RE: 'Buying' a McLaren 570GT
Discussion
Yes, as we all know, the most important thing about a McLaren, aside from the headlight design, is the colour.
Be good to see how you get on Dan, you know, with the liveability, drive and feel of it; but please keep us up to date with any other important things like whether the glove box is big enough for your hankies or whether the vanity mirror light is bright enough, a lot of car enthusiasts are very keen on that sort of thing evidently...
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Seriously exciting prospect - look forward to hearing about it.
Be good to see how you get on Dan, you know, with the liveability, drive and feel of it; but please keep us up to date with any other important things like whether the glove box is big enough for your hankies or whether the vanity mirror light is bright enough, a lot of car enthusiasts are very keen on that sort of thing evidently...
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Seriously exciting prospect - look forward to hearing about it.
p1stonhead said:
SturdyHSV said:
Anubis said:
Something that makes you go "wow" before you get in it - it's not a Mercedes that should be black or silver. It's a supercar.
That looks fantastic, first of the GT / S models I've thought looked really good. Good spec work 
thats the best combo I have ever seen.janesmith1950 said:
Massive boring b
d alert...
What's the point?
Not as comfy as an S Class.
Too fast for roads and too expensive (not enough fun) for the track.
Other road users think you're a knob.
Massive insurance/worry when you leave it anywhere.
Love it, just feel restricted by the above.
I think you are on the wrong site.d alert...What's the point?
Not as comfy as an S Class.
Too fast for roads and too expensive (not enough fun) for the track.
Other road users think you're a knob.
Massive insurance/worry when you leave it anywhere.
Love it, just feel restricted by the above.
Bitter, much?
What's the point in any car that does above 70mph ... why have anything other than seats and a steering wheel?
It as much an exercise in engineering prowess as automotive performance, it succeeds at both, not that I would buy one if it was my £150k but each to their own.
downhillmalins said:
I'm sure it will be a lovely car, just couldn't ever imagine ordering a silver McLaren, whatever its intended use to be! a dark/ deep red would be my pick, think its called volcano red.
Well, 29 F1's were originally painted in varying shades of silver.Considering they only made 64 road cars...
I've driven the 570gt and massively impressed all round by it although interior is not quite as cool as the 650s as you would expect being a cheaper car.
My only grumble is the whine noise or lack of it basically.
The doors ar fun and viability and good and the GT certainly says a bit more class than show off about it but I too would have probably had to opt for the S as I think purely for weekend blasts it's more fun. However if you are a 911 user then this is a very good alternative to a turbo 911.
Part of the fun of the buying process is working out the emotive side of things. I'm not fussed about ordering new so the dealer spec process is not something I am bothered about.
What I'm not sure at this stage is would I have the McLaren over a Ferrari even if it is better at a few things or perceived to be better I come from an age where Ferrari was king
My only grumble is the whine noise or lack of it basically.
The doors ar fun and viability and good and the GT certainly says a bit more class than show off about it but I too would have probably had to opt for the S as I think purely for weekend blasts it's more fun. However if you are a 911 user then this is a very good alternative to a turbo 911.
Part of the fun of the buying process is working out the emotive side of things. I'm not fussed about ordering new so the dealer spec process is not something I am bothered about.
What I'm not sure at this stage is would I have the McLaren over a Ferrari even if it is better at a few things or perceived to be better I come from an age where Ferrari was king
Simon Snowball? Really??
And does anyone really think McLaren are going to let a journalist spec a car to the point where its going to be very hard to shift after he's spent 6/12 months or whatever it is thrashing it like a ginger step child??
And does anyone really think McLaren are going to let a journalist spec a car to the point where its going to be very hard to shift after he's spent 6/12 months or whatever it is thrashing it like a ginger step child??
Edited by Marty Funkhouser on Tuesday 14th March 08:59
Anubis said:
If I had the chance to spec and use a free McLaren (even to borrow) I wouldn't go for the dreary accountant spec - GT or S version. Everyone going for a GT will use boring silver or muted colours. You should have gone for it, followed your heart and not your head - if done tastefully it'll always have a buyer for it when you sell due to it's uniqueness \ rarity.
