User blog:Eth3792/Cost analysis - v7.2.0

Introduction
The adds three 2018 DPi cars: the Cadillac DPi-V.R, the Acura ARX-05, and the Mazda RT24-P, as well as the game's first two Hondas, the S2000 GT and the NSX-R. There are also flashbacks for the FXX K and Spyder Weissach Package, an LTS for the Centenario LP 770-4, two new bonus series for the Hondas (featuring the Silvia and RX-7), and two new Exclusive Series for the SRT Hellcat and Centenario. Some terms used in this post include:
 * Immediate bonuses: Bonuses immediately attainable after earning the car at LTS (or SE) upgrade level.
 * Short-term net: Net cost of earning the car with minimum PR. (LTS rewards - cost of upgrades + immediate bonuses)
 * Completion bonuses: Bonuses not attainable with LTS upgrades, but attainable with less than full upgrades.
 * Completion net: Net cost of earning the car and attaining said bonuses. (Short-term net + completion bonuses - cost of extra upgrades)
 * FU bonuses: Bonuses only attainable after fully upgrading (e.g. Exclusive Series).
 * FU net: Net cost of completing every event this car can complete alone. (Immediate + completion + FU bonuses - full upgrade cost)
 * Future bonuses: 100% bonuses for which this car is just one of the required cars.
 * Long-term net: FU (or completion) net plus future bonuses.
 * Net discount: How much you save by earning the car through an LTS or SE. (cost of the car + LTS/SE rewards)

Cadillac DPi-V.R, Mazda RT24-P, and Acura ARX-05 Championships
Cost-wise, the second-tier upgrades are fairly costly at a total of 495, but including the 130 completion bonus, the net initial cost is still less than half of the raw cost of buying. Going for all three cars (and upgrading one to PR 92.9) will net you -1,485 to keep a full garage and 100% completion.
 * Minimum cost to finish: -495  (PR 90.6: 3333333)
 * LTS rewards: 130, and either Cadillac DPi-V.R, Mazda RT24-P, or Acura ARX-05
 * Immediate bonuses (44 ):
 * 2018 Season: 44  (??%)
 * Short-term net: -321 
 * Completion cost: -465?  (PR 92.9: -1 Drivetrain, Suspension, Tires & Wheels?)
 * Completion bonuses (31 ):
 * 2018 Season: 31  (100%)
 * Long-term net: -755 
 * Car cost: -850
 * Net discount: -980  (54% savings)

Series-wise, there's only 2018 Season and it will probably stay that way. You can also earn 10 from IMSA GTD Exhibition (note: uses only the Cadillac), but this can be done for free anytime.

Car-wise, the cars should be interesting to drive, with more power and slightly less relative grip than the GT3s.

Future-wise, there will be a WTTT for these cars in a few weeks; all three will be loaned, and I expect to see all three in group A, simllar to last week. Chances are there will also be an OMP round for these three in a future update, but other than that, we probably won't see much more out of these cars.

Honda NSX-R Championship
WIP

Honda S2000 GT Championship
WIP

Lamborghini Centenario Championship
WIP

Lions of Leipzig (v7.2)
WIP

No Compromise (v7.2)
WIP

Japanese Sport Showdown
WIP

VTEC VS Wankel
WIP

IMSA DPi Exhibition
WIP

2018 Season (IMSA DPi)
WIP

Exclusive
v7.2 brings Exclusive Series for two more existing cars:

Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat
The Hellcat was recently featured in RR3's 6th Birthday Celebration, and was available to "purchase" for 0 on Feb 28. However, before now you only needed to purchase two upgrades for 31 to 100% its main series, Unleashed World Series. Fortunately the generous 100 reward helps a bit to make up the difference!
 * Cost (from scratch): -275  purchase, -307  upgrades
 * Cost (from series 100% upgrades): -276
 * Rewards: +100

Lamborghini Centenario LP 770-4
The Centenario ES pays slightly low compared to the cost of the car, but if you've upgraded it to complete Hypercar Club, you should be in the positive after purchasing the final upgrade and completing this series. The LTS in this update makes for a good way to get this car without shelling out 850 to purchase it.
 * Cost (from scratch): -850  purchase, -886  upgrades
 * Cost (from LTS upgrades): -340?
 * Cost (from series 100% upgrades): -70
 * Rewards: +100

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