Murcie inspection advice

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Quick one - I am going to start my hunt for a Murcie in the next few weeks. Who should I get to inspect? I’m no mechanic so want any car to be looked at by a trusted expert beforehand.

Probably looking at a 640 coupe rather than 6.2. I just prefer the look. And can’t stretch to a SV. All advice welcome. There is one that I have my eye on (orange one at VVS).

Hope to report good news soon…!

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Thanks both. Appreciate this.

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Thanks mate. Where is Iain based?

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Thanks. Love a good cafe. Though Chester is a fair old schlep for me…

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Deposit paid…

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Just the one…

Still need to get the inspection done, PPF it (paint is perfect) etc. no massive rush given the time of year though I’m as excited as a kid at Christmas.

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andy_ran said:

Fantastic!! Lovely car that - Are you local to VVS?

I recently took delivery of my first Murci a few weeks ago - Like you i feel like a kid at Christmas

Not particularly local (Hertfordshire) but happy to travel for the right car. This one seems excellent but I’m no mechanic so it needs a full check. I won’t collect until some time in Jan after check, service, PPF, etc.

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Lambo FirstBlood said:

Ferruccio said:

Dave at Pangbourne

I wouldn’t trust them with a bicycle, personally.

In the end I’ve gone with Sevenoaks. They’re more local, doing the service and have discounted rates for VVS customers. Win win win. Hopefully…!

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lambo666 said:

Your car will be going to Tunbridge Wells (Sevenoaks was forced to close years ago by Lamborghini head office as they were not up to standard). Congrats on the purchase, and I hope that the car is a cracker (looks amazing in that colour).
Speak to the technicians at Tunbridge wells directly whilst the car is there / or better yet make the effort to go down there in person.
VVS wasted a day of mine, showing me a car that had many faults and was nowhere near ready to be retailed.
All the cars sit there, in that warehouse for a very long time and hardly get moved / started etc.
Would love to come and have look / meet up sometime, as I visit Hertford once a month in mine. (AV S)
I remember in 2007 or 2008 whilst working on kensington tube station at night, peering through the window at Lamborghini London at possibly your car. Not many LP640 in that colour. And that is the best colour for an LP640 in my opinion.
I watched this vid many many times....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byRDJm61wMk

Yes - Tunbridge Wells. I’m getting mixed up. The report is to me and paid for separately. I have been speaking to the tech already and am paranoid enough to become a pest with a million questions.

I know that the cars sir for a while. Hence wanting every nut and bolt checked. It won’t get used hugely but needs to be in great Nick. A couple of the others were a little more tired as you describe. This one “seems” to be good.

I’m just north of Hertford and would love to meet up when I’ve got it. I’ll keep you posted.

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I’ve watched that video a few times too

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Thanks all. I’m so excited but also realistic. This is a dream come true. Though not until I can afford it going wrong too. Which it will, I know.

I just want to have it and enjoy it together with all that goes along with it.

And big bills are a part of that!

Roll on some time in Jan!!

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sandysinclair said:

Many congrats on your purchase , the next 9 months will be the honeymoon lol then after your first major service you will know exactly what needs doing . My sincere advice is don't skimp by putting off the major service and valve checks , get that done as soon as you possibly can, along with the diff oil changes . The rest really is in the lap of the gods . Good Luck !!

Thanks mate. Happy to spend whatever is needed to maintain it in tip-too condition. My wife isn’t, but that’s my problem, not the car’s.
Really looking forward to this…!

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Yea. It is a long story. I will collect at the end of June. James keeps sending me pics to tease. It’s ready to go when the bumper is on. Exhaust done, PPF done and all the recommendations from the inspection done. Should be fun when it comes. Six weeks or so to go!