British brand claims Aussie buyers ripped off, so it cuts more than $100,000 of its 1

[csv8]

Formula one team-turned-sports car maker McLaren has slashed the prices on its two models and says it has done so because its rivals over charge in Australia.

McLaren Automotive issued a statement this morning claiming that the supercar market in Australia has been “historically overpriced.” The same statement went on to claim “a number of the ‘core’ manufacturers employ premium-pricing policies in this market.”

This is not the first time supercar makers have been accused of charging Australian customers more than overseas buyers.

In 2011 Lamborghini was criticised over the price of the Aventador model. At the time the company said it would review the price, yet since then the price has been increased by $6900.
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McLaren has cut the price of the 12C coupe by $95,000, down from $493,100 to $398,000, while the 12C Spider has been reduced from $543,900 to $441,780, a saving of $102,120.

McLaren has sold only seven cars in 2013, according to the latest VFacts figures. By comparison, arch-rival Ferrari has sold 34 and Lamborghini 20 cars up until the end of April (although both Italian brands offer more than two models).

McLaren is the latest prestige brand to cut its prices. Last month Porsche slashed its range by up to $36,000 on some models.

And late last year Rolls-Royce cut up to $280,000 from some its models in Australia, claiming it was a result of the strong Australian dollar.

As for customers who’ve just bought a new McLaren, the company says it will give them a “special allowance” when they trade in their car - but only if they are upgrading to another new McLaren.

Drive has contacted McLaren for more information but has yet to receive a response.
http://brisbanetimes.drive.com.au/mo...509-2j9q9.html

Now for AUDI, BMW and Benz etc to follow.....not holding my breath!!!!!

[mik]

Sounds like all these exotic sellers are desperate to get a sale.

[Yellow_Festiva]

Double ouch to any 2013 McLaren driver who has a "Don't worry, my other ride is a Nissan Leaf" sticker on the back......

[nickdl]

Originally Posted by Yellow_Festiva

Double ouch to any 2013 McLaren driver who has a "Don't worry, my other ride is a Nissan Leaf" sticker on the back......

Or a Commodore!

[EDManual]

Rolls royce discount was a biggie!! $280,000!!

[pottery beige]

drug dealers have never once complained about the price of Lambos .

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

drug dealers have never once complained about the price of Lambos .

I believe the term these days is "bio chemist".

[cheap]

Those of you with the odd $400K burning a hole in your pocket - you'd better get in quick!

There's been a 2% drop in the value of the AUD in the past 36 hours and it is unlikely that these ridiculously low low low prices will last much longer.

Of course those cynics out there might be of the opinion that these types of cars are overpriced to begin with and McLaren is really desperate to move idle stock.

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by pottery beige

drug dealers have never once complained about the price of Lambos .

Or how much the turbo's cost to bolt in the Commos engine bay...

[saam]

Yeah i think thats about right pottery beige. I mean whats another 100K to a person who can afford those kinds of cars anyway.

Youd think some manufacturers would slash 10k off cars that are affordable....HELL NO

[FG50T]

Originally Posted by saam

Yeah i think thats about right pottery beige. I mean whats another 100K to a person who can afford those kinds of cars anyway.

Youd think some manufacturers would slash 10k off cars that are affordable....HELL NO

Seen the VF commodore thread...?

[stevanford]

Originally Posted by csv8

McLaren has sold only seven cars in 2013

The real reason why they've dropped the price.

[DJM83]

Why didnt they say this a couple of weeks ago, i might have been able to afford that instead of my ST Focus...

[05_ENFORCER]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Why didnt they say this a couple of weeks ago, i might have been able to afford that instead of my ST Focus...

I'd stick with the Focus and spend the rest of the cash on desirables


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[gtxb67]

so mclaren are saying that supercar manufacturers are ripping off australians - and in response they drop the price of their car by $100,000 . . . . . . . .

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by gtxb67

so mclaren are saying that supercar manufacturers are ripping off australians - and in response they drop the price of their car by $100,000 . . . . . . . .

