The “Animal” movie fame actress Tripti Dimri has recently upgraded her car after finding fame. The actress has ditched her old trusty Renault Duster and bought herself a Range Rover Sport luxury SUV. Now, the interesting part about her new Range Rover is that it is not actually brand-new. Rather, the actress bought it from the used car market. She is not the only celebrity in India to buy a used car. On the contrary, there are numerous celebrities who own used cars. So today, we will talk about why celebs buy used cars.
Tripti Dimri Upgrades to Range Rover Sport
Before making the switch to the Range Rover Sport luxury SUV, as mentioned, the actress used to get driven around Mumbai in her modest Renault Duster mid-size SUV. Her Duster was finished in the popular shade of Outback Bronze and was the facelifted version of the earlier generation Duster.
Tripti Dimri’s Used Range Rover Sport
Now, coming to the Range Rover Sport owned by Tripti Dimri, the actress has gone with the previous generation Range Rover Sport. This generation of the Range Rover was introduced in 2018. The model she chose is finished in a menacing shade of satin black. Whether the finish is a factory paint job or an aftermarket wrap remains unclear.
As for the interior, it is finished in a shade of grey. This generation of the Range Rover Sport came equipped with a ton of features. These include matrix LED headlamps, executive-class seating, 4-zone climate control, gesture-controlled sun blinds, and a Meridian stereo system.
As for the powerplant, this generation of the Range Rover Sport comes with a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine. It produces a maximum power of 255 bhp. The company also used to offer a massive 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine, which made 518 bhp. The one that Tripti Dimri owns comes with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Why Do Celebrities Opt for Used Luxury Cars?
Now, you may be wondering, why do celebrities like Tripti Dimri opt for used luxury cars rather than buying a new one? Well, the answer is that there are a few solid reasons. First of all, it is depreciation. As we all are aware, luxury cars depreciate a lot. Almost every luxury vehicle loses a significant portion of its value within the first few years of ownership.
Sometimes this depreciation is as high as 50%. So even celebrities, despite their wealth, find it financially sensible to purchase a used car. These cars, which have suffered their steepest depreciation, make them a great buy. Another factor that makes celebs buy used luxury cars is the availability of well-maintained, low-mileage cars in the used luxury car market.
Many high-end vehicles are kept in excellent condition by their previous owners, making them almost indistinguishable from brand-new models. For this reason, these celebs manage to enjoy the prestige of a luxury car without the high price tag.
Celebrities Who Own Used Luxury Cars
As mentioned, Tripti Dimri is not the only star to choose a used luxury vehicle over a brand-new one. There are several other famous actors and public figures in India who own used luxury cars. Of these, the most popular one is Virat Kohli. The ace batsman owns not one but two Bentley Continental GTs.
One of them is stationed in Delhi, while the other is in Mumbai. Kohli bought his white Bentley Continental GT in 2018. The new version of this Bentley used to cost upwards of Rs 3.5 crore on-road. However, Kohli made the decision to purchase a used model.
Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty also opted for a pre-owned luxury vehicle a while ago. She bought herself a used Range Rover Vogue Long Wheelbase in 2018. She purchased this SUV for Rs 1.8 crore. She also bought herself a used Bentley Flying Spur as well.
Additionally, cricketer Dinesh Kartik bought himself a Porsche 911 Turbo S. He bought this supercar back in 2018, just before the model was discontinued.
Other famous names include Honey Singh, who owns a used Audi R8, Hard Kaur with her Ferrari 458 Italia, and rapper Badshah, who made headlines when he bought a Rolls Royce Wraith from the used luxury car market.