Aside from a property, what is the most expensive thing you have bought?

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A $100,000 Mercedes.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 June 2008 source ↗

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Sheena Easton Scottish singer
I decided I wanted a red convertible Jaguar, because I thought I would look the bee’s knees in it. The first time I drove it with the top down, it scared the shit out of me. After that, I only bought “mom” cars.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 April 2017 source ↗
An apocalypse escape vessel – a steel hull ice-capable sailing boat for all the family that has almost zero electronics and is manual operation throughout – armed with an array of weaponry.
Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 24 January 2026 source ↗
Alison Steadman British actress
I once bought the most expensive moisturiser in the shop and it brought me out in spots. Lesson learned.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 17 January 2009 source ↗

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