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MDL111 said:
I might be wrong, but my feeling is that McLaren buyers, similar to Lamborghini buyers, as a generalization prefer bright colours such as shades of orange, yellow, green. Black and grey are probably towards the bottom of the list I would suspect, especially on LT models.
I must say orange, yellow, green, etc is not my thing at all.Black, grey, etc much more my thing.
Curledge said:
BrntRubber said:
Looks a decent enough spec in the video/pics if you like white.Been for sale a long time or possibly a few times over the last year.
Would definitely check for tell tale signs of heavy track use as the condition of LTs can vary dramatically in my experience.
They are either tatty driven within an inch of their life or cosseted and immaculate and that could be a £30k price differential IMHO.
Condition more important than owners and mileage
It is a 1 owner car and Tom Hartley assures me it has not been tracked and is in mint condition. He also said the csr was on sale and return with the other dealer at a much higher price and he bought the car into his stock. I have never dealt with him so I don't know how honest and straight forward he is.
champ19ns said:
BrntRubber said:
Yes I must say it is concerning that it was on sale at 2 to 3 different dealers in the last 1.5 years or so. Your advice is spot on and is a concern.
It is a 1 owner car and Tom Hartley assures me it has not been tracked and is in mint condition. He also said the csr was on sale and return with the other dealer at a much higher price and he bought the car into his stock. I have never dealt with him so I don't know how honest and straight forward he is.
It was at GT Premier for a long time and was actually for sale for less than it is now (which I presume is when TH purchased the car in order to now sell for £15-20k more)It is a 1 owner car and Tom Hartley assures me it has not been tracked and is in mint condition. He also said the csr was on sale and return with the other dealer at a much higher price and he bought the car into his stock. I have never dealt with him so I don't know how honest and straight forward he is.
I saw it for sale when it was listed at £195k a few months ago
I am not sure why it had not sold while at GT Premier
TH are pushing me for a holding deposit.
Saw in metal at show last year and is mega thing FrankieBee said:
BrntRubber said:
Hi All,
I am trying to hone in on a 675LT Spider.
Can anyone clarify what the most desirable colours are for that car?
I prefer black and dark grey but that black seems to be very rare.
Thanks
Serious question. Why do you feel the need to post on PH to gain the opinions of others as to what colour Mac you should have. Surely it’s what you like and what and don’t give a rats arse about what others think?I am trying to hone in on a 675LT Spider.
Can anyone clarify what the most desirable colours are for that car?
I prefer black and dark grey but that black seems to be very rare.
Thanks
For example the Burton blue car in the exact same spec as the white car with the same mileage etc would be worth more money because in this market that colour is more desirable.
FrankieBee said:
BrntRubber said:
FrankieBee said:
BrntRubber said:
Hi All,
I am trying to hone in on a 675LT Spider.
Can anyone clarify what the most desirable colours are for that car?
I prefer black and dark grey but that black seems to be very rare.
Thanks
Serious question. Why do you feel the need to post on PH to gain the opinions of others as to what colour Mac you should have. Surely it’s what you like and what and don’t give a rats arse about what others think?I am trying to hone in on a 675LT Spider.
Can anyone clarify what the most desirable colours are for that car?
I prefer black and dark grey but that black seems to be very rare.
Thanks
For example the Burton blue car in the exact same spec as the white car with the same mileage etc would be worth more money because in this market that colour is more desirable.
Also how likely it is for a colour I like is to come on the market. Black wasn't very desirable it seems and not many out there.
Wheelspinning said:
Unfortunately, the colours that the OP has stated he does not like are the colours that sell very quickly.
The white one has sat about for a while as its not a desirable colour for the majority, hence its lower price; buy that and you shall have the same issue upon selling.
I would not be surprised if the dealer mentioned has been a bit economic on the truth regards owners etc, and alarm bells always ring if being pressured into a deposit.
I'm also surprised at the price of the Burton Blue car; I personally feel that come May that would of been £20k more...maybe the owner has a 765 spider coming?
In the case of mines the owner had an early 765 coupe and very reluctantly sold me my one he had bought from new; he has since asked to buy it back to compliment the 765 which he doesn't feel is a keeper.
My advice; orange, green or grey, as much carbon as possible, wing louvres, low miles but more than 5k so its been used, and as low previous owners as possible.
Buying from AB shall get you the exact same years warranty you get from McLaren, the car shall be impeccably presented, and he only sells cars with A1 history / ownership and no stories.
