540C/570S Buying Advice
Discussion
FrankieV12VS said:
Glad you enjoyed the SP10. How far down the road are you on your decision process? I met Simon on Monday and waiting for him to come back to me with some figures on their dealer stock 570S. Off to another dealer on Wednesday to have a test drive (London's demo had a puncture!) Interestingly I have had some eye opening (in a good way) figures emailed across for a Huracan 580-2!! 
I'm ready to go but just can't decide what I want !
540, 570, Turbo S or a last hurrah V12VS roadster.
Would you mind emailing me the Huracan details you got ?
RamboLambo said:
FrankieV12VS said:
Glad you enjoyed the SP10. How far down the road are you on your decision process? I met Simon on Monday and waiting for him to come back to me with some figures on their dealer stock 570S. Off to another dealer on Wednesday to have a test drive (London's demo had a puncture!) Interestingly I have had some eye opening (in a good way) figures emailed across for a Huracan 580-2!!
Yeah I bet ! Huge discounts on Huracan at the momentsone said:
Really huge discounts? I've been talking to the trade about selling mine while I wait for the Performante and the cash offers have been quite reasonable. Which was a pleasant surprise!
Maybe its not quite public knowledge yet so if you are happy with their cash bids maybe now is a good time to cash in ?I was approached to take a stock spyder off a dealers hands and I was surprised at their opening gambit. Didn't push it any further as I was already committed to a 570S coupe
DarrenKMC said:
A stock car is a different proposition to a fresh order, Lamborghini is very strong at the moment, no discounts on new cars unless its a package purchase.
This is what I've found I was looking at SV's and discounts were v small even twisting dealers arms just before Christmas. That's on s/h stock cars.Just have to be patient I suppose!
DarrenKMC said:
A stock car is a different proposition to a fresh order, Lamborghini is very strong at the moment, no discounts on new cars unless its a package purchase.
Appreciate that but if its a good spec that you like with few if any compromises its the way to go to save yourself a fortune.If you order to spec from the factory they have you over a barrel so I would be surprised if they gave you any discount at all. Why would they need to as you are desperate to have the car of your choice. Its not different to McLaren, Ferrari etc....
The car I was offered was a lovely colour combination and good spec and TBH there is no way I would of paid the difference to list to order something else. It was not a massive compromise and certainly not as big as the discount.
Finding a stock unit of your liking is my preferred way to buy
RamboLambo said:
Appreciate that but if its a good spec that you like with few if any compromises its the way to go to save yourself a fortune.
If you order to spec from the factory they have you over a barrel so I would be surprised if they gave you any discount at all. Why would they need to as you are desperate to have the car of your choice. Its not different to McLaren, Ferrari etc....
The car I was offered was a lovely colour combination and good spec and TBH there is no way I would of paid the difference to list to order something else. It was not a massive compromise and certainly not as big as the discount.
Finding a stock unit of your liking is my preferred way to buy
Completely agree, if you're happy to compromise in certain areas (or just get lucky) it's a great way to buy, chance of a deal and no waiting, what's not to love!If you order to spec from the factory they have you over a barrel so I would be surprised if they gave you any discount at all. Why would they need to as you are desperate to have the car of your choice. Its not different to McLaren, Ferrari etc....
The car I was offered was a lovely colour combination and good spec and TBH there is no way I would of paid the difference to list to order something else. It was not a massive compromise and certainly not as big as the discount.
Finding a stock unit of your liking is my preferred way to buy
The best way to buy these type of cars is to deal directly with the Sales/Brand Manager that specced it to start with... their arse is usually twitching slightly more than they would like in case they have to explain to their Director why it's been in stock for XX amount of days
This is easier with some brands, Lambo included where the Brand Manager is often the primary salesman too.
RamboLambo said:
DarrenKMC said:
A stock car is a different proposition to a fresh order, Lamborghini is very strong at the moment, no discounts on new cars unless its a package purchase.
