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$1,000,000 for wheels?

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  1. cove26

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    cove26, Jul 8, 2013
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  2. JeremyJon

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    someone has the gift of extreme over exaggeration, maybe $10K, but that's it

    those aren't even on their current wheels lineup, so bet is they are discontinued models even

    Wheels
     
    JeremyJon, Jul 8, 2013
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  3. Ryan S.

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    Not a bad looking wheel. Theyre just trying to get some free press, and its working...
     
    Ryan S., Jul 8, 2013
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  4. NürScud

    NürScud F1 Veteran

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    Probably because it is Vossens's project car, they think that they're going to sell it in a so high price. Well. they won't!
     
    NürScud, Jul 9, 2013
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  5. Jdubbya

    Jdubbya The $10 Trillion Man Silver Subscribed

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    Maybe they are forged out of solid GOLD?!? Can't see any other way they would be worth $1mil. I do like how they require a $500 deposit on a $1.3mil car though!! ;)
     
    Jdubbya, Jul 9, 2013
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  6. Shorn355

    Shorn355 F1 Veteran Rossa Subscribed

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    There is a thread in the 458 section that this was simply a publicity stunt by Vossen - Personally, I think they are crap at $10, $100, $1000 etc...
     
    Shorn355, Jul 9, 2013
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  7. Mowgli

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    At least when Asanti sold a set of wheels for a million dollars, you get a free body guard and you could always pry the diamonds out of them and sell them.
     
    Mowgli, Jul 9, 2013
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  8. VIZSLA

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    If the wheels are a mil the rest of the car fetches 280K.
    Keep the wheels. I'll bring my own.
     
    VIZSLA, Jul 9, 2013
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  9. DoctaM3

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    Definitely a publicity stunt. Get people talking about your product. Relatively cheap advertising and using social media to carry it. That is all.
     
    DoctaM3, Jul 10, 2013
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  10. Ferrari 458 Spider

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    I definitely have to agree with all of you; this is just a publicity stunt. The wheels are WAY over priced. Even if you buy Voirsteiner, ISS Forged, or ADV.1 wheels they are not worth nearly that much.
     
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  11. Glassman

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    I have just ordered a a set of those wheels for my 308.
     
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  12. Ryan S.

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    Nice!
     
    Ryan S., Aug 9, 2013
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  13. Glassman

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    My car is currently for sale at $1,030,000.00
     
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  14. velocetwo

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    I just ordered a set of the rims for a GM volt, the car is now worth $950,000.00 :)
     
    velocetwo, Aug 10, 2013
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  15. Kaivball

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    Typo?


    Kai
     
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  16. velocetwo

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    No thats about right
     
    velocetwo, Aug 10, 2013
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  17. NeuroBeaker

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    LOL! Nice. :)

    All the best,
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    NeuroBeaker, Aug 11, 2013
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  18. PFSEX

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    Black wheels are always worth more - a lot more...especially if they are so large that the tire sidewalls disappear

    That's the law governing aftermarket wheels and tires

    Personally, I'd keep the stock wheels - even though they are mundane - and not spend the extra $1m, but I am too old to matter
     
    PFSEX, Aug 11, 2013
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  19. Glassman

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    Same as it ever was.........buy the wheels, get the car for free.
     
    Glassman, Aug 11, 2013
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    I can build you a forging die set and CNC fixturing for half that price. Alloy chemistry development and paint job on me. Want to add decals or LED's?, no probs.
     
    ozziindaus, Aug 11, 2013
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  21. Robz328

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    Insuring those against road rash would be like insuring Dolly Parton's tits...
     
    Robz328, Aug 12, 2013
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  22. NeuroBeaker

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    Are they at risk from road rash too? :)

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
    NeuroBeaker, Aug 12, 2013
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