tgibrit

don't you have to wait 90 days if it's not purchased from a McLaren dealer?

Maverick787

Not sure, actually never heard that …..if true another reason I prefer buying these type cars from the dealer. I like a throat to choke per say(:

Manifold

What are the estimates/guesses on the percentage of 570 GT which need costly repairs after the original warranty ends?

catdog2

Be patient, 570GT drop in price the most and they are not as desirable as 570S so I would walk a way and take your time and find one that is Mclaren certified and that gets you a free year of extended warranty and go from there. You may be excited about the GT but trust me the S will keep you excited longer and be easier to resell. Again do not buy Mclaren from a non dealer when your closest dealer is 1-2 hours away. The dealer will have no vested interest if you car breaks down and needs repair and will charge you top dollar. It could quickly turn into a morass.

my .02 cents.

this is not like buying a Porsche, you have to think defensively and be prepared for the worst. And I love my Mclaren and it had been super reliable still...

Maverick787

I think you’re spot on, and Manifold the goodness here you have many cars. The itch is strong, but I would only buy from a dealer ……I’ve had nothing but great service from my local dealer.

Manifold

Thanks for the input.

This dealer is co-owned by a friend of mine, and they service 10 McLarens and have close ties with a McLaren dealer. Their servicing costs are much lower than the McLaren dealer, and I expect they’ll take care of me.

This particular GT has the sport package, so same suspension and tune as the S.

omegaSMP300

I enjoyed my 675lt ownership experience but my story goes as follows: the car was sold to me with an extended warranty from a mclaren dealership only to find find out from my local dealership during my annual service the car had been tuned which voided warranty. The dealership that sold me the car said they would honor the warranty (whew) but unfortunately they were not local so that would have been annoying. Now the car was fine and I didn’t need to make any claim(s) but was a bit surprised the tune had not been called out in the sale and of course the differing views on the warranty. I actually ended up selling the car back to the dealership that sold it to me as another car called my name.

I believe the above may not be unusual from dealership to dealership (and maybe from brand to brand) but would highly recommend an inspection from a mclaren dealership (the local one you wish to service the car at if possible). Good luck with your search and be sure to get what you want (no regrets) the right car will come along.

ipse dixit

I will also share my near ownership experience with the 675LT.

Saw the car, went to the Mclaren dealership to test drive, test drove it, fell in love.

Went home to think about it, next week went back to the dealership to give it another go and the the doors would not open. No matter what we did, no dice. Even tried jumping the car. No dice.

Was a fantastic car. It was JB"s car, and came with a bunch of F1 swag, including an autographed race suit.

Guess it just wasn't meant to be.

Oh well.

Manifold

Try again? One car is not a pattern.

catdog2

well it must have been A sign from the automotive gods....

@Manifold if you're going to get drunk at least drink the good stuff.... the 570 GT you are going to outgrow very quickly, based on your exquisite taste in cars, did you drive other models? 570S or 650S? I was in similar situation and someone steered me away from 570 GT and k am very grateful for that. The GT is very special in many ways but a a little bit mistreated by the market.

Manifold

About a decade ago, I drove a MP4-12C on track and like it - a lot. That got me thinking that maybe one day I'll get a McLaren.

Then a few years ago, I drove another McLaren on track (not sure which model, they all look the same!), but the car's computer was getting confused because the tire diameters were off, so the car was misbehaving, but I didn't hold that against McLaren.

The only McLaren I've driven on the road is this 570 GT with the sport pack, so I guess close to an S in feel? I would like to drive some other models to compare, but since I enjoyed the one I drove (handles well, playful, fast, sounds good, and looks good) and the reviews are quite good, is there something about this model which should make me not want to buy it?

catdog2

No not at all but it's like you drove a c2 base and you loved it but for a fraction more money you could get a c2 gts or gt3 level of excitement. The 650S in particular when you're on it gives you a feeling of OMG this is a super car and above 6.5k it's holy cow this is a roller coaster ride while the 570GT makes you feel what you said above, superb but not otherworldly... 650S have already depreciated and repair costs are same and the yearly extended warranty is marginally more expensive than for the 570 GT. Just skip to end off his video and when he floors it and the conclusion, that said it all. I went to my dealer looking to buy a beautiful 570S and after a random recommendation took a 650 S spyder for test drive and it was no contest, ended up with the latter. In 570S above 6krom you're like wow this is nice and smooth and pulling really nicely, in the 650S it's like crap I better hold on to my hat this is ridiculously fast...


also 650S has unequal length headers vs 570GT/S which makes it sound a little different, a little less smooth and more ferocious and delicious on its way to 8500 rpm redline...

Manifold

Thanks for this info. I’m actually looking for a McLaren which isn’t overly intense (I have 3RS for that), and this review makes me think the 570 GT may be better fit for me?

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/sup...s-mclaren-650s

Here are pics of the car, wife and I love the aesthetics:

Maverick787

Color is amazing ………

catdog2

Ok, car is beautiful, nice colors and go with your heart, if it feels like you gotta have it then you know what to do
Enjoy in good health, i don't know about everybody else's McLaren dealer but mine (McLaren Boston) are the very best car dealership I have ever dealt with.
From the sales where they are so helpful and respectful to everyone and not pushy to the service where they are just amazingly helpful, couldnt be happier...
It's a another level of experience, nicer also than the F-Car outift in town. Absolutely top-notch.