[{"id": 9617141, "authorName": "EuroTower", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eurotower/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A good clean would go a long way! GLWTA", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664063572, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9617227, "authorName": "gruvexotics", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gruvexotics/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Kudos to the wrap shop, not a hint of red paint showing through :) GLWS, love my G63!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664064705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9617264, "authorName": "JFL1020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jfl1020/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can the wrap be removed without damaging the red paint?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664065096, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9617339, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JFL1020 I believe so, but it will cost almost as much to have it removed as it did to have it put on\u2026. Not sure why someone would cover the Designo Mystic Red, it\u2019s gorgeous", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664066012, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9617529, "authorName": "CollectorCarsChicago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectorcarschicago/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by CollectorCarsChicago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664068350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9617998, "authorName": "SilverRose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ottomo @JFL1020 - why wrap? Two upsides to me: the factory matte paint is fragile. Re-doing a wrap is cheaper/easier than re-doing 5 years of damage to the factory matte paint AND it means the factory paint is perfect 5 years in.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664076350, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618035, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SilverRose The mystic red is not matte though.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664077274, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618052, "authorName": "Boatymcboatface", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boatymcboatface/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A lot of wrapped car owners enjoy the lack of paint cleaning/polishing and at times is the best thing for a rare color, or to hide it. Some also don\u2019t clean the rest as well much and thats a shame on a G63. Still a great spec.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664077940, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9618574, "authorName": "schriar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/schriar/", "bidAmount": 33333, "content": "$33,333 bid placed by schriar", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664110546, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9619756, "authorName": "romanrob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/romanrob/", "bidAmount": 40000, "content": "$40,000 bid placed by romanrob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664124645, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9619859, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, thank you for all the comments. I\u2019ve been very fortunate to own this Mercedes g63 for the last year. I purchased it directly from the dealer as a one owner car, it was already fully wrapped in the matte black. I agree that the mystic red is a beautiful color, however it was the matte black wrap that sold me on the car. I understand the wrap can be removed if wanted. \r\n\r\nCarfax shows title transfer in 2022. To clarify, I purchased the car in November of 2021, but the paperwork wasn\u2019t filed until march of 2022 due to a dealer clerical error. Also, new tires were installed in the spring of 2022 and have less than 6000 miles.\r\n\r\nI apologize if the vehicle is not as clean as some would like. I travel a lot and did not get the car professionally detailed. I try to keep my cars very clean but I am not a professional detailer. \r\n\r\nI am happy to answer any and all other questions.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664125552, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9623226, "authorName": "rbashir7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbashir7/", "bidAmount": 45000, "content": "$45,000 bid placed by rbashir7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664142377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9624600, "authorName": "CollectorCarsChicago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectorcarschicago/", "bidAmount": 50000, "content": "$50,000 bid placed by CollectorCarsChicago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664167064, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9624896, "authorName": "rbashir7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rbashir7/", "bidAmount": 60000, "content": "$60,000 bid placed by rbashir7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664193188, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9628518, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 60606, "content": "$60,606 bid placed by Ottomo", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664219553, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9641874, "authorName": "CollectorCarsChicago", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/collectorcarschicago/", "bidAmount": 61500, "content": "$61,500 bid placed by CollectorCarsChicago", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664344717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9645384, "authorName": "autonitis", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/autonitis/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@patrickthecat Why are you selling? Beautiful G and agree the matte looks great.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664390965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9646270, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you! I have an opportunity to buy something else and don't have the space for both.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664394995, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9660593, "authorName": "vaschatz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vaschatz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi all! How long does the wrap lasts? Does the registration needs to be updated for the new color? How do you clean these kind of cars? Sorry for the questions!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664554378, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9666316, "authorName": "Dallasman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dallasman/", "bidAmount": 63000, "content": "$63,000 bid placed by Dallasman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664585542, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9666981, "authorName": "PGECK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does anyone know if the scratches on the hood can be fixed or would this require the hood section be rewrapped?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664595549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9667799, "authorName": "clean_machina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/clean_machina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Are any of the scratches on the hood down to the paint? Is the red visible? Paint damaged?\n\n@PGECK probably not repairable but could be rewrapped. Only challenge may be finding same material to ensure exact match. Not sure on that part. I'm more worried about damage to the underlying paint...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664631155, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9667955, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pgeck these are shallow surface scratches on the hood, no damage to underlying paint. It happened when I was washing the car, there must have been something on the cloth. I don't think it can be buffed out, but the hood is a separate piece of wrap so could be replaced. \n@vaschatz The registration is currently for \"black\". If you remove the wrap, you would have to update the registration. As for cleaning, you can run through regular wash or hand wash, it is a durable wrap that lasts several years.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664633241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9669165, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is a video of the car starting up this morning (cold), and some light revs", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664644580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9669446, "authorName": "PGECK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pgeck/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@patrickthecat thanks for the cold start video. is there any chance you could do a video walk around of the outside. For me that will help me and others gauge the wrap and surface scratches.