10 Sylvester Stallone Cars We Can All Afford (And 10 None Of Us Can Afford)
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- 20 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series
- 19 Reverse thrust Racing RT3
- 18 Bugatti Veyron
- 17 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
- 16 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG
- 15 Rolls Royce Phantoms
- 14 Porsche Panamera
- 13 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
- 12 Bentley Continental GTC
- 11 Rolls-Royce Ghost Coupe
- 10 Custom Ford Mustang GT
- 9 Chevrolet Camaro
- 8 Cadillac CTS-V
- 7 Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG
- 6 1932 Hiboy Hot Rod
- 5 Custom C3 Chevrolet Corvette
- 4 Toyota Prius
- 3 Audi A8
- 2 Volkswagen Phaeton
- 1 Custom Chopper
Sylvester Stallone is one of the most profitable Hollywood stars today. His list of impressive film franchises includes films such as rocky, Rambo Expendable materials, dating back to the earliest days of his career in the late 1970s and all the way to the films currently in development.
Stallone is well known for his acting skills, but he is also an accomplished writer, director and producer and even a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. His long list of films has proven to be a cultural mainstay as well as box office success, and through his many roles on screen and behind the camera, Stallone has managed to amass a net worth estimated at around $400 million. But that's to be expected from a hard-working guy who's also talented enough to be one of only three people to ever receive Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay and Best Actor in the same film (he joined the historical superstars Charlie Chaplin and Orson Welles). ).
Like many Hollywood figures, most of Sylvester Stallone's fortune seems to be in his car collection, which features a wide range of modern supercars, some of the most luxurious modern touring cars, and a few custom works just thrown in for a while. fun. Movie buffs and car enthusiasts might envy Stallone's collection from afar, but many of his cars are so exotic that it's simply too expensive for the average person to own, let alone buy in the first place.
But not everything Stallone drives around the streets of Los Angeles is a hot commodity. Keep looking for 10 cars in Sly's collection that are cheap enough for anyone to afford and 10 that even he probably can't service.
20 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black series
The Black Series trim for the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG offers the most powerful trim of the model, with a twin-turbocharged V12 engine producing 661 horsepower and a whopping 738 lb-ft of torque.
It also reduces the cost compared to the lower performance SL 65 AMG by using carbon fiber composites and using a fixed roof rather than a hardtop convertible.
Overall, the Black Series sounds great and looks great, but as is the case with any high-end sports car (and especially those with higher boost levels), reliability becomes a major issue as the parts must cope with the constant stress of torque values. which make cars so attractive in the first place.
19 Backdraft Racing RT3
For car enthusiasts who can't get their hands on a real Shelby Cobra or just want a bit of modernity thrown into a spartan cabin, a plethora of aftermarket manufacturers create different levels of car kits and reproductions. Sylvester Stallone owns a Backdraft Racing RT3 with a fiberglass reinforced plastic body on a ladder chassis. Throw in up to a 550-horsepower V8 and the RT3 is no fool, but any kind of dent or dent in the bodywork will take a significant amount of money to fix, and the bodywork will be much more prone to show its flaws than others. modern, stock cars too.
18 Bugatti Veyron
No one can blame Sylvester Stallone for buying a Bugatti Veyron. With a quad-turbo W16 engine delivering over 1,000 horsepower to all four wheels, plus luxury and iconic styling, the Veyron sits at or near the top of the automotive heap.
However, people with huge wallets who can afford one of the world's craziest supercars like the Stallone may not fully understand how expensive Veyron maintenance can be.
Even the custom tires needed to handle all that power cost $25,000 for a set of four and $70,000 for mounting work that can only be done in France.
17 Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano
Ferrari's 599 GTB Fiorano was the Italian manufacturer's grand tourer's flagship from 2007 to 2012 and has come close to being a legitimate supercar. Powered by a naturally aspirated V12 engine producing up to 612 horsepower and 488 lb-ft of torque, the 599 GTB Fiorano was Ferrari's most powerful road car during its series production.
However, like many, but not all, Ferraris, it hasn't lost much of its value through wear and tear over the years, but owners can't just rest knowing their cars won't make them money.
Even someone who has amassed a fortune like Sylvester Stallone has to worry about the rising cost of every minor service, maintenance problem, and part replacement over the life of a car.
