Residuals, Man Maths and a 540C
Discussion
Not while they all seem to plummet in value, also £5k pa for a warranty...............
What actually put me off was before I bought my
458 I looked at a 650S, car was a new showroom car listed at £245k before I left the showroom that day car could have been mine for around the £200k mark.
What actually put me off was before I bought my
458 I looked at a 650S, car was a new showroom car listed at £245k before I left the showroom that day car could have been mine for around the £200k mark.
Mr Cod said:
This is a terrible generalisation but is at least in part based on my own views on AM vs. McLaren.
People make statements about themselves based on cars they drive. AM is cool, understated and British.
If you are in one and identify with these values but want a bit more performance, you're not going to consider Lamborghini or Ferrari.
So although very different cars, I don't think their brand values are a million miles apart...and at this level you don't have dozens of manufacturers to choose from.
My two pence!
I am that generalisation Mr Cod as I also have an Arnage( quintessentially British ) that is a keeper. People make statements about themselves based on cars they drive. AM is cool, understated and British.
If you are in one and identify with these values but want a bit more performance, you're not going to consider Lamborghini or Ferrari.
So although very different cars, I don't think their brand values are a million miles apart...and at this level you don't have dozens of manufacturers to choose from.
My two pence!
JohnG123 said:
Not while they all seem to plummet in value, also £5k pa for a warranty...............
What actually put me off was before I bought my
458 I looked at a 650S, car was a new showroom car listed at £245k before I left the showroom that day car could have been mine for around the £200k mark.
Fair enough if finance is a driving factor for you stay with the safe option. Others just want the best at any costWhat actually put me off was before I bought my
458 I looked at a 650S, car was a new showroom car listed at £245k before I left the showroom that day car could have been mine for around the £200k mark.
EpsomJames said:
Congrats on the purchase Justin 
Didn't you used to have an orange Gallardo at one time too? My car history is similar to your, just in a different order, and I can see myself in a Sport Series next.
Let us know how you get on, either here or over on SELOC
Yeah that was me, loved your SL! Didn't you used to have an orange Gallardo at one time too? My car history is similar to your, just in a different order, and I can see myself in a Sport Series next.
Let us know how you get on, either here or over on SELOC
I'll keep this thread going as a bit of a blog on how it goes, which is good to look back on but hopefully helps anyone else considering one.
The Surveyor said:
OP, now you have had the car for a couple of days, any fresh thoughts?
You mentioned earlier that it feels smaller than the Vantage. I found it really deceptive and once in the garage they are actually wider and longer than the Aston, leaving less 'work' room at the back.
Unfortunately I haven't driven it since. Frustrating! I work away from home so won't be driving it for a while. You mentioned earlier that it feels smaller than the Vantage. I found it really deceptive and once in the garage they are actually wider and longer than the Aston, leaving less 'work' room at the back.
I've downloaded a PDF file of the handbook which is keeping me entertained.. can't wait to get home and take it out for a run on some familiar roads
The mirrors fold automatically on my 570GT when locking.
There are a wide car, same width as my Mercedes CLS. Watch out for the reverse camera (if fitted), it gives a very deceptive view and you'll be closer to things than you think. I've got out a few times and thought 'ooo, bit close there' - I tend to stop reversing once I reach the initial edge of the red markings on the camera shot.
There are a wide car, same width as my Mercedes CLS. Watch out for the reverse camera (if fitted), it gives a very deceptive view and you'll be closer to things than you think. I've got out a few times and thought 'ooo, bit close there' - I tend to stop reversing once I reach the initial edge of the red markings on the camera shot.
dobbie said:
Targarama, how does the McLaren compare to the TVR? I used to have a T350 and now looking into getting a McLaren, I think I may have brought some spider wheels of you a few years back? cheers
T350 was a great car. I loved mine! Failed the noise test at the Nurburgring with the JP exhaust I had on it 
its one of the only cars I really regret selling.There isn't really much comparison though IMO, the 540 is in a different league. Apart from the noise, it is significantly better in every area (and so it should be!)
Mr Cod said:
This is a terrible generalisation but is at least in part based on my own views on AM vs. McLaren.
People make statements about themselves based on cars they drive. AM is cool, understated and British.
If you are in one and identify with these values but want a bit more performance, you're not going to consider Lamborghini or Ferrari.
So although very different cars, I don't think their brand values are a million miles apart...and at this level you don't have dozens of manufacturers to choose from.
My two pence!
There is an element of Aston owners associating with the McLaren brand - As a car enthusiast and Aston owner I would love a Ferrari 458 but something about the Ferrari brand being more ‘brash’ means that I went for a Mclaren as they have a similar cool image to Aston.People make statements about themselves based on cars they drive. AM is cool, understated and British.
If you are in one and identify with these values but want a bit more performance, you're not going to consider Lamborghini or Ferrari.
So although very different cars, I don't think their brand values are a million miles apart...and at this level you don't have dozens of manufacturers to choose from.
My two pence!
justin220 said:
dobbie said:
Targarama, how does the McLaren compare to the TVR? I used to have a T350 and now looking into getting a McLaren, I think I may have brought some spider wheels of you a few years back? cheers
T350 was a great car. I loved mine! Failed the noise test at the Nurburgring with the JP exhaust I had on it its one of the only cars I really regret selling.There isn't really much comparison though IMO, the 540 is in a different league. Apart from the noise, it is significantly better in every area (and so it should be!)
Noise has been sorted on mine with a Larini exhaust, so I have the best looking and the best sounding Mac in one
(OK, I'll add a photo if you insist)
That GT is stunning 
I think there is indeed a natural similarity between the TVR, Lotus , Aston and McLaren which seams to have owners moving from one to another, maybe we're just attracted to the 'plucky Brit taking on the world' attitude which steers people away from the more established German and Italian options. It's certainly why I didn't buy a Boxster or Z4 when I first started, and why I didn't buy a 911 or 430 later on choosing to go from TVR Griffith, Chimaera, and Tuscan Convertible then onto to Aston Martin Vantage V8 before buying the 570s.
I think there is indeed a natural similarity between the TVR, Lotus , Aston and McLaren which seams to have owners moving from one to another, maybe we're just attracted to the 'plucky Brit taking on the world' attitude which steers people away from the more established German and Italian options. It's certainly why I didn't buy a Boxster or Z4 when I first started, and why I didn't buy a 911 or 430 later on choosing to go from TVR Griffith, Chimaera, and Tuscan Convertible then onto to Aston Martin Vantage V8 before buying the 570s.
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