Just bought my first McLaren too
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Collected new 600LT Spider from those helpful people at McL Hatfield. Great deal on one of the last spiders they had and with a nice spec.
So far, 250 miles in, nothing has fallen off or gone wrong - apart from a slight squeak from the rear window (solved by opening it all the time to listen to the exhaust!) and one time it couldn’t find the key to start the car for about 10 seconds. I’m hoping this is a sign of things to come because otherwise, first impressions are that the car is absolutely brilliant. A real event to drive even at low speed, loving the steering feel and the conventional suspension. And the noise of the exhausts
So far, 250 miles in, nothing has fallen off or gone wrong - apart from a slight squeak from the rear window (solved by opening it all the time to listen to the exhaust!) and one time it couldn’t find the key to start the car for about 10 seconds. I’m hoping this is a sign of things to come because otherwise, first impressions are that the car is absolutely brilliant. A real event to drive even at low speed, loving the steering feel and the conventional suspension. And the noise of the exhausts
As a fellow Porsche owner i still hugely admire McLaren cars..The way Porsche( VAG bean counters probably) is becoming very mainstream with the resulting loss in character and perceived desirability i can see opportunities for McLaren to pick up the gauntlet..
Looks amazing in Orange, nice change from the usual Blacks and Greys..How does it compare to your GT3 and GT2 RS..?
Looks amazing in Orange, nice change from the usual Blacks and Greys..How does it compare to your GT3 and GT2 RS..?
Taffy66 said:
As a fellow Porsche owner i still hugely admire McLaren cars..The way Porsche( VAG bean counters probably) is becoming very mainstream with the resulting loss in character and perceived desirability i can see opportunities for McLaren to pick up the gauntlet...
It felt to me like moving from a Golf R to a Subaru Impreza.Or from a M4 to a 911 (the latter being a McLaren in these analogies).
Yes different game in terms of appeal, drama and character.
theRossatron said:
Epic congrats!
Make sure the key is placed in the cupholdery area - finds it much better than if its in your pocket.
When my 720 was new (May 18) I fairly often had the key not found issue since then I've had updates and service inc new key batteries and for the last 12 months it is extremely rare like 1/100 that I get it, key is always in my pocket - my point is faffing about having to put the key in the cupholder is probably not the real answer, but I'm not sure what is, maybe they fit sMake sure the key is placed in the cupholdery area - finds it much better than if its in your pocket.
t batteries at the factory and use better brand ones at service time or maybe the updates worked although I think the update/re-calibration magic is mostly bks. Nice car BTW
Congratulations :-) enjoy and drive safe.
Regards the key not found issue - read while back that opposed to using the keyless entry & door button press & lift to open the door was to instead use double press of fob to click the drivers door open upon approach to vehicle (door pops up a little and is unlatched, then you simply lift the door to get in). Have not had any key not found errors since. I usually keep key in trouser pocket or in little storage pouch at front of seat base and not in cup holder area.
Regards the key not found issue - read while back that opposed to using the keyless entry & door button press & lift to open the door was to instead use double press of fob to click the drivers door open upon approach to vehicle (door pops up a little and is unlatched, then you simply lift the door to get in). Have not had any key not found errors since. I usually keep key in trouser pocket or in little storage pouch at front of seat base and not in cup holder area.
Upperworks said:
congrats. I also got sucked in by the same deal, so my first McLaren is coming in a few weeks. It's a black Spider. I was grinning like an idiot after the test drive, so that was decision made.
Congrats! Thought I remembered your moniker from the AM forum.So, a Mac, a V12 Vantage, a Model S. Nice.....
12pack said:
Congrats! Thought I remembered your moniker from the AM forum.
So, a Mac, a V12 Vantage, a Model S. Nice.....
Thank you. Yes, that has been my main haunt, V12V and Vanquish to be sold, keeping my manual S roadster. I bought a 355 a while back, so it’s pretty surprising that I’ve found myself going from all Aston to quite a mix now. Looking forward to years of trouble free motoring, right!?So, a Mac, a V12 Vantage, a Model S. Nice.....
AndrewD said:
Collected new 600LT Spider from those helpful people at McL Hatfield. Great deal on one of the last spiders they had and with a nice spec.
So far, 250 miles in, nothing has fallen off or gone wrong - apart from a slight squeak from the rear window (solved by opening it all the time to listen to the exhaust!) and one time it couldn’t find the key to start the car for about 10 seconds. I’m hoping this is a sign of things to come because otherwise, first impressions are that the car is absolutely brilliant. A real event to drive even at low speed, loving the steering feel and the conventional suspension. And the noise of the exhausts
Very nice car, would love another McLaren and keeping my eye on the market.....noticed your number plate.....one number up from mine. So far, 250 miles in, nothing has fallen off or gone wrong - apart from a slight squeak from the rear window (solved by opening it all the time to listen to the exhaust!) and one time it couldn’t find the key to start the car for about 10 seconds. I’m hoping this is a sign of things to come because otherwise, first impressions are that the car is absolutely brilliant. A real event to drive even at low speed, loving the steering feel and the conventional suspension. And the noise of the exhausts
BishBosh said:
AndrewD said:
Collected new 600LT Spider from those helpful people at McL Hatfield. Great deal on one of the last spiders they had and with a nice spec.
So far, 250 miles in, nothing has fallen off or gone wrong - apart from a slight squeak from the rear window (solved by opening it all the time to listen to the exhaust!) and one time it couldn’t find the key to start the car for about 10 seconds. I’m hoping this is a sign of things to come because otherwise, first impressions are that the car is absolutely brilliant. A real event to drive even at low speed, loving the steering feel and the conventional suspension. And the noise of the exhausts
Very nice car, would love another McLaren and keeping my eye on the market.....noticed your number plate.....one number up from mine. So far, 250 miles in, nothing has fallen off or gone wrong - apart from a slight squeak from the rear window (solved by opening it all the time to listen to the exhaust!) and one time it couldn’t find the key to start the car for about 10 seconds. I’m hoping this is a sign of things to come because otherwise, first impressions are that the car is absolutely brilliant. A real event to drive even at low speed, loving the steering feel and the conventional suspension. And the noise of the exhausts
Upperworks said:
congrats. I also got sucked in by the same deal, so my first McLaren is coming in a few weeks. It's a black Spider. I was grinning like an idiot after the test drive, so that was decision made.
Congrats - you will love it I’m sure. Only 300 miles or so but I’m genuinely in love.
The stupid key not found has come up a few times so that’s going to get sorted. Key is in the cubby hole in the middle, right next to the start engine button.
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