Everything You Might Not Know - And Need to Learn - Before Buying an Exotic Car

So you got that big promotion or you got your independent business up and running, you're making decent money, you've gotten caught up on your mortgage payments, long story short, you can afford to go out and buy your dream car.

Well... before you jump the gun, there a few points you'll want to keep in mind before splurging on an exotic car. What you already know is that you can expect a higher level of performance from a BMW or a Ferrari than you could from some fresh-off-the-lot Ford Taurus, but you should also know what you're getting yourself into. We're not trying to discourage anyone from buying their dream car here, quite the opposite, we want you to hop into the coolest set of wheels you can and not regret the purchase for even a second. But, before you buy an exotic car, take a moment and ask yourself if you're ready...

Luxury and Super Cars are High Maintenance

You probably know a little something about taking care of a vehicle by this point, but know that a Maserati isn't the sort of car you can just drop off at the garage and have back in a couple days.

These are cars built to last, but it requires a lot of attention and tuning to keep a high-performance engine performing at its best. Not only that, but these cars are built from a variety of rare components, most of which will have to be imported if you need a replacement part.

In other words, you really need to treat an exotic car with a lot of tender loving care. Keeping a Ferrari in check is a little more demanding, and a bit more expensive, than keeping your Nissan on the road.

Driving a Sports Car is more Demanding

Every driver lusts after high-powered sports cars, it's in one's nature as a license-carrying citizen. However, not every driver is truly capable of handling a high-powered sports car. Many exotic cars, truth be told, really aren't built for the streets, for the daily commute, but rather, they're simply a toned-down version of the sort of cars you expect to find racing the quarter mile.

Within the world of exotic cars, you have plenty of options, but you'll want to weigh those options carefully. If you think you're ready for a high-end sports car over a luxury vehicle, don't let us talk you out of it, just be sure you can handle whatever car you're after.

And finally... Read Up!

You don't just want any old exotic car, you want the exotic car that's perfect for you, one that fits your style, your needs. As a status symbol alone, any exotic car will do, sure, but at the end of the day the reason you're looking into exotic cars is so that you can experience the thrill of driving one yourself.

Check out some luxury car magazines and read some driver reviews, or just do some research on the internet. It's hard to somehow come out with a clunker when you're shopping for exotic cars, but you should nonetheless make sure you know as much as possible about the market before putting any money down. Much like a fine wine, every exotic car is different, so make sure that the one you're after is exactly the sort of car you've always dreamed of.

No matter what car you decide on there are 3 things you should always do:

1. Get a CarFax

2. Have the car inspected by a qualified mechanic/performance center

3. Go through a reputable dealer