McLaren Success
11-05-2019, 05:39 PM
#4336
Intermediate
My 675 has had a failed A/C, gps for data track telemetry, and a check engine all in 3 track days this year.
And having said all that it was above and beyond the greatest track experience I have EVER had including half a dozen Porsche's i owned including 991 GT2rs and manual 991.2 gt3.
The mclaren is at a different driving experience to all road Porsche's - drive it and don't rely on others for their experience.
But....I've also likely lost $100k with the 675 in depreciation this year alone. But again it's not an investment and the car if anything is more special as I drive more newer build stuff.
Next move from a McLaren LT is a race car - and I'm almost there so....
And having said all that it was above and beyond the greatest track experience I have EVER had including half a dozen Porsche's i owned including 991 GT2rs and manual 991.2 gt3.
The mclaren is at a different driving experience to all road Porsche's - drive it and don't rely on others for their experience.
But....I've also likely lost $100k with the 675 in depreciation this year alone. But again it's not an investment and the car if anything is more special as I drive more newer build stuff.
Next move from a McLaren LT is a race car - and I'm almost there so....
Completely different experience on track compared to my .1 GT3rs although I must say the rs feels much much more "bulletproof"...the 675LT takes everything up a few notches and so rewarding..
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11-05-2019, 06:09 PM
#4337
Burning Brakes
got to drive the 570 Spyder again today. car always makes me smile, but in a different way than my 997.2 GT3.
the 570 drives much smoother, quieter and faster than the GT3. love getting on the gas and feeling the turbos kick in.
the GT3 drives livelier, louder and is more engaging than the 570. love the immediacy and rawness of it.
up to about 3400 miles on the 570 now and other than an oil leak around the filter housing early on the car has been problem free.
it's the SO's car and think she plans to keep it for quite some time, so will def look into the extended warranty options.
the 570 drives much smoother, quieter and faster than the GT3. love getting on the gas and feeling the turbos kick in.
the GT3 drives livelier, louder and is more engaging than the 570. love the immediacy and rawness of it.
up to about 3400 miles on the 570 now and other than an oil leak around the filter housing early on the car has been problem free.
it's the SO's car and think she plans to keep it for quite some time, so will def look into the extended warranty options.
11-13-2019, 10:00 AM
#4339
Rennlist Member
So effectively their SP1/2? Interesting they have an optional windshield. The airflow management seems really interesting.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...specs-hp-info/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...specs-hp-info/
11-13-2019, 12:42 PM
#4340
Rennlist Member
So effectively their SP1/2? Interesting they have an optional windshield. The airflow management seems really interesting.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...specs-hp-info/
https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-car...specs-hp-info/
11-13-2019, 06:12 PM
#4341
Burning Brakes
will need James May to test it out and see if he gets hit by a bug like he did in the Caterham.
11-14-2019, 08:51 PM
#4343
Today I got a lead on a sub-500 mile Senna for around MSRP ~$1 million. What are these going for now?
If you're interested, send me a PM with your name, mobile phone, email, and city and I'll try to be helpful.
If you're interested, send me a PM with your name, mobile phone, email, and city and I'll try to be helpful.
11-15-2019, 02:59 AM
#4344
SJW, a Carin' kinda guy
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Mac dealer (same owner as Porsche dealer) sent an email to get a spin in a GT so I grabbed an early spot during the day as the Mac dealer is between my one house and the other house/work.
I had watched all the reviews and was intrigued by the GT. Figured it might be a buy after the first owner took a $100k hit, especially if it comes in a Spyder. Here is my impression as a Porsche/British vehicle guy.
I had spent zero time in a Mac. Never even sat in one.
