How Much Doug DeMuro Actually Drives His Supercars

Philosophy on Car Ownership

• 💡 Doug emphasizes that he buys cars to use them, not as mere investments or for preservation.
• 🔑 He believes in experiencing his vehicles, even if it means they acquire minor damage, stating he'd rather use them and get scratches than not use them at all.
• ⚠️ Doug acknowledges personal constraints, such as having young children who can't ride in sports cars and not having a traditional commute, which limit his driving opportunities.

2005 Ford GT Mileage

• 🚗 Doug has owned his 2005 Ford GT for nearly seven years, driving it approximately 12,500 miles.
• 📈 This equates to about 1,900 miles per year, which he considers impressive given the car's rarity and the typical low mileage of such vehicles.
• 💰 The Ford GT has significantly appreciated in value, estimated at $375,000 from a $230,000 purchase price, allowing him to drive it extensively while still profiting.

1999 Mercedes-Benz G500 Cabriolet Mileage

• ⛰️ The 1999 Mercedes-Benz G500 Cabriolet has been driven 20,300 miles over approximately five and a half years, averaging about 3,700 miles per year.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Initially used for road trips, it now primarily serves as a vehicle for driving his son to daycare and as a summer daily driver on the East Coast.
• 📈 While its value peaked around $250,000, it's now estimated at $150,000-$175,000, but Doug has no regrets about not selling at the peak.

2005 Porsche Carrera GT Mileage

• 🚀 Doug purchased his Carrera GT with nearly 10,000 miles and has since added 5,100 miles, averaging 2,300 miles per year over two years.
• 🛠️ He upgraded the car with Bluetooth, heated seats, and an axle lifter to maximize its usability and encourage daily driving.
• 😔 His only regret is not finding a higher-mileage example, as adding miles to a Carrera GT significantly impacts its perceived value, though the driving enjoyment is paramount.

1983 Lamborghini Countach Mileage

• 🇮🇹 The 1983 Lamborghini Countach has accumulated 2,200 miles over about 20 months, averaging 1,370 miles per year.
• ⚠️ Doug has a personal rule not to drive the Countach when he needs to be somewhere reliably due to its demanding nature and potential for public interaction.
• ⛽ The car requires more effort to drive and refuel, making it the least likely of his special cars to be chosen for general errands.

Overall Usage and Surprise

• 📊 Combined, Doug drives his four special cars approximately 9,400 miles per year, in addition to his daily drivers and press cars.
• 🏆 The surprise revelation is that since acquiring the Carrera GT, he has driven it the most out of all his special cars, even more than his daily driver Toyota Sequoia when factoring out a specific cross-country trip.
• ✨ Doug concludes that experiences are more valuable than monetary gain, a lesson he aims to impart to his children and audience.