Poss 650S purchase

Poss 650S purchase

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mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

227 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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Hi Guys, my first post on the McLaren section of the forum, historically been a Porsche and Ferrari buyer but been out the market for a few years.

I've just returned from viewing a Ferrari 430 Spider with a manual box that's very peaky at £149,950 and I'm weighing this up against a much newer car and having just been blown away being taken around a circuit by the track owner in a 650s I wanted to look into them and was quite surprised how much car you get for your money with them now.

This will not be a car that gets driven a lot, sorry I know people get annoyed by that but I've caned various GT3's, GT2's and 355's and then sold them all on years ago for a pittance compared to value now.

I want something I can drive every couple of weeks to once a month and keep fairly pristine for the next 10-12 years, the Ferrari appeals to the emotional side but the McLaren is an amazingly car that was seriously quick and I think will be highly sought after in years to come especially based on production numbers etc.

I've seen this car quite local to myself

http://www.danieljamescarsltd.co.uk/used-mclaren-6...

Looks a good spec to me but I'm very very new to McLaren so not sure and would appreciate any advice if possible.

I've been reading up on warranties and this seems to have one so I'm assuming I could then extend it ?

Is the colour ok as don't see many in silver from my research?

Thanks in advance for any tips.

mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

227 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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One particular question is around the standard memory seats, I'm 6 ft 4 and in a 430 the race seats work fine but the standard memory seats are far too high and make driving almost impossible as looking straight at top of screen plus legs totally cramped. I read something about this with the 650s so any advice appreciated. Thanks again.

Wilmslowboy

4,189 posts

205 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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Looks great, carbon is very popular (and this car appears to have plenty)

Sports exhaust also highly wanted
They all came with ceramic brakes
Would be great to see what else was added to get to a total of £50k+ in extras


No mention of lift but then again unless you have a steep drive not required.


Mclaren warranty is a must (£3,500 a year)

Silver not the most popular colour - but personally I think it looks great in the metal.

It's also worth looking/ contacting

http://www.alastairbols.com/cars/c6/cars-for-sale/...


It's already well priced but a small discount would make it a bargain.

Wilmslowboy

4,189 posts

205 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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Know a few tall Mclaren drivers - they don't have problems.

Can't remember if the power seats sit lower or higher..

DT398

1,745 posts

147 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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Powered ones sit a bit higher than the standard seat. I'm 6ft 1 and the standard seats are fine. I sat in a car with the powered seats and there was a bit of a feeling of sitting high but it was very marginal.

isaldiri

18,412 posts

167 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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The roof line is a bit different in the spider vs a coupe but a friend who is 6'4 drove my car (12c coupe) many times without any issue. As said above the heated electric seats are a bit higher than the manual ones. I'd rather have the lifter on a 650 than not I have to admit. The front spoiler lip extends much further than the 12c which probably can get away without the lifter compared to the 650

Edited by isaldiri on Sunday 12th March 23:00

Yipper

5,964 posts

89 months

Sunday 12th March 2017
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Wilmslowboy said:
Looks great, carbon is very popular (and this car appears to have plenty)

Sports exhaust also highly wanted
They all came with ceramic brakes
Would be great to see what else was added to get to a total of £50k+ in extras


No mention of lift but then again unless you have a steep drive not required.


Mclaren warranty is a must (£3,500 a year)

Silver not the most popular colour - but personally I think it looks great in the metal.

It's also worth looking/ contacting

http://www.alastairbols.com/cars/c6/cars-for-sale/...


It's already well priced but a small discount would make it a bargain.
A quite beautiful P1 they have / had for sale.


puckrup

424 posts

199 months

Monday 13th March 2017
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mikeknivett said:
One particular question is around the standard memory seats, I'm 6 ft 4 and in a 430 the race seats work fine but the standard memory seats are far too high and make driving almost impossible as looking straight at top of screen plus legs totally cramped. I read something about this with the 650s so any advice appreciated. Thanks again.
I have a 650s with standard seats (not memory) - at 6'5" I find them most comfortable. Thoroughly enjoy the car although it's been in storage for 4 months over winter. Seems a good proposition now given the price of the 720s. Couldn't recommend McLaren Glasgow more highly if you're looking at keen prices.

N.

KTM300

12 posts

98 months

Monday 13th March 2017
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That car looks to have a pretty good spec. I like the silver and with those wheels makes a good combo. For some reason the silver cars seem to hang around on the 12C and 650S, but if this is a keeper buy what you like.

To add to Wilmslow boy , agree warranty is virtually a must.

Advert has a good description, This car looks to have as options:

Orange calipers
Carbon upgrade interior
Carbon engine covers
Carbon sill side cover
Alcantara interior
Carbon side vanes
Carbon air brake - rear spoiler that comes up when you brake.
Carbon rear bumper insert
carbon Door Inserts
I think there is also additional carbon behind rear seat
Carbon mirror covers
Carbon rear diffuser
Sport exhausstealth pack
Heated seats

Not sure if those wheels were an option

I think safe to say this car is pretty loaded with carbon!

Good luck.



Edited by KTM300 on Monday 13th March 22:21

PurpleAki

1,601 posts

86 months

Monday 13th March 2017
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Something is wrong.

Where is he???

mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

227 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Great thanks for the replies everyone. Really helpful. I've spoken to the garage and hope to view the car next week as I'm traveling this week. Once again it's much appreciated for all the input and pointers

Bispal

1,603 posts

150 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Download the buyers guide here:-

http://www.mclarenowners.org.uk/

Brilliant cars, just stunning, you would love one :-)


JohnG123

622 posts

129 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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PurpleAki said:
Something is wrong.

Where is he???
Spends most of his time trolling in the Ferrari section.


Only joking ......................................

Never you mind

1,507 posts

111 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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PurpleAki said:
Something is wrong.

Where is he???

Jules360

1,949 posts

201 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Never you mind said:
PurpleAki said:
Something is wrong.

Where is he???
You're looking for a short, bald, skinny man. His own words, not mine.

MDL111

6,895 posts

176 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Can't believe I managed to get through a thread about mclaren without reading loads of hyperbole ...

Why does everybody say the warranty is a must? This would make me nervous if planning to own a car for 10+ years as I usually traget(until what age can it be extended?)

Jules360

1,949 posts

201 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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MDL111 said:
Can't believe I managed to get through a thread about mclaren without reading loads of hyperbole ...

Why does everybody say the warranty is a must? This would make me nervous if planning to own a car for 10+ years as I usually traget(until what age can it be extended?)
I think its a consequence of stuff like leaky gearboxes needing replacement rather than repair at huge cost.

PurpleAki

1,601 posts

86 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Jules360 said:
Never you mind said:
PurpleAki said:
Something is wrong.

Where is he???
You're looking for a short, bald, skinny man. His own words, not mine.
He can't be that picture because everyone is awake...

Sarnie

8,025 posts

208 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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MDL111 said:
Can't believe I managed to get through a thread about mclaren without reading loads of hyperbole ...

Why does everybody say the warranty is a must? This would make me nervous if planning to own a car for 10+ years as I usually traget(until what age can it be extended?)
Warranty is a must as McLaren's parts pricing indicates that everything they make is forged from Unicorn Horn shavings.....there are plenty of known issues on the 12c/650s that whilst aren't major issues (misting of front and rear lights, door locking modules, Iris issues, door AC LED units) the cost of replacing them is eye opening to say the least.............which is before you take into account if your gear box starts to leak...........$$$$.

JW82

135 posts

107 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Let's try this then...

Can anyone discuss the merits of a carbon tub in no less than 2000 words?