One particular problem that most car buyers overlook when trading in their modest compacts, sub-compacts, or sedans for higher performance automobiles is that the sticker price is not a good indicator of the true cost of owning that vehicle. Do not expect to haggle over true cost of ownership the same way you did with the sticker price. When it comes to owning high performance automobiles, expect to spend much more than you normally would on things like gas, maintenance, and upkeep whatever reasons you may have had for buying your car. Expect that one of the first things to change will be how much you spend on tires alone. New cars will often come off the showroom floor bound with all-season tires that are versatile enough to be driven in any weather or road condition. These kinds of tires are a compromise of performance for all situations and only perform acceptably. On the other hand, high performance tires go with high performance cars. These tires provide better traction and grip on dry pavement and are best for maneuvering at high speeds and faster acceleration due to a soft rubber composition. Consequently these tires wear out much faster, being made from a softer material to provide that added grip and have a shorter lifespan compared to other types of tires. Unlike sedans, where you’ll only have to change tires around every 50,000 miles, expect to change them every 20,000 miles with a high performance car. High performance automobiles also consume much more fuel in order to deliver the performance you would expect from this kind of car. If you are able to get 20 miles per every gallon then you should consider yourself lucky. Expect a 20% increase in fuel requirement when a regular four cylinder sedan can get you 5 more miles to a gallon. The type of gas that these cars need will also cost you more. Mid-grade and regular unleaded are no longer your options when having your car filled at the pump. Expect to pay $.20 more for premium gasoline than you would normally be accustomed to, even with gas at reasonable prices. Insurance is also a requirement you’ll need to look at for your brand new car. Expect to be offered higher rates when trying to get insurance for a car that’s been designed to be driven at higher speeds because of the high likelihood of being involved in an accident. With automobiles of this type you will be required to be in the shop more often. High performance cars have more amenities and new technology built-in The more chance there is for something to go wrong, the more often it will.