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barchetta_boy said:
I'm near Sevenoaks so not exactly local but not too far off. I haven't driven the car yet - what's it like? 
I drove it pre service and it was great but it felt like it needed a service. I know it's been done now as it was at Ascot and also had a new sensor for something. It's a great colour VO and the panel colour match was very good compared to the car at Ascot at the same price (that I had a deposit on). You just need to decide if you can wait 90 days for McLaren warranty or use the Romans warranty? When do you go to drive?It's just had a £2,500 service at Ascot with lots done. I'm not going to drive it, I've never driven one so have nothing to compare it to anyway. I just need to arrange insurance, find an alternative home for either the Elise or the 928 and make a decision on paint protection film, then I can pay the balance and drive home.
It comes with a 90 day RAC warranty from Romans, after that I will probably put on the same one that Alastair Bols uses. That reminds me - I used Alastair to sort out the deal with Romans, what a great guy.
What is the general view on paint protection film? The car has a single stone chip on the front bumper which happened on the way back from its service at Ascot - sod's law!
It comes with a 90 day RAC warranty from Romans, after that I will probably put on the same one that Alastair Bols uses. That reminds me - I used Alastair to sort out the deal with Romans, what a great guy.
What is the general view on paint protection film? The car has a single stone chip on the front bumper which happened on the way back from its service at Ascot - sod's law!
barchetta_boy said:
OK guys you can add me to the gang... I put a deposit down on the Volcano Orange 12C at Romans today.
Very excited.
Congratulations. I work about 1 minute away from Romans and have driven passed the car for the last few days. Very excited.
It looks the business. Great colour. Enjoy
No, I am hopefully completing on it tomorrow and then it is being shipped to Wombat Wrapping in Kent (near me) and then when it's filmed up I will drive it then!
Might sound daft but it's just had a £2.5k service at Ascot, I'm sure it's fine. Plus I have confidence in Romans to do the right thing if there are any issues.
Might sound daft but it's just had a £2.5k service at Ascot, I'm sure it's fine. Plus I have confidence in Romans to do the right thing if there are any issues.
Romans are great guys, I am sure they will be good to you. I only live 5 mins away and have driven a few cars there over the years. They also have a Ducati S4RS Pride of place in the showroom which makes me smile as its identical to mine! I'm thinking of getting the self healing liquid on mine for around £700, need to do some more research....
I completed the purchase yesterday and the car is being delivered to wombat wrapping in tonbridge for their "basic" self healing protection to front bumper, wing mirrors and leading edges. That's the cheapest one they do which is 715 plus vat.
So I should finally get my hands on the car Friday next week. Can't wait! I have had the handover so I know how everything works. I have to say I love the cabin and switchgear in the McLaren.
Joel
So I should finally get my hands on the car Friday next week. Can't wait! I have had the handover so I know how everything works. I have to say I love the cabin and switchgear in the McLaren.
Joel
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