Imagine the re-sale drop on the F1!!!

[Dvs06]

Stick with the cooka I will. Just cause they may go hard don't mean we can driv3 that way.

[Alan D Segal]

Jussik, what does your avatar mean? Is it meant to say 'beat' instead of bet? Or do you gamble with HSVs instead of money? Edit: If you do that's some high roller stuff mate!

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

Jussik, what does your avatar mean? Is it meant to say 'beat' instead of bet? Or do you gamble with HSVs instead of money? Edit: If you do that's some high roller stuff mate!

HSVs on the craps table?

[Rodge]

Mercedes-benz, Audi BMW, Bentley, Jaguar and others are all scamming customers for far more than they should be. Some people lay the blame with the Govt but the real villans are the manufacturers themselves.

Its not the local distributors that set the retail price of a Mercedes-benz, its Mercedes-benz Germany that set it and are serving you one right up the...

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Rodge

Mercedes-benz, Audi BMW, Bentley, Jaguar and others are all scamming customers for far more than they should be. Some people lay the blame with the Govt but the real villans are the manufacturers themselves.

Its not the local distributors that set the retail price of a Mercedes-benz, its Mercedes-benz Germany that set it and are serving you one right up the...

Keep in mind they are seen as prestige cars, hence the price...imagine if the price was lowered and you'd have brickies cruising around in X5's or AMG's instead of commy utes lol

[ebxr82nv]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Keep in mind they are seen as prestige cars, hence the price...imagine if the price was lowered and you'd have brickies cruising around in X5's or AMG's instead of commy utes lol

And what would be wrong with that? Are you saying that those of us that are members of the fine brotherhood of bricklayers aren't good enough for an M sport or amg vehicle? The reality of it is a decent bricklayer is probably quite capable of buying one, we're just not big enough posers to do it.

[2011G6E]

Porsche has been getting battered about for many years over the simply staggering price differential between overseas and Australia. Some of the price can be attributed to our unique "RHD only in new cars" laws and a few other small ADR points, but after a stage it becomes a case of stepping back and saying "Oh come on...how gullible do you think we are..."
Go to the USA or Europe, and a Caymen is almost seen as a "poor mans Porsche" because of the price point. (around $60,000 in the USA, but over a hundred grand starting off in Australia...)

[UberKnee]

At those prices if you can afford a car like that you've got enough cash to not have to worry about $100k.

It is good to see though, when it comes to anything non Holden/Ford Aus/Toyota/Nissan/Mitsubishi/and a few others we get raped price wise here in Aus.

I'd love to see Merc, BMW and Audi drop their prices, though that'd kill Falcon and Commodore sales.

[2011G6E]

Originally Posted by UberKnee

At those prices if you can afford a car like that you've got enough cash to not have to worry about $100k.

It is good to see though, when it comes to anything non Holden/Ford Aus/Toyota/Nissan/Mitsubishi/and a few others we get raped price wise here in Aus.

I'd love to see Merc, BMW and Audi drop their prices, though that'd kill Falcon and Commodore sales.

I don't think anyone is rich enough to not worry about saving a hundred grand on a purchase...you wouldn't stay "rich" for long if you didn't...

[DJR-351]

Originally Posted by 2011G6E

I don't think anyone is rich enough to not worry about saving a hundred grand on a purchase...you wouldn't stay "rich" for long if you didn't...

You would be surprised......

For some of the richest $100k would be a weeks (probably less) intrest.....

[UberKnee]

Except any Saudi Oil tycoons, Gina Rinehart, Bill Gates, etc. They've only sold 7 McLarens so far this year so obviously only the super rich are buying and there comes a point where 100k is nothing when your business deals in millions a day.

[Alan D Segal]

Originally Posted by UberKnee

Gina Rinehart

No doubt she could well and truly afford a number of new McLarens, but the seats in them may not be suitable for her without modifications.

Edit: They even look snug on Lewis Hamilton.