570GT thoughts

[Zippee]

Hi all, i had a quick look round a 570GT Saturday at mclaren hatfield, this one in fact - https://www.grange.co.uk/mclaren/used-cars/details...
I'm just after thoughts on the car, spec, price and what they're like.
I'm not 100% on any 570 yet, not managed to test drive one and obviously would need to do so but I'm doing my homework.
Is the 570Gt softer than the standard car? I know that's the case with the normal GT.

[samoht]

Most 570GTs have softer springs and slightly slower steering than the S, however that particular example has the Sport Pack which I think means it has 570S chassis setup, so should be the same to drive as an S. The 570GT does also have a slightly quieter cabin due to a little extra sound insulation.

The Black Collection is pretty high spec, it has all the things you'd normally want. Being a 2018 it also gets the ceramic brakes which were introduced in that year.
https://cars.mclaren.com/gb-en/sports-series/570gt...

There's no external visible carbonfibre, but that's rare on 570GTs anyway.

The reasonable mileage and visits to V Engineering are positives, as is the fact that McHatfield thought it's worth them retailing at that age.

If you like the black then I would think that example is a good one to go for.

[Panamax]

samoht said:

The reasonable mileage and visits to V Engineering are positives, as is the fact that McHatfield thought it's worth them retailing at that age.

I can't imagine McHatfield paid much for it - I'd have thought black on a McLaren takes £0,000s off the price if you actually want to sell it. But it's all personal taste, and I do like the GT.

[Zippee]

Thanks both, they bought it from a bmw dealer that took it in part ex. Just had 9k worth of prep including 3 areas of oxidation to the wings.
How much wiggle room do you expect from a dealer on a car like this?

[Streetbeat]

All you can do is make an offer, but main dealers aren't renowned for slashing prices.

[sjc]

Zippee said:

Thanks both, they bought it from a bmw dealer that took it in part ex. Just had 9k worth of prep including 3 areas of oxidation to the wings.
How much wiggle room do you expect from a dealer on a car like this?

Every time I read something like that I take a step back from buying one. I had a look at a different model last week,one where the headlights are prone to getting water in,and it was … circa 2.5K for a new one.

[Armitage.Shanks]

sjc said:

Zippee said:

Thanks both, they bought it from a bmw dealer that took it in part ex. Just had 9k worth of prep including 3 areas of oxidation to the wings.
How much wiggle room do you expect from a dealer on a car like this?

Every time I read something like that I take a step back from buying one. I had a look at a different model last week,one where the headlights are prone to getting water in,and it was … circa 2.5K for a new one.

I've seen a bill from McLaren for a h/lamp the cost was £979 + Vat. Headlights are a warranty replacement, if not there are several on eBay for Sport Series for less than £1k.

OP nice car and buying from a main dealer gives a lot of peace of mind.

[samoht]

Zippee said:

How much wiggle room do you expect from a dealer on a car like this?

I wouldn't automatically expect much off, it depends how it compares with other cars on the market. I think the 2018-on cars with ceramics like this do carry a slight premium over the older cars still.

The asking price is top of the market, but it's the only manufacturer approved used 570GT currently on sale, and later, high spec and fsh, so seems like it justifies most of that money?

The most comparable is another Black Edition here at £88.5k https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502068...
The cheapest 2018- is this white car https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202502108... , if it does indeed have the ceramics and depending on spec it might be a comparable alternative / worth using to negotiate with.

AT price history:
21/02/2025 - £89,900
06/02/2025 - £91,900
27/01/2025 - £92,900

You could argue that it's due another price drop this week if no-one else is showing serious interest, so maybe look to chip them a couple of grand and see where you get to? But it doesn't look drastically overpriced in my eyes vs what else is available. I don't see it being five grand off, put it that way.

[sjc]

Armitage.Shanks said:

sjc said:

Zippee said:

Thanks both, they bought it from a bmw dealer that took it in part ex. Just had 9k worth of prep including 3 areas of oxidation to the wings.
How much wiggle room do you expect from a dealer on a car like this?

Every time I read something like that I take a step back from buying one. I had a look at a different model last week,one where the headlights are prone to getting water in,and it was … circa 2.5K for a new one.

I've seen a bill from McLaren for a h/lamp the cost was £979 + Vat. Headlights are a warranty replacement, if not there are several on eBay for Sport Series for less than £1k.

OP nice car and buying from a main dealer gives a lot of peace of mind.

Although I was looking at a 570,the comment from the seller was about a 12C/650s. As it was from the most respected indi in the country I’m inclined to believe him and appreciated his honest as it was hardly in his interest to tell me.

OP, I’m also discussing a car at Hatfield,there business model is to chip the price every 2/3 weeks until someone bites.

[Zippee]

Thanks again all.
After a few days musing it over i know id miss the roof off so think this 570 is off the cards. Dropping the roof off my AMG turns out into an altogether different experience and one i now know I wouldn't want to lose. Need to try a 570 spider I think

[Panamax]

Zippee said:

Need to try a 570 spider I think

Or have a look at the Corvette C8 convertible. Pleasingly rare in UK and now benefitting from RHD as well as General Motors mass production engineering. With your budget the car might still be under warranty.
https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/listing/155053031?...