16 Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG has become the go-to vehicle for actors, musicians and athletes who want to drive a big SUV but don't want the bland Cadillac Escalade. The G 63 AMG packs a punch under its boxy exterior, with a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 536 horsepower and 551 lb-ft of torque. Throw in a host of luxurious amenities inside and it's almost good to be true. But Mercedes-Benz has lost much of its sterling reputation for reliability over the last decade or so, following the trend of many manufacturers of all kinds of products that have gone down the path of planned obsolescence.
15 Rolls-Royce Phantom
The word "luxury" has almost become synonymous with Rolls-Royce, perhaps England's most famous car brand. The current Phantom continues the company's legacy, as the large coupe is just the latest iteration of a lineup that began back in 1925.
Phantom Stallone is equipped with a 6.75-liter V12 engine producing 453 hp. .
Not to mention how much fuel the huge V12 sucks out, which can challenge even the wallet of someone like Sylvester Stallone.
14 Porsche Panamera
Porsche released the Panamera in 2009, to the continued disappointment of Porsche fanatics, who saw the four-door model as an extension of the brand-busting ideas that brought water-cooled engines and the Cayenne to market (whether or not those achievements were successful). helped save a dying brand). Nearly a decade later, the Panamera caught on with both the public and the motoring press, resulting in impressive sales, but for regular owners, they proved to be a maintenance nightmare. So much so, in fact, that aftermarket warranty companies have started to drop Porsche coverage entirely due to problems with the Cayenne and Panamera, despite the fact that the 911, Boxster and Cayman models remain relatively reliable.
13 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG mid-size sedan has grown larger and larger over the years, and at the same time, its powertrain has evolved rapidly.
Sylvester Stallone's W212 generation E 63 AMG was one of the most powerful sedans in the world when it debuted in 2010.
But adding a twin turbo to its V8 only adds to the complexity of the engine, filling the engine bay with failure-prone vacuum lines winding between the turbos, intercoolers, scavenge valves and intake manifold. Let's hope Sly gave his E 63 enough time to warm up before giving it full throttle, otherwise his wallet will take a hit the size of Ivan Drago.
12 Bentley Continental GTC
One of Sly Stallone's favorite cars to drive around Hollywood is his Bentley Continental GTC. And who could blame him? Combining luxury, impeccable style and serious power, the Continental GTC is perfect for sunny California days. Under the hood, however, a 6.0-liter W12 with 552 horsepower and 479 lb-ft of torque powers a massive convertible weighing over 5,000 pounds. If W12 engines don't seem particularly common, perhaps the main reason is that, essentially, bundling two V6 engines together creates a mechanic's nightmare and creates financial problems for owners almost every time something in the engine bay fails. .
11 Rolls-Royce Ghost Coupe
At around $350,000, the Rolls-Royce Wraith is a significant purchase, no matter how much money the buyer may have in their bank account. The coupe is smaller than its Ghost sibling but also has a V12 under the long hood, which in this case produces 624 horsepower. The Wraith is another Rolls model that shares its name with a nearly 100-year-old car, a testament to the brand's long-standing commitment to powerful and luxurious cars. Unfortunately, throughout Rolls-Royce's rich history, the same questions about the lifetime cost of owning a car have always come up. And even if $350,000 seems like a reasonable price to Sylvester Stallone, you can bet he won't be happy if he keeps his Phantom for too long.
10 Custom Ford Mustang GT
Sylvester Stallone's Ford Mustang GT may have a radical two-tone black and red paint job with more flames to match the custom roll bar and blacked out wheels, but just about anyone can afford a fifth-generation Ford Mustang these days.
Sure, the fifth generation was better than the (even more) boring fourth generation, but the car's interior and moderate performance didn't help consumers love it.
Finding it on the used car market, even in the V8-powered GT version, is a relatively easy task - expect to pay less than $10,000 for an example with very low mileage and in extremely good condition.
9 Chevrolet Camaro
When Chevy launched the new Camaro in the wake of a 2009 auto industry bailout, it helped set the path forward for Detroit's design identity, which had faltered for the better part of two decades.
The Camaro is back with a powerful rear end, a powerful engine and proved to be a successful seller as consumers showed their craving for that classic muscle feel.
Today, a brand new Camaro (improved even over 2010 models) costs less than $30,000, while certified pre-owned and pre-owned examples can be found for $10-$15,000. Of course, it's best to opt for the SS option package or higher to make sure the exhaust roar matches the look of the car.
