Deposit down on my first "Supercar"

Deposit down on my first "Supercar"

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ChapmanC

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134 posts

182 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Hi all,

Incredibly excited and still in shock that I have put a deposit down on my first "supercar". The reason for the inverted commas is because its a 570S, a sports series car. To me, this is a supercar, I don't want an argument about it haha. My goal was a supercar by the time I'm 30 and I cant actually believe I'm ticking it off.

Just sold my PTS 981 Cayman GT4 and will be picking up this ventura orange 570S within the next couple of weeks all being well. Got what I think is a good deal considering spec and mileage is exactly what I wanted. Negotiated on the price because the Mclaren warranty is up next month and I do want to extend it.

If anyone knows of the car, any info would be great. Original reg is: RV16 OBG. VIN IS: SBM13DAC9GW000511 again if anyone can share FULL spec that would be great!






and the car it replaces, as you can see, I like bright colours!


RSbandit

2,615 posts

133 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Congrats looks great! It'll be a big step up in outright performance over the Gt4 and you better get used to lots of attention...all positive in my experience too! Warranty is a wise move but the good thing is it's v comprehensive...enjoy!

anonymous-user

55 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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looking good. When will you find out when you can get the car?

I guess you didn't buy the Ferrari then?

Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 31st March 12:47

anonymous-user

55 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Congrats, Nice upgrade and whereas a Porsche is a sports car the sport series 570S is a Supercar for sure. Night and day difference and a step up you wont regret.

Ventura orange is to die for in the sun, my favorite colour

ChapmanC

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134 posts

182 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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RSbandit said:
Congrats looks great! It'll be a big step up in outright performance over the Gt4 and you better get used to lots of attention...all positive in my experience too! Warranty is a wise move but the good thing is it's v comprehensive...enjoy!
Yeah i've driven one before, feels very similar to the GT4 but with 200 more horsepower haha! Quite the difference!

ChapmanC

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134 posts

182 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Mr Spoon said:
looking good. When will you find out when you can get the car?

I guess you didn't buy the Ferrari then?

Edited by Mr Spoon on Thursday 31st March 12:47
Im currently out of the country on business. My car gets collected the weekend I'm back, then the next week I'm going to get over and collect.

Nope, couldn't fit my fat feet on the pedals!!! Every time i went for the throttle I ended up hitting the brake. Really put me off.

ChapmanC

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134 posts

182 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Curledge said:
Congrats, Nice upgrade and whereas a Porsche is a sports car the sport series 570S is a Supercar for sure. Night and day difference and a step up you wont regret.

Ventura orange is to die for in the sun, my favorite colour
Funnily enough the owner came from a GT4 too and said the same. Cannot wait.

Yeah I haven't actually physically seen the car in person, spec was perfect for me so had to pull the trigger in person. I can imagine it looks incredible in the sun! Lets hope we get some this year.

samjlevy

258 posts

77 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Beautiful, lovely colour, welcome to the McLaren club!

If you call a McLaren dealer and give them the VIN they will email you over the spec sheet for the car.

anonymous-user

55 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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You like subtle colours then? rofl

Congrats that looks incredible, good choice! Orange is the best colour for a McLaren yes Just in time for Summer road trips.

ChapmanC

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134 posts

182 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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samjlevy said:
Beautiful, lovely colour, welcome to the McLaren club!

If you call a McLaren dealer and give them the VIN they will email you over the spec sheet for the car.
Will do, thank you!

ChapmanC

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134 posts

182 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Slippydiff99 said:
You like subtle colours then? rofl

Congrats that looks incredible, good choice! Orange is the best colour for a McLaren yes Just in time for Summer road trips.
Haha yeah i like to just blend in.....

justin220

5,347 posts

205 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Outstanding choice!

Mr Cod

140 posts

105 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Lovely car! I miss mine. Be careful with only 1 month of warranty left. As far as I know (how it used to be) is that it is attached to the individual, and doesn't transfer with the car. Further, they used to only allow transfers of warranty when there was 3+ months of warranty remaining. Depending on extent of recent use, you might want to delay that shakedown drive until you are 100% that you have a valid warranty in your name on the thing.

ChapmanC

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134 posts

182 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Mr Cod said:
Lovely car! I miss mine. Be careful with only 1 month of warranty left. As far as I know (how it used to be) is that it is attached to the individual, and doesn't transfer with the car. Further, they used to only allow transfers of warranty when there was 3+ months of warranty remaining. Depending on extent of recent use, you might want to delay that shakedown drive until you are 100% that you have a valid warranty in your name on the thing.
Thanks for this mate. Have messaged the owner regarding this. You can transfer to a new owner for fee, which he is covering. However he is checking on the time frame with mclaren. Cheers

Sarnie

8,046 posts

210 months

Thursday 31st March 2022
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Where has the GT4 gone to?

ChapmanC

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134 posts

182 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Sarnie said:
Where has the GT4 gone to?
Local to me

Matty3

1,184 posts

85 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Congratulations!!! Epic car in an epic colour. Enjoy. smile

Had a 570 for a couple of years now. best car I have owned.

HighwayStar

4,285 posts

145 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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ChapmanC said:
Sarnie said:
Where has the GT4 gone to?
Local to me
Lucky guy… I’ve just picked up a GT4, I’d have loved yours.

Your 570S is a fabulous looking thing. Congrats.

jay2000

119 posts

102 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Nice. Apparently the most reliable car based on the colour too.

https://youtu.be/hHinFd8NM7I

sparta6

3,699 posts

101 months

Friday 1st April 2022
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Congrats, you never forget your first supercar / supermodel

smile