considerations in £100k supercar?
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Am considering a supercar purchase.....
Used, ~£100k, spider. 458 probably out of budget but lower depreciation makes it feasible. Cali T a possibility though softer - but rear seats useful for occasional kid use. FF doesn't really do it for me.
McLaren 570S a good option. But also recently looked at Huracan (or Gallardo) which has confused the picture more.
R8 ruled out.
Wants: event to drive and look at.
Don't want: everyday driver; huge losses from depreciation or ridiculous servicing costs. No intention of track use.
It will be used for (when Covid allows) jaunts to coast/Scotland and around Europe once a year. To friends for weekends.
Have other cars for track, everyday and so on. Likely to run with warranty, at least for first year or two. Likely to keep for 3+ years but could be a lot longer. Substantial deposit plus some finance is likely way of financing it, though outright might be an option.
Thoughts/things to consider?
Current q's - is the turbo lag in the 570S a real-world issue? Is the Huracan a pain to service?
Am sure many others have gone through similar thought processes so your experiences and factors to consider would be helpful. I have read a lot fo reviews of all these - all are good in their own way, and I know that part of the issue is working out what things are key for me!
Used, ~£100k, spider. 458 probably out of budget but lower depreciation makes it feasible. Cali T a possibility though softer - but rear seats useful for occasional kid use. FF doesn't really do it for me.
McLaren 570S a good option. But also recently looked at Huracan (or Gallardo) which has confused the picture more.
R8 ruled out.
Wants: event to drive and look at.
Don't want: everyday driver; huge losses from depreciation or ridiculous servicing costs. No intention of track use.
It will be used for (when Covid allows) jaunts to coast/Scotland and around Europe once a year. To friends for weekends.
Have other cars for track, everyday and so on. Likely to run with warranty, at least for first year or two. Likely to keep for 3+ years but could be a lot longer. Substantial deposit plus some finance is likely way of financing it, though outright might be an option.
Thoughts/things to consider?
Current q's - is the turbo lag in the 570S a real-world issue? Is the Huracan a pain to service?
Am sure many others have gone through similar thought processes so your experiences and factors to consider would be helpful. I have read a lot fo reviews of all these - all are good in their own way, and I know that part of the issue is working out what things are key for me!
xcentric said:
Current q's - is the turbo lag in the 570S a real-world issue?
I know this isn't a great answer, since I'm talking about a different model - but:When I had a 540 for a couple of weeks, I found the power a lot more linear (it felt a lot more NA) than my 650. Based on that limited experience, I'd be really surprised if the 570 was particularly laggy.
(Incidentally, 650 Spider would be in your budget and is old enough that depreciation has slowed down......)
I would look at a 650S over a 570S as they have the active aero and magic suspension. Yes you need to budget £5ka pa for a warranty but buy with a warranty from mclaren and negotiate 2 years of warranty in the deal. Servicing around £1k pa and not really much else to pay. Depreciation has bottomed out so really there is only the warrranty costs which is mega comprehensive compared to some rivals.
570s doesnt have any noticeable lag at all, its very resposove from low rpm and great fun to drive. However i prefer the looks of the 650S and i guess its personal preference.
570s doesnt have any noticeable lag at all, its very resposove from low rpm and great fun to drive. However i prefer the looks of the 650S and i guess its personal preference.
thanks, keep the replies coming.
Huracan spider may be out of reach, but.....
650S cf 570S - consensus seems to be that there's not much to choose between them, aside from looks, except the 570S is likely to be newer at same price point, is a little more developed and refined and sorted. Happy to hear otherwise.....
Huracan spider may be out of reach, but.....
650S cf 570S - consensus seems to be that there's not much to choose between them, aside from looks, except the 570S is likely to be newer at same price point, is a little more developed and refined and sorted. Happy to hear otherwise.....
xcentric said:
thanks, keep the replies coming.
Huracan spider may be out of reach, but.....
650S cf 570S - consensus seems to be that there's not much to choose between them, aside from looks, except the 570S is likely to be newer at same price point, is a little more developed and refined and sorted. Happy to hear otherwise.....
The 570S is not really an evolution of the 650S. The 720S would be. The 570 is Sports series, whereas the 650 is Super series and comes with better suspension (magic/active etc) and that air brake! The 650S is a very resolved car as it was evolved from the MP4-12C. Speak to Thorney Motorsports about both models for a really good insight from an independent view point. Huracan spider may be out of reach, but.....
