Brabus Rocket, 80k, would you?

[kazino]

Not the sensible option, but that looks like a serious contender around the 80k mark.

How much were they new?


http://pistonheads.com/sales/3510505.htm

[village idiot]

great car, but once the attraction of it being 'the fastest' subsides, it is still just a pimped up cls... can't see it at any more than £40k myself on a good day with the wind well and truly behind it... the fact that it was £400k new 5yrs ago and 15k ago is totally irrelevant now.... a veyron loses that the moment you drive it off the forecourt

[omgus]

Google that garage, read the reviews and then let us know if you would spend £80k there on anything?

ETA still an awesome thing, proper top-trumps car.

[Phil Dicky]

omgus said:

Google that garage, read the reviews and then let us know if you would spend £80k there on anything?

I wouldn't buy a cup of coffee at that place

[Stu R]

Not from that shower I wouldn't.

I would however, love a Brabus Rocket. Unfortunately not for £80k.

[EDLT]

Didn't Fifth Gear try to drive one at 200mph on the autobahn only for it to break almost immediately?

[kazino]

Wow, surprised they have some serious stock at times I've noticed.
Shame.
Monster of a car all the same

[DanDC5]

Saw the dealer reputation, guessed who it was.

[McHaggis]

DanDC5 said:

Saw the dealer reputation, guessed who it was.

I'm amazed they are still in business, given their typical buyer is probably quite switched on to the internet and forums.

I live quite close to them, have heard they do get some good stock (sometimes), the challenge is finding it.... and disregarding any warranty, unless you have a rugby team of friends...

[andrewrob]

Should PH really allow them to advertise on here?

[Captain Muppet]

I once drove two hundred miles to that place to look at a car, got within twenty feet of it then turned round and left.

Also I'd resent giving £80k to anyone who couldn't be bothered to write a charming advert.

I'd rather spend the money on a row of eight terrace houses in Hull (I recently found out you can buy one for £10k and it's totally changed the value of money for me).

[McHaggis]

andrewrob said:

Should PH really allow them to advertise on here?

Not for PH to vet advertisers I guess. They pay their money, they aren't a "Cant email call this number, will ship car you... " type of advertiser.

It's up to trading standards...

[s m]

EDLT said:

Didn't Fifth Gear try to drive one at 200mph on the autobahn only for it to break almost immediately?

They did, Jason Plato in the car, and you're right. Brabus sent them out another car and he got up to approx 190 ( speedo ) before traffic got in the way

[off_again]

Giggle factor alone says its a hoot. But have to question 700+BHP on British roads in something that is supposed to be usable! I am sure it will get frustrating after a while - but if your lifestyle copes (as in several cars and dont live in a massively congested area) why the hell not?

[PaperCut]

I wonder what the trade price was!

Want factor :

Car - 100%

Dealer - 0% ...

[Jamie VTS]

Im sure this spent some time at the Mercedes dealer in Reading (could be wrong though!)

[Leptons]

Genuinely surprised that firm are still going. Even as a 17 year old we used to take the piss out of the state of the cars on the forecourt. Lots and lots of ropey jap imports.

[Captain Muppet]

off_again said:

... why the hell not?

£80k

[StottyZr]

I looked at the advert before reading and posts and the dealership name immediately struck a cord. Dodgy, dodgy place. Eugh, stay away.

[Dave Hedgehog]

i would prefer an amg black