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664645739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9669845, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller are the scratches on the hood in any of the photos? I couldn\u2019t find any detail photos", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664647423, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9670131, "authorName": "Tommyhil5_0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyhil5_0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Patrickthecat\r\n\r\nPic 21, near the emblem. Is that standard hood contour or a dent/impression?\r\n\r\nThanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664648646, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9670523, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "`@pgeck Sure, I will take that video now. Give me about an hour. \r\n @tommyhil5_0 that does not look like a dent to me, just went outside and looked in detail. \r\n@ottomo, yes picture 21", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664650308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9670848, "authorName": "Tommyhil5_0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyhil5_0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@patrickthecat Thanks for checking.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664652106, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671085, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@pgeck here is the video. I edited a few clips together for best lighting, let me know if you need any other pictures. I think the high quality photos from the photographer show more detail, but as you can see here the hood isn't as bad as the high-def camera made it seem.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664653032, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671287, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 63500, "content": "$63,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664654109, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671810, "authorName": "Bartrix", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bartrix/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "any pictures of the real color? (naught the wrap).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664656705, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671892, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bartrix, as I bought the car with the wrap already on, I don't have any pictures without the wrap. The color is called \"designo red metallic\" though, so you can search online for similar cars to see how it would look.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664657045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9671954, "authorName": "MarkDBecker66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markdbecker66/", "bidAmount": 64000, "content": "$64,000 bid placed by MarkDBecker66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664657549, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9671971, "authorName": "PRoofing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/proofing/", "bidAmount": 66000, "content": "$66,000 bid placed by PRoofing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664657644, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672001, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 66500, "content": "$66,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664657845, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672024, "authorName": "Tommyhil5_0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyhil5_0/", "bidAmount": 67000, "content": "$67,000 bid placed by Tommyhil5_0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664657960, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672050, "authorName": "PRoofing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/proofing/", "bidAmount": 70000, "content": "$70,000 bid placed by PRoofing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664658193, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672065, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 70500, "content": "$70,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664658272, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672071, "authorName": "Tommyhil5_0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyhil5_0/", "bidAmount": 73000, "content": "$73,000 bid placed by Tommyhil5_0", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664658298, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672083, "authorName": "PRoofing", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/proofing/", "bidAmount": 75000, "content": "$75,000 bid placed by PRoofing", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664658349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672088, "authorName": "Isingh90", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/isingh90/", "bidAmount": 76000, "content": "$76,000 bid placed by Isingh90", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664658372, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672404, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bartrix check out the G550 that was listed here a month or so ago. I think it was 2017 and auction ended RNM. It was the designo mystic red.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664659965, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672438, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 76500, "content": "$76,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660182, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672440, "authorName": "McFlyyNY", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mcflyyny/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Bartix google the vin. You can see old pics from previous sale.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664660186, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672448, "authorName": "Dallasman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dallasman/", "bidAmount": 77000, "content": "$77,000 bid placed by Dallasman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660256, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672454, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 77500, "content": "$77,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660328, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672458, "authorName": "MarkDBecker66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markdbecker66/", "bidAmount": 78000, "content": "$78,000 bid placed by MarkDBecker66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660344, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672465, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 78500, "content": "$78,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660377, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672473, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Good tip, here is a picture before it was wrapped", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664660425, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672486, "authorName": "Giantdanio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/giantdanio/", "bidAmount": 79000, "content": "$79,000 bid placed by Giantdanio", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660498, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672488, "authorName": "MarkDBecker66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markdbecker66/", "bidAmount": 80000, "content": "$80,000 bid placed by MarkDBecker66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660522, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672496, "authorName": "diamondmotorworks", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/diamondmotorworks/", "bidAmount": 80500, "content": "$80,500 bid placed by diamondmotorworks", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660581, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672500, "authorName": "MarkDBecker66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markdbecker66/", "bidAmount": 81000, "content": "$81,000 bid placed by MarkDBecker66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660617, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672504, "authorName": "mark4ton", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mark4ton/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wow it looks great in both colors. thats awesome", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664660645, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672510, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "https://www.lamborghinigoldcoast.com/galleria_images/9395/9395_main_f.jpg", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664660674, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672518, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here is another picture before it was wrapped", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664660696, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672522, "authorName": "Dash2701", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dash2701/", "bidAmount": 81500, "content": "$81,500 bid placed by Dash2701", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672525, "authorName": "MarkDBecker66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/markdbecker66/", "bidAmount": 82000, "content": "$82,000 bid placed by MarkDBecker66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 9672531, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yea the original color is so gorgeous in the sunlight especially", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664660737, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672537, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So that is the dealer that wrapped it (Perillo) before they sold it to me, so paint underneath will look exactly like those pictures; pristine condition. @ottomo, I agree, didn't know it was that beautiful...", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664660779, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672553, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 10/1/22 at $82,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664660883, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 9672568, "authorName": "Tommyhil5_0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyhil5_0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful color. Goodluck.