675LT Spider

[MDL111]

If you can live with LHD (and the LHD price levels), then you have a little more choice on the continent incl currently black (looks more like very dark blue) and grey cars

[BrntRubber]

MDL111 said:

If you can live with LHD (and the LHD price levels), then you have a little more choice on the continent incl currently black (looks more like very dark blue) and grey cars

I could live with LHD as I will be using this car mostly on the continent, but RHD is preferred. If pricing is similar RHD for me.

[BrntRubber]

The auction on the black car is doing well for the seller. It hit £191k yesterday late afternoon with more than 24hrs left.

I wonder of its going to go over £200k.

[Wheelspinning]

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."

Edited by BrntRubber on Thursday 17th March 11:06

Edited by BrntRubber on Thursday 17th March 12:42

Wow! Thats all change from a year or so ago.

Maybe AB has a bit of maneuverability with D:Class.

My requested works were undertaken prior to me collecting the car; after paying for the car, it was in the same week for 2 sets of seats being completely altered to my spec along with the steering wheel; it seems inconceivable that you were quoted 10 times more for dash, door cards and centre console along with a years wait for work to commence.

Then again, in the last 12 months I know how much my quotation prices have increased, and likewise we are looking at booking in work now for March / April '23.

Regards the replacement bits; the alloy is about £3k + vat and as for the carbon side skirts, think of a crazy figure.

The front carbon spoiler with the wings is around £20k + vat new.

Rear quarter panel, labour and paint?

Expensive bump, but no doubt unrecorded.

If I was the owner I would keep hold and undertake all the remedial works I suggested and then sell.

Best of luck in your search.

On a footnote; did you contact AB as I suggested? He knows probably every 675 out there and might just source you one thats not on the market.

[cgt2]

MDL111 said:

If you can live with LHD (and the LHD price levels), then you have a little more choice on the continent incl currently black (looks more like very dark blue) and grey cars

Not as easy to register in the UK now post Brexit. Not simply a case of driving back now, the extra paperwork makes it a real pain.

[MDL111]

cgt2 said:

MDL111 said:

If you can live with LHD (and the LHD price levels), then you have a little more choice on the continent incl currently black (looks more like very dark blue) and grey cars

Not as easy to register in the UK now post Brexit. Not simply a case of driving back now, the extra paperwork makes it a real pain.

If you have a friend (or I guess an accountant/tax advisor) in Germany, you can register it with him as the official recipient of documents (car and insurance in your name), that’s how all my cars are registered while living in the UK. I did it because I did not want to export my cars to the UK only to have to reimport them at a later date - I assume anybody could do the same.
No real point importing a LHD car anyway as you will reduce the size of your resale market.

[BrntRubber]

Wheelspinning said:

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."

Edited by BrntRubber on Thursday 17th March 11:06

Edited by BrntRubber on Thursday 17th March 12:42

Wow! Thats all change from a year or so ago.

Maybe AB has a bit of maneuverability with D:Class.

My requested works were undertaken prior to me collecting the car; after paying for the car, it was in the same week for 2 sets of seats being completely altered to my spec along with the steering wheel; it seems inconceivable that you were quoted 10 times more for dash, door cards and centre console along with a years wait for work to commence.

Then again, in the last 12 months I know how much my quotation prices have increased, and likewise we are looking at booking in work now for March / April '23.

Regards the replacement bits; the alloy is about £3k + vat and as for the carbon side skirts, think of a crazy figure.

The front carbon spoiler with the wings is around £20k + vat new.

Rear quarter panel, labour and paint?

Expensive bump, but no doubt unrecorded.

If I was the owner I would keep hold and undertake all the remedial works I suggested and then sell.

Best of luck in your search.

On a footnote; did you contact AB as I suggested? He knows probably every 675 out there and might just source you one thats not on the market.

Thanks for your helpful input.

Sorry I am confused. May I clarify.

"Regards the replacement bits; the alloy is about £3k + vat and as for the carbon side skirts, think of a crazy figure."
This has already been done.

"The front carbon spoiler with the wings is around £20k + vat new."
I don't believe this is needed, unless I missed something. Man I sure hope I don't scrape or damage that.

[Wheelspinning]

BrntRubber said:

Thanks for your helpful input.

Sorry I am confused. May I clarify.

"Regards the replacement bits; the alloy is about £3k + vat and as for the carbon side skirts, think of a crazy figure."
This has already been done.

"The front carbon spoiler with the wings is around £20k + vat new."
I don't believe this is needed, unless I missed something. Man I sure hope I don't scrape or damage that.

I was just commenting on your post saying that these bits were replaced along with the rear quarter and speculating what the overall repair cost may of been for a small 'bump'.

I have no idea how much the carbon skirt would be but I was told the replacement price the front carbon spoiler was by a dealer principle as another 675 owner damaged theirs and had to replace it.

Hopefully that clears my post up!

