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    Hello
    I just joined as I am in search of a C8 to purchase. I would like to know what came with the car as part of the purchase and any known issues assume the list below:

    Manuals
    luggage
    car cover
    window sticker
    number of keys
    tool set
    tow hook

    Engine belts
    service records
    clutch life

    Thanks in advance

  • #2
    See comments:

    Manuals: yes
    luggage: option
    car cover: separate
    window sticker: yes
    number of keys: one Spyker keys, two Audi keys and (earlier models) a small emergency key.
    tool set: yes
    tow hook: yes

    Engine belts: earlier cars, needs to be replaced based on age, not mileage
    service records: should be there
    clutch life: know only of two cars that needed a clutch replacement
    Rijk

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    • #3
      Thank for the response and details.

      Does the engine belt require removing the engine?

      Is there a list of options anywhere? I see some cars have the propeller wheel as an option. Also any recommendations you have as to items or issues I should be looking for as part of my search.

      Is there any website or other source I should be referring to for guidance?

      Thanks again.

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      • #4
        See comments:

        Does the engine belt require removing the engine?: For the belt engine, yes. The chain engine, no. (32 hours of labor for the belt engine)

        Is there a list of options anywhere? I see some cars have the propeller wheel as an option. Also any recommendations you have as to items or issues I should be looking for as part of my search: Only the early cars have the propeller steering wheel standard. Very hard to find. Spyker is not supporting conversions.

        Is there any website or other source I should be referring to for guidance?: You are on it...
        Rijk

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        • #5
          Originally posted by netman View Post
          Is there a list of options anywhere?
          Most cars seem to have all the options that are known - aluminum dashboard, aeroblade wheels, spyker logo on headrests, sport/whisper exhaust mode, wide body spec, quilted leather, xenon headlights, soft top.

          I have seen reference to heated seats but not seen one with them...

          The Spyker cases are common and were still available when I last tried a couple of years ago. The rarest option is a bespoke set of Louis Vuitton cases but not sure how many were actually made or sold.

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          • #6
            thanks for all of the details and input

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            • #7
              A few more things to consider. Black Chronoswiss dials is a very exclusive option. Two, three or four vent AC will tell you about certain upgrades. Four point seat belts (early cars), CPP (early) vs Karmann (later) body, Periscope mirror (never a formal option), Two different soft tops as well as a hard top to consider. Aluminum versus Magnesium wheels.
              Rijk

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              • #8
                Thanks all for details and great information. I happen to be looking at a early model C8 with VIN XL9AA11G56Z363151. It has (3) AC vents. I heard from another dealer that this car was improperly stored, the motor damaged, and was replaced with a motor from an Audi with 16k or 60k miles on it. An this second motor need to be replaced as well.

                Spoke to a sales person at the selling dealership and was told they are not aware of this.

                Any way to validate the truth of this?

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                • #9
                  As far as I know the engine has indeed been replaced.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by netman View Post
                    Thanks all for details and great information. I happen to be looking at a early model C8 with VIN XL9AA11G56Z363151. It has (3) AC vents. I heard from another dealer that this car was improperly stored, the motor damaged, and was replaced with a motor from an Audi with 16k or 60k miles on it. An this second motor need to be replaced as well.

                    Spoke to a sales person at the selling dealership and was told they are not aware of this.

                    Any way to validate the truth of this?
                    The owner is on here if you look around, and maybe a private message to him will give you the answers. You can check matching numbers hopefully from the documentation and original window sticker.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by netman View Post
                      Thanks all for details and great information. I happen to be looking at a early model C8 with VIN XL9AA11G56Z363151. It has (3) AC vents.
                      #151 has a Karmann wide body configuration. Early cars until #081 are CPP bodies, and most of those are narrow body.
                      Rijk

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                      • #12
                        Did you see this? It says new engine....

                        http://www.spykerowner.com/forum/sho...6765#post36765
                        Rijk

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                        • #13
                          I did not see that. Thank you for sharing.

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