Mac corp rep gave me the run down on specs features etc. sat in the car and it became clear that the economics and systems are terrible. Took me 3 minutes to feel my way through the seat switches which are blind, on the wrong side, and seemingly will not do what you expect. Then, after the car was started, I touched the screen to see what the radio looked like as far as an interface and .... nothing happened. Screen did not respond. Rear visibility was crap, except ahead, visibility all around was poor, headroom was barely tolerable as the seats would not go down far enough, the engine sounded like crap and had a sort of rough idle shake. I had high hopes for the interior (I hate alcantara and carbon) and the leather was nicer than Porsche leather, but no where near as nice as the really good leather you see in rolls/Bentley/merc upgraded/Lambo upgraded. I asked if it was semi analine and the rep said yes. But the fit and finish was far from perfect and it seems as though the pieces were not selected to go together and the grain had abrupt changes panel to panel and the stitching was not perfectly placed. Also the cargo area is very big but extremely shallow. If you wanted to carry three garment bags it might make sense .... or skis as the rep mentioned. And I guess golf clubs fit. The rep said the target audience was Aston DB11 and Bentley conti drivers. And you can’t get wood trim or senna seats.
I passed on the test drive after spending 15 minutes in it.
Anyway, I just don’t see the appeal of it. It has a veneer of luxury with the leather and aluminium speaker grills (this speaker grill trend needs to stop), but it is not luxurious by any stretch. It has lotus Evora level fit and finish (ok not that bad), sounds merc 4.0 turbo V8 boring, it is a pretty big car, weights 3400lbs plus, has worse than jag level reliability (by reputation at least) and nothing in it made any sense. How did the company which made the greatest car in history end up here?
I had watched all the reviews and was intrigued by the GT. Figured it might be a buy after the first owner took a $100k hit, especially if it comes in a Spyder. Here is my impression as a Porsche/British vehicle guy.
I had spent zero time in a Mac. Never even sat in one.
Mac corp rep gave me the run down on specs features etc. sat in the car and it became clear that the economics and systems are terrible. Took me 3 minutes to feel my way through the seat switches which are blind, on the wrong side, and seemingly will not do what you expect. Then, after the car was started, I touched the screen to see what the radio looked like as far as an interface and .... nothing happened. Screen did not respond. Rear visibility was crap, except ahead, visibility all around was poor, headroom was barely tolerable as the seats would not go down far enough, the engine sounded like crap and had a sort of rough idle shake. I had high hopes for the interior (I hate alcantara and carbon) and the leather was nicer than Porsche leather, but no where near as nice as the really good leather you see in rolls/Bentley/merc upgraded/Lambo upgraded. I asked if it was semi analine and the rep said yes. But the fit and finish was far from perfect and it seems as though the pieces were not selected to go together and the grain had abrupt changes panel to panel and the stitching was not perfectly placed. Also the cargo area is very big but extremely shallow. If you wanted to carry three garment bags it might make sense .... or skis as the rep mentioned. And I guess golf clubs fit. The rep said the target audience was Aston DB11 and Bentley conti drivers. And you can’t get wood trim or senna seats.
I passed on the test drive after spending 15 minutes in it.
Anyway, I just don’t see the appeal of it. It has a veneer of luxury with the leather and aluminium speaker grills (this speaker grill trend needs to stop), but it is not luxurious by any stretch. It has lotus Evora level fit and finish (ok not that bad), sounds merc 4.0 turbo V8 boring, it is a pretty big car, weights 3400lbs plus, has worse than jag level reliability (by reputation at least) and nothing in it made any sense. How did the company which made the greatest car in history end up here?
11-15-2019, 11:58 AM
#4345
”you’re holding their sales chart upside down, genius”
11-15-2019, 12:13 PM
#4346
Addict
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I think I'd wear a helmet with face screen (good practice in a Caterham, Ariel Atom, and BAC Mono also).
11-15-2019, 02:48 PM
#4347
RL Community Team
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Mac dealer (same owner as Porsche dealer) sent an email to get a spin in a GT so I grabbed an early spot during the day as the Mac dealer is between my one house and the other house/work.
I had watched all the reviews and was intrigued by the GT. Figured it might be a buy after the first owner took a $100k hit, especially if it comes in a Spyder. Here is my impression as a Porsche/British vehicle guy.