Something that makes you go "wow" before you get in it - it's not a Mercedes that should be black or silver. It's a supercar.
Love this yellow spec. Next time offer it up to the site to spec it for you Dan, then choose the best submitted, you wont get backed into a corner by the PR guys then. Something that makes you go "wow" before you get in it - it's not a Mercedes that should be black or silver. It's a supercar.
Dan Trent said:
nicfaz said:
garyhun said:
nicfaz said:
I'm ok with the paint, but disappointed that you went for the interior carbon pack. Functional carbon (like the tub in this car) is very, very cool. Non-functional carbon (interior packs) look very naff.
In your humble opinion of course!http://www.halfords.com/motoring/car-accessories/e...
I think the association is now more "naff" than "nice".
I'm the thin end of the wedge, in 2 years no-one will be ticking the carbon box...
But to my mind if you want properly raw carbon you can't beat an F40's interior, which looks like they stuck the rest of the bits in while the resin was still curing!
Dan
Given this car is designed to function as a GT to be used all the time in much the same way as a 911 Turbo, I think the spec is perfect.
Discreet enough that it might blend in, so the owner can just get on with enjoying it without the histrionics usually associated with this type of car when painted in more, how shall I put this?, 'distinctive' colour schemes.
Discreet enough that it might blend in, so the owner can just get on with enjoying it without the histrionics usually associated with this type of car when painted in more, how shall I put this?, 'distinctive' colour schemes.
A nice problem to have, speccing something like this. After years of tutting at sports cars in dull colours, when I finally had the chance I bought a Porsche Cayman in ... silver.
Although to be fair, it was bought on other factors despite being silver - rather than because it was silver.
Having driven a Mantis Green 570S, I enjoyed it's road presence - but then I didn't need to park it anywhere public. Not sure how much the nagging worry about such an obvious bauble would take the edge off my enjoyment.
Having said that - I like to think I'd be bold enough to go for Fistral Blue.
Although to be fair, it was bought on other factors despite being silver - rather than because it was silver.
Having driven a Mantis Green 570S, I enjoyed it's road presence - but then I didn't need to park it anywhere public. Not sure how much the nagging worry about such an obvious bauble would take the edge off my enjoyment.
Having said that - I like to think I'd be bold enough to go for Fistral Blue.
Edited by nckr55 on Tuesday 14th March 12:18
nckr55 said:
A nice problem to have, speccing something like this. After years of tutting at sports cars in dull colours, when I finally had the chance I bought a Porsche Cayman in ... silver.
Although to be fair, it was bought on other factors despite being silver - rather than because it was silver.
Having driven a Mantis Green 570S, I enjoyed it's road presence - but then I didn't need to park it anywhere public. Not sure how much the nagging worry about such an obvious bauble would take the edge off my enjoyment.
Having said that - I like to think I'd be bold enough to go for Fistral Blue.
That looks lovely and is the sort of colour I'd go for. Either that or a midnight blue.Although to be fair, it was bought on other factors despite being silver - rather than because it was silver.
Having driven a Mantis Green 570S, I enjoyed it's road presence - but then I didn't need to park it anywhere public. Not sure how much the nagging worry about such an obvious bauble would take the edge off my enjoyment.
Having said that - I like to think I'd be bold enough to go for Fistral Blue.
Edited by nckr55 on Tuesday 14th March 12:18
There is a silver 570GT in McLaren Glasgow and it looks fabulous against it's red leather interior. Then so do the Storm Grey, Blade Silver and Black ones they have in there too.
For me, the GT should have a less racy colour scheme than the 570s. Leave the yellows, greens and oranges to the 's' IMHO.
For me, the GT should have a less racy colour scheme than the 570s. Leave the yellows, greens and oranges to the 's' IMHO.
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