For those who dream of owning a hypercar like the Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir, the eye-watering cost of maintenance may bring them back to reality. The latest example? A single headlight for the Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is currently listed on eBay for an astonishing 35,000 euros—approximately $40,000 USD. To put that into perspective, for the same amount of money, one could buy a well-equipped new car or several quality used vehicles.
Luxury Launches originally pointed out this staggering eBay listing, and it’s left car enthusiasts shocked at the price tag for a single component. But the real kicker comes when considering that, more often than not, both headlights need to be replaced at the same time. That means if your Bugatti isn’t under warranty or insurance doesn’t cover the cost, you could be looking at a bill of nearly $80,000 for two headlights. Considering the Veyron’s multi-million-dollar price tag, such a cost may seem relatively small, but when compared to other vehicles and components, it’s downright jaw-dropping.
The Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir is a rare and exclusive hypercar, making parts and maintenance costs similarly exclusive. A headlight replacement on a more common luxury vehicle might cost a fraction of that price, yet for the Veyron, these types of costs are part of the ownership experience. The Veyron itself is a symbol of automotive engineering excellence and wealth, but even the elite may balk at the idea of paying the equivalent of a new car for a set of headlights.
What makes this particular eBay listing even more surprising is that the headlight is used, not brand new. The German seller describes it as “like new,” but one can only imagine how much a brand-new headlight from Bugatti would cost if purchased directly.
Owning a hypercar like the Bugatti Veyron comes with incredible prestige, but as this listing shows, maintaining such an iconic vehicle can come with a price tag just as jaw-dropping as its performance.
Source: Backfire News
Shawn Henry