Guy set out on a mission to buy a dream supercar with $180,000 budget and ends up extremely pleased
- British YouTuber set out to buy a supercar for a $180K budget
- The car had to be undeniably a supercar, tunable, and unique
- He narrowed his options to a McLaren, Ferrari, and Lamborghini
Published on Mar 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Mar 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
What budget do you need to buy a supercar? Turns out the figure is more flexible than you think as one British YouTuber set out to buy a supercar with a not unhealthy figure of $180,000 (£150,000).
The luxury car must fulfill three criteria: to be undeniably a supercar, tunable, and unique.
He was able to narrow his options down to a McLaren 600 LT, Ferrari 488, and a Lamborghini Huracán.
So what will $180K get you?
DISCOVER OUR SUPERCAR AUCTION SITE – View live auctions on SBX Cars
Can you buy a supercar on a budget?
The first test drive for Jamie Sonuga of OFFICIALLY GASSED – OG made the Ferrari 488 seem like the easiest choice, as it provided the ‘traditional’ and luxurious supercar experience he’d set his sights on.
“It just feels like business like you get in this car to go fast,” Sonuga said of the Ferrari.
Onto a test drive of the McLaren 600 LT and it felt more like a race car.
It was a more stripped-back and ‘raw’ driving experience, with excellent handling and a focus on performance, making it a tempting contender.
Thrilling and urgent, it was more responsive and planted when compared to the Ferrari.
“It feels like what I imagined a supercar to feel like,” of its loud exhaust.
“This is definitely edge-of-your-seat stuff.”
The third test drive of a Lamborghini Huracán impressed with the model’s impressive and distinct styling and V10 sound.
“If someone said ‘draw a supercar’, they would probably draw this,” he said.
However, he was concerned about practicality, modifications, and the car’s high cost.
Decision time
Each car has pros and cons: from the Lamborghini’s sound and presence to the Ferrari offers comfort, and the McLaren’s performance and handling.
After extensive consideration, he went for… drumroll… a McLaren 600 LT.
It ultimately came down to its lightweight full carbon fiber package, including P1 seats, an exceptional V8 engine, coupled with incredible driving dynamics.
Together they made it the most track- and performance-oriented option.
“I’m absolutely blown away… we’ve got the perfect car,’ he said excitedly.
DISCOVER SBX CARS: The global premium car auction platform powered by Supercar Blondie
With a dual English and French degree and NCTJ diploma, Amelia began her career doing award-winning writing and editing for titles and brands spanning Women's Health, the Telegraph, Boots, and Vitality. Amelia joined the SB Media family in September of 2023, bringing her expertise in SEO and reader takeaway. As Lead Editor, her superpower is translating technical jargon about the mechanical workings of a supercar into a shareable story.
