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Is it just me that thinks that the 12C continues to get a particularly negative reaction on forums, even in light of a healthier press reception?
I keep reading threads on Pistonheads that contain many negative comments towards the 12C, even now, after the complications of the cars release.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...233259&mid=87446&nmt=McLaren+12c+not+selling?
This thread basically contains a discussion on the values of 12C with one poster snipping and hounding any contributors that try to balance the argument. He repeatedly refers to the values of two cars which have plummeted for various reasons, while using average 458 prices as a 'comparable' benchmark, and refuses to listen to explanations for the values of said examples. He also has the cheek to say that he is 'not bashing' the 12C while, in my eyes, constantly bashing the 12C!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=63&t=1235212&mid=87446&nmt=P1+-+spotted
This thread contains the quote 'How the feck do people part with £200k or such an average piece of super car design.'. I don't understand this - to me the 12C is beautiful! My friends that own the one in my profile picture probably think I am being sarcastic or saying it to boost their ego, but whenever I see the car I can't help but mention how great I think it looks! It is compact, sleek and has a striking design.
Another 'argument' that I find particularly frustrating is the whole 'It isn't any good because it is not a Ferrari'. But surely you could argue that about anything?? 'I don't like this apple because it is not an orange' is hardly a sane argument!
There are numerous other examples I could find too.
I have never noticed any other car which regularly gets such snippy comments, except from the the XJ220 (do I have a thing for less loved cars??).
Or perhaps I am getting sensitive and PH is not a 12C-friendly environment?
I keep reading threads on Pistonheads that contain many negative comments towards the 12C, even now, after the complications of the cars release.
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/...233259&mid=87446&nmt=McLaren+12c+not+selling?
This thread basically contains a discussion on the values of 12C with one poster snipping and hounding any contributors that try to balance the argument. He repeatedly refers to the values of two cars which have plummeted for various reasons, while using average 458 prices as a 'comparable' benchmark, and refuses to listen to explanations for the values of said examples. He also has the cheek to say that he is 'not bashing' the 12C while, in my eyes, constantly bashing the 12C!
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=63&t=1235212&mid=87446&nmt=P1+-+spotted
This thread contains the quote 'How the feck do people part with £200k or such an average piece of super car design.'. I don't understand this - to me the 12C is beautiful! My friends that own the one in my profile picture probably think I am being sarcastic or saying it to boost their ego, but whenever I see the car I can't help but mention how great I think it looks! It is compact, sleek and has a striking design.
Another 'argument' that I find particularly frustrating is the whole 'It isn't any good because it is not a Ferrari'. But surely you could argue that about anything?? 'I don't like this apple because it is not an orange' is hardly a sane argument!
There are numerous other examples I could find too.
I have never noticed any other car which regularly gets such snippy comments, except from the the XJ220 (do I have a thing for less loved cars??).
Or perhaps I am getting sensitive and PH is not a 12C-friendly environment?