dgoldenz

https://www.mclarenlife.com/threads/...ncrease.97101/

https://www.mclarenlife.com/threads/...arranty.95859/

Maverick787

yup that’s called margin .....my 675LT expires in July and to buy a 2 year is 9500.00/1 year is 5500.00. I would only get one from Mclaren not some 3rd party.

AllAboutThatP

I drove a friends 570GT and was not impressed at all. I haven't driven a 996 GT3 or Boxster, so my frame of reference is compared to my 991.2 GT3RS.

The 570GT I thought had numb steering, and very muted sound. I didn't think the brakes were nearly as good as the PCCB's. It did look nice, I'll give it that, but coming from a GT3RS I knew instantly that I wouldn't want to own one.

I suppose it also depends on the kind of car you like. I typically like cars that are stiff, visceral, loud, and uncomfortable, so that plays into my experience for sure.

jgorscak

675LT meets your criteria

rodsky

Then the 570GT is the Mac least likely to fit your needs. Its the most comfy one. Not bad per se but more like a TT vs a GT3RS.

J9277655

How a 675LT is trading hands for 200k is beyond me. It's like the best kept secret even with 675 owners ranting and raving how exceptional it is. I've had issues with mine, but dang if it isn't a wildly fun and engaged experience at all speeds.

Maverick787

mind sharing issues ..............I’ve a leaking hose fixed under warranty and that’s it knock on wood.

hf1

Thanks guys. That's exactly why I love my 996 GT3. The Boxster is different but very nimble, tossable, and special in its own way. I'm definitely not choosing a TT for backroads.

So 675LT it is then. How is it compared to the 600LT? It's also my understanding that there were many more 600LT made than 675LT (which were 500 Spiders and 500 Coupes) and that 675LT would probably depreciate less from here over the next 3-5 years, if at all.

What about Spider vs Coupe on 675LT or 600LT? Any noticeable difference in weight or chassis stiffness? Top down is just so much more fun on backroads if the driving dynamics is the same.

AllAboutThatP

I’ll be able to tell you in a few weeks. I was torn between a 675LT and 600LT. I ended up getting a great deal on a 600LT, so I went that route. I just have to wait for it to be delivered.

hf1

Great, congrats! Spider or Coupe? Post pics.

AllAboutThatP

Thanks. It’s a coupe. I wanted the roof scoop, so that made that decision for me. I’ll post some pictures once it comes in.

jgorscak

I traded in my 675 coupe for a spider about 3 months ago. I must say the handling and feel is the same to me on the street. To truly test their capabilities though one must take it to the track. It's hard to appreciate what they can do on the street. Once I do I will better be able to explain any subjective differences between the two.

I'd have to check but if my memory serves me correctly the specs on the coupe and spider as far as weight are very similar amazingly enough.

hf1

I always felt that there should be three categories of cars/use (street/backroads/track) instead of two (street/track) when we're discussing cars. To a lot of people 'street' literally means street driving in traffic, lights, stores, highways which is very different from empty back-roads. I'm interested in back-roads use exclusively.

stanwine

I purchased a 2 year extended warranty from McLaren Philly last September for $9,600. My BMW dealer quoted me a similar amount to extend the warranty on my 2017 M6 Gran Coupe and that price is also inline with extended warranties from Ferrari. These cars have expensive parts plus $200 per hour labor rate so it’s worth it to me for piece of mind. Also if I factor in that I got an amazing car at a huge discount off of new it’s not so bad.

Waxer

You have to add in the $2000 annual service to continue the warranty so it’s $13,600 for 2 years. That’s rich.

I can buy a Porsche extended warranty for up to 10 years for $6800.

When Mac decides to stop raping customers on the cost of their warranties for car that drops faster in value than an anchor drops through water that might help. It would also show some confidence in their own product. That might help too.

My concern is also will Mac be around in 2-3 years ?