12C Still for sale!

12C Still for sale!

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V8KSN

Original Poster:

4,711 posts

189 months

Wednesday 8th April 2015
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Guys, any idea why this car is still for sale?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

Looks really good value (for what it is)

MrLizard

261 posts

188 months

Wednesday 8th April 2015
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it cant have been there that long as i was there a couple of weeks back and it wasnt there, they had an orange one at 115k which i think they dropped to 110 - which may now be sold... they were claiming it was the cheapest in the country, no idea if thats true or not.

TISPKJ

3,651 posts

212 months

Wednesday 8th April 2015
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Its been advertised for 2 weeks maximum.
it is the cheapest 12C yet advertised, mid teens would appear to be the starting point now.
Bar any unforseen or unknowns with the car only thing I can see is that there is not a lot of extras such as carbon bits or a sports exhaust.
I am sorely tempted.

breadvan

2,036 posts

173 months

Wednesday 8th April 2015
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It's got a modest spec and most want more colour on their 12C.

2014 Doris is great but std wheels, no stealth pack and no carbon interior. Also, whether fair or not, 2011 cars have a stigma for reliability.

However, for the money, I would snap it up because you still get a full-fat McLaren with the complete backing/warranty of a McLaren dealer for no money.

With the sun out and plenty of interest in the brand right now, I'd say it's too cheap, get it bought.

GRBF430F1

4,843 posts

175 months

Wednesday 8th April 2015
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Only very recently advertised and apart from being a relatively low spec car, no carbon, standard wheels etc..which are not really essential but do add to desirability/saleability.
All that performance for that money - Its a bargain, what you waiting for ? Not much more than some F430's and way cheaper than entry 458's

TISPKJ

3,651 posts

212 months

Wednesday 8th April 2015
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Black is a pig to keep clean and I do prefer the super lightweight multi spoke alloys, and a bright colour and loud exhaust would be preferable.
As always its the "for a little bit more" syndrome you could have X
Other issue I have is having to either fund SOR on my current car or take a big hit on the px value which then negates this 12c arguably being a cheap car.

AndyDubbya

958 posts

289 months

Thursday 9th April 2015
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V8KSN said:
Guys, any idea why this car is still for sale?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/m...

Looks really good value (for what it is)
Planning a switch? smile

V8KSN

Original Poster:

4,711 posts

189 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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AndyDubbya said:
Planning a switch? smile
Maybe.....possibly.....not sure *looks at floor sheepishly* biggrin

Catch up with you next week mate thumbup

AndyDubbya

958 posts

289 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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Busted! I dunno, these GT3 owners, can't make their minds up what they want! biggrin

Yep, see you in Wales!

s99ane

1,262 posts

239 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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Now sold according to the link....

ferdi p

1,521 posts

177 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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s99ane said:
Now sold according to the link....
Great value & a superb firm to deal with...

breadvan

2,036 posts

173 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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too cheap, imo.

GRBF430F1

4,843 posts

175 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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breadvan said:
too cheap, imo.
Yeah but its sold within 2 weeks and probably not offered a big discount off asking price. If you overprice it to start with no one enquires. Just look at all the overpriced 458's that have sat around for month/years

V8KSN

Original Poster:

4,711 posts

189 months

Friday 10th April 2015
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s99ane said:
Now sold according to the link....
Yep! Looks like someone has a fun summer coming up!

Dazza N

300 posts

154 months

Saturday 11th April 2015
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GRBF430F1

4,843 posts

175 months

Saturday 11th April 2015
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Dazza N said:
Wow, that's almost too good to be true ? Good spec, FSH and sensible mileage
Looks pristine with the wrappers and that so wonder what the story is ? Repo possibly

S5V8

3,706 posts

151 months

Saturday 11th April 2015
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the advert does says its plus vat so is it still cheap at 120k?

mb1

579 posts

261 months

Saturday 11th April 2015
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@120k for 13,000 miles, it is not that good value given the options and non-McLaren approved dealer.

Why would anyone purchase a car of that value and do 13,000 miles with the plastic wrappers is beyond me....

Is the car film wrapped as well ? There is something orange going on inside the side inlet ?!?

breadvan

2,036 posts

173 months

Saturday 11th April 2015
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agreed, also is the front splitter wrapped in carbon-effect?

GRBF430F1

4,843 posts

175 months

Sunday 12th April 2015
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mb1 said:
@120k for 13,000 miles, it is not that good value given the options and non-McLaren approved dealer.

Why would anyone purchase a car of that value and do 13,000 miles with the plastic wrappers is beyond me....

Is the car film wrapped as well ? There is something orange going on inside the side inlet ?!?
Yeah that is weird. I'm ultra fussy and particular about my cars but there is no way I could do 13,000 miles with that stuff on.
Those areas are not even prone to wear or dirt particularly.
If anything I could kind of understand maybe using a seat cover to protect the bolsters when getting in and out if you are a big and not very mobile person getting in and out the cabin

I know I'm weird but this person is either totally OCD or just completely mad