I agree with CH's assessment of the seating position in the McLaren. The low cowl does make a difference as well and makes sitting in a GT3 / GT4 feel like sitting in a bathtub by comparison.

Very interesting video indeed. Just returned from Germany where all roads are glass smooth so the ride quality thing is interesting.

 

The production will stop before the middle of the next year, because a new European law will put the current 991 GT3 out of homologation.


I'm gonna be the greedy guy, but on those 3 cars, I'm pretty sure the RS is the one with the lowest maintenance cost and with the most autonomy!

 

This may be true in the abstract, especially if one only considers these cars appropriate for the track.

However, and this is a big selling point of the RS (as well as the GT3) is the usability as a daily driver.

Yes, the large bench sticking out of the engine cover is a bit garish but it is more capable for picking up groceries than a 650LT, not to mention reliability and dealer networks (especially outside of major metropolitan areas in the U.S.).

And one last thing. McLarens' rate of depreciation is laughably bad.

But if one were to just pick one of these for a track toy, all other things aside, then yeah the 650 is probably hard to beat. Gobs of power, lots of grip, and quick as a pickpocket.

 

This is exactly why I went for the GT3.
I was looking for track car that can be used as a daily, and so far this car is perfect for me!
And I live in Europe, so I can expect really quick delay if something is broken!

 

It's a damn shame the rs is trading so high above msrp

It's a car that is meant to be driven the **** out of, but because of the decision to limit supply, it will get traded amongst dealers and sit in garages. Sad.

 

Something of an odd review, but perhaps not unfair considering the markup on the RS. CH acknowledges that the RS is more exciting, which, for many, is the end goal (at least for track and shorter road trips). The track times were basically a wash between the two -- the RS had better tires, apparently, but then again, he presumably has the Macca dialed in having driven it for three continuous months (if I heard that correctly). I do wonder how a tarted up Turbo S would fare versus the Macca. Perhaps still a bit shy of the mark?

 

Over the 3 the 488

 

That's probably the best video he has done to date.

Can't argue - I do miss my McLaren, but I don't miss the depreciation. One nice thing about GT cars is that they hold their value better than just about anything else out there. This is one of the reasons my new GT3 is on my boat over here, and the McLaren is sold.

From a strictly technical perspective, no other car on the planet holds a candle to McLaren. Before you comment "I test drove one and wasn't impressed" - a test drive means nothing and it's truly a car you appreciate more and more the more you live with it.

I will likely own another McLaren in the near future.

 

I vehemently disagree that the McLaren is less useable for "picking up groceries." The trunk is good sized (enough to go camping in the death valley for two), and suspension is supple, and the cabin is a more pleasant place to be than any 911.

Dealer network/servicing - yes, I agree, McLaren has a steep mountain to climb (unless you live in Coastal SoCal area).

 

Very accurate comments on both the RS and the 650s. Both are magnificent at what they do. Allan

 

Good video. CH says some funny stuff! "***** waving".

 

The British have some great phrases.

 

Porsche really did well on the 991RS.

too bad about the demand and over sticker price.

 

I STILL love my lowly 12C, and it's probably cheaper than the GT3, let alone RS at current market. Mac depreciation has dramatically slowed and it is just a magnificent car. Too good in some ways, as it lacks the drama some crave. Fun review and surprising the 650 on Pzeros and on such a short track was still fastest. Put the Mac on a track with 1:30+ lap times and ba-bye

 

Yes. I was offered one this week but for 15k over. Passed on it.