|
mark387mw
1,688 posts
137 months
|
I wonder if that was the same branch as I joined with no change in attitude....  Mark
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
Sounds a tad disappointing....I've driven a couple of the cars at the Midlands branch, and everything seemed hunky dory to me - the Boxster was superbly prepared.
Can't really comment on your experience, apart from a couple of minor niggles with a wiper blade on the Speedster, I'm really enjoying membership of the London branch...
I accept the cars are not concours examples because of the huge benefit of unlimited mileage CCC offers and maintenance wise,I haven't had an issue. A trip to this year's Le Mans beckons - need to bag a decent car though!
Any other members thinking about going....
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
Has anyone seen this month's evo mag - Classic Car Club London's E-Type Roadster is featured in a group test with the Lamborghini, Porsche Carrera 4S, Ferrari etc.., nice to see the E-Type mixing it with the big boys - editorial piece sums up what to expect from CCC membership pretty well....
|
|
|
bugsy
1,371 posts
106 months
|
I accept that not all clubs or cars will be problematical, I certainly enjoyed the Boxter, even if it was not the classic car I expected but I wonder if
the penny pinching (IMHO) will filter through to the
newer cars when it starts getting expensive.
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
Yeah, fair enough...I think they tend to get sold on.
I know the London Branch is selling a few cars at the moment to make way for some new stuff....
|
Advertisement
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
Yeah, fair enough...I think they tend to get sold on.
I know the London Branch is selling a few cars at the moment to make way for some new stuff....
|
|
|
daffers
4 posts
101 months
|
I've ended up here after searching for some information on the Classic Car Club, I'm thinking of signing my husband up but am unsure due to some of the comments posted. Are there any other clubs doing this type of thing? Does anyone have any commemts on them?
|
|
|
mrcarrerars
26 posts
103 months
|
I've been a member since July last year and haven't had any problems at all. I've heard other members have broken down, but have phoned the club who have made trips out with a replacement vehicle.
I've looked at the alternatives and they all cost about the same but there's not the choice of cars or the 'club' feel which shouldn't be underestimated in my opinion - I guess it depends on how social you want to be.
Took out the new 911 Turbo before Christmas and it's beautiful with under 80,000 original miles. Only problem I had with it was a 60 fine and three points on my licence. Luckily the club saw the funny side.
|
|
|
daffers
4 posts
101 months
|
Thanks for the feedback, perhaps I'll contact them for some details. My son tells me there is another couple of companies in Surrey doing something similar called Parc Ferme and P1... is anyone a member or have an opinion on either of them?
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
Hiya
I know a couple of P1 members who have had a good time.
Although, I certainly haven't got the 15k or so to burn per year!
However, not too sure how flexible they are - they limit you on miles,and somebody I know who paid 30k to be a founder member wasn't allowed to defer his membership even though his wife was having a baby - seems a bit harsh.
Don't know much about Parc Ferme, their choice seems a bit limited - they only have about 10 cars I think and I'm not too sure whether I'd trust my 3k or so with a company with no track record.
I suppose I pay my money and take my choice - I'm with CCC - they seem a totally honest bunch.
|
|
|
mrcarrerars
26 posts
103 months
|
Yeah, I met the guy from Parc Ferme at the Goodwood Revival this year. They had a gorgeous Dino 246 on the stand, but the other nine or ten cars in the fleet aren't my cup of tea. I'm a die hard Porsche fan but don't care to drive a 993 Cabriolet and a 90's Mini Cooper, Nissan Figaro and newish Merc CLK just don't rock my world. Good cars in their own right, but not that interesting in my opinion.
I'm taking the 911 Turbo out again in two weeks. A 25 year old car that can mix it with a Vanquish! Simply stunning!
You should come to the next open day. There's a member's evening on March 16th and a general Open weekend on April 1 - 3rd. Pop along?
|
|
|
daffers
4 posts
101 months
|
Thanks for the advice, after speaking to P1 it all sounds a little out of my price range and my huband really prefers the more classic cars. I have spoken to Parc Ferme who are sending me their brochure, they have 11 cars including the ferrari you mention and another they have just added. After looking at the Classic Car Club website it seems that the they have a smaller branch in Woking that would be less travel time for us to get to, but their selection doesn't really compare with the choice at the London branch.
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
Decisions, decisions....I wouldn't have thought it would be a problem if you wanted to visit CCC London to compare.
I think Parc Ferme are a bit more expensive with a Joining Fee of 750.
Classic Car Club's yellow E-Type Roadster is in this months EVO magazine and IMHO sums up membership pretty well.
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
Are there any Classic Car Members interested in going to Le Mans this year in Club cars?
|
|
|
daffers
4 posts
101 months
|
Just a quick update for you all...... Thanks for all your input. It's been very resourceful.
After much deliberation and after coming clean to my husband about his b'day 'surprise' we decided to join Parc Ferme.
A number of reasons influenced our final descision. Location and the fact Classic Car Clubs branch at Woking didn't really impress my husband with their fleet, the London branch wasn't that easy for us to navigate too. There wasn't another company that offered a Ferrari Dino and DB6 Aston Martin to drive and the quality of all the cars are superb (My husband is a v.fussy bugger!) They have recently added another Ferrari and they seemed a throughly nice enthusiastic bunch of people.
So far I would recommend them, I'll let you know how we get on when really using the cars in earnest through the summer.
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
That's brilliant.
I hope you both really enjoy it - let me know how you get on!
CCC London have just purchased a Rolls Royce Silver Spur and I think there's a Porsche 928 S4 arriving soon.
The Club's just increased the membership prices,but I think for anybody who's interested and joins before this Friday, the rates are at the 'old' membership prices - seems pretty good value to me.
|
|
|
cordworld
2 posts
100 months
|
Hi all,
Just thought I'd add a little note as a current member of the CCC at Woking.
Joined last year and made full use of ALL the cars down at the Woking stable.
Always wanted to drive some of the great classics and managed to fulfil some of my dreams.
The guys at Woking have been nothing other than accommodating and can't wait to get out in the cars this summer.
Go and see for yourself and talk to the team.
Worth a punt of anyone s money that s into classics.
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
Glad you're enjoying Classic Car Club down at Woking. Their fleet looks a really interesting selection of cars. I've driven the E-Type down there - what a gorgeous car!
I'd like to use my London membership more, but I am still getting through London's cars!
Have you taken any from London CCC?
|
|
|
cordworld
2 posts
100 months
|
Not tried any of the cars out of London as yet, but appreciate the fact that you can switch between clubs.
Notice from the London club site that you have a caterham 7 on the fleet.
Whats it like on the open road ?
What Ferraris have you got up in the smoke ?
|
|
|
Gon205
42 posts
109 months
|
I think the Caterham's used mainly on the track at CCC Track Days.They're great fun, but the insurance can be a bit of a nightmare cost.
I've driven all London's Ferraris and I have to say the best one was the 308.
Easy to drive and a bit of a classic now a lot of people are around who can't remember Tom Selleck in Magnum!!
|
|
