McLaren service intervals
Discussion
Personally if it's got a full history I'd like to keep it full if it was mine, it's only going to help come sale time and as someone looking to get back into a Mclaren a missing service would make me think twice despite the low mileage in between.
As these earlier models age, a full history will stand them out over others that have missed or had very late services in my opinion.
As these earlier models age, a full history will stand them out over others that have missed or had very late services in my opinion.
I think you mentioned in another thread you were considering selling this year.
If that's a prospect, I think the time and money (~£1k) to take it to a dealer for a single service now, and keep up full annual history, will probably be worth it for the value difference when you sell, not to mention it being an easier sale.
"Full Service History" is a very simple, black and white thing to say and a selling point on a car like this IMHO.
If you were set on keeping it for five years plus, then you might consider the cost of five annual services (especially having to go to a Mac dealer) to be not worth it when the car's not done many miles.
Given it’s December and likely a couple of week wait. I’d just book it for the spring.
It’s not going to explode if it isn’t done NOW and I wouldn’t baulk at a couple of months movement in servicing, especially over winter.
I wouldn’t be getting it all salty and manky just for a stamp.
I would also second the “bloody drive it, 400 miles in a year what are you thinking man” response
It’s not going to explode if it isn’t done NOW and I wouldn’t baulk at a couple of months movement in servicing, especially over winter.
I wouldn’t be getting it all salty and manky just for a stamp.
I would also second the “bloody drive it, 400 miles in a year what are you thinking man” response
I would never buy a car with this level of complexity without it having a full and timely service history from a well known specialist or main dealer. I've just been looking at buying a Stelvio Quadrifoglio and there is a local one to me with late services carried out at a local MOT centre, Its still not sold at way under market value as its too big a risk. x10 for a McLaren. You might well be saving a penny at the cost of a pound......
samoht said:
I think you mentioned in another thread you were considering selling this year.
If that's a prospect, I think the time and money (~£1k) to take it to a dealer for a single service now, and keep up full annual history, will probably be worth it for the value difference when you sell, not to mention it being an easier sale.
"Full Service History" is a very simple, black and white thing to say and a selling point on a car like this IMHO.
If you were set on keeping it for five years plus, then you might consider the cost of five annual services (especially having to go to a Mac dealer) to be not worth it when the car's not done many miles.
booked in for January, cheers guys If that's a prospect, I think the time and money (~£1k) to take it to a dealer for a single service now, and keep up full annual history, will probably be worth it for the value difference when you sell, not to mention it being an easier sale.
"Full Service History" is a very simple, black and white thing to say and a selling point on a car like this IMHO.
If you were set on keeping it for five years plus, then you might consider the cost of five annual services (especially having to go to a Mac dealer) to be not worth it when the car's not done many miles.
Bispal said:
I would never buy a car with this level of complexity without it having a full and timely service history from a well known specialist or main dealer. I've just been looking at buying a Stelvio Quadrifoglio and there is a local one to me with late services carried out at a local MOT centre, Its still not sold at way under market value as its too big a risk. x10 for a McLaren. You might well be saving a penny at the cost of a pound......
100% this. NRG1976 said:
I’ve overlooked many cars because the owner hasn’t had it serviced to schedule, whether low mileage between services or not.
Is that because you were concerned about the condition of the car, or the difficulty in selling it on?Most marques have mileage based servicing, even the performance models which these days often have 600+ BHP so the date based requirements of some marques do seem at odds. Does oil in a McLaren deteriorate any faster than in a BMW M8 or Land Rover SVR product. Porsche 991 turbo oil is supposed to last 2 years, but not in a Ferrari or McL? And I never did manage to understand Audis long life service intervals versus standard in the R8.
A cynic might say it is to keep the dealers busy
ex-devonpaul said:
Is that because you were concerned about the condition of the car, or the difficulty in selling it on?
Most marques have mileage based servicing, even the performance models which these days often have 600+ BHP so the date based requirements of some marques do seem at odds. Does oil in a McLaren deteriorate any faster than in a BMW M8 or Land Rover SVR product. Porsche 991 turbo oil is supposed to last 2 years, but not in a Ferrari or McL? And I never did manage to understand Audis long life service intervals versus standard in the R8.
A cynic might say it is to keep the dealers busy
Mclaren warranty is based around on the dot servicing and history, skimp on it and you are potentially looking at huge repair costs , hence majority of buyers like the comfort of maintaining it. With any other marque you can generally go elsewhere for parts and indy servicing, that's not really the case with mclaren as both Thorney and V are dependent on OEM parts, there are no other suppliers. Most marques have mileage based servicing, even the performance models which these days often have 600+ BHP so the date based requirements of some marques do seem at odds. Does oil in a McLaren deteriorate any faster than in a BMW M8 or Land Rover SVR product. Porsche 991 turbo oil is supposed to last 2 years, but not in a Ferrari or McL? And I never did manage to understand Audis long life service intervals versus standard in the R8.
A cynic might say it is to keep the dealers busy
yes it keeps dealers busy but it also helps you actually sell the car when you need to. Audi/BMW and Porsche to some extent all much easier to maintain outside network and sell on after.
ex-devonpaul said:
NRG1976 said:
I’ve overlooked many cars because the owner hasn’t had it serviced to schedule, whether low mileage between services or not.
Is that because you were concerned about the condition of the car, or the difficulty in selling it on?Most marques have mileage based servicing, even the performance models which these days often have 600+ BHP so the date based requirements of some marques do seem at odds. Does oil in a McLaren deteriorate any faster than in a BMW M8 or Land Rover SVR product. Porsche 991 turbo oil is supposed to last 2 years, but not in a Ferrari or McL? And I never did manage to understand Audis long life service intervals versus standard in the R8.
A cynic might say it is to keep the dealers busy
ex-devonpaul said:
NRG1976 said:
I’ve overlooked many cars because the owner hasn’t had it serviced to schedule, whether low mileage between services or not.
Is that because you were concerned about the condition of the car, or the difficulty in selling it on?Most marques have mileage based servicing, even the performance models which these days often have 600+ BHP so the date based requirements of some marques do seem at odds. Does oil in a McLaren deteriorate any faster than in a BMW M8 or Land Rover SVR product. Porsche 991 turbo oil is supposed to last 2 years, but not in a Ferrari or McL? And I never did manage to understand Audis long life service intervals versus standard in the R8.
A cynic might say it is to keep the dealers busy
When its time to sell, anything special needs to have had regular checks and preventative maintenance, its not just oil and filters. Oil can be inspected to see if there are metal or plastic particles and any issues can be nipped in the bud. Do you buy a car from a person who cares about this or someone who doesn't?
Do you go to the dentist only when you have raging toothache or every 6-12 months for check-ups and the odd tiny filling to keep you healthy & toothache free?
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