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coolchris said:
That does look like a lovely example with plenty of options too I wonder how much movement on price there potentially is on a car like this?.A nice looking orange 650s couple coming up on collecting cars soon too.
For the CC car, Signs of rodent damage in the engine bay according to the condition report - proceed with caution!coolchris said:
That does look like a lovely example with plenty of options too I wonder how much movement on price there potentially is on a car like this?.A nice looking orange 650s couple coming up on collecting cars soon too.
That car was only recently sold on CC, so the buyer must have dropped out. I'd be vary cautious with it.KyloRen said:
coolchris said:
That does look like a lovely example with plenty of options too I wonder how much movement on price there potentially is on a car like this?.A nice looking orange 650s couple coming up on collecting cars soon too.
That car was only recently sold on CC, so the buyer must have dropped out. I'd be vary cautious with it.
To round out the topic, I picked up my Mantis Green 650s Coupe today from Thorney; even the weather was in my favour.
What a car, what a thing! Had my first petrol station comments, kids waving at me driving through towns a villages, such a sense of occasion.
I cannot wait to take it out on more trips and book some track days as well to see what it can really do. I am used to fast acceleration from my Tesla M3 performance but when those turbos spool up and you accelerate onto a dual carriage way, the pull 40 and up all the way to (ahem) 70 is extraordinary.
This is a good day!
What a car, what a thing! Had my first petrol station comments, kids waving at me driving through towns a villages, such a sense of occasion.
I cannot wait to take it out on more trips and book some track days as well to see what it can really do. I am used to fast acceleration from my Tesla M3 performance but when those turbos spool up and you accelerate onto a dual carriage way, the pull 40 and up all the way to (ahem) 70 is extraordinary.
This is a good day!
cutting42 said:
To round out the topic, I picked up my Mantis Green 650s Coupe today from Thorney; even the weather was in my favour.
What a car, what a thing! Had my first petrol station comments, kids waving at me driving through towns a villages, such a sense of occasion.
I cannot wait to take it out on more trips and book some track days as well to see what it can really do. I am used to fast acceleration from my Tesla M3 performance but when those turbos spool up and you accelerate onto a dual carriage way, the pull 40 and up all the way to (ahem) 70 is extraordinary.
This is a good day!
Congrats and welcome to the 650s (+ Tesla) club. I have an MS plaid, but the 650 is so much more fun.What a car, what a thing! Had my first petrol station comments, kids waving at me driving through towns a villages, such a sense of occasion.
I cannot wait to take it out on more trips and book some track days as well to see what it can really do. I am used to fast acceleration from my Tesla M3 performance but when those turbos spool up and you accelerate onto a dual carriage way, the pull 40 and up all the way to (ahem) 70 is extraordinary.
This is a good day!
cutting42 said:
To round out the topic, I picked up my Mantis Green 650s Coupe today from Thorney; even the weather was in my favour.
What a car, what a thing! Had my first petrol station comments, kids waving at me driving through towns a villages, such a sense of occasion.
I cannot wait to take it out on more trips and book some track days as well to see what it can really do. I am used to fast acceleration from my Tesla M3 performance but when those turbos spool up and you accelerate onto a dual carriage way, the pull 40 and up all the way to (ahem) 70 is extraordinary.
This is a good day!
Stunning choice but looks like the lift is still up What a car, what a thing! Had my first petrol station comments, kids waving at me driving through towns a villages, such a sense of occasion.
I cannot wait to take it out on more trips and book some track days as well to see what it can really do. I am used to fast acceleration from my Tesla M3 performance but when those turbos spool up and you accelerate onto a dual carriage way, the pull 40 and up all the way to (ahem) 70 is extraordinary.
This is a good day!
Congratulations - looks stunning and making me green with envy ;-) . I’m still torn between 650S and 570S. Generally prefer the 650S but the main dealer warranty costs at over £5k per year now are extortionate and jumps for cars over 10 years old. Thorney and V are both hours away from me whereas main stealer is on my doorstep. Also assume that these cars are often in for best part or more than a day at a time so would be multiple round trips or overnight stays with the indies - my time is important to me. Thorney also seems to be incredibly busy so likely 1-2 month wait to get any work done. Don’t think I’m brave enough to self warranty. Any suggestions?
