How many RHD 6.2 manual murcielago's?
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Have to say it looks in good order mileage is a tricky area, do you want a low mileage car that's had its engine revved to oblivion when its not been warmed up properly , outside Harrods at 2am of a morn, or one that's higher milage but been cared for properly. These cars really really hate not being driven, Big service done which includes the valves.... so could be a ticket in to the increasingly exclusive club for someone.... I'd also spend a few quid on a black re-trim. In five years time this £80k will be considered an absolute steal....
sandysinclair said:
It took me about a year of endless searching to find mine, saw 7 cars, 4 were not up to standard and 2 were Cat c's. I was literally in the right place at the right time. I made a totally unannounced 120 mile detour to Pangbourne on my way home to bedford from london , was driven in the car at 2pm put a deposit down 10 minutes later without driving it myself, 3 mins after my actual testdrive someone else drops by wanting to buy the car offering 3k more than I had but I'd nabbed it first.
Put your name about to the dealers go and see them, spend some time talking to them become a familiar face. If you find a good one be prepared to move bloody quickly to get it because there will be six or seven people after it no question. I think the times of paying under 120k for a mint fettled one are now well and truly gone. The major problem you will encounter is that bodily the car may be great..stunning even . . but dig a bit deeper mechanically you might not like what you find. Patience is the key word. I wish you luck in your quest for the holy grail !
Hi Sandy, shame you couldn't make it to the Paingbourne Xmas party, I asked Craig after you, he was dressed as an Elf and they did a great job with David serving behind the bar!!Put your name about to the dealers go and see them, spend some time talking to them become a familiar face. If you find a good one be prepared to move bloody quickly to get it because there will be six or seven people after it no question. I think the times of paying under 120k for a mint fettled one are now well and truly gone. The major problem you will encounter is that bodily the car may be great..stunning even . . but dig a bit deeper mechanically you might not like what you find. Patience is the key word. I wish you luck in your quest for the holy grail !
DIW35 said:
I hadn't realised early 6.2 manual Murcis were so difficult to get hold of. I did consider selling mine a little while back as I wasn't using it as much as it deserved, but I'll probably hang on to it for a bit now.
I keep an eye on the classifieds out of interest and very few 6.2 manuals come up. Between pistonheads and autotrader there is only 1 RHD manual being advertised at present and they don't have a photograph of the car so not sure whether it is actually available or not. Not only is the Murcielago the last manual it is the last of the engine line so its a good car to hang onto from a financial/collectible perspective. For me cars are for pleasure and not for profit so I think I will sell mine at some point this year to experience something else but that assumes I think of something to replace it and at the moment I am struggling!!
Eleander said:
I keep an eye on the classifieds out of interest and very few 6.2 manuals come up. Between pistonheads and autotrader there is only 1 RHD manual being advertised at present and they don't have a photograph of the car so not sure whether it is actually available or not.
Not only is the Murcielago the last manual it is the last of the engine line so its a good car to hang onto from a financial/collectible perspective. For me cars are for pleasure and not for profit so I think I will sell mine at some point this year to experience something else but that assumes I think of something to replace it and at the moment I am struggling!!
Bar a Zonda or F50 I think you will be struggling to replace it. Brave brave man who gets rid of a 6.2 manual.......Not only is the Murcielago the last manual it is the last of the engine line so its a good car to hang onto from a financial/collectible perspective. For me cars are for pleasure and not for profit so I think I will sell mine at some point this year to experience something else but that assumes I think of something to replace it and at the moment I am struggling!!
Eleander said:
By brave I am reading foolish!!
You have just named two of my favourite cars. Sadly they will both remain a dream.
This is just personal but as soon as they went to an audi composite engine structure and changed the firing order of the v12 my interest was totally lost . If I was offered a brand new aventador in exchange for my 6.2 it would be a thanks no thanks. I'm sure that technically it's a brilliant car ....but just like the zonda and the f50 before that ,there is something beguiling about that multifaceted nature of the engine and that's directly related to the 40 years of history of that bizzarrini engine line. I know 2 people now who have sold their cars in the last 12 months, both now painfully regret selling. You have just named two of my favourite cars. Sadly they will both remain a dream.
I agree; the chap who owned my car before me along with a great collection of Porsche GT & SLR 722 E type and so on, emailed me to say he was missing his 6.2 Manual car he also confirmed that it was the best of his collection to drive, no way selling mine.
sandysinclair said:
This is just personal but as soon as they went to an audi composite engine structure and changed the firing order of the v12 my interest was totally lost . If I was offered a brand new aventador in exchange for my 6.2 it would be a thanks no thanks. I'm sure that technically it's a brilliant car ....but just like the zonda and the f50 before that ,there is something beguiling about that multifaceted nature of the engine and that's directly related to the 40 years of history of that bizzarrini engine line. I know 2 people now who have sold their cars in the last 12 months, both now painfully regret selling.
Edited by Fuoco on Thursday 21st January 18:58
Lambo fan said:
Guys
I have been watching this debate and so thought you may wish to know my 2004 6.2 Manual Black / black car is about to be marketed. What realistic price may I expect if sold privately? Your advice would be most appreciated.
I guess your starting point is 110k-125k. Or alternatively SOR to a big group and pay the usual 4-5% commission, but they will have a long list of wanted customers who are looking for a manual.I have been watching this debate and so thought you may wish to know my 2004 6.2 Manual Black / black car is about to be marketed. What realistic price may I expect if sold privately? Your advice would be most appreciated.
sandysinclair said:
I guess your starting point is 110k-125k. Or alternatively SOR to a big group and pay the usual 4-5% commission, but they will have a long list of wanted customers who are looking for a manual.
Thanks SandyI haven't seen prices that high, has there been a recent upturn in the market for manuals then?
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