Man’s £210,000 Lamborghini Trade-In Takes Unexpected Turn at WeBuyAnyCar—You Won’t Believe What Happened Next!

Ever wondered how much a glowing green Lamborghini really holds its value when the rubber meets the road—or rather, the WeBuyAnyCar kiosk? YouTuber Harley Perkins recently shelled out a whopping £210,000 for his Huracan Performante, only to be hit with the cold, hard truth just three days later. Despite 17,000 flawless miles wrapped in paint protection film, the car valuation fairy at WeBuyAnyCar aimed considerably lower than his shiny ticket price. If you think that’s rough, wait till you hear how the same fate befell his Tesla Model Y, losing nearly half its worth in just a year. Makes you wonder: Are flashy sports cars and EVs worth more in the showroom than in your pocket? Buckle up—it’s a wild ride through the mystery of car depreciation and what’s really behind those ‘bottom-line’ offers. LEARN MORE

A YouTuber has once again been left surprised by WeBuyAnyCar’s valuation of his sports car.

After previously rolling up to a branch in his Tesla, content creator Harley Perkins recently decided to get a price on his luminous green Lamborghini Huracan Performante, after coughing up £210,000 for it just three days earlier.

The vehicle had apparently clocked 17,000 miles and didn’t have a scratch to speak of, all thanks to full paint protection film (PPF).

On this occasion, the WeBuyAnyCar inspector revealed the company would look to pay significantly less for the Lambo than the YouTuber did.

In his YouTube Shorts video, the Brummie filmed himself walking up to a WeBuyAnyCar portakabin and requesting a ‘bottom-line’ valuation of the eye-catching car.

YouTuber Harley Perkins stopped by WeBuyAnyCar with a Lamborghini (Harley Perkins/YouTube)

After the member of staff had done his checks – and two random locals stood by offering their two cents – Harley was told he’d get no more than £156,955 for it if he chose to sell.

Reflecting on how they arrived at that price, Harley said: “On a £160,000 investment they’re gonna want to make 20 grand, 10 grand, and then the dealer’s gotta make 20 grand as well, so you’re already at £205,000.”

During a previous visit to WeBuyAnyCar, Harley discovered that his Tesla Model Y had lost nearly half of its value in just 12 months, prompting WeBuyAnyCar to explain the dramatic slump in resale value.

“Once a car leaves the showroom, it begins to lose value – typically up to 35 percent in the first year for petrol or diesel vehicles,” a spokesperson told LADbible.

The YouTuber was told he’d get significantly less money for his luminous green Lamborghini Huracan Performante than what he’d originally paid (Martyn Lucy/Getty Images)

“This is higher still for EVs, which depreciate faster and typically have higher prices so more value loss through depreciation can be expected – in some cases up to 50%. Factors like age, mileage, service history, condition, and even the number of previous owners all influence its resale value.

“Teslas are currently depreciating quicker than most models, with some other market factors also impacting resale value. Depreciation can be a shock for some car owners, so it’s important to always be aware of what to expect when you make that purchase,” they continued.

“We have a guide on EV depreciation and how car owners can help ensure they retain as much value on their EV as possible.

“We recommend anyone looking to buy a new car, whether straight off the forecourt or second hand, do their research into how the make and model they’re interested in depreciates, as some are more impacted by this than others.”

WeBuyAnyCar previously explained to LADbible the dramatic slump in resale value (Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

In this case, Harley racked up less than 15,000 miles on the clock over the past year and added that the vehicle was still in ‘pretty good condition’.

The car fanatic explained that Tesla Model Y’s in a similar state were selling for between £36,000 and £37,000 on AutoTrader.

One of the employees from the car firm had a gander at his electric-powered SUV, revealing that it was in ‘Grade 2’ condition – meaning there were some minor imperfections and several indications of wear and tear.

According to the inspector, the Tesla was now worth just £27,132 in the eyes of WeBuyAnyCar, which is almost a 50 percent loss.