McLaren Success
12-22-2018, 10:04 AM
#2761
Burning Brakes
I paid $450K+ for my Voodoo 675lt spider. I haven’t lost a cent because I didn’t sell it yet. If I ever sell it then I will see. But I did fine on my 675 coupe, 650 spider, my 12C was a wash because I got dollars from the mother ship.
I make money doing my job and I am not looking for my hobby to further my income. It cheaper than divorce.
I make money doing my job and I am not looking for my hobby to further my income. It cheaper than divorce.
12-22-2018, 10:10 AM
#2762
I hear you. Listen- I totally agree with your post. It’s spot on. No one likes to lose money. Not me- not you. And we all know Mclarens will depreciate as will other cars. But I bought my car at a price I deemed fair for the market. I knew going in that over the next 18-24 months car will come down further. It’s not that I don’t care, it’s that I don’t let it keep me up at night.
The constant mclaren bashing gets tiring. It’s usually from people who just have never driven the car or likely are in no position to own the car. Not taking about you as your post was very fair and appropriate. Cheers.
The constant mclaren bashing gets tiring. It’s usually from people who just have never driven the car or likely are in no position to own the car. Not taking about you as your post was very fair and appropriate. Cheers.
12-22-2018, 10:21 AM
#2763
I like McLaren. I have a 600LT coming. Thought about getting a 720s instead. At $300k plus, virtually all cars take a bloodbath at resale if driven. FWIW, here’s a link to a $345k msrp 720s (looks similar to yours). 2018, 3500 miles, asking $287k. Nearly $60k off msrp. https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing If taxes are factored in, that’s nearly $90k in a few months. Maybe I’ll pick one up next year after the 600LT. But having learned the hard way over the years, there are very few cars I now buy new. Best to buys most 1 year to 18 months preowned (cpo or equivalent), save most of the depreciation, and drive the sh*t out of it. That said, with the amount of miles I like to drive, the 600LT may lose just as much. We can’t cover the sun with one finger, but I’m prepared for it.
12-22-2018, 10:25 AM
#2764
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Here's a pre-owned one at $60K off MSRP. They're not easy to find because most listings don't show the original MSRP, so you don't know the relative discount.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-McLare...gAAOSwi1lcFs1F
Nonetheless, this dealer has had it for sale for just two weeks, so it's not distressed, old-age inventory. If his asking price is $60K off right out of the starting gate, surely you could negotiate $70K off. Knowing that, what do you think the wholesale number was?
Furthermore, there are 25 of them for sale on Cars.com that are either under $300K or within $5k of it. Many of them with a couple hundred miles.
$100k OFF may not be here today, but it's certainly around the corner sometime in 2019.
Take any one of the dozens of 2018 GT3, GT3RS, or GT2RS's for sale... all of them are still MSRP or higher (or even much higher) and the owners get the same enjoyment from driving them as any McLaren driver.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-McLare...gAAOSwi1lcFs1F
Nonetheless, this dealer has had it for sale for just two weeks, so it's not distressed, old-age inventory. If his asking price is $60K off right out of the starting gate, surely you could negotiate $70K off. Knowing that, what do you think the wholesale number was?
Furthermore, there are 25 of them for sale on Cars.com that are either under $300K or within $5k of it. Many of them with a couple hundred miles.
$100k OFF may not be here today, but it's certainly around the corner sometime in 2019.
Take any one of the dozens of 2018 GT3, GT3RS, or GT2RS's for sale... all of them are still MSRP or higher (or even much higher) and the owners get the same enjoyment from driving them as any McLaren driver.
12-22-2018, 10:34 AM
#2765
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I paid $450K+ for my Voodoo 675lt spider. I haven’t lost a cent because I didn’t sell it yet. If I ever sell it then I will see. But I did fine on my 675 coupe, 650 spider, my 12C was a wash because I got dollars from the mother ship.
I make money doing my job and I am not looking for my hobby to further my income. It cheaper than divorce.
I make money doing my job and I am not looking for my hobby to further my income. It cheaper than divorce.
It's not a function of trying to make money on your hobby. It's a matter of not being a masochist when it comes to your checking account.
12-22-2018, 10:37 AM
#2766
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I paid $450K+ for my Voodoo 675lt spider. I haven’t lost a cent because I didn’t sell it yet. If I ever sell it then I will see. But I did fine on my 675 coupe, 650 spider, my 12C was a wash because I got dollars from the mother ship.
