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Best Places to Spot Exotic Cars

Oct 09, 2012

Written by Austin M. (Ferrari F4 0)

Many of us like to go spotting. We may walk downtown, sit on a curb for a few hours or even chase down cars. The problem is, you never know what you might see. Some days you may have a good day, with lots of spots, or some days you may be out there for hours and not even see a Corvette. Here is my guide of where to spot.

 

Car Wash:

Car washes are great for spotting, because everybody wants their cars looking nice and clean. The best time to go is on a nice, warm day. Sometimes you may have to wait, but hey, it will be worth it if a Gallardo pulls up. 

Lamborghini Gallardo 

Spotted by JesseStephens

 

Fancy, Expensive or Famous Restaurant:

The more money you have, you can eat at some famous restaurants. If you are ever driving around with nothing to do, check out some restaurants on the weekends. Sometimes the owner has an exotic, when I was in Switzerland the owner of a restaurant had a Aston Martin. Every night I would walk down to the Restaurant, some nights an Evora, some nights a Ferrari F430. You never know what you might see. 

 

Aston Martin DB9

Ferrari F430

Spotted by FerrariF4 0

 

Hotels:

Hotels are a great place to spot, every night there might be something different. If you live in a place where the exotics only come around on the weekends, go on a Saturday evening. Also look for big name Hotels, not a $50 per night hotel. Some hotels don't like people walking around taking pictures, so be careful.

 

Bugatti Veyron

Spotted by andrewo

 

Aston Martin Vantage

Spotted by FerrariF4 0

 

Certain Street:

Every town/city has that one certain street where an exotic car is always parked. These streets are either:

1. A very busy, popular street where people will see his/her car and get attention or

2. The opposite of the above, a side street, where its not very busy and people don't see his/her car, so people don't take pictures, or touch the car. 

To see these cars in these places, you often have to go a certain time of the day, usually on the weekends. 

 

Bentley Continental

Porsche 911 GT3

Spotted by FerrariF4 0

 

Other Vintage

Other Vintage

Spotted by DjShift

 

Major Highway:

Highways are a great place to spot, but they often require lots of patience. I like to sit and wait for cars to drive by, as I find that if you wait long enough, the cars will come. It also depends on where you live, maybe sitting beside the highway just doesn't work for you. Another option is if you are a passenger in a vehicle, always keep your camera ready, pointed at the opposite side of the highway. If that's a great way to spot for you, always keep a spare pair batteries handy.

 

Lamborghini Murcielago

Spotted by ferrucio

 

Ferrari F430

Spotted by Bugattifan15

 

Golf Courses:

Golf courses are a great place to spot. Here you are more likely to find a luxury car, such as a Bentley or Rolls Royce, but you never know what you may find. Try to go on a weekend. Every man loves his golf!

 

Dodge Viper

Spotted by PaMotorhead

Bentley Arnage

Spotted by Bugattifan15

 

So please keep these tips in mind, but remember, you are never certainly going to spot a car in these locations, because we have good days and bad days. Good luck!

Comments (257 total)
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@ RSL same, I want to meet them, but I can't overcome my fear
Posted:  10/25/2012 22:48:40
 
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I usually try to get my photos as fast as I can, just to avoid confrontation with the owner.
Posted:  10/25/2012 20:16:48
 
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None?!?!?!?
I always do.

I've waited over 4 hours just to meet a ZR1 owner before
Posted:  10/25/2012 17:30:17
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I have never actually met any owners. I really want to.
Posted:  10/25/2012 00:10:54
 
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I like to wait by the cars just to meet the owners. Everyone here's so nice.

They always tell me sll the information and show me the engines and everything.
Posted:  10/24/2012 22:02:34
 
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I met tons of great owners
Posted:  10/24/2012 21:47:53
 
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i am normally quite open to owners but also am cautious as i know some owners prefer privacy the Continental SS Convertible owner is very nice though.
Posted:  10/24/2012 17:43:28
 
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Wow, I'm really shy too, but I would of loved to talk to the owners
Posted:  10/23/2012 21:46:32
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I was taking pictures of an Elise at KOP the one day, and the owner walked down while I was taking them, since I'm shy, I stood up when he got to the car, and I walked away, he stopped me and asked if I was done taking pictures, I just nodded, he was like "You don't wanna see the inside or anything? and I just m head and quickly walked off.
Posted:  10/23/2012 16:06:59
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A day I have spotted a Superleggera and the owner revved in the parking...
Posted:  10/23/2012 05:30:43
 
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i met a real nice Ferrari owner last night i saw a Black BMW X5 pulling around the car park corner slowed down and pulled up next to where i was taking shots the guy got out and didn't realize that it was the owner he went over to it and opened the car up i complimented him on his car and he said "have you heard the engine?" he started it up and revved it a bit and left me alone to do my own thing then i videoed him leaving the car park was one of the most nicest exotic owners i have ever met.
Posted:  10/22/2012 15:28:00
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@Davis313, that happens to me. I miss lots of photos because people think I am weird or one time I missed an R8 because the police were right beside. An owner of an XK walked up when I was taking pictures so I got really scared an ran...



I hate running into owners, I get scared they get mad.
Posted:  10/21/2012 22:55:50
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@lotus496, i missed a Carrera GT racing a diablo like that.

@davis313, i like when that happens.
Posted:  10/21/2012 01:12:21
 
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I certainly know it.

It's always the most awkward thing when you're taking pictures and the owner actually walks up to the car.
Posted:  10/20/2012 15:00:27
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I also know that situation, some months ago in front of an expensive hotel in my city there was a combo of Porsche Turbo, DBS, two FF and a 458 but I was been very stupid and I didn't take a picture because then the people think:he is crazy!
Posted:  10/20/2012 11:55:19
 
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I know, when I take pics people give me weird looks.
Posted:  10/19/2012 23:17:25
 
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Also this week Man! I missed  some exotic cars in Manila like Ferrari FF, Maserati Quattroporte, and a Maserati Granturismo S
I brought my camera but I am too shy to picture it, because i'm in a Bus and the passengers might think I'm Crazy and Weird....
Posted:  10/19/2012 08:34:00
 
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Wow, that sucks. Rivibird missed a Ferrari P4/5 and I missed a Bugatti Royale like that.
Posted:  10/17/2012 23:48:21
 
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I learned the hard way about the highway spotting. I was a passenger, and something was coming about a half mile ahead, you could just tell by how low it was, that it was something special. I didn't have my camera ready by the time the red Porsche Carrera GT flew by with screaming revs. And this was on a stretch of road between no-where-ville and no-place-special, if you know what I mean.
Posted:  10/17/2012 22:52:20
 
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i live in minnesota so thats very uncommon here
Posted:  10/17/2012 13:52:50
 
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