As I mentioned before, call him as he shall most likely be able to source you the colour and spec that you want; he knows of most of most of the 675s out there.
It took him a year of persuading the previous owner to part with my 675 and right upto money transfer we thought he would change his mind as he had done so previously.
Best of luck in your search; I have had a few McLarens but the 675 is very special.
£20k more in May for the blue car? How come?The white one has sat about for a while as its not a desirable colour for the majority, hence its lower price; buy that and you shall have the same issue upon selling.
I would not be surprised if the dealer mentioned has been a bit economic on the truth regards owners etc, and alarm bells always ring if being pressured into a deposit.
I'm also surprised at the price of the Burton Blue car; I personally feel that come May that would of been £20k more...maybe the owner has a 765 spider coming?
In the case of mines the owner had an early 765 coupe and very reluctantly sold me my one he had bought from new; he has since asked to buy it back to compliment the 765 which he doesn't feel is a keeper.
My advice; orange, green or grey, as much carbon as possible, wing louvres, low miles but more than 5k so its been used, and as low previous owners as possible.
Buying from AB shall get you the exact same years warranty you get from McLaren, the car shall be impeccably presented, and he only sells cars with A1 history / ownership and no stories.
As I mentioned before, call him as he shall most likely be able to source you the colour and spec that you want; he knows of most of most of the 675s out there.
It took him a year of persuading the previous owner to part with my 675 and right upto money transfer we thought he would change his mind as he had done so previously.
Best of luck in your search; I have had a few McLarens but the 675 is very special.
I have to say I am struggling to understand the pricing on the 675lts.
Can someone please shed some light on the historic pricing on these and how quickly they have risen? I think the chip shortage is pushing up supercar prices by £20k plus. Are these cars just being rucked away by collectors?
Is the 675lt world's better than a 600lts which will be £100k cheaper soon enough? A 600lts at £150k vs a 675lts at 240/250k is a big price delta.
I also suspect 765lt coupe will be around 270kish in around 12 months.
Edited by BrntRubber on Saturday 5th March 12:26
Bispal said:
The 675LT is a very rare car in the UK, around 70 spider's and 60 coupes. You need to accept you may not get the colour you want wihout a long wait. I waited 2 years for a chicane grey clubsport then one came up and i pounced. Of the 70 or so spiders aroind 40 are with known long term owners leaving around 30 cars.
The burton blue belongs to a good friend of mine. It has many options and is an attractive MSO colour. There are differences in price mainly down to amount of CF. There could be £80k+ new between a new car with lots of CF and none., hence the differences.
My advice is buy a known car from Alastair Bolls or Graham at Autolounge in Aberdeen. Both those sellers know almost every 675LT car and owner in the UK and what is coming up. If you can't find the colour you want then a Litchfield liquid protection paint colour change at around £6k is the answer and i know 3 owners who have taken this route.
Hope that helps?
Your mates car sold today. Congrats to him and the happy new buyer.The burton blue belongs to a good friend of mine. It has many options and is an attractive MSO colour. There are differences in price mainly down to amount of CF. There could be £80k+ new between a new car with lots of CF and none., hence the differences.
My advice is buy a known car from Alastair Bolls or Graham at Autolounge in Aberdeen. Both those sellers know almost every 675LT car and owner in the UK and what is coming up. If you can't find the colour you want then a Litchfield liquid protection paint colour change at around £6k is the answer and i know 3 owners who have taken this route.
Hope that helps?
Bispal said:
BrntRubber said:
Your mates car sold today. Congrats to him and the happy new buyer.
Well i'm not surprised, I had another mate who wanted to go and look and another mate who just took delivery of the orange 675LT coupe toaday from AB. They seem to be selling fast when available! Wheelspinning said:
Bispal said:
BrntRubber said:
So blue paint, fender louvres and 4 ot 5k miles commands £40k more than a white one with loads of CF?
Obviously as its sold, burton blue very rare, if someone wants it only chance...I personally thought it was 'cheap' and the fact it sold within 10days and only 4 days after the pictures went live confirms that.
I stand by my thoughts that in 6 weeks time that would of been listed at around £20+k more in time for summer.
Like every car of this type, there are desirable specs and colours, and others that aren't but was what the original owner desired.
Good spec/colour GT3s sell quicker than basic spec GT3s for instance.
Historically these were at one point £400k + to buy; covid times they dropped to around £200k for spiders, but are creeping up. In the last 12 months a handful of great spec ones have sold for between £275k and £300k.
I have the original purchase order and with all the options chosen it was just over £340k when purchased new.
