McLaren Success
06-07-2023, 06:10 PM
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07-05-2023, 03:54 PM
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Thanks everyone. Sounds like me at 6'2", no concerns. I think I would lean toward the Spider if there's enough headroom (and it sounds like there would be), just because I've never had an open top car, and it seems like with the 675LT, it doesn't sacrifice any rigidity.
Just saw this car pop up over the weekend, and it's ideal spec in my mind, though Volcano Red would probably be first choice since I own a Speed Yellow p-car.
https://www.chicagomotorcars.com/201...ded-c-9083.htm
Another seat question. On the race seats, is there any height adjustment (like on the LWBS in the GT3)? My wife would likely occasionally drive the car as well, and likes to sit at an abnormally high seating position.
Easiest thing is to wait for local dealer to get one in, but I've lost interest in doing any business with them if it can be avoided.
Just saw this car pop up over the weekend, and it's ideal spec in my mind, though Volcano Red would probably be first choice since I own a Speed Yellow p-car.
https://www.chicagomotorcars.com/201...ded-c-9083.htm
Another seat question. On the race seats, is there any height adjustment (like on the LWBS in the GT3)? My wife would likely occasionally drive the car as well, and likes to sit at an abnormally high seating position.
Easiest thing is to wait for local dealer to get one in, but I've lost interest in doing any business with them if it can be avoided.
...BUT...the seats were uncomfortably narrow. I believe there are also Touring seats. Is this correct? Anyone sat in both and can comment on width difference/comfort? I assume they are still sourceable and would be easy to exchange?
07-07-2023, 09:55 AM
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Just sat in the Tarocco Orange 675LT Spyder in Mac Boston (paging @SSO ) with racing seats and fixed height worked fine for me and the wife both. I felt nervous until I closed the top and felt as roomy as my GT3.
...BUT...the seats were uncomfortably narrow. I believe there are also Touring seats. Is this correct? Anyone sat in both and can comment on width difference/comfort? I assume they are still sourceable and would be easy to exchange?
...BUT...the seats were uncomfortably narrow. I believe there are also Touring seats. Is this correct? Anyone sat in both and can comment on width difference/comfort? I assume they are still sourceable and would be easy to exchange?
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07-07-2023, 09:42 PM
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Ok so how different is the 675LT vs 650s?
is it worth going from 650s to 675 or just to 720 performance.?
is it worth going from 650s to 675 or just to 720 performance.?
07-08-2023, 09:19 AM
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Thx, I guess I need to figure out if a new set of the larger size can still be sourced, ideally in same design as original spec.
07-08-2023, 10:37 AM
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I have several Porsches and would like to have some variety. I'm thinking about getting a 570 GT as a road car. Good idea? Bad idea? How is the reliability and maintenance/repair cost? The car is a 2018 with about 8k miles and asking price is $165k; seems like it already has significant depreciation, but how much more depreciation might it experience? How does it compare with say a 991.2 TTS or 992 TTS? This would be my first ever McLaren, and I've kind of wanted one for years.
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07-11-2023, 12:51 AM
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Reliability is mostly a known quantity now but there are still a few somewhat pricey repair items out there. Engines and trannies tend to be stout as long as the car hasn't been chipped or abused. But I just got hit with having to repair both door hings because of hairline cracks, so there's that. For peace of mind you can get a McLaren extended warranty for about $4500/yr (assuming you're buying from a dealership). Annual maintenance runs about $1500-2k, but there are bigger bills for some milestone services. So for example, the 6 year service for a 570 is about $3500-4500. There's a well regarded indie McLaren service outfit that travels that can do a lot of the work for a good deal cheaper than the dealer if you want to go that route.
Depreciation wise, the bottom of the 570 market is around $135-140k retail for cars with 20k miles or more. Like most exotics depreciation is sensitive to miles but McLarens are maybe a little less sensitive than Ferraris, more sensitive than Lambos. My rough estimate would be to expect about $8-12k/yr in depreciation if you drive ~5k miles a year.
Compared to a TTS, it's more playful and raw. TTS has a good amount more low end grunt, the 570 power comes on hard with more revs. If you like a car that screams to its redline this scratches some of that itch. If you leave the engine in normal mode it's a pussycat, in track mode it's a tiger. Getting in and out takes a bit of practice, and there are a number of UI quirks that you'd have to get used to coming from a 911. For example, if you have a warning light on the dash (say, low fuel), you can't activate axle lift until you dismiss it. I think you'll get enough information from a spirited test drive to tell if it's for you.
Depreciation wise, the bottom of the 570 market is around $135-140k retail for cars with 20k miles or more. Like most exotics depreciation is sensitive to miles but McLarens are maybe a little less sensitive than Ferraris, more sensitive than Lambos. My rough estimate would be to expect about $8-12k/yr in depreciation if you drive ~5k miles a year.
Compared to a TTS, it's more playful and raw. TTS has a good amount more low end grunt, the 570 power comes on hard with more revs. If you like a car that screams to its redline this scratches some of that itch. If you leave the engine in normal mode it's a pussycat, in track mode it's a tiger. Getting in and out takes a bit of practice, and there are a number of UI quirks that you'd have to get used to coming from a 911. For example, if you have a warning light on the dash (say, low fuel), you can't activate axle lift until you dismiss it. I think you'll get enough information from a spirited test drive to tell if it's for you.
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