I can see the reasons why MMC would not wish to continue stocking spares for the Aero range, but why do they not simply release the specifications so that 3rd-party suppliers can provide pattern copies? I can't see that it benefits MMC to have their older cars taken off the road due to lack of support - after all, who's going to buy a new one knowing that spares support is weak?
Tim, with respect we have already entered a new (Italian) era of marketing and sales such that the "new" customer base will be totally ignorant of the poor support for the Aero range.
I believe the MMC will not bat an eyelid at returning customers as their pitch point now is way above the cloth cappers and heading towards supercar status, I don't believe they had any other plans to support previous models at all as they know there are many specialist firms out there that will be only too willing to backfill the needs of the Aero owners as they are the traditional models is where we are now and it will work for them as the new models are truly dynamic and brave - you don't have to like (I do ) them as you and I are not the customers they are seeking are the facts, we are now observers only and to be fair if they had not headed in this direction they would would not have lasted long as the MMC (Latin sector)...
I wish them well, they are very brave.
During the recent visit with my grand daughter the vibe in the factory you got was restrained enthusiasm and excitement for the new products as you watched them producing and finishing off these amazing new forms, I just hope their quality and consistency can match this price point in the market as you are no longer selling to enthusiasts but someone comparing like for like financially which is new territory for MMC and a very hard market indeed.
p.s. If you poke around other ageing supercars have many supporting companies keeping their cars going ( Goodwood Revival is one place you can witness this first hand as I do) too so it is a norm of a kind that MMC is following.
