McLaren MP4-12C - Who's getting one and other thoughts?

I won't deal with Pfaff again. Because of the luke warm reviews re: excitement, I'll wait til I can drive one.

 

That's pretty cryptic sounding?? Want to elaborate, really don't understand what you meant.

 

Here is a long going thread comparing it to the 458
http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=286858&page=23

 

why?

 

its one of the few cars I could be tempted to buy new - but I got my eye on a phantom drophead - scratches chin

 

I live in Vancouver. I *WAS* planning to buy an MP4-12C but having ONE dealer way the f*ck out in Toronto is insanely stupid.

I'll either get one in Hong Kong instead or do a 458 in its place.

 

Just curious, what's the list price of MP4/12C in Canada? and compared to 458?

 

Point taken... I could live with shipping a car between BC and AB .... but Vancouver and Toronto?! That's just crazy!

McLaren really screwed that one up. Canada needs at least 2 dealers, and if they could only have one, there's probably more $$$ sitting in AB alone than in all of eastern Canada!

 

I dont think so.

But I fully agree there is tonnes of money and that there should be a second location in the West.

 

As far as I know they have a certified McLaren tech that will be flown to the car wherever it may be. And quite a car it is.

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2JVR0mAzjQ&feature=player_embedded[/ame]

 

if your already paying that price tag amount for the car... then whats the difference in shipping it? I wouldn't think this would be the SERIOUS reason why you won't buy one....

 

Just because Vancouver is the worlds #1 city, doesn't mean that you deserve a McLaren dealership!

 

That's the policy with the F1, not the MP4-12C as far as I'm aware.

Well, it's a serious reason for me. If I'm having to fly technicians over and/or give the car up for 8 weeks at a time for regular servicing and dealing with the hassle/worries of rail shipment etc etc..... that's a pretty high inconvenience factor .... esp versus a 458. I'm really hoping to get an MP4-12C but if they can't figure out a way to reduce the hassle factor with one dealership in Toronto, I'll just go with a 458.

Also bear in mind, this is the first year model of first year road car manufacturer.... there are going to be glitches and I (and I think many others) do not want to risk having the cars sit idle or away for so long. And yes, the increased cost does factor it in as welll..... I can buy 10 of these cars, but it doesn't mean I throw away $$ stupidly if I don't need to.

haha!!! Good one! There are alot of swelled heads on the west coast from those rankings (including mine at times). Me, I love Vancouver, but I'm amazed at how Vancouver could rank so high in these Economist/UN rankings despite no major industries, constant rain and little depth in the culture/arts/fun department.

*ducks to avoid wrath of fellow Vancouverites*

PS - VERY interested from other prospective purchasers from Western Canada on their views as well.

 

+100000

Thats what us Torontonians and Montrealers have been thinking for years.....

I think that Vancouver has a huge "green factor" that many cities don't have, and people seem to enjoy life, nature and work at a good balance. Compared to Toronto where its a rat race and stress every day. And not to mention very high costs with very little in return. (TTC, taxes, government etc...)

 

RiskArb -

Have you spoken to Pfaff ?? I sure they have a plan of action in place & could easily answer your queries.

I agree with you that the first model year is always going to have issues of one kind or the another.