SO EXPENSIVE Why the ultra-rich spend millions on custom Rolls-Royces

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This video explores why ultra-wealthy individuals spend millions on custom Rolls-Royce cars, detailing the extensive customization options available and the high costs associated with them. It highlights that the price can skyrocket far beyond the base cost, with some bespoke features costing more than the car itself.

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1Introduction to custom Rolls-Royces and their high cost
2Examples of extreme customization and pricing
3Explanation of why customers pay for these customizations
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An entry-level Rolls-Royce begins at $370,000, but ultrawealthy customers can spend millions on customizations. Some collectors don't even keep track of how much they spend. Yeah, I don't even know. Oh, we don't care. As of right now, we have three, you know, and my husband's like, no, no more. The automakers $30 million drop tail and $28 million boat tail are reportedly the most expensive cars ever commissioned. In some cases, the work doesn't stop there. Buyers will spend more taking their Rolls-Royces to outside companies for even more customization. When I got the Spectre from Rolls-Royce, it was $600 and $25,000. And then the upgrade was about $700,000. So it actually cost more for the upgrade than the original car. So what exactly are Rolls-Royce customers paying for? And what makes buyers come back for more? Watch the full video on Business Insider's YouTube channel