sold for a million.
Although Bugatti made no money from the deal, the equity firm did not suffer. Vilnius residents had previously sold another boring sports car in the same rich man’s garage – the Ferrari 458 Spider. For 2013 they received 155 thousand Italian power. euros.
“Despite all the witty commentators, we are convinced that there are enough rich people in Lithuania. Like those who appreciate exceptional cars and know their true value, which only increases with the years,” Vaclovas said.
According to the businessman, if necessary, his company is willing to offer more exclusive cars to the Lithuanian market, but in the last six months international trade has been significantly affected by the restrictions of the pandemic. In the case of the sale of the Bugatti, if not quarantined, exclusive customers could be transferred to Switzerland, housed and subjected to a comprehensive test of the car.
Both Bentley and Ferrari are available
That the demand for luxury vehicles exists in the Lithuanian market is obvious only by checking the advertisements on the Lithuanian portals. It is true that this week no offer could be detected that at least came close to that record amount. The most expensive cars are far from exceeding 0.5 million. euros.
The highest price is a Vilnius company to order 290 thousand. euros for a 4L Bentley Continental coupe. This year’s four-wheel drive car is navy in color and looks flawless from the outside, especially if you travel frequently on business. The saloon is also full of luxury, with a prestigious Swiss Breitling watch on the instrument panel. An analogous model of last year’s production, only white and has traveled 500 km, costs 205 thousand in Lithuanian advertisements. euros.
Offer: Klaipeda residents for only 260 thousand. will introduce you to the fast and furious Ferrari 812. / Seller photo
Klaipeda residents are not lagging behind the proposals of Vilnius residents. The company of the port city for 260 thousand. will deliver you a fast and furious Ferrari 812. The word “Superfast” added to the name of the model itself indicates that the main characteristic of the bright red beast is impressive acceleration. 6.5 l monster 800 hp at 100 km / h. reaches speed in 2.9 seconds. 2019 the car has driven 10 thousand. km. By the way, Ferrari dealers, unlike Bentley representatives, do not advertise a three-year warranty.
Two other Bentley models were included in the top five most expensive cars sold in Lithuanian ads: a 6L 635hp khaki black Flying Spur sedan (€ 254,000) with many perks including an ionized air intake system and a Bentayga “- 4 l gray 550 hp SUV (236 thousand euros).
Misunderstanding: This modest Citroen C3, estimated at 158 thousand, was one of the most expensive cars sold in advertisements in Lithuania. euros. / Seller photo
A much more earthy car, the Citroen C3, suddenly slipped through the price record holders. 158,000 people were asked for a six-year-old workhorse. euros. You might think that this cherry-colored minivan hides unique properties that would justify its cosmic price. For example, it may have been used by President Emmanuel Macron in his spare time in France. However, a closer look at the ad revealed that this minivan with a displacement of just 1.6 liters is completely standard. And its price was apparently confused by the Tauragians selling the car with the number of miles driven. Citroen’s mileage matches the amount in euros indicated on the price tag.
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