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Why I hate McLaren

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  1. Igor Ound

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    Lambo have 3 pretty different platforms and probably fewer models among them currently than mclaren with its only 1 platform since it became a manufacturer
     
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    The fact that Mercedes did a roofless roadster followed by Ferrari simply enhances the lack of originality by McLaren. Not to mention the marketing story of some car BruceMcLaren made in the 60’s that no one cared about until this morning. I’m not buying it sorry!
     
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    But as someone posted, McLaren did the SLR Sterling Moss long before the Monza...
     
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    I don't follow. How does it enhance the lack of originality?
     
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    #12 Igor Ound, Nov 17, 2019
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    In what way? Recent Ferraris aren’t such lookers but the Monza is a masterpiece. The “elva” (what a stupid name) isn’t any better than any other mclaren lookswise, ordinary at best, geeky and butt ugly at most IMO. Looks like a frog...
     
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    Nice will watch it tonight
     
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    I had no idea Mclaren had that much of a quality problem and then poor customer care.
     
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    YouTube is full of such videos
     
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    720S finally run on track tires. Trofeo R, 3s quicker than Corsa, .4s quicker than Pista, 5s slower than Senna. Heck of a time for a standard model car. Can get this cars for like less than $250K now. No better bang for buck in the exotic market.

     
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    The 720s is amazing. And I agree after the rapid depreciation its a complete bargain compared to almost anything else.
     
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    They’re also sub 9sec quarter cars with slight mods now which is surreal.

    I don’t see $30k/year as abnormal depreciation when it comes to cars in this category, certainly no different than my 488... but maybe the focus is on the nosebleed sticker cars with the overpriced carbon and paint. It’s certainly no different than most V12 Ferrari’s!

    One thing I can say as a 720 owner is my experience in purchasing and owning it has been completely opposite to some of the bitchy YouTube videos. Aside from scheduled annual services my car has only been in twice, and both times McLaren retrieved and returned it in a trailer and the minor issues were solved. The car has performed superbly and it’s been an absolute pleasure to own.
     
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    Next LT (based on the 720S?) to be unveiled tomorrow...
     
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