I make money doing my job and I am not looking for my hobby to further my income. It cheaper than divorce.
I make money doing my job and I am not looking for my hobby to further my income. It cheaper than divorce.
Your 675 LT is a beauty..
12-22-2018, 10:41 AM
#2767
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It's obvious he doesn't care.. So the question is why are you so concerned with his paper?.. Let it go, you sound bitter and jealous in each post you make in this thread.
12-22-2018, 10:48 AM
#2768
Burning Brakes
My checking account will be fine.
My cars, watches, guns, all my toys are play money. I worked a long time before I started writing checks.
Thanks for for your concern though.
Happy Holidays.
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12-22-2018, 10:57 AM
#2770
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Some work for money, others make money work for them. A $100k wad is an “employee” — one that works hard for you for free, doesn’t complain, needs no health insurance, causes no trouble. Think twice before you “murder” one by flushing him down the toilet, regardless of how many you already have in your “employment”. Didn’t say never do it, just think harder about what you’re doing.
12-22-2018, 11:09 AM
#2771
Here's a pre-owned one at $60K off MSRP. They're not easy to find because most listings don't show the original MSRP, so you don't know the relative discount.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-McLare...gAAOSwi1lcFs1F
Nonetheless, this dealer has had it for sale for just two weeks, so it's not distressed, old-age inventory. If his asking price is $60K off right out of the starting gate, surely you could negotiate $70K off. Knowing that, what do you think the wholesale number was?
Furthermore, there are 25 of them for sale on Cars.com that are either under $300K or within $5k of it. Many of them with a couple hundred miles.
$100k OFF may not be here today, but it's certainly around the corner sometime in 2019.
Take any one of the dozens of 2018 GT3, GT3RS, or GT2RS's for sale... all of them are still MSRP or higher (or even much higher) and the owners get the same enjoyment from driving them as any McLaren driver.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2018-McLare...gAAOSwi1lcFs1F
Nonetheless, this dealer has had it for sale for just two weeks, so it's not distressed, old-age inventory. If his asking price is $60K off right out of the starting gate, surely you could negotiate $70K off. Knowing that, what do you think the wholesale number was?
Furthermore, there are 25 of them for sale on Cars.com that are either under $300K or within $5k of it. Many of them with a couple hundred miles.
$100k OFF may not be here today, but it's certainly around the corner sometime in 2019.
Take any one of the dozens of 2018 GT3, GT3RS, or GT2RS's for sale... all of them are still MSRP or higher (or even much higher) and the owners get the same enjoyment from driving them as any McLaren driver.
serial number 413. It’s an 18 month old car. Likely an early demo. 60k off msrp after 18 months.
still looking for that elusive 100k off msrp after a few months.
12-22-2018, 11:26 AM
#2773
I’ll play...
I like McLaren. I have a 600LT coming. Thought about getting a 720s instead. At $300k plus, virtually all cars take a bloodbath at resale if driven. FWIW, here’s a link to a $345k msrp 720s (looks similar to yours). 2018, 3500 miles, asking $287k. Nearly $60k off msrp. https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing If taxes are factored in, that’s nearly $90k in a few months. Maybe I’ll pick one up next year after the 600LT. But having learned the hard way over the years, there are very few cars I now buy new. Best to buys most 1 year to 18 months preowned (cpo or equivalent), save most of the depreciation, and drive the sh*t out of it. That said, with the amount of miles I like to drive, the 600LT may lose just as much. We can’t cover the sun with one finger, but I’m prepared for it.
Congrats on the i coming 600lt. What color did you choose?
12-22-2018, 11:27 AM
#2774
Platinum Dealership
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Originally Posted by hf1
Some work for money, others make money work for them. A $100k wad is an “employee” — one that works hard for you for free, doesn’t complain, needs no health insurance, causes no trouble. Think twice before you “murder” one by flushing him down the toilet, regardless of how many you already have in your “employment”. Didn’t say never do it, just think harder about what you’re doing.
The above scenarios are unlikely. BUT- Chit happens, so yes I really like your employee/wad. I would like more information, perhaps a pamphlet in PDF.
12-22-2018, 11:42 AM
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