New Jersey YouTuber wanted a Bugatti so badly he bought one off eBay and what he received couldn't have gone worse
Published on Aug 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM (UTC+4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Aug 28, 2025 at 2:45 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
This New Jersey YouTuber wanted a Bugatti so badly, he bought one off eBay, and what he received couldn’t have gone worse.
Unfortunately for the YouTuber, he didn’t just buy the disaster Bugatti Veyron he saw on eBay, he also paid the full asking price for it.
When it eventually turned up in his supercar garage, what he was presented with was a fiberglass fake that cost $4,500.
The most painful realization in this scam was that the base car that his apparent hypercar was built on was, in fact, a 1993 Honda Civic, and it could actually be downright dangerous to drive.
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His eBay Bugatti couldn’t have gone worse
Sometimes, when you realize that you have a supercar-shaped car in your garage, you’ll do whatever it takes to fill it. And in the case of this YouTuber, his whole experience probably couldn’t have gone worse.
Seeing his dream supercar, a Bugatti Veyron for sale on eBay for $4,500, YouTuber Tavarish decided to not only buy it, but to drop the full asking price on it.
Surely, $4,500 barely covers an oil change on a Bugatti normally, so he could have stumbled across the bargain of the century. Unfortunately, that was not the case.
A Honda Civic by any other name…
When his eBay Bugatti Veyron arrived, the YouTuber was instantly disappointed; it was a fiberglass fake, and he’d been massively scammed.
Built on a 1993 Honda Civic, the fake hypercar can kick out a measly 250hp in comparison to the original’s 1,000hp.
The drivetrain was a simple front-wheel drive compared to the real deal’s impressive and sophisticated All-wheel Drive setup.
The Honda Veyron also came with a five-speed manual transmission, which the YouTuber joked was ‘better than a Bugatti‘, keeping things light and seeing the glass as half-full.
After some tinkering, he got it up and running, but it is an important lesson in checking before you impulse buy.
Daisy is a technology journalist, covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, digital business, and emerging technologies. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral tech hacks and the latest developments in the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex technology stories into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work focuses on the products, platforms, and innovations that are transforming the way people work, communicate, and interact with technology. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