Appreciate that but if its a good spec that you like with few if any compromises its the way to go to save yourself a fortune.If you order to spec from the factory they have you over a barrel so I would be surprised if they gave you any discount at all. Why would they need to as you are desperate to have the car of your choice. Its not different to McLaren, Ferrari etc....
The car I was offered was a lovely colour combination and good spec and TBH there is no way I would of paid the difference to list to order something else. It was not a massive compromise and certainly not as big as the discount.
Finding a stock unit of your liking is my preferred way to buy
My last few purchases have been dealer stock cars with a few little compromises from what I would have ordered newifrom factory. The discounts secured were too good to ignore. Each to their own however and I totally get those that want the experience of exactly speccing their car to their wishes.
Guys, thanks for all the advice.
I have ended up buying a dealer stock 540C in blade silver. It is as close to the spec that I would have chosen if I had specced it myself for factory order as I could wish for and am therefore very happy.
Highlights are blade silver, McLaren design sports 4 interior...alcantara galore!, carbon interior components, security pack, sports exhaust, stealth wheels and exhaust finish, soft close doors. Currently very excited about picking it up.
Many thanks to all those that took time to respond to my questions.
I have ended up buying a dealer stock 540C in blade silver. It is as close to the spec that I would have chosen if I had specced it myself for factory order as I could wish for and am therefore very happy.
Highlights are blade silver, McLaren design sports 4 interior...alcantara galore!, carbon interior components, security pack, sports exhaust, stealth wheels and exhaust finish, soft close doors. Currently very excited about picking it up.
Many thanks to all those that took time to respond to my questions.
FrankieV12VS said:
Guys, thanks for all the advice.
I have ended up buying a dealer stock 540C in blade silver. It is as close to the spec that I would have chosen if I had specced it myself for factory order as I could wish for and am therefore very happy.
Highlights are blade silver, McLaren design sports 4 interior...alcantara galore!, carbon interior components, security pack, sports exhaust, stealth wheels and exhaust finish, soft close doors. Currently very excited about picking it up.
Many thanks to all those that took time to respond to my questions.
Congratulations. Sounds like a good spec car and can't see any obvious compromises with thatI have ended up buying a dealer stock 540C in blade silver. It is as close to the spec that I would have chosen if I had specced it myself for factory order as I could wish for and am therefore very happy.
Highlights are blade silver, McLaren design sports 4 interior...alcantara galore!, carbon interior components, security pack, sports exhaust, stealth wheels and exhaust finish, soft close doors. Currently very excited about picking it up.
Many thanks to all those that took time to respond to my questions.
FrankieV12VS said:
Guys, thanks for all the advice.
I have ended up buying a dealer stock 540C in blade silver. It is as close to the spec that I would have chosen if I had specced it myself for factory order as I could wish for and am therefore very happy.
Highlights are blade silver, McLaren design sports 4 interior...alcantara galore!, carbon interior components, security pack, sports exhaust, stealth wheels and exhaust finish, soft close doors. Currently very excited about picking it up.
Many thanks to all those that took time to respond to my questions.
Nicely done Frankie, be interested to hear your thoughts in comparison to the V12VS. If you don't mind me asking, did you p/ex it or let Works take it off your hands? I have ended up buying a dealer stock 540C in blade silver. It is as close to the spec that I would have chosen if I had specced it myself for factory order as I could wish for and am therefore very happy.
Highlights are blade silver, McLaren design sports 4 interior...alcantara galore!, carbon interior components, security pack, sports exhaust, stealth wheels and exhaust finish, soft close doors. Currently very excited about picking it up.
Many thanks to all those that took time to respond to my questions.
ETA you may now have both of course!
Gettoff said:
Nicely done Frankie, be interested to hear your thoughts in comparison to the V12VS. If you don't mind me asking, did you p/ex it or let Works take it off your hands?
ETA you may now have both of course!
