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12-28-2018, 02:46 PM

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Hi All,

I'm thinking very hard about snagging a 675LT. I may have a lead on a car with the roof scoop and >1000mi.

Other than the carbon backed buckets, the AC, and the lift.... any other "Must Have" options?

Also.... am i making the mistake on this vs the 600LT or a used 720S? Thought being the 675 is truly limited and is hopefully at the bottom of its depreciation. Though all three options are similarly priced.

Look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Many Thanks

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12-28-2018, 03:39 PM

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If you are going to track it much, I'd go for the 600LT for its new car warranty (the only way McLaren covers track failures under warranty).

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12-28-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by J9277655

If you are worried about depreciation, get the 675. As you stated it’s at the bottom of the curve. Haven’t driven a 600 lt but obviously you have read the comments here.
If you want all out blistering speed and good looks to boot, get the 720. Find a slightly loved example and save some cash.

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12-28-2018, 08:41 PM

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here's a conundrum... 19 rs or 17 570 track pack?

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12-28-2018, 09:08 PM

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I don’t feel there are any must have options on the 675lt. The roof scoop makes the coupe and was really rare. It’s the best option for the coupe. The lift on the Mclaren raises the whole car, not just the front so it takes longer. Most times I just say f@@k it and scrape a little.

You can can still get the cpo warranty from a Mclaren dealer if they do the inspection I believe. My experience with Mclaren dealers is that they are much more willing to push for you with warranty items vs Porsche dealers(I have a great dealer 20 years of history with my cars and they need to jump through more hoops).

The 720s feels nuclear fast, the 600lt feels more like the 675lt. But, I prefer the looks of 675 vs 600. Now, 720lt that is another question and I will definitely purchase that, but keep my 675lt slider.

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12-28-2018, 09:46 PM

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here's a conundrum... 19 rs or 17 570 track pack?

no-brainer

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12-28-2018, 11:03 PM

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here's a conundrum... 19 rs or 17 570 track pack?

Depends whose car it is.

If not mine, I would pick the 570S w/TP. It really is fun to flog that thing until it taps out and goes into limp mode.

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12-28-2018, 11:28 PM

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What a perfect trio in a GT3, 720 and a radical. I hope you enjoy all three!

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12-28-2018, 11:42 PM

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[...] The lift on the Mclaren raises the whole car, not just the front so it takes longer. Most times I just say f@@k it and scrape a little. [...]

This is the first time I heard that the McLaren system lifts the entire car (which I double checked on youtube); however, I think this only applies to the Super Series cars or any car with the trick hydraulic suspension. I think my 570GT only has a nose lift.

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12-28-2018, 11:43 PM

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^^^^ Already responded to that pair when it was originally posted but still can't get over it. Perfect pair, colors and all. Paris is such a sweet shade.

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12-28-2018, 11:47 PM

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here's a conundrum... 19 rs or 17 570 track pack?

Not really. Track pack and McLaren makes me LOL.
It does keep surprising me that only Porsche makes cars you can beat on for a full tank of gas going 10/10th, tank after tank, track day after track day in grueling conditions.
AMG GT Pro and Mustang 350R come close. All the rest doesn’t.

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12-29-2018, 12:21 AM

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If you are leaning towards a 600LT, I would probably hold off based on how the 570s, gt, and spider have depreciated (not so much the spider but the other two). I can't imagine a scenario where it doesn't depreciate. 675LT has depreciated a good amount already, and either way one of those with a roof-scoop is a very rare commodity. I think there are only 15 in the US with one. I anticipate 720s will depreciate more too since McLaren just revealed the spider. Money aside, I'd rather have the 675LT based on looks and rarity mostly. 720s is much more advanced and the 600LT may be just as good or even better.

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12-29-2018, 12:22 AM

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+1
I have yet to find a car I can beat up lap after lap at 100F and it keeps wanting more...

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12-29-2018, 02:37 AM

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570S track pack- compare to GT3 but without same tires so just cool if you want the bucket seat really. Spider functions better than coupe due to variations in modality.

600LT- warranty, faster 0-120 vs GT2RS, shoots fire, amazing gearbox noises, great brakes, super light. Can order them in 500 colors.

675LT- also shoots fire, also amazing gearbox noises, nav/screen etc really basic, cheaper to own but need to buy extended warranty. Great value in this price range and WAY FASTER than anything else from 2016. Many options in awesome colors. Spider is perhaps best midengined supercar ever (outside CGT) as an all around driving experience. Best steering wheel feel outside 997 4L and CGT. Speed is wicked.

720S - best ride quality in the history of hypercars, brutally fast, looks good in right colors, looks amazing in a few colors, looks meh in wrong colors. Super awesome entry profile due to door/roof combo- uniquely ergonomic. Faster on real roads than any car outside of 918/P1/LaF