Discussion
SydneyBridge said:
Straw poll- for those getting one and for those who are not
given the choice, would anyone actually prefer a spider over a coupe?
if you could have a spider but not a couple, would you?
I missed out on getting one but if another 500 are made think I will be in with a chance.given the choice, would anyone actually prefer a spider over a coupe?
if you could have a spider but not a couple, would you?
I would prefer a hard top personally.
Interestingly when I asked the question re Spider at the factory yesterday I was told its still not sure if they will build, but they hinted that it was driven by customer demand.
Probably find that in other parts of the world where it doesnt rain most of the time like UK a spider is the preferred option, I would agree its not very race car though as we know it, not really sure of the point of the 650 Can -Am ? 675 would have made more sense no ?
Probably find that in other parts of the world where it doesnt rain most of the time like UK a spider is the preferred option, I would agree its not very race car though as we know it, not really sure of the point of the 650 Can -Am ? 675 would have made more sense no ?
It'll be a much better drivers car to the Aventador SV roadster... TISPKJ said:
Interestingly when I asked the question re Spider at the factory yesterday I was told its still not sure if they will build, but they hinted that it was driven by customer demand.
Probably find that in other parts of the world where it doesnt rain most of the time like UK a spider is the preferred option, I would agree its not very race car though as we know it, not really sure of the point of the 650 Can -Am ? 675 would have made more sense no ?
Bass-ackward logic, the U.K. Is one of the biggest markets for open tops BECAUSE it's not sunny very often, so when it is everyone wants the roof off.Probably find that in other parts of the world where it doesnt rain most of the time like UK a spider is the preferred option, I would agree its not very race car though as we know it, not really sure of the point of the 650 Can -Am ? 675 would have made more sense no ?
Jappo said:
TISPKJ said:
Interestingly when I asked the question re Spider at the factory yesterday I was told its still not sure if they will build, but they hinted that it was driven by customer demand.
Probably find that in other parts of the world where it doesnt rain most of the time like UK a spider is the preferred option, I would agree its not very race car though as we know it, not really sure of the point of the 650 Can -Am ? 675 would have made more sense no ?
Bass-ackward logic, the U.K. Is one of the biggest markets for open tops BECAUSE it's not sunny very often, so when it is everyone wants the roof off.Probably find that in other parts of the world where it doesnt rain most of the time like UK a spider is the preferred option, I would agree its not very race car though as we know it, not really sure of the point of the 650 Can -Am ? 675 would have made more sense no ?
I've had roadsters for 15 years and use them a lot - always with the roof down
Its never too hot here, unlike the US or Asia
Jappo said:
mikey k said:
Its more to do with our mild weather being good for roof down.
I've had roadsters for 15 years and use them a lot - always with the roof down
Its never too hot here, unlike the US or Asia
Mad dogs and Englishmen..........I've had roadsters for 15 years and use them a lot - always with the roof down
Its never too hot here, unlike the US or Asia
J & P Alps 14 170 by mikey k V8VR, on Flickrmikey k said:
Get a Morgan 
Edited by Jappo on Thursday 15th October 22:36
mikey k said:
Get a Morgan Edited by Jappo on Friday 16th October 18:29
Jappo said:
Not Gospel but believable source - I'm hearing 350 Spiders making a total of 850 675LTs.
The absurdity of the situation is that, having broken their commitment to make "only 500" 675s, if they were to make fewer than 500 spiders, the spider would then be rarer than the coupe and, other things being equal, trade at a higher premium or lower discount than the coupe would. Ridiculous and unacceptable. 
What they should do - if they are going to build a spider, which they should not do - is to build 500 spiders but reduce the number of coupes to only original group of 500 coupe buyers less the number of original coupe buyers who want to switch to spider.
That way they would end up making 500 spiders and maybe 300 coupes. McLaren would get their illegitimate expanded build-run, the "customer demand" for spiders would be satisfied, and the original coupe buyers would not get screwed by the overall numbers.
flemke said:
The absurdity of the situation is that, having broken their commitment to make "only 500" 675s, if they were to make fewer than 500 spiders, the spider would then be rarer than the coupe and, other things being equal, trade at a higher premium or lower discount than the coupe would. Ridiculous and unacceptable.
What they should do - if they are going to build a spider, which they should not do - is to build 500 spiders but reduce the number of coupes to only original group of 500 coupe buyers less the number of original coupe buyers who want to switch to spider.
That way they would end up making 500 spiders and maybe 300 coupes. McLaren would get their illegitimate expanded build-run, the "customer demand" for spiders would be satisfied, and the original coupe buyers would not get screwed by the overall numbers.
That sounds like a pretty good solution. Would keep the original 500 happy - they get their choice and those that want to stick with the coupe potentially benefit out of it. What they should do - if they are going to build a spider, which they should not do - is to build 500 spiders but reduce the number of coupes to only original group of 500 coupe buyers less the number of original coupe buyers who want to switch to spider.
That way they would end up making 500 spiders and maybe 300 coupes. McLaren would get their illegitimate expanded build-run, the "customer demand" for spiders would be satisfied, and the original coupe buyers would not get screwed by the overall numbers.
Sadly, I do not think that will happen (unless you get on the line to the factory??).
flemke said:
The absurdity of the situation is that, having broken their commitment to make "only 500" 675s, if they were to make fewer than 500 spiders, the spider would then be rarer than the coupe and, other things being equal, trade at a higher premium or lower discount than the coupe would. Ridiculous and unacceptable.
What they should do - if they are going to build a spider, which they should not do - is to build 500 spiders but reduce the number of coupes to only original group of 500 coupe buyers less the number of original coupe buyers who want to switch to spider.
That way they would end up making 500 spiders and maybe 300 coupes. McLaren would get their illegitimate expanded build-run, the "customer demand" for spiders would be satisfied, and the original coupe buyers would not get screwed by the overall numbers.
Blah blah, blah.....What they should do - if they are going to build a spider, which they should not do - is to build 500 spiders but reduce the number of coupes to only original group of 500 coupe buyers less the number of original coupe buyers who want to switch to spider.
That way they would end up making 500 spiders and maybe 300 coupes. McLaren would get their illegitimate expanded build-run, the "customer demand" for spiders would be satisfied, and the original coupe buyers would not get screwed by the overall numbers.
I wish people would stop complaining.....let them build loads of coupes and spiders, so that those of us less well off can buy one at a discount ( hehe). I think a spider for £200k would be just perfect!
TP321 said:
Blah blah, blah.....
I wish people would stop complaining.....let them build loads of coupes and spiders, so that those of us less well off can buy one at a discount ( hehe). I think a spider for £200k would be just perfect!
Baring in mind 650s spiders are around that mark I find that very unlikely...I wish people would stop complaining.....let them build loads of coupes and spiders, so that those of us less well off can buy one at a discount ( hehe). I think a spider for £200k would be just perfect!
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