HELP !!!! FERRARI or MCLAREN
Discussion
Hi Guys,
Firstly may I introduce myself as i'm new here.
My names Jason living in the Bucks area, Ive always enjoyed fast bikes and cars and now looking to purchase my very first supercar ...
At present I have a BMW (YAWN) M3 2018 which is a great family car and fun on the road, however Im looking for a little more as a weekend car.
My confusion is this .....
Ferrari California 2014 -2015 OR Mclaren 540C / 570 ???
Loving the Californias hard top convertable and interior and its a ferrari !!! but loving the McLaren for the look , I mean its mean looking !!
Experiences? Opinions ? Horror stories ??
Help
Firstly may I introduce myself as i'm new here.
My names Jason living in the Bucks area, Ive always enjoyed fast bikes and cars and now looking to purchase my very first supercar ...
At present I have a BMW (YAWN) M3 2018 which is a great family car and fun on the road, however Im looking for a little more as a weekend car.
My confusion is this .....
Ferrari California 2014 -2015 OR Mclaren 540C / 570 ???
Loving the Californias hard top convertable and interior and its a ferrari !!! but loving the McLaren for the look , I mean its mean looking !!
Experiences? Opinions ? Horror stories ??
Help
Edited by wisem66 on Monday 26th November 20:04
)If your looking at the Ferrari just on price point alone with the 540c (£110-£120k used) then just consider if it fits your criteria for the car...and not just that its a Ferrari. I would say an F430 or an early 458 would be much better match to the 540c, with the latter start point at around £130k. If you want a 2+2 that does a better job as a sports car / GT then the California is worth a look, probably an easy entry to Ferrari ownership....but for me it's would be a stablemate and not my prize stallion.
I've be very curious to hear from the OP why it came down to those two cars, as they are so different.
The only reason to choose a California IMHO is if you want a convertible with rear seats which offers as close as possible to the supercar experience. Which is perfectly fine, that's why I'm looking to buy a California as my next car. The fact that the OP is considering the McLaren implies that he doesn't need those rear seats, so it's probably not the right choice as the car has been compromised to offer something he doesn't need.
If the main selling point is the fact that it's a hard top convertible as opposed to a soft top then I'd suggest that's not a good enough reason to buy it. Modern soft tops are so good it's really not a deciding factor.
The only reason to choose a California IMHO is if you want a convertible with rear seats which offers as close as possible to the supercar experience. Which is perfectly fine, that's why I'm looking to buy a California as my next car. The fact that the OP is considering the McLaren implies that he doesn't need those rear seats, so it's probably not the right choice as the car has been compromised to offer something he doesn't need.
If the main selling point is the fact that it's a hard top convertible as opposed to a soft top then I'd suggest that's not a good enough reason to buy it. Modern soft tops are so good it's really not a deciding factor.
murphyaj said:
I've be very curious to hear from the OP why it came down to those two cars, as they are so different.
The only reason to choose a California IMHO is if you want a convertible with rear seats which offers as close as possible to the supercar experience. Which is perfectly fine, that's why I'm looking to buy a California as my next car. The fact that the OP is considering the McLaren implies that he doesn't need those rear seats, so it's probably not the right choice as the car has been compromised to offer something he doesn't need.
If the main selling point is the fact that it's a hard top convertible as opposed to a soft top then I'd suggest that's not a good enough reason to buy it. Modern soft tops are so good it's really not a deciding factor.
Hi,The only reason to choose a California IMHO is if you want a convertible with rear seats which offers as close as possible to the supercar experience. Which is perfectly fine, that's why I'm looking to buy a California as my next car. The fact that the OP is considering the McLaren implies that he doesn't need those rear seats, so it's probably not the right choice as the car has been compromised to offer something he doesn't need.
If the main selling point is the fact that it's a hard top convertible as opposed to a soft top then I'd suggest that's not a good enough reason to buy it. Modern soft tops are so good it's really not a deciding factor.
The reason I looked at the California is purely price bracket and looks, Ive always wanted a ferrari and at £110k its possible .... I am only looking for a weekend car to head out with the wife for lunches in the sun. I am also planning a trip to Monaco with my brother (in a Lambo) and my wife.
The Mclaren is a crazy looking machine within my price too .... other ferrari are out of my budget as Im needing a Merc for everyday use.
Again thanks for all your comments.
If it's important to you, public reaction might be something to consider?
Never black and white but I'd suggest the public (and comments) would warm to a McLaren, with the Ferrari more likely to encourage more negative reactions.
However, if you're not at all fussed, ignore the last 30 seconds :-)
Never black and white but I'd suggest the public (and comments) would warm to a McLaren, with the Ferrari more likely to encourage more negative reactions.
However, if you're not at all fussed, ignore the last 30 seconds :-)
wisem66 said:
murphyaj said:
I've be very curious to hear from the OP why it came down to those two cars, as they are so different.
The only reason to choose a California IMHO is if you want a convertible with rear seats which offers as close as possible to the supercar experience. Which is perfectly fine, that's why I'm looking to buy a California as my next car. The fact that the OP is considering the McLaren implies that he doesn't need those rear seats, so it's probably not the right choice as the car has been compromised to offer something he doesn't need.
If the main selling point is the fact that it's a hard top convertible as opposed to a soft top then I'd suggest that's not a good enough reason to buy it. Modern soft tops are so good it's really not a deciding factor.
Hi,The only reason to choose a California IMHO is if you want a convertible with rear seats which offers as close as possible to the supercar experience. Which is perfectly fine, that's why I'm looking to buy a California as my next car. The fact that the OP is considering the McLaren implies that he doesn't need those rear seats, so it's probably not the right choice as the car has been compromised to offer something he doesn't need.
If the main selling point is the fact that it's a hard top convertible as opposed to a soft top then I'd suggest that's not a good enough reason to buy it. Modern soft tops are so good it's really not a deciding factor.
The reason I looked at the California is purely price bracket and looks, Ive always wanted a ferrari and at £110k its possible .... I am only looking for a weekend car to head out with the wife for lunches in the sun. I am also planning a trip to Monaco with my brother (in a Lambo) and my wife.
The Mclaren is a crazy looking machine within my price too .... other ferrari are out of my budget as Im needing a Merc for everyday use.
Again thanks for all your comments.
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