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Wheelspinning said:
Taffy66 said:
Just had a close up look and it seems the paint has more than its fair share of scratches and chips. These type of cars should have PPF from new especially Black ones. Some expert touch up work will be needed if the new owner intends putting PPF on it. If I bought it all I'd do straightaway would sort out the paint and PPF and I'd live with the interior to see if I got used to it before making some rash trim decisions.
I would doubt anyone can live with that trim; even the original owner whom spec'd it could only manage a few thousand miles in it.Black cars always show up stone chips, scratches and swirls the most; nature of the beast.
For that mileage, the stonechips must be mininimal, and the swirling scratches would most likely be removed with a multi stage detail.
Changing the leather to alcantara by D:Class would have no impact whatsoever on the value but to improve it.
They are McLarens chosen upholsterers, so it would be as it left the factory.
Being so new to the auction process and given what people have said about CC its a little concerning.
I read on their website it says they take the 6k off my card at auction end, but they don't mention the time frame to conclude the transaction. Anyone know?
BrntRubber said:
Curledge said:
Not a great choice of cars out there at the moment, probably the least I have seen in the last 3 years and must admit none of them float my boat.
I am shocked how few cars are out there in black or grey. I am just not a fan of orange, purple, etc. I am clearly the minority. I do love Volcano Red, which is out there for me. The depth of the colour is just beautiful.
I'm not, there are around 80 RHD spiders in the UK and not many more worldwide. How many Left lists only 40 spiders in the UK. So from a pool of 80 cars, assume 40+ in long term ownership. Of the 40 left assume 10 or oddly specified & 20 are bright colours. That leaves around 10 cars that may or may not come up for sale in the future but who knows. As I have said many times before I waited 2 years for a chicane clubsport coupe to come up for sale.I am shocked how few cars are out there in black or grey. I am just not a fan of orange, purple, etc. I am clearly the minority. I do love Volcano Red, which is out there for me. The depth of the colour is just beautiful.
I now have 3 friends in the past 4 weeks that have all bought 675LT's and they didn't hesitate, they pounced. In one case they didn't even like the colour and most of the spec but after driving mine they realised its all about the experience behind the wheel so just got what was available at the time. Colour, interiors and wheels can all be changed, none of them really matter. Does a potential 250GTO owner pass on the £10M one because its yellow and he wants a red one.....
Bispal said:
BrntRubber said:
Curledge said:
Not a great choice of cars out there at the moment, probably the least I have seen in the last 3 years and must admit none of them float my boat.
I am shocked how few cars are out there in black or grey. I am just not a fan of orange, purple, etc. I am clearly the minority. I do love Volcano Red, which is out there for me. The depth of the colour is just beautiful.
I'm not, there are around 80 RHD spiders in the UK and not many more worldwide. How many Left lists only 40 spiders in the UK. So from a pool of 80 cars, assume 40+ in long term ownership. Of the 40 left assume 10 or oddly specified & 20 are bright colours. That leaves around 10 cars that may or may not come up for sale in the future but who knows. As I have said many times before I waited 2 years for a chicane clubsport coupe to come up for sale.I am shocked how few cars are out there in black or grey. I am just not a fan of orange, purple, etc. I am clearly the minority. I do love Volcano Red, which is out there for me. The depth of the colour is just beautiful.
I now have 3 friends in the past 4 weeks that have all bought 675LT's and they didn't hesitate, they pounced. In one case they didn't even like the colour and most of the spec but after driving mine they realised its all about the experience behind the wheel so just got what was available at the time. Colour, interiors and wheels can all be changed, none of them really matter. Does a potential 250GTO owner pass on the £10M one because its yellow and he wants a red one.....
Bispal said:
I'm not, there are around 80 RHD spiders in the UK and not many more worldwide. How many Left lists only 40 spiders in the UK. So from a pool of 80 cars, assume 40+ in long term ownership. Of the 40 left assume 10 or oddly specified & 20 are bright colours. That leaves around 10 cars that may or may not come up for sale in the future but who knows. As I have said many times before I waited 2 years for a chicane clubsport coupe to come up for sale.
