ccomo

Burt- sorry, seems I’m too new a member to send PM’s

Dean62

Have had my magmabeam since sometime in August. It is as sharp as a scalpel. Paid $50k over and worth every penny when comparing to many other cars in this category. I can't believe how many people go nuts over the looks as well. I have 2019 GT2RS and the BS for my track/sports cars. I plan to buy a Mclaren 765LT spider and I am done. Well maybe a final version of the SVJ and then I am done.

I have a 2022 Flying Spur when I feel like being grown up and my 2020 G63 when I have to haul sh*t around. But I could drive the BS all day as it is that comfortable. Currently have around 700 miles on the ODO and I really don't give a ****.

I was offered (and of course turned down) $100K over my final sales price but enjoying the car was more important than a quick profit.

Burt thanks so much for all of the great information. How does 371 compare to the production numbers of other BS models? Just wondering where someone thinks this model eventually gets to in the years to come.

fuel007one

Took delivery of mine in July, virtually unannounced by my dealer whilst I was out of State. VPC called for a carrier and bam, it was on their doorstep. I do not have the stables that some of our esteemed members do however I ordered it in Dec of 2017 with the idea it was the last series and would do far better than dead/risk free funds in the market after tax, I have been a fan of that Silver Arrow since age 9 and bought it with the idea that I would hold it minimum 2 years and then make a decision. Now that I've put the first 125 miles on it under break in parameters (I have driven previous models across country specifically to knock the break in out ASAP) I find myself in a bit of a struggle. The car is so impressive to drive I want to get in it and drive it more but there is still that nagging question of what is the max miles to put on this thing over say 3-5 years and not kill the value. One wise member here said he wasn't going to save it for the next guy and I am at that point of just saying screw it, drive it when and as I want to and let the chips fall where they may down the road and yes, I've parked it next to Ferarris, Lambos, etc and its almost as if that other metal isn't even in the parking lot when people come out to look at it; crazy....

ccomo

Nearly a month since the last update... are we still waiting on wings? Has anything left the port since the last update?

litumup411

According to the dealership, they are still waiting for a boat assignment.
A little slower than expected.

JSwan724

Where are you geographically located?

I too am “At The Port Waiting Ship Assignment”. Mine will be going to Baltimore and then Brunswick, GA…..eventually.

We may see movement this week or….??

This is just my assessment, I think our cars are complete or they wouldn’t be awaiting a ship. Soulsea’s sat at the Brunswick VPC for 2-3 weeks for a spoiler bracket after sitting at the port for months. But we are at the end of production so any missing parts like spoiler brackets would more than likely be obtained for all of the remaining 10-15 cars. Just a guess.

Regards

Jerry

litumup411

I'm in Delaware. Hopefully we see some movement this week but truth be told I think we are just going to have to wait it out and hopefully see our cars before year end.

-Michael

JSwan724

You guys who haven’t seen Shmees Black Series OPUS upgrade and road test are going to like this:

You Tube

Enjoy
Jerry

litumup411

Think we all see the Schmee. I’m a little over the snap crackle pop, though the system is tunable. Going to see how the exhaust sounds under acceleration before making any mods.

Doctodd33

Misha has a better video on the nordschleif riding as a passenger with Schmee.....but before the exhaust mods

thebishman

The problem, Jerry is that the only way to listen to Schmee is with the sound off! lol

JSwan724

Bish:
Agreed. But the OPUS information and Shmees test ride sure showed what the BS potential is.

There are BS owners here who, like you have considerable driving skills and have experienced the GT2 and GT3 RS in competition driving. They seem to be saying here that the BS is definitely faster and better handling. Of course how would I know I don’t even have visitation rights to mine….yet. One of the estimated last 10 to be made awaiting a boat ride from the port in germany.

We’ve been here before with the GTR drama haven’t we?

Best regards

WhiteBlack

Having driven the BS on track now, you wouldn't say that the BS is "better" handling. It's "easier" handling though, there's absolutely no doubt in my mind that an amateur (ie occasional track driver) would be faster in the BS than just about anything.

Pleased to say that I'm excited for this car again and looking forward to having mine delivered so I can casually set a few track records while listening to the radio and drinking a coffee

JSwan724

litumup411, ccomo:

FYI: I checked in with my dealer yesterday and unfortunately I am still “waiting at the port for a ship.”

Maybe something will happen over the weekend.

Regards

Jerry

Vinyl6

hello kindred spirit, me too…

vbw,
v6

JSwan724

Vinyl6

I recommend you check in with your dealer tomorrow and see what your status is and do it again mid week.

You are on the west coast and should get yours through the port in LA I think.

The guys up thread will be recipients at the Baltimore and Brunswick ports.

Jerry

Vinyl6

Thanks Jerry, I will give him a shout and be a pest through next week.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Alan

JSwan724

Hopefully if there are other BS owners who are still waiting they will weigh in and let us know what their current status is.

My guess is that they will want the BS inventory gone by the end of this month so they can start the 2022 SL production.

Jerry

BurtReynolds

I am trying to get the OPUS downpipes, I have attempted to give him my money and still waiting. I'm not sure if the US pipes are ready to go or what, he hasn't responded to my last email yet.

peacebunny

Missed the boat of being able to order one to spec. Called around and most of the local dealers have anywhere between 1 to 3 cars that are available and set to arrive end of month (Los Angeles). One asked $200k ADM but hard to justify it when it's not my desired specs lol. Saw one of the cars coming in (and already called for of course) was optioned with DV1 - AMG ONE Edition "W10" Inspired Cirrus.

57 GTR

Would you have paid the 200K ADM if the car was fully specked to your exact wants?

JSwan724

I suggest if you are serious, you offer $100k over cash and seal the deal with a written contract for the balance signed by the sales manager.
Also, make sure they know you can close rhe deal when the time comes. All they can do is say NO and come up with a counter offer

In my opinion the BS are going to continue to increase in price once production is completed very shortly and all of the US inventory finally gets here.

The rumour about the spoiler and spoiler brackets seems to keep cropping up from different sources. So it just may be the root cause for the delays.

We are all hoping for some good news by Turkey Day.

As far as the Edition 1 BS goes, my understanding is that they are tied to future owners of the Edition1 so the dealer can’t sell it by itself.

Best regards

Jerry

JSwan724

HEADS UP UPDATED:

Vinyl6, litumup411, ccomo;

I pestered my dealer and found out that my BS status has finally changed:

FROM:
9/21 Produced Not Shipped B50
9/23 At Port No Ship Assignment B70

TO:
11/9 At Port Ship Assigned B80

UPDATE 11/13
11/13 SAT No change. No Ship Name Identified Yet. However it is entirely likely that the ship has been identified, the car loaded and under way.
The lag seems to be in updating the official status online and not the actual process.

I hope to find out the name of the ship 11/17 Wednesday so I can track it the rest of the way to Brunswick, GA.

Time is tight but we just may have our BS in our garages by Thanksgiving.

Regards

Jerry

absent

He should definitely floss before filming himself that close.

57 GTR

The guy is full of money, why doesn't he have someone film him like Doug Demuro so you don't have to see his goofy face up close?