[BrntRubber]

Wheelspinning said:

BrntRubber said:

Thanks for your helpful input.

Sorry I am confused. May I clarify.

"Regards the replacement bits; the alloy is about £3k + vat and as for the carbon side skirts, think of a crazy figure."
This has already been done.

"The front carbon spoiler with the wings is around £20k + vat new."
I don't believe this is needed, unless I missed something. Man I sure hope I don't scrape or damage that.

I was just commenting on your post saying that these bits were replaced along with the rear quarter and speculating what the overall repair cost may of been for a small 'bump'.

I have no idea how much the carbon skirt would be but I was told the replacement price the front carbon spoiler was by a dealer principle as another 675 owner damaged theirs and had to replace it.

Hopefully that clears my post up!

Got it... thanks for clarifying

[BrntRubber]

Won the auction.

I hope I didn't overpay.

A few things in my mind pushed me beyond my preset limits:

1) Knowing the grey car at Dunt Barn sold on Sat within 1 hour at an asking of £240k
2) I think this is the only single owner black car with low miles in the UK. I love black
3) Never tracked
4) My first auction... The stress and fear of missing out and the market moving on again in the buildup to summer might price me out as I don't want to be paying £250k plus for one.

Edited by BrntRubber on Sunday 20th March 20:38

[lambo666]

Well done!! - I was watching, quite a bit of bidding last minute..
Hope it all goes to plan, I was quite shocked at some of the prices reached on the other lots (997 gt3 / 812 sf / diablo roadster) - still a very strong market out there...
Nice car though - can't go wrong with a 675lt spyder.

[MDL111]

Congrats - love the spec of that car

[Wheelspinning]

BrntRubber said:

Won the auction.

I hope I didn't overpay.

A few things in my mind pushed me beyond my preset limits:

1) Knowing the grey car at Dunt Barn sold on Sat within 1 hour at an asking of £240k
2) I think this is the only single owner black car with low miles in the UK. I love black
3) Never tracked
4) My first auction... The stress and fear of missing out and the market moving on again in the buildup to summer might price me out as I don't want to be paying £250k plus for one.

Edited by BrntRubber on Sunday 20th March 20:38

Well played; you have got a fantastic car at a fantastic price.

If you were still planning on doing alterations to your own spec, even if you spent £20k your still well ahead of current prices.

I love mines, and I still feel as though prices of these shall start with a 3 in the not too distant future.

If you are coming up to collect, give me a shout and I shall meet you with mines and grab lunch at the Old Course! I am around 25 mins from the stated location.

[BrntRubber]

Wheelspinning said:

BrntRubber said:

Won the auction.

I hope I didn't overpay.

A few things in my mind pushed me beyond my preset limits:

1) Knowing the grey car at Dunt Barn sold on Sat within 1 hour at an asking of £240k
2) I think this is the only single owner black car with low miles in the UK. I love black
3) Never tracked
4) My first auction... The stress and fear of missing out and the market moving on again in the buildup to summer might price me out as I don't want to be paying £250k plus for one.

Edited by BrntRubber on Sunday 20th March 20:38

Well played; you have got a fantastic car at a fantastic price.

If you were still planning on doing alterations to your own spec, even if you spent £20k your still well ahead of current prices.

I love mines, and I still feel as though prices of these shall start with a 3 in the not too distant future.

If you are coming up to collect, give me a shout and I shall meet you with mines and grab lunch at the Old Course! I am around 25 mins from the stated location.

Thank you very much! If I do collect, I would really enjoy seeing your car and grabbing a bit.

[samjlevy]

Congratulations! I think you got an absolute bargain there.

[BrntRubber]

Wheelspinning said:

Well played; you have got a fantastic car at a fantastic price.

If you were still planning on doing alterations to your own spec, even if you spent £20k your still well ahead of current prices.

I love mines, and I still feel as though prices of these shall start with a 3 in the not too distant future.

If you are coming up to collect, give me a shout and I shall meet you with mines and grab lunch at the Old Course! I am around 25 mins from the stated location.

May I ask how you suggest refinishing the wheels?

I was thinking of doing the centers/spokes in bodycolour snd leaving the lip in a diamond cut finish.

[BrntRubber]

samjlevy said:

Congratulations! I think you got an absolute bargain there.

Thank you very much

[Taffy66]

I was following the auction and guessed it was you that won it. Well played and an amazing car at a bargain price. Also pretty pleased that the 812SF which finished 30mins prior sold for £296,500 inc £6k fee.

[CC Car Mad]

congratulations BR ... that looks real value for money and if in the future you decide to make changes then you have the budget in place to tailor the car to your personal choices. Lets face it ... its going to drive and sound the same regardless!!

[r o n n i e]

This is a great informative thread.

Helpful inputs from a number of people and OP puts out some serious wedge to complete the deal.

Congratulations and enjoy in good health, that’s one hell of a car you got BR.