I now have 3 friends in the past 4 weeks that have all bought 675LT's and they didn't hesitate, they pounced. In one case they didn't even like the colour and most of the spec but after driving mine they realised its all about the experience behind the wheel so just got what was available at the time. Colour, interiors and wheels can all be changed, none of them really matter. Does a potential 250GTO owner pass on the £10M one because its yellow and he wants a red one.....
Wow a 675LT being mentioned in the same phrase as a £10m 250GTO. Prices might be rapidly on the up but even the most optimistic nclaren 675LT owner cant believe they will go that high.I now have 3 friends in the past 4 weeks that have all bought 675LT's and they didn't hesitate, they pounced. In one case they didn't even like the colour and most of the spec but after driving mine they realised its all about the experience behind the wheel so just got what was available at the time. Colour, interiors and wheels can all be changed, none of them really matter. Does a potential 250GTO owner pass on the £10M one because its yellow and he wants a red one.....
Someone has already mentioned £300k above in the the next 12 months but I have no idea on what grounds they think these cars are going to go up by another 50%.
That said I get they are totally under appreciated and under valued up to now but who or what has suddenly flicked the switch on apart from a few over enthusiastic new owners on pistonheads
As if thats going to influence the market
Curledge said:
Wow a 675LT being mentioned in the same phrase as a £10m 250GTO. Prices might be rapidly on the up but even the most optimistic nclaren 675LT owner cant believe they will go that high.
Someone has already mentioned £300k above in the the next 12 months but I have no idea on what grounds they think these cars are going to go up by another 50%.
That said I get they are totally under appreciated and under valued up to now but who or what has suddenly flicked the switch on apart from a few over enthusiastic new owners on pistonheads
As if thats going to influence the market
Has rambo acquired self-awareness?! I would of never imagined it possible. Noone could of seen this day! Someone has already mentioned £300k above in the the next 12 months but I have no idea on what grounds they think these cars are going to go up by another 50%.
That said I get they are totally under appreciated and under valued up to now but who or what has suddenly flicked the switch on apart from a few over enthusiastic new owners on pistonheads
As if thats going to influence the market
Wheelspinning said:
BrntRubber said:
I don't think all that work can be done for £10k. I don't know much about redoing interiors but I figured redoing that full interior is around £20k. I do like your idea on the interior change and would do exactly the style you outlined.
A quick call to Dave at D:Class would give you the exact price and there is no one else i would consider for McLarens.They recovered my alcantara steering wheel, inserted a body colored 12 o'clock and stitching, replaced the centres of my leather comfort seats with alcantara and also replaced the stitching on the seats for around £1800 i think.
Maybe my estimate is low but only by a few thousand tops.
Seatbelt colors get changed all the time so most McLaren main dealers have sets that have been changed out and shall swap them over for 1.5hrs labour, with them keeping your seat belts; its what they offered me when I almost bought a 600lt spider.
Caliper colour change £1500 ish.
Wheels £800 ish
Detail £750 ish
Prices vary obviously but the biggest one is the interior change which would be nailed with a phone call.
Low miles and Full history means not much to worry about mechanically, and I have to say my one has been so reliable that I won't be extending the warranty this year.
The light bump appears to have been more than that.
"Mclaren Glasgow did the repair. They replaced the carbon sill, alloy and tyre at my request as all were scratched. No structural or mechanical damage."
Edited by BrntRubber on Thursday 17th March 11:06
Edited by BrntRubber on Thursday 17th March 12:42
BrntRubber said:
Minimum of £16k+ VAT from D:Class. They can't start till 2023 and it will take 3 months to do.
The light bump appears to have been more than that.
"Mclaren Glasgow did the repair. They replaced the carbon sill, alloy and tyre at my request as all were scratched. No structural or mechanical damage."
If you contact Mc Glasgow I'm sure they will tell you exactly what was repaired, I bought my 720 from there, great guys.The light bump appears to have been more than that.
"Mclaren Glasgow did the repair. They replaced the carbon sill, alloy and tyre at my request as all were scratched. No structural or mechanical damage."
Edited by BrntRubber on Thursday 17th March 11:06
Edited by BrntRubber on Thursday 17th March 12:42
A sill, alloy and tyre doesn't sound too major to be honest, and neither is a new panel. McLarens suffer from corrosion (not so much on super series, but still happens) so often have panels replaced anyway.
Depends what it goes for really, I quite like the interior funnily enough, but it's not me driving it.
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