Current real world running costs? 12C
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Hi Guys
It looks like am looking at getting a new car soon, we rushed to the housing market as a property came up we really wanted anyway we missed out on it, during this period the F430 was sold in the haste, a few months ago. There are not many places like that so things have settled down again and were staying put.
I currently still have the F type v8 soft top which is a hoot and makes some awesome noises and is a bit of a hotrod to drive at 591 bhp now (few upgrades), but plan to sell to fund the new car.
However am looking at maybe a 12c, I must have read most the posts over the last few weeks and watch numerous youtubers recycling the same online information I guess.
I suppose I be looking at 100k max and below as it’s important to feel comfortable with the purchase so am being realistic budget wise. I’ve notice more Facebook McLaren posts (for sale page) with Indies stating there have the latest software etc. Am not interesting in paying 5k pa for a Mclaren warranty full stop as it makes it a nonstarter for me, my Fezza costs 2-2.5k pa to run and I was ok with that. If it appears it’s a must have then I think I knock it on the head.
As a lot of posts/information is quite old, it’s not a fair reflection. So am after real world now (June 2018) information on real world used 12c running costs outside of a Mclaren warranty nothing to do with insurance, mpg etc, general wear and tyre and replacement parts must do jobs and serving outside of network etc. My usage is nice day drives and one euro trip around 4k pa aprox normal stuff, try to drive it at least once a week even for a short journey. I was looking at the 540c as it seems a more basic car and there hitting retail for 110k now. Should I hold out for the 570s? or 540c to get a little closer, winter purchase?
I think the 12c depreciation wise it will firm up a but soon? 70 ish mark bottom end? Who knows, but it has fallen a lot tbf , its interesting seeing all the previous post saying there going to rise it’s just not happened. 650s looks absolutely mega but another 25k away
My other option is a Lp560 feels a safer purchase depreciation wise , I don’t want another 430. However bit of a sidestep after the F430… The Jag is awesome as its modern , very fast, sounds bonkers …. But lacks the “supercar” feel but I have grown to enjoy the modern double clutch and tech. So it’s a tricky one? Early days I guess.
My concern is that the 12c was a very expensive car new especially with a few options, so it’s still an expensive car to fix… I wonder how reliable parts will be now there approaching a decade old. There’s a lot of warranty talk however this is muddying the waters for used car running costs, comparing it to new or approve used. Where the old Gallardo is a more basic car I guess and can be fixed with greater ease due to the indy network and parts network availability behind it? hmmm
Is there any recommended website or groups that I could carry additional research?
Any advice is great received
Thanks
It looks like am looking at getting a new car soon, we rushed to the housing market as a property came up we really wanted anyway we missed out on it, during this period the F430 was sold in the haste, a few months ago. There are not many places like that so things have settled down again and were staying put.
I currently still have the F type v8 soft top which is a hoot and makes some awesome noises and is a bit of a hotrod to drive at 591 bhp now (few upgrades), but plan to sell to fund the new car.
However am looking at maybe a 12c, I must have read most the posts over the last few weeks and watch numerous youtubers recycling the same online information I guess.
I suppose I be looking at 100k max and below as it’s important to feel comfortable with the purchase so am being realistic budget wise. I’ve notice more Facebook McLaren posts (for sale page) with Indies stating there have the latest software etc. Am not interesting in paying 5k pa for a Mclaren warranty full stop as it makes it a nonstarter for me, my Fezza costs 2-2.5k pa to run and I was ok with that. If it appears it’s a must have then I think I knock it on the head.
As a lot of posts/information is quite old, it’s not a fair reflection. So am after real world now (June 2018) information on real world used 12c running costs outside of a Mclaren warranty nothing to do with insurance, mpg etc, general wear and tyre and replacement parts must do jobs and serving outside of network etc. My usage is nice day drives and one euro trip around 4k pa aprox normal stuff, try to drive it at least once a week even for a short journey. I was looking at the 540c as it seems a more basic car and there hitting retail for 110k now. Should I hold out for the 570s? or 540c to get a little closer, winter purchase?
I think the 12c depreciation wise it will firm up a but soon? 70 ish mark bottom end? Who knows, but it has fallen a lot tbf , its interesting seeing all the previous post saying there going to rise it’s just not happened. 650s looks absolutely mega but another 25k away
My other option is a Lp560 feels a safer purchase depreciation wise , I don’t want another 430. However bit of a sidestep after the F430… The Jag is awesome as its modern , very fast, sounds bonkers …. But lacks the “supercar” feel but I have grown to enjoy the modern double clutch and tech. So it’s a tricky one? Early days I guess.
My concern is that the 12c was a very expensive car new especially with a few options, so it’s still an expensive car to fix… I wonder how reliable parts will be now there approaching a decade old. There’s a lot of warranty talk however this is muddying the waters for used car running costs, comparing it to new or approve used. Where the old Gallardo is a more basic car I guess and can be fixed with greater ease due to the indy network and parts network availability behind it? hmmm
Is there any recommended website or groups that I could carry additional research?
Any advice is great received
Thanks
Thanks for the input guys, is there a way to get an invite to this group? if most the activity is on there.
Is there a reason a why you sold it on so quickly? was it a tick in the box exercise? its been a possible idea to buy at the lower end of the market and sell at the lower end? Ive not got an issue with this exercise.
Is there a reason a why you sold it on so quickly? was it a tick in the box exercise? its been a possible idea to buy at the lower end of the market and sell at the lower end? Ive not got an issue with this exercise.
Well gents,
Thanks for the input everyone has put in.
I spent some more time reading about 12c's again and I also decided to pick up the phone to John at Thorny Motorsport and he gave me some honest practical advice and costing's on parts and servicing etc and am feeling more confident with the 12c now, also dropped Jeff an email at the owners club.
I think am going to take the plunge, compare to a 430 or Gallardo its seems a better purchase.
Best sell my F type first but hopefully I be able to update by the end of the year, hoping to maybe get a decent winter buy.
Thanks for the input everyone has put in.
I spent some more time reading about 12c's again and I also decided to pick up the phone to John at Thorny Motorsport and he gave me some honest practical advice and costing's on parts and servicing etc and am feeling more confident with the 12c now, also dropped Jeff an email at the owners club.
I think am going to take the plunge, compare to a 430 or Gallardo its seems a better purchase.
Best sell my F type first but hopefully I be able to update by the end of the year, hoping to maybe get a decent winter buy.
haha I hope not , glad to hear you enjoyed the leap!
I really enjoy the F type and it makes some wonderful "man noise" and I think for the money there hard to beat for around 40k odd, but is certainly not a supercar. Am keen to get that ownership experience again and hopefully the 12C proves to be a good move
, glad to hear you enjoyed the leap! I really enjoy the F type and it makes some wonderful "man noise" and I think for the money there hard to beat for around 40k odd, but is certainly not a supercar. Am keen to get that ownership experience again and hopefully the 12C proves to be a good move
Its obvious stuff really , that any car should be inspected and in reality this will uncover the majority of underlying issues. We discussed replacement parts and the servicing costs. For example , suspension, bushes , Iris, Gearboxes, etc. Naturally he touched on the warranty they offer which seems pretty comprehensive for 2850 pa , however there was certainly no hard sell in that department.
I rang up and basically explained that I was really interested in a 12C however I had concerns over running costs, servicing and major issues. As they fix them what was his view ? how much I was prepared to pay PA for running one etc was I realistic etc we also discussed the top issues etc. He was very helpful and took a lot of time out to talk to me considering I don't even own a 12C yet.
I rang up and basically explained that I was really interested in a 12C however I had concerns over running costs, servicing and major issues. As they fix them what was his view ? how much I was prepared to pay PA for running one etc was I realistic etc we also discussed the top issues etc. He was very helpful and took a lot of time out to talk to me considering I don't even own a 12C yet.
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