Are LEGO Technic supercars worth the high price?

Across the reviewers we read, the consensus is that 1:8 flagships like the Bugatti Chiron deliver an exceptional build experience (W16 engine, 8-speed paddle-shift gearbox, functional suspension) but the engineering is largely hidden once the bodywork is on. Multiple r/legotechnic threads note the gearbox 'cannot really be seen once fully assembled' and that suspension can sag over time. If you value the build process and a display piece, reviewers say it earns the price; if you want visible mechanical theater, smaller sets at $35–$65 may give better function-per-dollar.