Porsche. Honda, and Volkswagen Once Sold Cars That Came With a Bonus Set of Wheels

When you drop nearly a million dollars on a hypercar, waiting three years for delivery might test your patience. Porsche understood this when it launched the 918 Spyder in 2011, promising just 918 units to the world’s wealthiest enthusiasts. To bridge the gap between deposit and delivery, the automaker offered a curious solution: buy a second car as an option.

The 911 Turbo S ‘Edition 918 Spyder’ was a limited-run 997-generation coupe, available only to 918 buyers for an additional $160,700. 8-liter flat-6, wore acid green brake calipers and interior trim, and was limited to, you guessed it, 918 examples.

Today, that optional 911 looks like the smarter play. While a 918 Spyder now commands nearly $2 million on the secondary market, its eye-watering upkeep makes it a garage queen. A replacement 12-volt battery runs over $12,500, and a busted side mirror costs nearly $9,000. Meanwhile, the ‘Edition 918 Spyder’ 911 recently sold at auction for $176,430, a fraction of a new 2026 Turbo S.

Honda took a more practical approach in the 1980s with its tiny City hatchback. Buyers could option a Motocompo folding moped, a 49cc two-wheeler that tucked into the cargo area. 5 horsepower, it was barely quicker than the City itself, but it offered a novel way to navigate crowded streets after parking.

Volkswagen went a different route in the 1990s, partnering with Trek to sell special-edition Jettas and Golfs that included a branded 21-speed mountain bike and roof rack. The package started at $14,500 in 1996. VW also teamed up with ski maker K2, offering unique upholstery and your choice of skis or a snowboard.

These days, you cannot buy a new Jetta with a bicycle in the United States, though European shoppers can still snag a pricey VW-licensed e-bike called the Bulli for around $3,800. For that money, you might just find a used MK3 Jetta with a manual transmission, and still have cash left over for a bike rack.