[davek_964]

Zippee said:

Thanks again all.
After a few days musing it over i know id miss the roof off so think this 570 is off the cards. Dropping the roof off my AMG turns out into an altogether different experience and one i now know I wouldn't want to lose. Need to try a 570 spider I think

It's why I didn't go 720 after I crashed my first 650 Spider - I was tempted to try the newer model, but couldn't live with fixed roof (and was not tempted to pay double 650 spider price for a 720 spider).

Panamax said:

Or have a look at the Corvette C8 convertible. Pleasingly rare in UK and now benefitting from RHD as well as General Motors mass production engineering. With your budget the car might still be under warranty.
https://www.cargurus.co.uk/Cars/listing/155053031?...

I did look at these when I was between McLaren's (there was one for sale at a dealer locally). But although I like the overall styling - whoever thought that it was a good idea to have every single feature switch in one enormous line on the passenger side of the center console - should be shot.

It's a small thing, but it would annoy the hell out of me whenever I used the car.

[Fatherdougal]

Zippee said:

Thanks again all.
After a few days musing it over i know id miss the roof off so think this 570 is off the cards. Dropping the roof off my AMG turns out into an altogether different experience and one i now know I wouldn't want to lose. Need to try a 570 spider I think

I can thoroughly recommend this one then - it's mine, currently for sale as moved to 720S. Happy to answer any questions if you send me a PM!

https://www.alastairbols.com/cars/mclaren-570s-spi...

[Aero8]

Zippee said:

Hi all, i had a quick look round a 570GT Saturday at mclaren hatfield, this one in fact - https://www.grange.co.uk/mclaren/used-cars/details...
I'm just after thoughts on the car, spec, price and what they're like.
I'm not 100% on any 570 yet, not managed to test drive one and obviously would need to do so but I'm doing my homework.
Is the 570Gt softer than the standard car? I know that's the case with the normal GT.

I bought a Black Collection last summer, similar price. These cars are an S spec car (suspension, brakes, steering) in a GT body with the MSO titanium exhaust. List price was £180k, some £25k over a base spec GT.

Edited by Aero8 on Wednesday 5th March 10:39

[JayP1]

sjc said:

Every time I read something like that I take a step back from buying one. I had a look at a different model last week,one where the headlights are prone to getting water in,and it was … circa 2.5K for a new one.

I know what you mean. As the McLaren warranty for surface corrosion is only 5 years now, I’d dread to think what the cost would be to get panels repaired or replaced.

[davek_964]

JayP1 said:

sjc said:

Every time I read something like that I take a step back from buying one. I had a look at a different model last week,one where the headlights are prone to getting water in,and it was … circa 2.5K for a new one.

I know what you mean. As the McLaren warranty for surface corrosion is only 5 years now, I’d dread to think what the cost would be to get panels repaired or replaced.

It was always 5 years.

McLaren did fix many cars that were over 5 years old under goodwill which I doubt they can afford to do now. Getting the panels repainted isn't actually all that bad, if they can match the paint OK.

[JayP1]

But has it always been 5 years? That’s not what Thorney or some others have said on the videos I’ve seen.

Anyway - it’s a real shame because I do want to own one of these cars but I don’t want the risk of having to pay £1,000s on paintwork. The fact that Thorney have decided to branch out from mechanical repairs to also paint repairs probably suggests it’s quite a widespread problem.

[davek_964]

JayP1 said:

But has it always been 5 years? That’s not what Thorney or some others have said on the videos I’ve seen.

Anyway - it’s a real shame because I do want to own one of these cars but I don’t want the risk of having to pay £1,000s on paintwork. The fact that Thorney have decided to branch out from mechanical repairs to also paint repairs probably suggests it’s quite a widespread problem.

Yes, it has. The warranty booklet has always said 5 years.

As I said, cars older than 5 years were done as goodwill

[Streetbeat]

JayP1 said:

I know what you mean. As the McLaren warranty for surface corrosion is only 5 years now, I’d dread to think what the cost would be to get panels repaired or replaced.

If you go Mclaren approved for repair/repaint it will be eye-watering, however, any decent bodyshop will be a fraction of the cost, repairing and repainting a panel is no different to any other car.

My 570s had corrosion warranty, both new panels and repair/repaint over my time with it and I also had the nose cone repainted at a local bodyshop as some idiot had drilled holes into it for the number plate, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between approved and local trusted bodyshop.

My new to me 720s has a couple of small blemishes and I have no concerns with going to my trusted local for the job.

[BobM]

Streetbeat said:

If you go Mclaren approved for repair/repaint it will be eye-watering, however, any decent bodyshop will be a fraction of the cost, repairing and repainting a panel is no different to any other car.

My 570s had corrosion warranty, both new panels and repair/repaint over my time with it and I also had the nose cone repainted at a local bodyshop as some idiot had drilled holes into it for the number plate, you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between approved and local trusted bodyshop.

My new to me 720s has a couple of small blemishes and I have no concerns with going to my trusted local for the job.

Completely share this view. The cost of managing any corrosion on these cars as they get older needn't be much at all in the scheme of things.