Dezbo said:
Congratulations - looks stunning and making me green with envy ;-) . I’m still torn between 650S and 570S. Generally prefer the 650S but the main dealer warranty costs at over £5k per year now are extortionate and jumps for cars over 10 years old. Thorney and V are both hours away from me whereas main stealer is on my doorstep. Also assume that these cars are often in for best part or more than a day at a time so would be multiple round trips or overnight stays with the indies - my time is important to me. Thorney also seems to be incredibly busy so likely 1-2 month wait to get any work done. Don’t think I’m brave enough to self warranty. Any suggestions?
I drove both and ended up with a 570s. Just had an edge on looks for me, bought privately and transferred the mclaren warranty straight over to me. I'm also nowhere near Thorney so will stick with mclaren leeds or Manchester. Definitely wanted some protection and back up. Warranty renewal has been quoted at £2.7k.Dezbo said:
Congratulations - looks stunning and making me green with envy ;-) . I’m still torn between 650S and 570S. Generally prefer the 650S but the main dealer warranty costs at over £5k per year now are extortionate and jumps for cars over 10 years old. Thorney and V are both hours away from me whereas main stealer is on my doorstep. Also assume that these cars are often in for best part or more than a day at a time so would be multiple round trips or overnight stays with the indies - my time is important to me. Thorney also seems to be incredibly busy so likely 1-2 month wait to get any work done. Don’t think I’m brave enough to self warranty. Any suggestions?
I was at the same point. 650s is just a bit more 'special'. V will transport your car and still charge less than a main dealer. also having spoken to Thorney and V, the 650s is just a more reliable/better built car than the 570s. I found V to be easier to talk to and deal with out of the 2 main specailsts. They'd get my work.
The super series warranty is not over £5k a year - it's a few hundred under that, although still significantly more than sport series.
It is a pain if you're not near an Indy - but having said that, I was pleasantly surprised to find that servicing on my first 650 (owned 3 years) was less at official dealers than my Ferrari (360) had been at Indy's.
My current 650 is serviced by V who are superb.
My first 650 had extended warranty for the first two years, then I didn't bother. Current one has no warranty - both cars have been at least as reliable as Porsche / Ferrari / Aston than came before them - didn't have / need warranty on them, don't need one on my 650 either.
It is a pain if you're not near an Indy - but having said that, I was pleasantly surprised to find that servicing on my first 650 (owned 3 years) was less at official dealers than my Ferrari (360) had been at Indy's.
My current 650 is serviced by V who are superb.
My first 650 had extended warranty for the first two years, then I didn't bother. Current one has no warranty - both cars have been at least as reliable as Porsche / Ferrari / Aston than came before them - didn't have / need warranty on them, don't need one on my 650 either.
davek_964 said:
The super series warranty is not over £5k a year - it's a few hundred under that, although still significantly more than sport series.
It is a pain if you're not near an Indy - but having said that, I was pleasantly surprised to find that servicing on my first 650 (owned 3 years) was less at official dealers than my Ferrari (360) had been at Indy's.
My current 650 is serviced by V who are superb.
My first 650 had extended warranty for the first two years, then I didn't bother. Current one has no warranty - both cars have been at least as reliable as Porsche / Ferrari / Aston than came before them - didn't have / need warranty on them, don't need one on my 650 either.
You’re correct on warranty price for cars up to 10 years old and either currently under warranty or they have the same price on offer until end of June. After that or if it’s not currently under warranty it jumps but is also higher for cars older than 10 years. I got all this from my local McDealerIt is a pain if you're not near an Indy - but having said that, I was pleasantly surprised to find that servicing on my first 650 (owned 3 years) was less at official dealers than my Ferrari (360) had been at Indy's.
My current 650 is serviced by V who are superb.
My first 650 had extended warranty for the first two years, then I didn't bother. Current one has no warranty - both cars have been at least as reliable as Porsche / Ferrari / Aston than came before them - didn't have / need warranty on them, don't need one on my 650 either.
Frankychops said:
I was at the same point. 650s is just a bit more 'special'. V will transport your car and still charge less than a main dealer. also having spoken to Thorney and V, the 650s is just a more reliable/better built car than the 570s.
I found V to be easier to talk to and deal with out of the 2 main specailsts. They'd get my work.
Any idea what V charge for transport? If only they did warranty as well…I found V to be easier to talk to and deal with out of the 2 main specailsts. They'd get my work.
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