What’s it like to have a fire-engine-red Ferrari in the garage, waiting to zoom you to your dentist appointment? Will you ever get to experience the thrill of whiplash-fast pickup, or the glory of pulling into a class reunion with Lambo doors? What about the agony of trying to pick just one Porsche to drive from your collection? If you’re still eyeing your first big purchase, we’re here to tell you a few things you never knew about owning a supercar.

They Don’t Make Traffic Go Away

You can spend hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars on an insanely high-performance vehicle, but that doesn’t change the speed limit from 65 miles per hour. Just because you bought a McLaren, the world doesn’t become your race track. In fact, the police are more likely to aim their radar speed guns at you. Traffic doesn’t suddenly part in awe of your horsepower. Unless you head to the desert, you’ll have to stop and go during rush hour like the rest of us.

Don’t Count on Cup Holders

With all the adrenaline that comes from owning a thrill ride, you might not miss the caffeine. But to be clear—there is nowhere in a supercar to stash your Big Gulp. It makes sense, of course. You don’t invest in a masterpiece of machinery just so you can hit the McDonald’s drive-thru. And even if you could, are you really willing to spill your latte all over your interiors just because you hit a bump?

It Gets Tight in There

There are a lot of perks that go along with being tall—a supermodel or professional basketball career, better access to overhead compartments, and the envy of all you encounter. But fitting into an exotic car is not one of them. Forget headroom; Lamborghinis, for instance, are built for wealthy auto enthusiasts with a need for speed—as long as they are fairly small.

You’ll Never Park Again

Once you make a significant investment in your ride, you’ll be wary of any public parking spaces—no matter how far it is from the plebeian cars. All it takes is one ding to ruin your year. And even if you’re tempted to hand your keys over to a valet, you’ll think better of it once you see them drooling. You won’t be able to relax until you know your Bugatti is under lock and key in the only place it’s safe: your garage.

Fans Can Be Intrusive

“What’d you pay for that? What do you do for a living? Will you take my picture with that? Can I have a ride? Wanna race?” You will hear these questions and many more. From here on out, everyone’s going to ask you about all the things you never knew about owning a supercar .

If all this is old news to you and you’re ready to sell your Ferrari, Alfa Romeo, Porsche, or any exotic car, contact Nahas Motorcars for a free quote. We’ll take it off your hands.