Considering a 720S

[supersport]

I am considering a 720S coupe.

I know the Gorilla glass can crack. Are the windscreens ok on these?

Are both covered under the warranty?

I'm potentially looking at a January 2019 car, slightly concerned that it will soon be out of the paint warranty but I really like the colour and spec.

Assuming it's under a Mclaren warranty, is there anything else I should be looking at or be concerned about?

[davek_964]

I think windscreens do crack on them too, and that will generally be your windscreen insurance not warranty.

[TBCTBC]

If you've not seen it, this buyers guide will help:

https://youtu.be/Z0N2EwTBl9c?si=tdguTdhe_SGInU1N

[supersport]

Thanks.

Do they have a tracker as standard? I would imagine that a few insurers would ask for them at that price point.

[davek_964]

supersport said:

Thanks.

Do they have a tracker as standard? I would imagine that a few insurers would ask for them at that price point.

Yes - I assume Vodafone, same as other models.

(Admiral doesn't usually require Tracker, and at least for my 650 Spider the difference in premium is less than the Tracker subscription).

Edited by davek_964 on Wednesday 11th October 15:05

[Rocketreid]

supersport said:

Thanks.

Do they have a tracker as standard? I would imagine that a few insurers would ask for them at that price point.

No they don’t, it was an option but is a Vodaphone system.

[Rocketreid]

supersport said:

I am considering a 720S coupe.

I know the Gorilla glass can crack. Are the windscreens ok on these?

Are both covered under the warranty?

I'm potentially looking at a January 2019 car, slightly concerned that it will soon be out of the paint warranty but I really like the colour and spec.

Assuming it's under a Mclaren warranty, is there anything else I should be looking at or be concerned about?

The 3 issues with the 720s is:

Corrosion on the front wing fenders
Cracked Gorilla Glass
Accumulators

Not much else really

[br d]

What is the Accumulator issue?

[samoht]

The Super Series cars have a fluid component to their suspension which enables the cross-linked behaviour, resisting roll without making the suspension so stiff over bumps.

The accumulators store the fluid under pressure, over time they can lose pressure causing suspension faults or hard ride.

McLaren will replace the accumulators for free under warranty, or for a king's ransom otherwise.

V Engineering and I think Thorney will replace accumulators with their own rechargeable equivalents, once you've done that it's quick and cheap to top up pressure e.g. at annual services, so make it much less of an issue ongoing.

[Rocketreid]

supersport said:

I am considering a 720S coupe.

I know the Gorilla glass can crack. Are the windscreens ok on these?

Are both covered under the warranty?

I'm potentially looking at a January 2019 car, slightly concerned that it will soon be out of the paint warranty but I really like the colour and spec.

Assuming it's under a Mclaren warranty, is there anything else I should be looking at or be concerned about?

A chap in our Club is putting on a really high spec 720S Performance with Alistair Bols shortly.

Well worth a look

[br d]

samoht said:

The Super Series cars have a fluid component to their suspension...

Right, thanks for that. Didn't have that with either my coupe or spider despite doing decent mileage.

[supersport]

Rocketreid said:

supersport said:

I am considering a 720S coupe.

I know the Gorilla glass can crack. Are the windscreens ok on these?

Are both covered under the warranty?

I'm potentially looking at a January 2019 car, slightly concerned that it will soon be out of the paint warranty but I really like the colour and spec.

Assuming it's under a Mclaren warranty, is there anything else I should be looking at or be concerned about?

A chap in our Club is putting on a really high spec 720S Performance with Alistair Bols shortly.

Well worth a look

Had a good chat with Alistair this morning.

[M666LMJ]

Hi Supersport.
The windscreens are covered by warranty for the first 5 years. There is a caveat.
It has to be a stress fracture spreading from the edge of the windsreen. Any sign if a
Stone chip will be rejected.

Gorilla glass is covered. They can be replaced with polycarbonate units to avoid future issues.

Corrosion warranty is 5 years. Get it inspected ASAP and booked in through McLaren dealer before deadline.

CHEERS. M666LMJ.

[macdeb]

Alistair Bols has a beautiful Storm Grey 720S with orange accents, it's the car I'd buy 'if' I had the money but unfortunately don't Good luck with search.

[supersport]

macdeb said:

Alistair Bols has a beautiful Storm Grey 720S with orange accents, it's the car I'd buy 'if' I had the money but unfortunately don't Good luck with search.

He does indeed. But it already has a deposit on it.

[Dazza N]

supersport said:

I am considering a 720S coupe.

I know the Gorilla glass can crack. Are the windscreens ok on these?

Are both covered under the warranty?

I'm potentially looking at a January 2019 car, slightly concerned that it will soon be out of the paint warranty but I really like the colour and spec.

Assuming it's under a Mclaren warranty, is there anything else I should be looking at or be concerned about?

Did you find a car ?