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Post by RedUn » Sun Jan 09, 2022 12:01 am

Babw wrote: Sat Jan 08, 2022 7:29 pm I've been thinking about one for awhile and seeing the prices go up significantly made me take the jump. Spider with 7k miles and I'm hoping to drive around NC500 and then keep going up through Norway late spring. Hopefully a few trackdays as well.

The steering and ride is on another planet, I can't quite get used to the 720S looks just yet but if I have a good experience with this one hopefully progress onto the a 675LT.

Thought about a lairy colour but I want to use it as a semi daily and the carbon black looks great up close without being too shouty.
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I think colour wise you've done the right thing, I think mclarens suit the subtle colours :thumbsup:
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Post by Argyll Andy » Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:09 am

Congratulations, that is stunning :thumbsup:

Colour wise, I like bold colours but I think that looks very menacing in black and is probably the right choice, enjoy :driving:

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    Post by Mr Tidy » Sun Jan 09, 2022 1:11 am

    Wonderful car OP. :thumbsup:

    But I can't help myself, I'd have preferred a shouty colour! :lol: And black is just hard work to keep looking good.
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    Post by pvr » Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:44 am

    That looks very nice. If you do drive the NC500, make sure the car has PPF as my 911 had to have extensive paintwork done afterwards :x
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    Post by firebobby » Sun Jan 09, 2022 10:07 am

    pvr wrote: Sun Jan 09, 2022 9:44 am That looks very nice. If you do drive the NC500, make sure the car has PPF as my 911 had to have extensive paintwork done afterwards :x
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    Post by Babw » Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:20 pm

    Thanks all.

    The black looks stunning in the sun and suits the car. Inspiration is the OG P1 where the press cars were black and really stood out for me. I think the skittle colours look good on the Lamborghinis, even modern Ferraris look better with a slightly subtle black, green etc

    A better picture of the carbon black under some good lighting.
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    Post by Jembo » Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:41 pm

    Very nice, the subtle colour choice goes perfectly with the bling Calipers👍
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    Post by sars » Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:51 pm

    Gorgeous and utterly jealous :thumbsup:
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    Post by Pondrew » Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:27 pm

    Babw wrote: Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:20 pm A better picture of the carbon black under some good lighting.
    Very understated; that! :D :poke:
    I presume they are fixing the doors under warranty? :lol: :thumbsup:
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    Post by pvr » Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:15 pm

    I want that red Merc in the picture :oops:
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    Post by Boyo » Mon Jan 10, 2022 1:48 pm

    Very nice indeed :thumbsup:
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    Post by Babw » Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:45 pm

    Pondrew wrote: Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:27 pm
    Babw wrote: Sun Jan 09, 2022 6:20 pm A better picture of the carbon black under some good lighting.
    Very understated; that! :D :poke:
    I presume they are fixing the doors under warranty? :lol: :thumbsup:
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    Post by ponchi101 » Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:48 pm

    Jealousy barely describes the feeling :clap: :clap: :clap:
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    Post by Babw » Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:29 pm

    Another one joins the crew.

    Bought it on Wednesday, on track on Saturday. It has opened a new chapter in driving pleasure, the Mclaren does the duality extremely well and IMO even better than a 911 but the Exige is single minded in it's efforts to make you connected to the road like nothing else with a roof + aircon.

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    Post by BeeEmm » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:05 am

    Babw wrote: Mon Jul 18, 2022 11:29 pm Another one joins the crew.
    Looks fantastic with the mods. :o Now you must seriously consider a high end 911. :)
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