Car enthusiasts are a breed of people who never seem to rest at ease with just one opinion about a given car. Add to this curiosity the hype behind sports car, and you can have a debate raging in under a minute about which sports car trumps the other.  Also, no matter how good a car they have, even if it is the best in the segment or the best possible model they could get, car enthusiasts always have a soft spot for the shiny, powerful, quintessential sports car.

Consumables and concerns
Be critical. There is nothing wrong in assuming that most consumables category of car parts could be pooched. From rotors to the clutch, you have to be prepared that these all need a replacement for the car you are planning to buy.

Check the fluids
For optimal investment, you need to assume that car fluids have never been changed earlier. Therefore, consider including these costs in your budget bracket. While coolant and engine lubricant are significant, do not forget to pay attention to the fluids for power steering or transmission either!

Examine thoroughly
Yes, we are still in sports car shopping zone and we want you to not trust the quality of the used luxury sports car much. Inspect the body from all ends, the bumpers and check for suspension damage.

Look for the warranty 
When shopping for used sports cars that have some factory warranty left, it is better to assume that the truth is otherwise. You will have to check each service sheet to know for sure what the real status is since goofing up the warranty is as easy as missing a fluid change.

Spend some bucks to get a present purchase inspection. It takes around one hour but lets you understand internal issues such as those with powertrain electronics.