Conclusions from my research around owning a 570s
Discussion
CTE said:
Pleased for the confirmation about the road tax... mine was £180 p.a. when I renewed early this year and I couldn't believe it... I thought it was a DVLA mistake. My car is a 2018 570S... my mates got a 2022/23 (?) Porsche Cayman GT4 and I think he recently got stung for more than £600... oops!
This is my 3rd Macca, previously a 12c for 5 years and then a 675LT for 18 months... only sold because I was made a very good offer. Anyhow, on the road the 570S is as good or better with numerous improved practical features, errr like cup holders etc so is actually better for touring. Smaller tank though.
Touch wood all the cars have been solid (or minor things covered under warranty), but I do start them and warm them up every few weeks over the winter months when they don`t get used much... and always warm them up before giving them the beans etc... basic stuff really.
Windscreen did go on the the 675 but they are more susceptible due to being thinner to save weight.
Great to know and the key does seem to be using them monthly at a minimum! Do you use main dealer or independent for maintenance? This is my 3rd Macca, previously a 12c for 5 years and then a 675LT for 18 months... only sold because I was made a very good offer. Anyhow, on the road the 570S is as good or better with numerous improved practical features, errr like cup holders etc so is actually better for touring. Smaller tank though.
Touch wood all the cars have been solid (or minor things covered under warranty), but I do start them and warm them up every few weeks over the winter months when they don`t get used much... and always warm them up before giving them the beans etc... basic stuff really.
Windscreen did go on the the 675 but they are more susceptible due to being thinner to save weight.
I`ve always used McBirmingham although had a water pump replaced on the 12c (not uncommon on a 12c but not an issue thereafter) and went with Thorney`s as it was a significant saving with them.
I look for one owner cars ideally, buy with a Mc warranty for year one and thereafter go with Thorney or V if convenient... or similar. Fortunately/Unfortunately I live in the east so nowhere is convenient!!
I look for one owner cars ideally, buy with a Mc warranty for year one and thereafter go with Thorney or V if convenient... or similar. Fortunately/Unfortunately I live in the east so nowhere is convenient!!
CTE said:
I`ve always used McBirmingham although had a water pump replaced on the 12c (not uncommon on a 12c but not an issue thereafter) and went with Thorney`s as it was a significant saving with them.
I look for one owner cars ideally, buy with a Mc warranty for year one and thereafter go with Thorney or V if convenient... or similar. Fortunately/Unfortunately I live in the east so nowhere is convenient!!
If I can find a car with mclaren warranty that will be my preference I would most likely then service at Hatfield and get fixes done at xp1-technical. Like you say warranty for a year if possible then not bother afterwards. I look for one owner cars ideally, buy with a Mc warranty for year one and thereafter go with Thorney or V if convenient... or similar. Fortunately/Unfortunately I live in the east so nowhere is convenient!!
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