The price of 765 coupes and even spiders shall not impact 675 values.
One you shall drop in value, one shall increase in value.
I am very knowledable about Porsche and my latest car, gt3 touring, just left the factory. It got delayed 4 or 5 times due to exclusive interior in Crayon.
I have never seen a super specced gt3 with pts get £40k more than a medium/high specced car non pts. I guess that's why I am a little surprised. Its cool to be learning more about mclarens.
TH claim the white car at around 340k kr 350k list price as it has many of the cf bits.
Does anyone know the breakdown of colours on LTS UK cars? This would help me understand how lolikely or unlikely getting certain colours will be.
Having never owned a 675lts my thinking was to get in one around 200ish and see how I like the ownerhsip experience. It looks like 765lt prices may intersect those of the 675lts in the next 12 to 24 months. At this point I could make the switch if I wasn't in love the 675lts.
r o n n i e said:
BrntRubber said:
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Is the 675lt world's better than a 600lts which will be £100k cheaper soon enough? A 600lts at £150k vs a 675lts at 240/250k is a big price delta.
I also suspect 765lt coupe will be around 270kish in around 12 months.
765 at £270k in a year is very unlikely. Is the 675lt world's better than a 600lts which will be £100k cheaper soon enough? A 600lts at £150k vs a 675lts at 240/250k is a big price delta.
I also suspect 765lt coupe will be around 270kish in around 12 months.
Firstly the 765 is a next level car with “hyper-car”performance. It is built on the 720 which is technically superior to the 675.
Then you need to factor in current global delays which will limit supplies until the microchips situation is resolved.
Regards your question on price for 675 vs 600, I think you need to factor in the difference for list price - just over £285k for the 675 vs just over £200k for the 600.
My gt3 touring got delayed over a year and is now finally at Emden
So excited for her and am adding the rear seats behind my 18 ways for my boys.There are two 765 for sale and can be had for £320k. Factor in the spider delivers and depreciation and the chip shortage getting resolved and I say 270k to 250k very possible in 12 to 18 months.
Edited by BrntRubber on Saturday 5th March 16:53
Curledge said:
Wheelspinning said:
I did not say the LT magic is not there.
I found the 765 to be just too quick for road use, which is how I use my cars; hence why I declined a coupe and spider slot.
Likewise with the 720; I only found it enjoyable to drive when going too fast, very clinical and just not special enough when pottering about.
The 720 has been produced since 2017 and whilst its an amazing car, I still am 50 / 50 on the aesthetics.
It makes me think of how I have never gelled to the looks of a Ferrari 360; the F355 predecessor was just so pretty and still is to this day, whereas the 360 still looks meh.
Everyone's different though and those are just my thoughts.
Yep cant argue with any of thatI found the 765 to be just too quick for road use, which is how I use my cars; hence why I declined a coupe and spider slot.
Likewise with the 720; I only found it enjoyable to drive when going too fast, very clinical and just not special enough when pottering about.
The 720 has been produced since 2017 and whilst its an amazing car, I still am 50 / 50 on the aesthetics.
It makes me think of how I have never gelled to the looks of a Ferrari 360; the F355 predecessor was just so pretty and still is to this day, whereas the 360 still looks meh.
Everyone's different though and those are just my thoughts.
CC Car Mad said:
Bispal said:
Well i'm not surprised, I had another mate who wanted to go and look and another mate who just took delivery of the orange 675LT coupe toaday from AB. They seem to be selling fast when available!
Hi Paul . I’m the buyer of the car .AB kindly held the car till I could get there on Saturday morning. Having dealt with Alastair over the last few years both buying and selling I had no hesitation in buying from him knowing the car will be 100% when it’s delivered to me . I had been looking for the right car for three months and this one ticked all the boxes ! Look forward to catch up soon . Chris
Hi Paul . I’m the buyer of the car .AB kindly held the car till I could get there on Saturday morning. Having dealt with Alastair over the last few years both buying and selling I had no hesitation in buying from him knowing the car will be 100% when it’s delivered to me . I had been looking for the right car for three months and this one ticked all the boxes ! Look forward to catch up soon . Chris
Those CF louvres are lovely.
Curledge said:
BrntRubber said:
No it wasn't me. It almost was.
No one wants to be remembered as the nearly man, you snooze you lose 
I don't love white so I offer £198k and TH declined. I went to £200k and they still declined. Considering that car used be up for sale under 200k I don't think it was a bad offer.
Anyway want meant to be.
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