8 Cadillac CTS-V
Cadillac introduced the 2004 CTS lineup, a bold statement with sharp edges and powerful powertrains that helped Cadillac return to the forefront of the domestic luxury scene. The design language will carry over to models like the Escalade, and in the case of the CTS-V, it has evolved even further along with continuous engine improvements. The first generation CTS-V is powered by a GM LS6 V8 engine borrowed from its contemporary Corvette Z06, producing 400 horsepower and 395 lb-ft of torque. But beware, while the cars can be found with a little hunting, they only came with a six-speed lever transmission (although, as usual, a manual transmission helps keep prices down).
7 Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG
The Mercedes-Benz CLK 55 AMG was one of the sleekest sleeping cars to hit the market in the early 2000s. But, despite the low-key appearance, under the hood lies a hand-built V8 with 342 horsepower and 376 Nm of torque.
With a lightweight cam for each bank of cylinders, two spark plugs and intake valves for each cylinder, and eight coil packs, the CLK 55 AMG engine is reliable and powerful.
In the used car market, these cars are available for next to nothing when their buyers actually sell them, the only shame is that they don't come with a shifter even though their gearbox is quite sturdy as it was derived from a V12. S-class sedan.
6 1932 Heboy Hot Rod
Sylvester Stallone's hot rod is a 1932 Hiboy, completely custom built based on a Dearborn Deuce convertible. Huge rear wheels and tiny front tires help it maintain an aggressive vibe, perfect for driving around the streets of Los Angeles. But while Stallone's hot rod might be a bit of a stretch given how much he loves it, build fans could probably find it in a slightly rougher form, priced between $20,000 and $30,000. Or better yet, find a shabby old piece of Detroit history and spend time in the garage to create a completely unique, ultra-personalized hot rod.
5 Custom C3 Chevrolet Corvette
Stallone's custom-built C3-generation Corvette is an utterly incredible, utterly stunning piece of Detroit car madness with plenty of quick extras to help make up for the factory C3's lack of power.
Sure, any C3 Corvette offers a lot of good looks, but the reality is that this generation is being denounced as Chevy's attempt to make the Corvette more accessible to the average buyer.
But those shortcomings also help keep used C3 prices low to this day, making them a good buy for those who want that good looking look and who might be willing to save money to invest in some speed later.
4 Toyota Prius
The super-efficient Toyota Prius has become stable among the entertainment industry's elite because it allows drivers to make environmentally conscious claims and also doesn't require the paranoid driving that their more expensive cars may require for daily use. . Stallone has it, like most stars, and almost everyone. From the earliest Prius models to brand new, prebuilt examples, prices can range from $2,500 for a beat-up suburban car to $35,000 for a fully stocked, warranted, boring 50 mpg car. At least everyone will know that its owner loves trees and saves a lot of money on gas.
3 Audi A8
Most drivers probably look at the majestic Audi A8 and think they will never be able to own something so incredibly luxurious. But the A8 has been around as a model for generations and more than two decades. Sure, a new one can cost upwards of $100,000, but the fact that most potential A8 buyers are willing to show off their wealth means older A8 models are actually a bargain in terms of market depreciation. With a wide choice of engines, including the naturally aspirated and turbocharged V8, even the early 2000s A8 can be powerful, comfortable and affordable. Finding one with a great service history is crucial, as older Audis require a gentle touch to age well.
2 Volkswagen Phaeton
Sylvester Stallone will have to be forgiven for buying himself a Volkswagen Phaeton, one of the most complicated cars of the past two decades, and not in a good way.
The Phaeton made headlines with its massive W16 engine and VW's decision to offer a huge luxury all-wheel drive sedan that would eventually compete with its own subsidiary's A8 product.
And yes, this W16 is related to the Bugatti Veyron engine, but in the Phaeton its many unique parts (and in general all the unique parts in the model) make it a maintenance nightmare, making a used Phaeton highly undesirable. But for those with an itch, the public's disdain once again means Phaetons can be easily found on the cheap.
1 Custom Chopper
Obtaining a custom helicopter that is styled exactly like the one Sylvester Stallone kept from the fleet featured in Expendable materials movie franchises can be a little pricey, but today anyone on the streets can afford to go out and buy a motorcycle that has been slightly customized. And compared to a real car, motorcycle parts can be a lot cheaper, and a lot more work can be done in a home garage than in an expensive hourly workshop. Used bikes range from good to completely worn out, but for those willing to put in the time, investing in a Harley under $5,000 with plans to bring it back to life is not a bad plan.
Sources: imdb.org, wikipedia.org and caranddriver.com.
