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So, not the best weather to pick up the spider in... but wow! Having the roof off or even lowering the rear screen with the lid up is brilliant. The noise is so much better than my old 12c was with its sports exhaust. and the buckets are great. Fit and finish an improvement over my old car too.... I can't wait to get it out early in the morning!
The noise is a revelation after the 12C... so much better. it has much more charisma, and pops and bangs at the right times. Sounds like an old skool rally car!
I am still in the running in period, but with more torque it still feels stupidly fast and the P1 buckets make you feel much more involved and encourage you to left foot brake all the time.
I am still in the running in period, but with more torque it still feels stupidly fast and the P1 buckets make you feel much more involved and encourage you to left foot brake all the time.
Yup.. Carbon black with the sports exhaust. I went for the carbon pack in and out with the carbon air intakes and I had my old carbon and alcantara wheel with carbon paddles from the 12c. I realise I'll probably get a kicking from depreciation, but the car is a keeper as there is nothing out there I'd rather have and I intend to put good miles on it.
GRBF430F1 said:
How many have these have been sold in the UK now ?
Still very few for sale on the used car market. Are we likely to see more in the near future and whats the likely knock on effect to 12C spiders ?
With no dealer network to talk of used car disposal is very difficult with any McLaren and the biggest thing that puts me off one. I reckon the gap between trade bids and retail advertised prices will be huge if you can even get someone to make you an offer.
Think the car is great and super value for money as a keeper but think you have to be prepared to take a huge hit on disposal.
Buy one and you won't want to sell it or think about dealer bid. If you are concerned about these things go out and buy something different. Life is for living and cars for driving.. Not worrying about depreciation. I drove lambos and could not get on with the driving position. Gave me awful back ache. The 650 is phenomenal.. Nothing to changed it for.. So why worry about these things. If you can't afford the depreciation on a new supercar don't buy one and don't moan about it. Maybe just work harder......Still very few for sale on the used car market. Are we likely to see more in the near future and whats the likely knock on effect to 12C spiders ?
With no dealer network to talk of used car disposal is very difficult with any McLaren and the biggest thing that puts me off one. I reckon the gap between trade bids and retail advertised prices will be huge if you can even get someone to make you an offer.
Think the car is great and super value for money as a keeper but think you have to be prepared to take a huge hit on disposal.
Hi giggsy,
They are v comfy but also slightly snug... I am 6'2" and 15stone and fit ok but I wouldn't want to be much wider! The driving position is lower (something I prefer after finding the 12c a little high) and the added bonus of the tight seats is they almost force you to be very straight legged and therefore left foot braking is extremely natural as the brake pedal is directly infront of your left foot. I find that when pressing on along a country lane I now instinctively left foot brake (the new feel of the ceramics is great for this) and I only use the right foot for braking when pooling around town and I need the final bit of feel for coming to a complete stop.
I also think the seats add a bit of drama to both the look of the interior and the experience of driving the car.
If you are thinking of getting them then defo try both types of seats.. Not for everyone and they do make it trickier getting in and out.
They are v comfy but also slightly snug... I am 6'2" and 15stone and fit ok but I wouldn't want to be much wider! The driving position is lower (something I prefer after finding the 12c a little high) and the added bonus of the tight seats is they almost force you to be very straight legged and therefore left foot braking is extremely natural as the brake pedal is directly infront of your left foot. I find that when pressing on along a country lane I now instinctively left foot brake (the new feel of the ceramics is great for this) and I only use the right foot for braking when pooling around town and I need the final bit of feel for coming to a complete stop.
I also think the seats add a bit of drama to both the look of the interior and the experience of driving the car.
If you are thinking of getting them then defo try both types of seats.. Not for everyone and they do make it trickier getting in and out.
Russell996 said:
GRBF430F1 said:
Strong position then. I was offered £12k off a brand new 12C up at £178k with a list of £212k. Total reduction of £47k but I didn't buy it
Wow! 23% discount off a new 12C. I assume less discount for a car ordered to your spec?
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