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Old 12-24-2019, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Maverick787
spot on ......I bleed Porsche, but I do try other brands because of the experience. I have 3 MAC friends I drive with and between them there owned over 10 MAC’s and still own them. No major issues other than stupid crap like you said horns and minor issues. Problem on forums people tell what they’ve heard any many cases vs real life experience. I’ve heard here Ferrari treats people like crap and I’ve had zero issues with them, just got a call do I want to spec a F8. Said nope I’m good but will send them business you give you get. Stop by the Porsche dealers to say hey to the guys just to say hello. Was driving my 675LT Saturday and my fluid light came on for power steering, and I called my sales guy he met me the service bay with the tech who topped of the car and no issues. Treat people right good goes around.
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well said. I’m not brand loyal. Own a Ferrari, own a Mclaren, have owned multiple Porsche’s- am currently looking to add another. All have their pros and cons. Treat the dealers well and they will treat u well.

and 40 minute internet rants about defective cars can be had on every manufacturer. I’d rather drive my car for 40 minutes than to listen someone ramble on how bad a car dealer is.
I/m all about variety as well and take good and bad reviews with a grain of salt. I've heard great things about the Mc 720 and hope to take one out for a drive when the weather gets better.
Old 12-24-2019, 05:11 PM
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The one thing I give MAC credit for they’ve pushed the others to step up their game, and make faster and lighter cars. The competition has been making cars for over 60 years, and this small company is making faster and lighter cars. They needs to hire a good Chief Customer Brand Officer, and a Chief Quality Control Officer to kill the noise. To Porsche’s credit the GT cars are based off the 911 with 60 years of magic behind them. I like companies to compete for my dollars, and not beg to buy a car which I will never do. I’ve never left a deposit on a car, and never will none are not that special. We’re all blessed to have this conversation, and hope you all have a Merry Christmas with your families most important safe.
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Old 12-24-2019, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Psup4s
I/m all about variety as well and take good and bad reviews with a grain of salt. I've heard great things about the Mc 720 and hope to take one out for a drive when the weather gets better.
do yourself a favor and take one out. It’s amazing. I’m blessed to have owned one and just added a Pista to the garage. Both amazing cars. I miss Porsche and will add one soon as well.

merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.




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Old 12-24-2019, 05:25 PM
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Variety is the spice of life:







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Old 12-24-2019, 07:55 PM
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@Yippiekiaye Bravo!! Amazing. Would love to hear your thoughts on the Pista
Old 12-24-2019, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Psup4s
@Yippiekiaye Bravo!! Amazing. Would love to hear your thoughts on the Pista
Initial impression is great but I have very few miles. Just got it a week ago and it’s been sitting at the PPF place and now I’m out of town. Back Thursday for a spirited weekend of driving and golf planned.
Old 12-24-2019, 11:28 PM
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In my opinion it’s worth paying more for a 675LT spider, because with the carbon tub there is no downside and the upside is 2 cars in 1. I love mine, I don’t think there’s a better overall street/track car under $500k.

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Old 12-24-2019, 11:31 PM
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Originally Posted by stanwine
In my opinion it’s worth paying more for a spider, because with the carbon tub there is no downside and the upside is 2 cars in 1. I love mine, I don’t think there’s a better overall street/track car under $500k.
for Mclaren 720? I don’t disagree but I actually like coupes better than convertibles. Owned my car a year and a half before spiders came out and for me personally no reason to change to a spider.

when the LT comes out- we will see if it’s worth the upgrade for me.
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Originally Posted by Yippiekiaye
for Mclaren 720? I don’t disagree but I actually like coupes better than convertibles. Owned my car a year and a half before spiders came out and for me personally no reason to change to a spider.

when the LT comes out- we will see if it’s worth the upgrade for me.
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Old 12-25-2019, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Psup4s
Father and son buy two brand new Mclarens 720 and 570 both cars turned out to be a nightmare. Whole situation was poorly handled by the dealer..... great cars to drive when they don't brake.

Nice summary. The last part of the line is true only when they are driving in a relatively straight line, because most of us like cars that brake. All of us, though, want to avoid cars that break. :-)

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Old 12-25-2019, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Yippiekiaye
do yourself a favor and take one out. It’s amazing. I’m blessed to have owned one and just added a Pista to the garage. Both amazing cars. I miss Porsche and will add one soon as well.

merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.




Same here - currently have a Pista and had 2 720's, 1 coupe and 1 spider. Also had a manual GT3 which I recently sold. All of these cars are incredible and all have their appeal. Of the 3 I sold recently I would take my 720 spider back in a second but I have an LT coming so may as well wait and try something new in the interim.

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Old 12-25-2019, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Yippiekiaye
do yourself a favor and take one out. It’s amazing. I’m blessed to have owned one and just added a Pista to the garage. Both amazing cars. I miss Porsche and will add one soon as well.

merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.



Your Pista spec is epic!!!

Enjoy in good health man!!
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Originally Posted by HelpMeHelpU
Nice summary. The last part of the line is true only when they are driving in a relatively straight line, because most of us like cars that brake. All of us, though, want to avoid cars that break. :-)
All cars break....
Old 12-25-2019, 02:43 PM
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Seen Sam's Blue/Yellow Pista the other day in person. Took my son with me. He is still talking about it. Perfect spec. I'm #1 on the list to buy it as a hand me down.
Old 12-25-2019, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by joejenie
Seen Sam's Blue/Yellow Pista the other day in person. Took my son with me. He is still talking about it. Perfect spec. I'm #1 on the list to buy it as a hand me down.
its yours as soon as I get them to sell me the heritage edition speedster at msrp. Lol


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