Anyone have an outlook for old Sports Series range?

[Streetbeat]

Personally i would avoid it like the plaque, not mot'd and its missing service stamps which will never go down well when it comes to resale.

Yes you could warranty it but will require inspection from either main dealer or indy (Thorney)

[murphyaj]

An MOT costs less than £50 at most garages, and would allow that car to be road legal again to be driven away by the new owner. The seller has decided not to do that, so ask yourself why.

[Davyt]

I’m not 100% sure Mclaren extended warranty could be applied to a car with missing service history but in any case you need to own the car for 90 days before you can apply for it,, Thorney would therefore probably be a better bet,,

Most people would insist on some sort of PPI on a McLaren prior to purchase, buying without is for the brave ( or daft) only,, especially on this one with no Mot and missing service history,,

Edited by Davyt on Wednesday 31st January 16:58

Edited by Davyt on Wednesday 31st January 17:00

[JerryEXE]

The reasons for no service and MOT plus the comment “and shod with mixed Pirelli P Zero and Kumho Ecsta PS91 tyres” would have me walking rapidly away. Not a fan of the dodgy tinted windscreen or the aftermarket rear wing either.

[ex-devonpaul]

Up to £67k already, plus circa £5k fees, plus a service and MOT, and decent tyres, and....

well, you're nearly in https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310132...

[fridaypassion]

If anyone's looking for a 600 I might be listing mine shortly not 100% decided but a chicane grey coupe on 11k with P1s it's been a completely brilliant and trouble free experience for me but the lure of going back to Ferrari is getting strong!

[200Plus Club]

ex-devonpaul said:

Up to £67k already, plus circa £5k fees, plus a service and MOT, and decent tyres, and....

well, you're nearly in https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310132...

He's a good reputation also for his stock.

[KyloRen]

Thank you all for the comments, the hunt continues

[Davyt]

You need to get it right buddy ,,don’t buy anything your 100% not sure about ..

[Comeal1]

KyloRen said:

Thank you all for the comments, the hunt continues

I hear there's a lovely track pack 570s out there for sale, whose price could be dropped a bit

[KyloRen]

Comeal1 said:

I hear there's a lovely track pack 570s out there for sale, whose price could be dropped a bit

Hahah drop me a message, although my budget may not stretch as I am shopping at the bottom end of the market.

[KyloRen]

Davyt said:

You need to get it right buddy ,,don’t buy anything your 100% not sure about ..

I won't be jumping into anything on impulse, this is the biggest purchase of my life so will take it slow and ask you helpful folk for advice.

[murphyaj]

KyloRen said:

What do you guys think of this: https://collectingcars.com/for-sale/2019-mclaren-5...
It hasn't been serviced since August 2022; could I still get an extended warranty put on it?

Someone paid £81000 for this. It's 6 months overdue a service, and has no MOT, and mismatched tyres for some reason. Get a service done, sort the tyres, it's at least a £84000 car once it's on the road. If that MOT throws any surprises it could be an awful lot more than that, with no comeback on the seller. And even if you turn down the car for some reason you are still down over 5k in fees.

Or there is this car for £79990 from a respected dealer with 3 months warranty and all the legal protection you get from such a sale
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306098...
Plus they have had it since mid last year, so almost certainly a deal to be done there.

Or this one. Again from a respected dealer, with a McLaren warranty until Sept, same colour and lower miles, for just £83950 list so almost certainly a cheaper car.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310132...

I am sorry I just do not understand.

Edited by murphyaj on Friday 2nd February 08:06

[Streetbeat]

Davyt said:

but in any case you need to own the car for 90 days before you can apply for it

That wasnt the case when i bought my 570s privately in 2020, Mc NF inspected it prior to purchase and warranty was available to put om immediately.

[samoht]

Streetbeat said:

Davyt said:

but in any case you need to own the car for 90 days before you can apply for it

That wasnt the case when i bought my 570s privately in 2020, Mc NF inspected it prior to purchase and warranty was available to put om immediately.

Yeah, sometimes they will, sometimes they won't.

In my case they suggested they would, but after the (dealer) PPI threw up a couple of issues which the seller then tried to get sorted on his warranty, that (somehow) made it 'complicated' to write me a new warranty at the point of purchase.

I think the 90 days is the 'letter of the law', dealers will often try to go around that to help the customer and to get a warranty sale, but not always.

[Davyt]

Seems to be a different approach by the varying dealers, it is in black and white in the extended warranty booklet so not sure how they can get round it should a claim arise,, if they can wriggle they will..

[Streetbeat]

Comeal1 said:

KyloRen said:

Thank you all for the comments, the hunt continues

I hear there's a lovely track pack 570s out there for sale, whose price could be dropped a bit

I've got a mate looking, pm me some details.

[KyloRen]

murphyaj said:

Someone paid £81000 for this. It's 6 months overdue a service, and has no MOT, and mismatched tyres for some reason. Get a service done, sort the tyres, it's at least a £84000 car once it's on the road. If that MOT throws any surprises it could be an awful lot more than that, with no comeback on the seller. And even if you turn down the car for some reason you are still down over 5k in fees.

Or there is this car for £79990 from a respected dealer with 3 months warranty and all the legal protection you get from such a sale
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306098...
Plus they have had it since mid last year, so almost certainly a deal to be done there.

Or this one. Again from a respected dealer, with a McLaren warranty until Sept, same colour and lower miles, for just £83950 list so almost certainly a cheaper car.
https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202310132...

I am sorry I just do not understand.

Edited by murphyaj on Friday 2nd February 08:06

Thank you for this, much appreciated mate. I am going to keep my eyes peeled and hope something a bit brighter in colour pops up.

[KyloRen]

Hey guys,

I think I have found the right car, could I have your input please: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402176...

Thank you!

[CBG_Russ]

KyloRen said:

Hey guys,

I think I have found the right car, could I have your input please: https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202402176...

Thank you!

I'm not the best person to ask about the car but noticed on the AT Price Tracker plugin that the car was listed originally at £89,490 for a day before been increased to £92,990.

Might help in any negotiations.