Originally Posted by Xxyion

I think it's a bit funny comparing reliability between Porsche and McLaren. Everyone says here that with Porsche you know you're getting something reliable that you can thrash it around. My experience unfortunetly was not that way and my GT4 ended up being a lemon. Now obviously this was a rare occasion and PCNA took care of me very well. But just had a small chuckle when i read that.

I do REALLY want a McLaren though and i think i'll buy used rather than new as with enough service records maybe i can snag one that didnt have too many issues and it will stay that way. I've only ever driven a 570S and for me it felt surprisingly similar to my S2000 just with 400 more hp and a TON of torque. I knew right then and there i was going to eventually buy one.

Originally Posted by SlickxAC

I'm on the same boat as you @Xxyion I had problems with my 718 GT4, but it was more due to negligence from the dealer that serviced my car. PCNA took care of me and now I am in a 4RS.

I did want a mclaren as well since I had driven my friends 720S and the power was absolutely insane. Steering was great as well, but I did miss the NA sounds. It's funny for reliability since he never had any problems with his 720s, but our other friend had a ton of problems with his 570s. Guess its just how lucky you are.

Originally Posted by Manifold

With McLaren, I think the options are:

- Buy new with warranty, and be prepared to take depreciation hit as warranty period is used up

- Buy used with CPO warranty, and consider paying for extended warranty if really concerned about repair costs

- Buy used non-CPO car that a decent number of miles and service records showing reliability; that's what I did, and I'd do it again

Originally Posted by Manifold

With McLaren, I think the options are:

- Buy new with warranty, and be prepared to take depreciation hit as warranty period is used up

- Buy used with CPO warranty, and consider paying for extended warranty if really concerned about repair costs

- Buy used non-CPO car that a decent number of miles and service records showing reliability; that's what I did, and I'd do it again

Originally Posted by Engro

I would not own one out of warranty. Are you planning on tracking the 570s? I see few 720s now and then on the track and once a 765 LT. My calculations is they are 5-10mph faster on the straights than my car.