McLaren to replace GT3?
03-30-2014 | 08:48 PM
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I thought about a MP412C after I sensed I wouldn't be able to get an allocation that easily for a 991GT3 (maybe things have changed nowadays). The alternative would be a 991TTS, but for that price, a used Mac starts making a lot of sense. However, I need a DD, and I drive about 10K miles/yr. I have not yet heard of Mac's with, say, 30K to 40K miles on it, so I am not sure how reliable they really are for that type of use. My last C4S gave me 0 issues in 40K miles, and my current 997.2TT seems to be on the same path. Perhaps if I learn that these cars can get around with no issues in the same way as Porsches, I would seriously consider one for my next DD, even though I agree with previous comments that Porsches are more stealth, so this would be a point to consider for me. Thanks for the comment on cabin noise, another point to consider.
Jeff
03-31-2014 | 12:54 AM
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Jeff we are in the same region (I am in NoVa). Check out the McLaren dealer in Tysons. They have quite a few cars there. I finally saw my first 991 TTS and the Mclaren looks far superior especially if you can get a lightly used example for the same price as the TTS.
03-31-2014 | 08:54 AM
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Thanks
Jeff
03-31-2014 | 11:43 AM
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The Tysons dealer is actually a branch of the Philly dealer - so be sure to look at the Philly site's inventory too. They have some really nice looking cars there according to the website (I'm in NoVa too). I have a buddy that bought a car in Philly from them and had a great experience with them. Also, one of the salesman in Tysons has a son who races for Porsche in Europe - fun to talk to to!
04-02-2014 | 08:09 PM
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Not to be a jerk but I can't imagine either the 991 GT3 or MP4C as a DD. I drove my 996 GT3 to work a few times and it was not fun. Weekend toy, sure. Don't you ever stop by Costco on the way home? I'd be afraid to park either near other cars at lunch or on errands The automatic would make traffic less of a chore but it would seem frustrating regardless.
04-03-2014 | 01:27 AM
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McLaren seems committed to turbocharged engines for the forseeable future.
Question: What type of engine is best suited for a track-day/street car, Normally Aspirated or Forced Induction?
If the current GT3 is to be the last NA version as some have speculated; where does that leave other makes?
GM: C7 ZO6/Camaro Z28 - FI / NA
SRT Viper - NA
Ford Mustang GT350/Boss 351 - NA
Lamborghini: Huracan - NA
Audi R8 - NA
Ferrari - NA
Etc...
Anyone predict McLaren will ever do a NA engine in the future, or have the eco-terrorists already won that argument?
Question: What type of engine is best suited for a track-day/street car, Normally Aspirated or Forced Induction?
If the current GT3 is to be the last NA version as some have speculated; where does that leave other makes?
GM: C7 ZO6/Camaro Z28 - FI / NA
SRT Viper - NA
Ford Mustang GT350/Boss 351 - NA
Lamborghini: Huracan - NA
Audi R8 - NA
Ferrari - NA
Etc...
Anyone predict McLaren will ever do a NA engine in the future, or have the eco-terrorists already won that argument?
04-03-2014 | 01:34 AM
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McLaren seems committed to turbocharged engines for the forseeable future. Question: What type of engine is best suited for a track-day/street car, Normally Aspirated or Forced Induction? If the current GT3 is to be the last NA version as some have speculated; where does that leave other makes? GM: C7 ZO6/Camaro Z28 - FI / NA SRT Viper - NA Ford Mustang GT350/Boss 351 - NA Lamborghini: Huracan - NA Audi R8 - NA Ferrari - NA Etc... Anyone predict McLaren will ever do a NA engine in the future, or have the eco-terrorists already won that argument?
04-03-2014 | 09:51 AM
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I can hear it now .... "Wow Grandpa, is this one of those cars you have to steer and everything yourself? You couldn't just tell it where to take you?"
Just wait for the GM recalls associated with the techno wonder car of 2040!
Ryan
Just wait for the GM recalls associated with the techno wonder car of 2040!
Ryan
04-03-2014 | 12:02 PM
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^^Don't worry, due to the fact the government would have a ****load of work to do if cars started to actually do this (be it on ground or flying with automation), it couldn't possibly happen for at least 50-1000 years. LOL.
The 650s looks like a blast.
The 650s looks like a blast.
04-03-2014 | 01:51 PM
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Not to be a jerk but I can't imagine either the 991 GT3 or MP4C as a DD. I drove my 996 GT3 to work a few times and it was not fun. Weekend toy, sure. Don't you ever stop by Costco on the way home? I'd be afraid to park either near other cars at lunch or on errands The automatic would make traffic less of a chore but it would seem frustrating regardless.
I dont get hung up on where im parking my cars. To me there would be no point in owning these cars if I couldnt drive them all year, anywhere. But Im unusual, Im sure of that.