Red 570 Spider at GVE?

[bentley01]

Sorry I can’t post a link but does anyone know the car that they have for sale . Looks good value with quite a high specification.

[Davyt]

Just been reduced, they say it’s an Import in description but basic history checks haven’t picked this up ?

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...

[samoht]

I assume you mean this car https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202204144...

I don't have any specific info, it caught my eye as the first Spider in five figures I've seen for a while, and low mileage & nice spec too.

At the end of the description it states "This is an imported vehicle"; if I was buying it'd be interesting to know imported from where, and what service / ownership history was available. I don't know if being an import affects insurance at this end of the market. I assume it's come in from the Gulf somewhere.

GVE seem to have a 'mixed' reputation online.



If interested, I would be arranging to get it to McLaren London or another franchised dealer for a pre-warranty inspection, I think it's <£500 and would put you in a more confident position to buy (whether or not you then took out the McWarranty).

[bentley01]

Thanks very much for your replies. I missed the fact that it had been imported. I am in no rush so I will wait until the right car comes along. I think a car with a warranty might be wise for my first foray into McLaren ownership.

[Gibbo205]

Imported car, only 5000 miles, alarm bells be ringing if that car has had a mileage blocker fitted.

I'd only buy after a Mclaren inspection and warranty applied!

[targarama]

Could be imported from one of the UK or Mediterranean islands where right hand drive cars are used, meaning 5k miles is not unreasonable. Definitely not Middle East as it would have to be left hand drive to be registered there. Otherwise Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, Indonesia etc. but why did it come back? So I suspect one of my earlier possibilities.

[Rocketreid]

This is GVE , who are well known for selling Malaysian/Singapore cars.

[targarama]

Rocketreid said:

This is GVE , who are well known for selling Malaysian/Singapore cars.

Thing is a McLaren costs over S$1M, around 3-4 times the UK price. So someone will have paid a stload of tax and taken a massive loss in a v short time. Not sure about Malaysia.

BUT nothing wrong with a Singapore car, will have been pampered (apart from the odd dash into the badlands of Johor for some speeding tickets).

[Comeal]

Avoid GVE.

But as others have said get it to the nearest McDealer for an inspection if you're serious about the car.

[Davyt]

I know nothing about GVE but looking at their cars they seem more expensive than some of the Mc official dealers, need to slap another £3K on for a warranty also,, why would you ??