Which car?

[richharry10]

I have seen two 570 GT's, I like them both. Similar prices, within £3k. Mileages are 3k and 6k. One car is 2018 and the other is 2016. The older car has 20k more options and mostly additional carbon options.

The newer car isn't exceptional in terms of options vs the older one which is.

In two years would I be better off with the newer car to sell or the older with the more desirable options?

The older is from a main dealer hence the extra price but more peace of mind.

Thoughts?

[davek_964]

If you want to maintain the warranty, the older car is already in the 'over 5 years' cost.

People do seem to say that they're easier to sell with lots of options though.

I had a similar choice when I bought except that it was the newer car that was higher spec and lower mileage for £3k more.
But the higher spec was stuff I didn't care about, the mileage difference was minimal (4.5k Vs 7k) and I preferred the older car - better colour and I preferred leather to alcantara.

I don't regret my choice - I bought the car I preferred.

[Fast Eddie]

richharry10 said:

I have seen two 570 GT's, I like them both. Similar prices, within £3k. Mileages are 3k and 6k. One car is 2018 and the other is 2016. The older car has 20k more options and mostly additional carbon options.

The newer car isn't exceptional in terms of options vs the older one which is.

In two years would I be better off with the newer car to sell or the older with the more desirable options?

The older is from a main dealer hence the extra price but more peace of mind.

Thoughts?

Does the later car have any factory production enhancements that would be worthwhile?

[xcentric]

From my mostly endless looking, it seems year is less critical in the Mclaren world than in others. There don't seem to be many changes across model years that make later cars that much more valuable, and mileage is slightly more critical - though still less so than with the Ferraris. The questions you are asking now are about those that someone else will ask in a few years, so if it's a toss up for you, it's the same down the line. Id go for the one I'd enjoy driving more, so if the options are things you want, go for that - if not, go for the other one.....

[richharry10]

xcentric said:

From my mostly endless looking, it seems year is less critical in the Mclaren world than in others. There don't seem to be many changes across model years that make later cars that much more valuable, and mileage is slightly more critical - though still less so than with the Ferraris. The questions you are asking now are about those that someone else will ask in a few years, so if it's a toss up for you, it's the same down the line. Id go for the one I'd enjoy driving more, so if the options are things you want, go for that - if not, go for the other one.....

Thats my point I think. I know this will get sold at some point and I am ambivalent to the options or age, I guess my question is which one will hold value and sell easier in a few years?

[davek_964]

richharry10 said:

Thats my point I think. I know this will get sold at some point and I am ambivalent to the options or age, I guess my question is which one will hold value and sell easier in a few years?

Based on general comments on here before, the higher optioned / more carbon one

[Pioneer]

I went for a newer, well-spec'd, one-owner 570S with higher miles in the end. 2018 model Spider with 18,000 miles when I bought it. Was tricky to find a 1-owner car but this was spot on. Carbon inside and out, sports exhaust, 8spk stereo, lift, soft-close, elite paint, palladium roof etc. Paid £96k which was well below any Spider at the time and still had warranty on it. Has been an absolute joy and for once, was well under budget. Even with the miles, prob. worth £110k+ now with the ext. warranty.

[richharry10]

Pioneer said:

I went for a newer, well-spec'd, one-owner 570S with higher miles in the end. 2018 model Spider with 18,000 miles when I bought it. Was tricky to find a 1-owner car but this was spot on. Carbon inside and out, sports exhaust, 8spk stereo, lift, soft-close, elite paint, palladium roof etc. Paid £96k which was well below any Spider at the time and still had warranty on it. Has been an absolute joy and for once, was well under budget. Even with the miles, prob. worth £110k+ now with the ext. warranty.

Blimey thats a bargain against todays prices...is this how the pricing is going and am I being a little overly worried about future value?

[davek_964]

richharry10 said:

Blimey thats a bargain against todays prices...is this how the pricing is going and am I being a little overly worried about future value?

Cars depreciate, and you should buy assuming it will depreciate - and given the purchase cost, that depreciation will be significant cost.

All cars are enjoying a boost in value right now - I'm sure my ancient 650 is worth at least £10k more than it was 6 months ago - but I wouldn't buy assuming that will continue.