McLaren Success
#751
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by kfmcmahon
not so bad comparatively ...........458 just back from dealer last night....
F-it, I have too many loved ones die young, so I'll spend what it takes...
F-it, I have too many loved ones die young, so I'll spend what it takes...
#752
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by bronson7
What the hell is the CPF (4500.00) ?
I'm sure he'll explain when he sees your question...
#753
Three Wheelin'
Mclaren, Ferrari etc are really good at extracting money from rich people. They just think rich people don't care about spending $250/hr in labor, $20k to fix a front bumper, etc. It's about maximum extraction. They are very good at the psychology of pricing.
The Mclaren MSO options have the most ridiculous prices.
Don't mind me, I'm bitching because I don't have the $50m+ net worth like the people who buy these.
The Mclaren MSO options have the most ridiculous prices.
Don't mind me, I'm bitching because I don't have the $50m+ net worth like the people who buy these.
yes
#754
Nordschleife Master
#758
Nordschleife Master
I'm curious what Ferrari pays flat rate for that service. Let's say it pays 5 hours(they must be crazy if they do)...I'd pull that off in 1.5 hrs and waste 3.5 hrs on Rennlist. Done! Easy money! Lol.
But I bet their technicians don't see more than 2 cars a day...if they're lucky...
But I bet their technicians don't see more than 2 cars a day...if they're lucky...
#759
Three Wheelin'
http://gtspirit.com/2014/09/24/one-o...ped-in-public/
just cruising' to the supermarket ...(check out his name on the big building in the background)
#760
Three Wheelin'
I'm curious what Ferrari pays flat rate for that service. Let's say it pays 5 hours(they must be crazy if they do)...I'd pull that off in 1.5 hrs and waste 3.5 hrs on Rennlist. Done! Easy money! Lol.
But I bet their technicians don't see more than 2 cars a day...if they're lucky...
But I bet their technicians don't see more than 2 cars a day...if they're lucky...
6 more months and I will be retired at 50.
The point is, all things are relative...same service on a Pagani would be $10k for service alone, I changed my own oil, pads, discs, ducts on my $125k ZR1 for $200, but it was just a Chevy...not so for my GT3, GT4 or 458...I would only screw something up and can make more money doing what I do rather than being an amateur mechanic. Plus, like it or not, having documented Ferrari dealership service records are "necessary" IMO (probably not in your opinion).
#761
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by kfmcmahon
I'm sure you are correct. I don't really care though
6 more months and I will be retired at 50.
The point is, all things are relative...same service on a Pagani would be $10k for service alone, I changed my own oil, pads, discs, ducts on my $125k ZR1 for $200, but it was just a Chevy...not so for my GT3, GT4 or 458...I would only screw something up and can make more money doing what I do rather than being an amateur mechanic. Plus, like it or not, having documented Ferrari dealership service records are "necessary" IMO (probably not in your opinion).
6 more months and I will be retired at 50.
The point is, all things are relative...same service on a Pagani would be $10k for service alone, I changed my own oil, pads, discs, ducts on my $125k ZR1 for $200, but it was just a Chevy...not so for my GT3, GT4 or 458...I would only screw something up and can make more money doing what I do rather than being an amateur mechanic. Plus, like it or not, having documented Ferrari dealership service records are "necessary" IMO (probably not in your opinion).
I service my car at the dealer too just to have the records,even though I can do that stuff blindfolded and with one hand tied behind my back. Just kidding,but that's not the point.
Let's just say I know a bit on how they operate. When they tell you they check this and that besides the oil service and filters...it's BS. They were charging me for cleaning the debris from the front radiators even though they never did.
A lot of that BS on service bills can be avoided if you make it clear you don't need it. They don't do it anyway. They charge customers for their brake cleaner and rags...give me a break!
Anyway beautiful cars! Enjoy!
#762
Originally Posted by SKY57
Nowadays you have to choose between "sound fast" or "actually fast".
Audi R8 Plus is pretty fast and sounds fast
#763
Three Wheelin'
I am not here to " judge ". You are doing the right thing.
I service my car at the dealer too just to have the records,even though I can do that stuff blindfolded and with one hand tied behind my back. Just kidding,but that's not the point.
Let's just say I know a bit on how they operate. When they tell you they check this and that besides the oil service and filters...it's BS. They were charging me for cleaning the debris from the front radiators even though they never did.
A lot of that BS on service bills can be avoided if you make it clear you don't need it. They don't do it anyway. They charge customers for their brake cleaner and rags...give me a break!
Anyway beautiful cars! Enjoy!
I service my car at the dealer too just to have the records,even though I can do that stuff blindfolded and with one hand tied behind my back. Just kidding,but that's not the point.
Let's just say I know a bit on how they operate. When they tell you they check this and that besides the oil service and filters...it's BS. They were charging me for cleaning the debris from the front radiators even though they never did.
A lot of that BS on service bills can be avoided if you make it clear you don't need it. They don't do it anyway. They charge customers for their brake cleaner and rags...give me a break!
Anyway beautiful cars! Enjoy!
yeah, I know what you mean about the Ferrari and Porsche tax...we all do , but yet we all continue to buy, drive and love these cars
I've come to terms with "paying for what you get" as the years go by.
and absolutely believe people buying these type of cars should go in with eyes wide open in terms of future costs.
Always appreciated your passion for manual transmissions and having to drive a auto GMC Sierra for 6 winter months up here made me drive the GT4 over the other two everyday this week
anyways, I really wish I was at Smokies this weekend
#764
Nordschleife Master
Originally Posted by kfmcmahon
thanks!
yeah, I know what you mean about the Ferrari and Porsche tax...we all do , but yet we all continue to buy, drive and love these cars
I've come to terms with "paying for what you get" as the years go by.
and absolutely believe people buying these type of cars should go in with eyes wide open in terms of future costs.
Always appreciated your passion for manual transmissions and having to drive a auto GMC Sierra for 6 winter months up here made me drive the GT4 over the other two everyday this week
anyways, I really wish I was at Smokies this weekend
yeah, I know what you mean about the Ferrari and Porsche tax...we all do , but yet we all continue to buy, drive and love these cars
I've come to terms with "paying for what you get" as the years go by.
and absolutely believe people buying these type of cars should go in with eyes wide open in terms of future costs.
Always appreciated your passion for manual transmissions and having to drive a auto GMC Sierra for 6 winter months up here made me drive the GT4 over the other two everyday this week
anyways, I really wish I was at Smokies this weekend
#765
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McLaren..
Guys,
Just got word that I have an available press car for sale at a much better price than I could normally offer on an untitled vehicle.
It's a great spec car.
Listing in classifieds:
https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...l#post14129106
Timeout-
McLaren..
Guys,
Just got word that I have an available press car for sale at a much better price than I could normally offer on an untitled vehicle.
It's a great spec car.
Listing in classifieds:
https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...l#post14129106