85k to spend on which car? advice, opinions plze

[Pandalada246]

Hi everybody

I have 85k to purchase a nice car this year
Which car would you buy ?
Mainly for summer use and long distance driving


I would like to buy a Ferrari FF, McLaren 12c coupe or 12c spyder,
I have seen for sale
FF 2012, black, 5 owners, FSH, 29k miles , 80k
12c spyder , orange, 7 owners, FSH, 13.5k miles , 81k
And been offered this via my dads contact , who is in the car trade
12c coupe , red , 2 owners, FSH , 5k miles, 85k , showroom condition. Used by both owners in the summer only

Thank you all in advance for your views on the above

[Pandalada246]

650S said:

Step 1 for me would be drive that 12C your Dad knows about.

Going to view and test drive the above car this week with dad

What is the advantage and disadvantage of buying a ie

Super super Low mileage 2 owner, 12c coupe , say under 3k with McLaren FSH , average 200 summer miles a year
Factory fresh condition, asking price 90k, just recently had major service at McLaren main dealer
Over a
12c coupe with 10k miles , McLaren FSH , 3 owners , asking price 85k, at McLaren now having major service

Decided 100% going to buy a 12C coupe or 12c spyder,
FF off the list now

Thank you for your opinions and suggestions

[Pandalada246]

Just a quick update date ie

2 Sellers won’t allow us to have there 12c cars
PPI by a Indy specialist

So the 12c with less than 3k miles, is waiting for a PPI by a Indy specialist, hopefully booked in within next 5 days
The seller of this 12C is very confident his car has no major issues and the price reflects the cars overall condition
Plus this car has been stored in a temperature controlled garage

[Pandalada246]

robemcdonald said:

Good old Pistonheads.

I have £85k to spend

Here s one you can t afford .

Am sticking to my budget ..85k max .. that s it

Been there before many times and got the T shirt
where I have started with a budget of 20k and ended up spending 35k !!!

[Pandalada246]

Car is arriving tomorrow

Purchased a 12c
Two owner
Under 3k
FSH
Got the all clear from the McLaren Indy specialist yesterday
They did 75 miles , test drive and no issues or leaks
Recommended agreed value 100k
Car has zero issues
Just needs to be driven and enjoyed
Roll on April 2026

I wish to thank you all for your opinions, advice and ideas on my post !!

Merry Xmas and happy new year to you all !!

Edited by Pandalada246 on Tuesday 18th November 09:17

[Pandalada246]

Bispal said:

Congratulations. Coupe or Spyder? Colour? pics.....

Coupe... Will take some photos over the weekend

[Pandalada246]

650S said:

Again, Congratulations

Swipe Door?

Swipe door... Yes

[Pandalada246]

macdeb said:

Excellent. Had mine five years now and I'm still amazed how good it is and still excited every single time I get in it, or even just look at it.

I will be looking at my 12C parked in the garage (saving loads of fuel lol) every day over winter, until maybe end of March 2026 or start of April.. When the roads are dry and then she can hit the road

[Pandalada246]

CTE said:

I`m about to take my 570 to the midlands form Norfolk... they are far off better being used regularly than sitting around.

I will take the car out, if its not raining.... Am looking to do my 1st drive in the car today or tomorrow .. Weather looks OK those days