650S cf 570S - consensus seems to be that there's not much to choose between them, aside from looks, except the 570S is likely to be newer at same price point, is a little more developed and refined and sorted. Happy to hear otherwise.....
That said, in real world average driver terms, there really is precious little to separate 650/540 and 570 that would be detectable outside of a track environment. The 720s on the other hand is apparently other worldly, but not driven one myself. Give it another few months and you’ll be in touching distance of one of those with your budget.
F430 with change left over.
I quite fancy a 570s, looks good and more than fast enough, but the interior looks a bit cheap.
I did have a 720S for half a day, but it is utterly utterly utterly bonkers fast. Realistically too fast.
But I want one, great looks and a nicer interior. I just don't know where you would go after.
I quite fancy a 570s, looks good and more than fast enough, but the interior looks a bit cheap.
I did have a 720S for half a day, but it is utterly utterly utterly bonkers fast. Realistically too fast.
But I want one, great looks and a nicer interior. I just don't know where you would go after.
Looked at the F430, beautiful car. But clearly of a couple of generations ago. Might still be epic, as have not driven one - maybe I should re-introduce it to my list.....
This is supposed to hbe cutting things down, not increasing the choice :-)
This is supposed to hbe cutting things down, not increasing the choice :-)
Edited by xcentric on Wednesday 20th January 17:56
Not really of any help but I'm in much the same position as you. The fact I must have a convertible narrows it down a lot, though, due to the c£100k budget. I really find it hard to look past a 570S in my case. All the other options are either too old or too expensive. Personally I prefer the 570 looks to the 650 and the fact the 570 would be newer is what swings it for me. Although I'm yet to drive a 570 so my opinion may change!
Would like to consider a Huracan or a recent Fezza but not really within budget yet. R8 a good car but I've done Audi and would rather a more special "brand". Likewise Merc GTs, although I find them a bit too big, heavy and front-engined!
I'm going to wait a while yet until I can actually drive the thing before I take the plunge, though.
Would like to consider a Huracan or a recent Fezza but not really within budget yet. R8 a good car but I've done Audi and would rather a more special "brand". Likewise Merc GTs, although I find them a bit too big, heavy and front-engined!
I'm going to wait a while yet until I can actually drive the thing before I take the plunge, though.
650S Spider all day long. Arguably the most bang-for-your-buck supercar sub-£100K. Bonkers ‘real-world’ performance, billionaire doors, exclusive, comfortable (for a supercar) and lots of street-cred - Joe Public love McLaren.
If I had my time again when choosing between the 720S and the 650S, it would be a hard choice. I would probably pocket the £80K difference and choose the 650S. The 720S is a great car, but it is dialled up to 11+. When I bought my 720S it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, with little research and knowledge of the McLaren line-up. TBH, I didn’t even know that an undesirable like me could walk into a McLaren Dealership and simply buy one. I thought they were for an exclusive club of car collectors and F1 nerds. Fez and Lambo were originally on my shopping list, but for me, the exclusivity and kudos of the McLaren brand tipped the scales (it’s also British).
If I had my time again when choosing between the 720S and the 650S, it would be a hard choice. I would probably pocket the £80K difference and choose the 650S. The 720S is a great car, but it is dialled up to 11+. When I bought my 720S it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, with little research and knowledge of the McLaren line-up. TBH, I didn’t even know that an undesirable like me could walk into a McLaren Dealership and simply buy one. I thought they were for an exclusive club of car collectors and F1 nerds. Fez and Lambo were originally on my shopping list, but for me, the exclusivity and kudos of the McLaren brand tipped the scales (it’s also British).
ghost83 said:
Make a cheeky bid of 100-110 on a 600LT see if you get lucky they’re gonna head that way over next 12 month, failing that 650s with 2yr warranty thrown in
I reckon they won't hit that price until the end of the year when all those crazy finance deals come to an end.They will be the bargain of the century.
xcentric said:
Can you get a Mac warranty sorted if you buy from Collecting Cars? Not sure..... if someone knows, please do tell.....
You can get a McWarranty on any McLaren. It’s just that it will need an inspection at a McLaren Dealer before it will be applied. Everything has to the tip top, but that is no different to say a Porsche or Aston warranty which requires a similar inspection. Gassing Station | Supercar General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff