Buying without driving?
Discussion
Clearly, not ideal.
But given the times we're in, would you? I've driven lots of performance cars, but not a McLaren - so whilst I'm very tempted to just get one, it's a lot of money for me and I'm wondering if I should let my head rule for a while...... found some good spec cars I like, but am assuming others will be around too going forwards.
Car in question is a 570s spider.....
But given the times we're in, would you? I've driven lots of performance cars, but not a McLaren - so whilst I'm very tempted to just get one, it's a lot of money for me and I'm wondering if I should let my head rule for a while...... found some good spec cars I like, but am assuming others will be around too going forwards.
Car in question is a 570s spider.....
I'll be buying from a Mc dealer (almost certainly) and so am not so sure warranty claims are so relevant (unless there is a real lemon!) but with a few years having had stuff fixed under warranty is ok with me.
If the specific one I bought was a nightmare then I'd be within my rights to return it so am less concerned about that - it's more the not having driven the model type at all that I was getting at.
Am thinking it's a bad idea - but am still perusing the classifieds keenly :-)
If the specific one I bought was a nightmare then I'd be within my rights to return it so am less concerned about that - it's more the not having driven the model type at all that I was getting at.
Am thinking it's a bad idea - but am still perusing the classifieds keenly :-)
Jules360 said:
I would definitely drive one first. I was convinced i wanted a 650S until the dealer let me have one for a day. Didn't get on with it, didn't like the gearbox at all and it gave me a real back ache after about 30 minutes. Bought the 458 Instead. Also had a 570S for a day, back ache was so bad i was dreading driving it back to the showroom. Maybe its just me, but never had the same issue in any Lambo or Ferrari, except the Huracan Performante with race seats.
Interesting. The 458 spider is the other option I'm considering. Had almost decided to do Mc for 2 years then the Ferrari, but may have to wait and drive to see.....I think, clarified by the advice on here, that there are two issues at play:
1. is this particular car ok?
2. is this car in general for me?
For 1 it seems clear that buying without driving is perfectly fine - almost all 'just work' and with a warranty, whilst a hassle, niggles can be put right for minimal costs.
For 2 it's much harder - obviously one can read all about the handling and performance, and it is all wonderful. But there are also other options (458 spider, ?lambo) which are also wonderful but in different ways. And really, without driving, one can't tell which sings to your soul most.
Which doesn't mean I have to wait to drive them all - I need to reassure myself that this is not the last car I'll ever buy, that it can be changed in a few years to try one fo the others, and so on. But maybe it might make sense.
Or I could have one now ready for the summer...... Decisions, decisions......
1. is this particular car ok?
2. is this car in general for me?
For 1 it seems clear that buying without driving is perfectly fine - almost all 'just work' and with a warranty, whilst a hassle, niggles can be put right for minimal costs.
For 2 it's much harder - obviously one can read all about the handling and performance, and it is all wonderful. But there are also other options (458 spider, ?lambo) which are also wonderful but in different ways. And really, without driving, one can't tell which sings to your soul most.
Which doesn't mean I have to wait to drive them all - I need to reassure myself that this is not the last car I'll ever buy, that it can be changed in a few years to try one fo the others, and so on. But maybe it might make sense.
Or I could have one now ready for the summer...... Decisions, decisions......
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