Thanks Jeff, AM Bristol took it off my hands as they wanted stock. Works had 5 V12VS in stock so Justin and Simon didn't want another. Unfortunately not enough dough to keep both!! I'll let you know my thoughts in a month or so after some weeks in the McLaren. ETA you may now have both of course!
FrankieV12VS said:
...... I'll let you know my thoughts in a month or so after some weeks in the McLaren.
I'll be interested in your thoughts too. I've just sold my old Maserati and will be looking to put that cash and my V8 Vantage into either a used 570s or new stock 540c, with a view to keeping it for a good few years. Exciting times.Also, what made you go with the 540c over an older 570s? For me, price will be a big factor, followed by spec, with the small performance difference being of no real-world concern.
Yes exciting times indeed.
Both the 540 and 570 where on my radar. Like you say real world performance between the two wasn't a concern. Styling wise I think the 570 is slightly better on the eye due to the wider side strakes and front aero blades in shiny Paladium.
My budget would not stretch to a new 570 so a used one was a possibility. In the end it came down to buying a spanking brand new 540 or used 570. For the price I paid for the new 540 I could not get a used 570, not without silly miles on the clock anyway. So I opted for the new 540, saved some cash and got myself a brand new McLaren.
I am toying with painting the front aero blades to shiny Paladium which I have been told could be done...
Both the 540 and 570 where on my radar. Like you say real world performance between the two wasn't a concern. Styling wise I think the 570 is slightly better on the eye due to the wider side strakes and front aero blades in shiny Paladium.
My budget would not stretch to a new 570 so a used one was a possibility. In the end it came down to buying a spanking brand new 540 or used 570. For the price I paid for the new 540 I could not get a used 570, not without silly miles on the clock anyway. So I opted for the new 540, saved some cash and got myself a brand new McLaren.
I am toying with painting the front aero blades to shiny Paladium which I have been told could be done...
FrankieV12VS said:
Yes exciting times indeed.
Both the 540 and 570 where on my radar. Like you say real world performance between the two wasn't a concern. Styling wise I think the 570 is slightly better on the eye due to the wider side strakes and front aero blades in shiny Paladium.
My budget would not stretch to a new 570 so a used one was a possibility. In the end it came down to buying a spanking brand new 540 or used 570. For the price I paid for the new 540 I could not get a used 570, not without silly miles on the clock anyway. So I opted for the new 540, saved some cash and got myself a brand new McLaren.
I am toying with painting the front aero blades to shiny Paladium which I have been told could be done...
Good work!! Both the 540 and 570 where on my radar. Like you say real world performance between the two wasn't a concern. Styling wise I think the 570 is slightly better on the eye due to the wider side strakes and front aero blades in shiny Paladium.
My budget would not stretch to a new 570 so a used one was a possibility. In the end it came down to buying a spanking brand new 540 or used 570. For the price I paid for the new 540 I could not get a used 570, not without silly miles on the clock anyway. So I opted for the new 540, saved some cash and got myself a brand new McLaren.
I am toying with painting the front aero blades to shiny Paladium which I have been told could be done...
Got three months to wait for my S!!!
Well fellas today's the day I pick up my Blade Silver 540C from MacBrum...getting excited. Shame the weather isn't better!
One thing I had done prior to delivery was to have the front splitter and aero blades painted in dark Palladium. I wasn't that happy with the look of the standard ones.
So Ian Groves at MacBrum, who BTW has been excellent throughout my buying experience, organised MacBrum's body shop to have them painted. He sent me a "teaser" picture:
To me I think it makes the front of the car look much better...IMHO of course.
Edited to say the car in first picture is their old demo.
One thing I had done prior to delivery was to have the front splitter and aero blades painted in dark Palladium. I wasn't that happy with the look of the standard ones.
So Ian Groves at MacBrum, who BTW has been excellent throughout my buying experience, organised MacBrum's body shop to have them painted. He sent me a "teaser" picture:
To me I think it makes the front of the car look much better...IMHO of course.
Edited to say the car in first picture is their old demo.
Edited by FrankieMac on Friday 3rd March 08:00
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