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Cmlloveless · 11-28-2015, 04:17 AM

Anyone know a reputable place to order a supercar replica from? There are a few I have found online, but not sure how shady some of them are. I see most are priced between $20,000-$45,000. If this is true I would love to purchase one and spend the extra money putting a nice engine and suspension on it. I don't care about it being "real" or "name brand" as far as I am concerned bying a replica would be simply for the lower cost and the looks.

Cmlloveless · 11-28-2015, 04:32 AM

In particular I want a car that MansoryCars.com makes if anyone knows if they are legit or not. Or anywhere that can make similar replicas.

Apex Motorsports · 11-28-2015, 08:30 AM

The World's Shadiest "Supercar" Company Is Still Trying To Rip You Off.

There are no legit modern super car replicas out there. There have been a couple of companies that started to do it (for considerable more than $20k though) and the auto companies unleashed hell on them for patent, copyright, etc infringement.

mickss · 11-28-2015, 10:53 AM

I think for the kind of money you`re willing to spend ($20,000-45,000) you might want to consider or you might even be better off with a kit car, one of the better ones would be Factory Five or a similar company with a good reputation.
http://www.factoryfive.com/

MXR · 11-28-2015, 11:46 AM

I always wanted a supercar , so I bought a ZL1 and had JDP Motorsports install a ZL850 engine package.

ChrisBlair · 11-28-2015, 02:30 PM

If I could get a '66 GT40 MKII replica you're darn tootin' I'd try to swing it. I get happy pants just considering it.

New supercar replica? I'd rather have a new Stingray.

AGM 1LE · 11-28-2015, 02:35 PM

Most of the replica companies are scams
http://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-reli...cuse-458784578

Cmlloveless · 11-28-2015, 02:58 PM

I knew that most were scams, and that most here in the US were shut down shortly after they opened... I assumed Iwould have to buy out of the US.

Buying a ZL1 and modifing the engine is not what I would consider a super car, but yes the Camaro is a very nice car. Thats why I have one. Just not the same as owning a Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc...

I have looked at the kit cars from Factory Five. Was actually considering that they may be one of the only options. Their Super Car looks very nice and it would allow me to put more money into the engine and suspension. $20-$40k is not all I am willing to spend, that has just been the average that I could find. To me that is much more reasonable than $250k. If I then drop another $30-$40k into it I could walk away with a car that performs just as well and looks as good for less than 1/2 the cost.

*DGthe3* · 11-28-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmlloveless

I knew that most were scams, and that most here in the US were shut down shortly after they opened... I assumed Iwould have to buy out of the US.

Buying a ZL1 and modifing the engine is not what I would consider a super car, but yes the Camaro is a very nice car. Thats why I have one. Just not the same as owning a Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc...

I have looked at the kit cars from Factory Five. Was actually considering that they may be one of the only options. Their Super Car looks very nice and it would allow me to put more money into the engine and suspension. $20-$40k is not all I am willing to spend, that has just been the average that I could find. To me that is much more reasonable than $250k. If I then drop another $30-$40k into it I could walk away with a car that performs just as well and looks as good for less than 1/2 the cost.

A replicar isn't the same as owning a Ferrari or Lambo either

Cmlloveless · 11-28-2015, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by DGthe3

A replicar isn't the same as owning a Ferrari or Lambo either

Nope it's not, but it looks like one! Kinda the point...

Snoman · 11-28-2015, 05:42 PM

You can buy a Ferrari or Lambo for well below $80k used and get the real thing instead of rolling tinted.

derklug1 · 11-29-2015, 07:08 AM

The point of a replica Lambo or Ferrari is to have the nicest car in the trailer park. Besides, you dump $60k into building a good one, and it's worth $30k when you are done.

ChrisBlair · 11-29-2015, 07:53 AM

Devil's advocate:

You can put 100K into restoring a '70 Boss 302 and end up with a 50K car. Sometimes it's not about ROI.

Donald · 11-29-2015, 10:36 AM

Generally speaking non-collector cars are almost always a terrible investment.

+1 for the factory five racing stuff. You get to build exactly what you want, not a muddled version of some pricey super car.