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664660970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672571, "authorName": "PatrickTheCat (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/patrickthecat/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Shame, wasn't even bid to the KBB Instant Cash Offer or CarMax cash offer price. Thanks to all who participated, good luck !", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1664661002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672581, "authorName": "Smitty275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smitty275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the market just down on these now or is it because gas prices are so high right now everyone is holding off?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664661025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672591, "authorName": "esquire345", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/esquire345/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wrong bidders. A G 63 is over 100k. Send it to Naples Fl . lots of guys looking to replace cars", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1664661089, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672620, "authorName": "Ottomo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ottomo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@smitty275 For me, it was the wrap. Can\u2019t risk those scratches in photo 21 having effected the paint underneath. @seller might be worth having the wrap removed and try to list again. Some new pics in the sun. Ppl will buy. Also ur close to east coast, a lot of interested parties here in NYC. Low miles, gorgeous color combo, etc.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664661221, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672663, "authorName": "Smitty275", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/smitty275/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Ottomo Thanks I\u2019m looking at one now, same color 60k miles just trying to offer the right price.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1664661501, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672780, "authorName": "Dallasman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dallasman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Absolutely the market is taking a sharp decline down in the last 30 days. This was a very nice G (underneath with low miles) however the new gen has dropped $50k in last 60 days and thus putting downward pressure on all these rigs. Pre covid- 2013-2015 could be had all day long in low miles from $60\u2019s-70\u2019s. Looks like discretionary spending is grinding. Especially for those who require financing these toys\u2026. But this rig was a clean one. Surprised she didn\u2019t get let go for the bid.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1664662819, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9672841, "authorName": "Tommyhil5_0", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tommyhil5_0/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dallasman\r\n\r\nAgree. With no negative will towards seller and the like. Retracement due to rate rising. Bank lending issues. New Gen of vehicles being released etc.\r\n\r\nI'm seeing this with Rarris and kin.\r\n\r\nUnless the respective cars carry cult following or rarity, there is going to some market adjustment. That is the reality. \r\n\r\nGoodluck to all involved now or in future. I'll keep my eyes out ;)", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664663700, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9673051, "authorName": "SilverRose", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/silverrose/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Dallasman - yep! The OG Gs are holding better though as they never went as high. The new ones are crashing. A CA dealer just reduced one to $5K over MSRP NEW to try and close a month-end sale Friday.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664666554, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9673974, "authorName": "sburns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sburns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Not the wrong bidders. Just the value of this particular car on this particular day. You can list this car on different days and get higher bids one day and lower bids on another. Value of cars are definitely going to take a hit. 82K is a fair amount of money for this car. Good luck on a future sale.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664681226, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9674135, "authorName": "Dallasman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dallasman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "SilverRose & tommyhil5_0 \u2014- I sold all my toys in the last 11 months with the last one being a 18\u2019 Huracan Spyder back in March. I sold that car for $30k more than I paid for it 2 years ago\u2026. The sheer insanity of what the market was doing. It\u2019s only been the N. American market l. In Europe and the rest of the world they didn\u2019t have this craziness. It\u2019s absurd that an new H Evo wait list went from 6 months to getting a new car in fall of 2021 to 18 months-sold out. So many speculators and flippers clogged up que. Both lambo stores whom used to roll out the red carpet for me back when buying a new car meant an automatic $30k haircut started to treat me as if I was crap. These dealers forgot who their core customer base are and myself and few others like me are now all the sudden getting our calls returned quicker and asking if we\u2019d like to see some of their \u201cprivate inventory\u201d (aka consignment cars that they\u2019re quietly shopping without publicly listing). There\u2019s a ton of these cars that aren\u2019t hitting the market for fear of flooding supply. It\u2019s sucked not having a toy for the better part of 7 months or so and missing the summer driving season (did pick up a MY 991.1 S as a stop gap)\u2026 but I knew that the day would come when patience was rewarded. I\u2019m all about folks making money and capitalism; however the poor attitudes from some of these dealers have really put me off (esp McLaren). The scuffed at the privilege of me buying the new Artura . No discounts, no honoring 2022 options prices, delayed so long that I pulled my deposit because I wasn\u2019t going to spend that coin on an unknown quantity with a brand rehabilitating it\u2019s image\u2026. Told the dealer at the roll out event, why the hell would I pay $285k for modest spec baby Mac when a 1 year old 720S will be had for mid $250\u2019s by year end\u2026. He quietly agreed\u2026. I love their cars but man do they have a ways to go on customer service front\u2026. First world problems but my advice for all is to be patient regarding these toys. That\u2019s all they are, toys. Still have another 15-20% down to go on all these cars. Wish I was wealthy enough to not worry about losing $50-80k on a year old G63 that was bought for $280k less than 7 months ago\u2014- ouch!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664686376, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9674996, "authorName": "Ed_M", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ed_m/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Folks really should plant more trees. That teaches you patience, so you can wait for the prices of toys to fall. Or like how you may never sit under the shade of a tree you planted, it's also ok also never to own that toy.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1664721279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 9679635, "authorName": "IMHO_1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/imho_1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Dealers treated many terribly - my wait list for a GT3 resulted in endless sales calls from marketing call centers for overpriced base level cars and text message links to 100k over MSRP GT3s through a third party they struck a deal with. I was explained to be lucky I was receiving their texts. I look forward to normality", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1664754380, "type": "comment"}]