Poss 650S purchase

Poss 650S purchase

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Jules360

1,949 posts

201 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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JW82 said:
Let's try this then...

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

MDL111

6,891 posts

176 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Jules360 said:
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.
Thanks

I guess it will be interesting to see how much people are spending on running early cars once they hit high double-digit mileage and 6+ years of age (so hopefully should have some datapoints soon).

MDL111

6,891 posts

176 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Sarnie said:
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...........$$$$.
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thanks - probably not the cars for me then as I do plan on keeping a car at this price point for a long time (ie will be out of warranty eventually) and do high mileage.

isaldiri

18,406 posts

167 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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MDL111 said:
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?)
Low volume car = expensive parts unfortunately and that goes for the itty bitty stuff like aircon controls and such in the 12c/650. The warranty is extendable to 12years.

Never you mind

1,507 posts

111 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Jules360 said:
JW82 said:
Let's try this then...

Can anyone discuss the merits of a carbon tub in no less than 2000 words?
McLarens have carbon tubs ????????
Sure I read somewhere on here that they do. Can't quite put my finger on who mentioned it though wink

Mind you, so does the Alfa 4C. Can't be that special really.

isaldiri said:
Low volume car = expensive parts unfortunately and that goes for the itty bitty stuff like aircon controls and such in the 12c/650. The warranty is extendable to 12years.
I think the same can be said for any supercar really. I think warranty on them is a must.



Edited by Never you mind on Tuesday 14th March 09:51

MDL111

6,891 posts

176 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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isaldiri said:
MDL111 said:
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?)
Low volume car = expensive parts unfortunately and that goes for the itty bitty stuff like aircon controls and such in the 12c/650. The warranty is extendable to 12years.
12 years is good - so that would give some peace of mind.

isaldiri

18,406 posts

167 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Never you mind said:
I think the same can be said for any supercar really. I think warranty on them is a must.
Agreed, there aren't many (or any!) high performance car I'd keep without a warranty these days, too many electronics and such to go wrong nevermind parts and such.

Adam B

27,142 posts

253 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Lovely spec but agree with OP reservations - silver looks a it dull on such cars. Brighter colours look much more special IMHO

Beefmeister

16,482 posts

229 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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JohnG123 said:
PurpleAki said:
Something is wrong.

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


Only joking ......................................
Just thought I'd point out that RL hasn't posted, it's actually you lot that are disrupting threads on his behalf now. If he wanted to change his posting style (not that he should) you lot are never going to let him.

Give. It. A. Rest. You. Children.

PurpleAki

1,601 posts

86 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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But no-one is arguing here though.

And as for changing his posting style, the vast majority of members and obviously the mods feel differently to you.

Beefmeister

16,482 posts

229 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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PurpleAki said:
But no-one is arguing here though.

And as for changing his posting style, the vast majority of members and obviously the mods feel differently to you.
And unwittingly you're supporting what I wrote. Bravo.

PurpleAki

1,601 posts

86 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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And ironically you are continuing to derail the thread.

As another poster said, it's nice to have a McLaren thread with no arguing, so I will leave you to fight RL's corner until your heart's content. I will not respond to you again.

Here's a tip, telling people who actually own these cars how to post will never end well for you.

You are welcome to the last word, should you feel the need.



mikeknivett

Original Poster:

138 posts

227 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Guys I'm slightly confused as to how this has derailed into a slanging match and whether I'm being accused of not posting correctly??

Never you mind

1,507 posts

111 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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mikeknivett said:
Guys I'm slightly confused as to how this has derailed into a slanging match and whether I'm being accused of not posting correctly??
I'll put this back on topic for you OP. Buy whatever car you want to the spec that you want and get a warranty chucked in. These cars, as in every modern supercar, have expensive electronics and parts that if they go wrong can be eye watering to repair. Personally I wouldn't get Silver as a supercar should be loud and obnoxious (Yes, I have a white one but that's different smile )

It's not your posting style BTW. It's another poster that hasn't posted in your thread.




Edited by Never you mind on Tuesday 14th March 12:04


Edited by Never you mind on Tuesday 14th March 12:05

Beefmeister

16,482 posts

229 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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PurpleAki said:
And ironically you are continuing to derail the thread.

As another poster said, it's nice to have a McLaren thread with no arguing, so I will leave you to fight RL's corner until your heart's content. I will not respond to you again.

Here's a tip, telling people who actually own these cars how to post will never end well for you.

You are welcome to the last word, should you feel the need.


I will have the last word, thanks. The sentence I highlighted above shows me everything I need to know about you, and how you are no different to the RL/Juno bickering in the other thread. Why on earth does what car I drive have any bearing on what I can or can not post on an internet forum? Oh yeah, it doesn't. You arrogant censored.

MDL111

6,891 posts

176 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Never you mind said:
mikeknivett said:
Guys I'm slightly confused as to how this has derailed into a slanging match and whether I'm being accused of not posting correctly??
I'll put this back on topic for you OP. Buy whatever car you want to the spec that you want and get a warranty chucked in. These cars, as in every modern supercar, have expensive electronics and parts that if they go wrong can be eye watering to repair. Personally I wouldn't get Silver as a supercar should be loud and obnoxious (Yes, I have a white one but that's different smile )

It's not your posting style BTW. It's another poster that hasn't posted in your thread.




Edited by Never you mind on Tuesday 14th March 12:04


Edited by Never you mind on Tuesday 14th March 12:05
I quite like silver as well as darker colours and am not a huge fan of the bright colours (green, orange, yellow) - all different, but the majority seems to prefer "loud" colours

m33ufo

4,959 posts

230 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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MDL111 said:
I quite like silver as well as darker colours and am not a huge fan of the bright colours (green, orange, yellow) - all different, but the majority seems to prefer "loud" colours
Has to be Black smile



MDL111

6,891 posts

176 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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m33ufo said:
MDL111 said:
I quite like silver as well as darker colours and am not a huge fan of the bright colours (green, orange, yellow) - all different, but the majority seems to prefer "loud" colours
Has to be Black smile

I like that a lot

Specced a 720 in black and suddenly it looked good - will look at a car in the metal/test drive once they get a demonstrator at the dealer in May

Jules360

1,949 posts

201 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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Beefmeister said:
JohnG123 said:
PurpleAki said:
Something is wrong.

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


Only joking ......................................
Just thought I'd point out that RL hasn't posted, it's actually you lot that are disrupting threads on his behalf now. If he wanted to change his posting style (not that he should) you lot are never going to let him.

Give. It. A. Rest. You. Children.
Lighten up. We're having a bit of fun mate and enjoying the fact that there is no bickering. Well, there wasn't ......

m33ufo

4,959 posts

230 months

Tuesday 14th March 2017
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MDL111 said:
I like that a lot

Specced a 720 in black and suddenly it looked good - will look at a car in the metal/test drive once they get a demonstrator at the dealer in May
Black on a 720 does help disguise the intakes below the headlights smile Every other aspect of the car I love!

I'd order one if I had the cash.