11-28-2015, 04:17 AM	#1
Cmlloveless Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winchester, Ca Posts: 957 View My Garage	Replica Supercars? Anyone know a reputable place to order a supercar replica from? There are a few I have found online, but not sure how shady some of them are. I see most are priced between $20,000-$45,000. If this is true I would love to purchase one and spend the extra money putting a nice engine and suspension on it. I don't care about it being "real" or "name brand" as far as I am concerned bying a replica would be simply for the lower cost and the looks.

11-28-2015, 10:53 AM	#4
mickss Drives: 2010 Camaro LS-M6 67 Chevelle Wgn Join Date: May 2009 Location: . Posts: 1,509 View My Garage	I think for the kind of money you`re willing to spend ($20,000-45,000) you might want to consider or you might even be better off with a kit car, one of the better ones would be Factory Five or a similar company with a good reputation. http://www.factoryfive.com/ __________________ Free Trade is not Fair Trade I am, we are INDIVISIBLE Invictus, By William Ernest Henley

11-28-2015, 02:30 PM	#6
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	If I could get a '66 GT40 MKII replica you're darn tootin' I'd try to swing it. I get happy pants just considering it. New supercar replica? I'd rather have a new Stingray. __________________

11-29-2015, 07:08 AM	#12
derklug1 Drives: 2016 GT350 Join Date: May 2015 Location: grand rapids mi Posts: 145	The point of a replica Lambo or Ferrari is to have the nicest car in the trailer park. Besides, you dump $60k into building a good one, and it's worth $30k when you are done. __________________ "Life is hard, it's harder if you're stupid" John Wayne

11-29-2015, 07:53 AM	#13
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	Devil's advocate: You can put 100K into restoring a '70 Boss 302 and end up with a 50K car. Sometimes it's not about ROI. __________________

11-28-2015, 04:32 AM	#2
Cmlloveless Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winchester, Ca Posts: 957 View My Garage	In particular I want a car that MansoryCars.com makes if anyone knows if they are legit or not. Or anywhere that can make similar replicas.

11-28-2015, 08:30 AM	#3
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	The World's Shadiest "Supercar" Company Is Still Trying To Rip You Off. There are no legit modern super car replicas out there. There have been a couple of companies that started to do it (for considerable more than $20k though) and the auto companies unleashed hell on them for patent, copyright, etc infringement.

11-28-2015, 11:46 AM	#5
MXR Drives: 13 ZL1 JDP 850 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Salkum , Wa Posts: 449	I always wanted a supercar , so I bought a ZL1 and had JDP Motorsports install a ZL850 engine package.

11-28-2015, 02:35 PM	#7
AGM 1LE Drives: 14 SS/ 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: parts unknown Posts: 922	Most of the replica companies are scams http://jalopnik.com/this-is-the-reli...cuse-458784578

11-28-2015, 02:58 PM	#8
Cmlloveless Drives: 2010 2SS RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Winchester, Ca Posts: 957 View My Garage	I knew that most were scams, and that most here in the US were shut down shortly after they opened... I assumed Iwould have to buy out of the US. Buying a ZL1 and modifing the engine is not what I would consider a super car, but yes the Camaro is a very nice car. Thats why I have one. Just not the same as owning a Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc... I have looked at the kit cars from Factory Five. Was actually considering that they may be one of the only options. Their Super Car looks very nice and it would allow me to put more money into the engine and suspension. $20-$40k is not all I am willing to spend, that has just been the average that I could find. To me that is much more reasonable than $250k. If I then drop another $30-$40k into it I could walk away with a car that performs just as well and looks as good for less than 1/2 the cost.

11-28-2015, 05:42 PM	#11
Snoman H-Town Camaro Club Drives: 2013 Dusk Edition 2SS/M6/Sun/NPP Join Date: May 2014 Location: Houston Posts: 2,234 View My Garage	You can buy a Ferrari or Lambo for well below $80k used and get the real thing instead of rolling tinted.

11-29-2015, 10:36 AM	#14
Donald Drives: Just a dream... Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Lewisville TX Posts: 140	Generally speaking non-collector cars are almost always a terrible investment. +1 for the factory five racing stuff. You get to build exactly what you want, not a muddled version of some pricey super car.