MP4 12C Deprecation and Brand Value

[bertie]

Newc said:

It's the egregious and untramelled gouging that makes it all so unpleasant. There's not even a pretence that you're buying a unique accessory spun out of unicorn hair and fitted to your precise body shape. Nope, it's either some OEM component from Marelli / Bosch / Becker that is bought in bulk for $100, or it is actually Ferrari specific but has no possible justification of R+D amortisation (yes, stamped metal wing shields, I'm looking at you).

Edited by Newc on Tuesday 8th October 14:38

I think the stiched Cavalinho are perhaps the biggest rip off.

£760 for 2 minutes in a CNC embroidery machine...they look nice though!

[KenC]

bertie said:

I think the stiched Cavalinho are perhaps the biggest rip off.

£760 for 2 minutes in a CNC embroidery machine...they look nice though!

No. Biggest rip off is coloured stitching as seats have to be stitched in any case.

[bertie]

KenC said:

No. Biggest rip off is coloured stitching as seats have to be stitched in any case.

Good point!

[Mario149]

KenC said:

No. Biggest rip off is coloured stitching as seats have to be stitched in any case.

That's definitely a contender

[F355spider]

Never seen this thread before, i test drove a 12c spider this morning and was blown away. My 430 spider felt and looked like something from the antiques roadshow in comparison, really sold on how the Mac drove ...however i had/have concerns of the economic sense in making the change given the unknown of the Mclaren brand and where values will end up.

I'm not in love with the 458, so i guess its a case of sitting tight with the 430 a bit longer or being very brave and taking the leap. Sleepless times!


Nice looking thing too!

Edited by F355spider on Tuesday 8th October 18:57

[GT3ZZZ]

Beautiful car. Shame about the ambience round the back at McLaren Manc!

[Fun Bus]

Carl_Docklands said:

veering off topic here but here is a graphic illustration on how to spend around 50k on options.

That looks like me in the reflection

[Carl_Docklands]

Fun Bus said:

Carl_Docklands said:

veering off topic here but here is a graphic illustration on how to spend around 50k on options.

That looks like me in the reflection

Its your car innit mate?

[Fun Bus]

Nope - I was in Graypaul Nottingham on Saturday and took a photo of the spec list out of surprise - posted it elsewhere on on the forums and was surprised to see it again!

[tjob]

A client of mine did really well to spec up and spend £279,940 on his Italia didn't he...

[andrew]

40k of vat has to be the biggest rip-off

[TobyLaRohne]

How much for scuderia ferrari sheilds?! You'd have to be off your tits to pay over a grand for some badges!

[Guyr]

tjob said:

A client of mine did really well to spec up and spend £279,940 on his Italia didn't he...

Thats good, but I heard from a dealer that one got collected recently for which the price (just) started with a 3....

[toppstuff]

tjob said:

A client of mine did really well to spec up and spend £279,940 on his Italia didn't he...

When he wants to sell it back to the dealer in a few months, watch how they get the gloves and the lube out before offering him a bid.. Or, instead, they may turn the lights off, lock the door and hide behind the desk if they see him park up and pretend they are closed.

I hope it is his dream car because he's probably kissed goodbye to £80k already.

On the other hand, he may have precisely what he wants and he is like an excited boy reliving his dreams, in which case I salute him and congratulate him. It is only money and we cannot take it with us.

[APOLO1]

over 30 plus unsold 458SPs New in the network......

[Carl_Docklands]

TobyLaRohne said:

How much for scuderia ferrari sheilds?! You'd have to be off your tits to pay over a grand for some badges!

They used to be hand painted, I would assume for that money they still are.

[sone]

Carl_Docklands said:

TobyLaRohne said:

How much for scuderia ferrari sheilds?! You'd have to be off your tits to pay over a grand for some badges!

They used to be hand painted, I would assume for that money they still are.

I wouldn't buy a car without them! For re-sale I think you might think spending the extra grand worthwhile.

[TobyLaRohne]

sone said:

Carl_Docklands said:

TobyLaRohne said:

How much for scuderia ferrari sheilds?! You'd have to be off your tits to pay over a grand for some badges!

They used to be hand painted, I would assume for that money they still are.

I wouldn't buy a car without them! For re-sale I think you might think spending the extra grand worthwhile.

Absolutely mental that you'd dismiss a car because of a little emblem on the wing. Infact that is almost as mental as paying a grand for them in the first place.

I guess I just don't get it.

[toppstuff]

sone said:

I wouldn't buy a car without them! For re-sale I think you might think spending the extra grand worthwhile.

I think when it comes to re-sale it will make little difference - you are going to get your trousers pulled down. Shields or no shields.

[martinvantage]

APOLO 1 you are clearly well informed. If there are unsold 458 spiders in the network are dealers able to offer incentives as they do with the Italia is 30k off ? Do you know the position with 12c spider?
I preferred to buy new but not at. 60k losses in the first year. PM if you prefer