RE: £90k McLaren 650S | Spotted
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Tuvra said:
I have been monitoring the prices of McLarens for a while, this 12C spider to my eyes looks like an absolute steal at £75k:-
Think I am a little bit in love with it, 47k miles or not
You might want to Google GC Motors first. Even what's on this site with it's no name no shame rule makes for interesting reading.Think I am a little bit in love with it, 47k miles or not
Gameface said:
Hard to know where to start.
Hanging out on the McLaren forum? I think I commented on 3 threads.
And anyone can comment on any thread they wish, as I'm sure you're aware.
I wasn't constantly telling people their McLarens are rubbish either. If that was the case, why would Brad, a multiple McLaren owner, be fine with me.
It was the MOC cliques attitude that caused problems across their entire forum. Case in point, Brad, amongst many others, thinks they are ridiculous. If my opinion as a Lamborghini owner doesn't count, perhaps his does?
As for your public service and growing up comments, well the less said about them the better.
Brad and I already agreed this isn't the thread for this. Hopefully you can see that too, so I won't derail things anymore. If I comment again, it will be on topic only.
I just get so bored of the ludicrously partisan negative posts from the usual suspects but I accept that you are not one of them.
Surely these can’t be THAT bad
Surely the engine won’t blow or gearbox fail if you bought one and drove it on the weekends, special occasions averaging 100 jokes per week?
I have no experience with McLaren’s or any supercars but I can’t imagine that with the money McLaren spent on developing this car that it’s just going to fall apart or disintegrate after 50k miles!
Surely the engine won’t blow or gearbox fail if you bought one and drove it on the weekends, special occasions averaging 100 jokes per week?
I have no experience with McLaren’s or any supercars but I can’t imagine that with the money McLaren spent on developing this car that it’s just going to fall apart or disintegrate after 50k miles!
Gameface said:
br d said:
Gameface said:
Wait until MAC720S sees that post. He'll have you banned.
I'm surprised you and me are still here. They are welcome to their weird little cult.
On topic the white 650 looks somewhat of a bargain in the bang for bucks stake but I still feel the overall ownership proposition is the main area of concern for new entrants to the Mac market
720s now looking great buys with some epic specs and minimal miles around the £150k mark ( close to half price on a big spec car)so a 650 is always going to be well south of 100k
Once the independent market grows beyond Thorney it should help the lower price cars level out a bit
I nearly bought a 650s with buckets at £179950, lucky escape for me that would have hurt!
Edited by Juno on Friday 13th September 06:42
Chestrockwell said:
I have no experience with McLaren’s or any supercars but I can’t imagine that with the money McLaren spent on developing this car that it’s just going to fall apart or disintegrate after 50k miles!
Unreliable cars are fine as long as you have a sense of humour and some spare cash. From what I read/hear these are much like a TVR in terms of reliability, but my TVR has always given me something to talk/laugh about with friends/family. It is part of the charm/character of owning a car like this. There is someone I know who has a TVR and a McLaren...his life won't be boring that is for sure! A car that's unreliable doesn't stop it from selling either, and you only have to look at Land Rover/Range Rover for proof of that.
Chestrockwell said:
Surely these can’t be THAT bad
Surely the engine won’t blow or gearbox fail if you bought one and drove it on the weekends, special occasions averaging 100 jokes per week?
I have no experience with McLaren’s or any supercars but I can’t imagine that with the money McLaren spent on developing this car that it’s just going to fall apart or disintegrate after 50k miles!
100 jokes? Yep you need to have a personality to run a Mc.Surely the engine won’t blow or gearbox fail if you bought one and drove it on the weekends, special occasions averaging 100 jokes per week?
I have no experience with McLaren’s or any supercars but I can’t imagine that with the money McLaren spent on developing this car that it’s just going to fall apart or disintegrate after 50k miles!
cerb4.5lee said:
Chestrockwell said:
I have no experience with McLaren’s or any supercars but I can’t imagine that with the money McLaren spent on developing this car that it’s just going to fall apart or disintegrate after 50k miles!
Unreliable cars are fine as long as you have a sense of humour and some spare cash. From what I read/hear these are much like a TVR in terms of reliability, but my TVR has always given me something to talk/laugh about with friends/family. It is part of the charm/character of owning a car like this. There is someone I know who has a TVR and a McLaren...his life won't be boring that is for sure! A car that's unreliable doesn't stop it from selling either, and you only have to look at Land Rover/Range Rover for proof of that.
cerb4.5lee said:
Unreliable cars are fine as long as you have a sense of humour and some spare cash. From what I read/hear these are much like a TVR in terms of reliability, but my TVR has always given me something to talk/laugh about with friends/family. It is part of the charm/character of owning a car like this.
There is someone I know who has a TVR and a McLaren...his life won't be boring that is for sure! A car that's unreliable doesn't stop it from selling either, and you only have to look at Land Rover/Range Rover for proof of that.
Good way of looking at it. a 10k bill on a TVR isn't too uncommon, but still more love than hate for them.There is someone I know who has a TVR and a McLaren...his life won't be boring that is for sure! A car that's unreliable doesn't stop it from selling either, and you only have to look at Land Rover/Range Rover for proof of that.
He doesn't have a place in South of France does he (near Port Grimaud).. A guy who I haven't met with the lodge behind ours has a TVR and Mac, cant be that many brave souls about!
Utter bargain at that price IMO, but seems I'm in the minority.
I'd agree with the retrim, then stick a Thorney/McWarranty on it and for under £100k you'll have a proper supercar that is real world quicker than almost anything out there. Harder to go faster for the money.
Not a big fan of white though. Looks are always subjective but personally the front of the Macs are the best bit for me.
I'd agree with the retrim, then stick a Thorney/McWarranty on it and for under £100k you'll have a proper supercar that is real world quicker than almost anything out there. Harder to go faster for the money.
Not a big fan of white though. Looks are always subjective but personally the front of the Macs are the best bit for me.
Or, put your sensible hat on and get this for around the same money.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
TheRainMaker said:
$150,000 on engine and transmission work?No thank you. Aaahm ooout.
Helicopter123 said:
Or, put your sensible hat on and get this for around the same money.
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
And spend your time explaining that although it does look similar, it really isn't a TT.https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/...
BMW A6 said:
TheRainMaker said:
$150,000 on engine and transmission work?No thank you. Aaahm ooout.
For a bit of perspective. On a CarGuys video, a 355 spider had a routine cam belt change and service. Engine out job. The cost was £18k. You have to really want to run one of these cars long term and obviously have very deep pockets.
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