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5 Cars Doug DeMuro Regrets Not Buying (And Still Wants!)

Doug DeMuroOctober 12, 202517 min266,663 views
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Top Car Regrets

  • 💡 Doug DeMuro shares five specific cars he regrets not purchasing, emphasizing that these regrets stem from missed experiences rather than financial losses.
  • 🎯 The primary regret is not buying a 1993 Porsche 911 Turbo previously owned by Morgan Freeman, which he passed on due to a misunderstanding about the owner's identity.

Missed Supercar Opportunities

  • 🚀 Ferrari is a brand DeMuro deeply regrets not buying more of, particularly the Ferrari 430 Scuderia, which he believes offers an F40-like experience at a lower cost.
  • 💰 He laments not purchasing the 430 Scuderia when it was around $185,000-$190,000, noting its current value has significantly increased.
  • 🚗 Another Ferrari regret is the 550 Maranello, with a specific instance involving a car believed to be used in the movie "The Family Man."

Nostalgic Dream Cars

  • 🌟 The Volvo 850 T5R is highlighted as a dream car from his high school days, a car he collected brochures for but never purchased due to cost and availability of manual transmissions in the US.
  • 💛 He expresses a particular fondness for the yellow T5R sedan, a car that still excites him when he sees one.

The Ultimate YouTube Launch Car

  • 🏎️ DeMuro's original plan for launching his YouTube channel was to use a Lamborghini LM2, a car he considered attainable for the price of his Ferrari 360 at the time.
  • ⚠️ He ultimately passed on the LM2 due to concerns about its unreliability and maintenance costs, a decision he now questions given its potential for YouTube success and increased value.

Lingering Regrets and Future Possibilities

  • 🤔 While some regrets like the 430 Scuderia are now too expensive, DeMuro still considers purchasing a 993 Turbo or a 550 Maranello.
  • 🚗 He reflects on how these missed opportunities represent valuable experiences and enjoyment that he wishes he had earlier in his automotive journey.
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