I had spent zero time in a Mac. Never even sat in one.
Mac corp rep gave me the run down on specs features etc. sat in the car and it became clear that the economics and systems are terrible. Took me 3 minutes to feel my way through the seat switches which are blind, on the wrong side, and seemingly will not do what you expect. Then, after the car was started, I touched the screen to see what the radio looked like as far as an interface and .... nothing happened. Screen did not respond. Rear visibility was crap, except ahead, visibility all around was poor, headroom was barely tolerable as the seats would not go down far enough, the engine sounded like crap and had a sort of rough idle shake. I had high hopes for the interior (I hate alcantara and carbon) and the leather was nicer than Porsche leather, but no where near as nice as the really good leather you see in rolls/Bentley/merc upgraded/Lambo upgraded. I asked if it was semi analine and the rep said yes. But the fit and finish was far from perfect and it seems as though the pieces were not selected to go together and the grain had abrupt changes panel to panel and the stitching was not perfectly placed. Also the cargo area is very big but extremely shallow. If you wanted to carry three garment bags it might make sense .... or skis as the rep mentioned. And I guess golf clubs fit. The rep said the target audience was Aston DB11 and Bentley conti drivers. And you can’t get wood trim or senna seats.
I passed on the test drive after spending 15 minutes in it.
Anyway, I just don’t see the appeal of it. It has a veneer of luxury with the leather and aluminium speaker grills (this speaker grill trend needs to stop), but it is not luxurious by any stretch. It has lotus Evora level fit and finish (ok not that bad), sounds merc 4.0 turbo V8 boring, it is a pretty big car, weights 3400lbs plus, has worse than jag level reliability (by reputation at least) and nothing in it made any sense. How did the company which made the greatest car in history end up here?
I had watched all the reviews and was intrigued by the GT. Figured it might be a buy after the first owner took a $100k hit, especially if it comes in a Spyder. Here is my impression as a Porsche/British vehicle guy.
I had spent zero time in a Mac. Never even sat in one.
Mac corp rep gave me the run down on specs features etc. sat in the car and it became clear that the economics and systems are terrible. Took me 3 minutes to feel my way through the seat switches which are blind, on the wrong side, and seemingly will not do what you expect. Then, after the car was started, I touched the screen to see what the radio looked like as far as an interface and .... nothing happened. Screen did not respond. Rear visibility was crap, except ahead, visibility all around was poor, headroom was barely tolerable as the seats would not go down far enough, the engine sounded like crap and had a sort of rough idle shake. I had high hopes for the interior (I hate alcantara and carbon) and the leather was nicer than Porsche leather, but no where near as nice as the really good leather you see in rolls/Bentley/merc upgraded/Lambo upgraded. I asked if it was semi analine and the rep said yes. But the fit and finish was far from perfect and it seems as though the pieces were not selected to go together and the grain had abrupt changes panel to panel and the stitching was not perfectly placed. Also the cargo area is very big but extremely shallow. If you wanted to carry three garment bags it might make sense .... or skis as the rep mentioned. And I guess golf clubs fit. The rep said the target audience was Aston DB11 and Bentley conti drivers. And you can’t get wood trim or senna seats.
I passed on the test drive after spending 15 minutes in it.
Anyway, I just don’t see the appeal of it. It has a veneer of luxury with the leather and aluminium speaker grills (this speaker grill trend needs to stop), but it is not luxurious by any stretch. It has lotus Evora level fit and finish (ok not that bad), sounds merc 4.0 turbo V8 boring, it is a pretty big car, weights 3400lbs plus, has worse than jag level reliability (by reputation at least) and nothing in it made any sense. How did the company which made the greatest car in history end up here?
Mid-engined, carbon monocoque SUV with suicide doors.
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11-15-2019, 05:44 PM
#4348
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11-30-2019, 06:24 PM
#4350
Race Director
This car seems awesome...love the 600LT looks. The roof scoop seems rare too
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing
https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...ckType=listing