650s - First impressions

[Kent Border Kenny]

Kananga said:

Congratulations! Looks like my old one, and I really miss it!

What did you replace it with?

The intention was to give this a try, and if I get one with it switch to a 720s next summer, but I think I’ll want to stick with those one for a while, I’m very happy with it.

[Kananga]

Tbh I found it just too fast for road use and too nice for track use!

Swamped for a manual R8 V10 manual, which provided similar thrills but with an incredible soundtrack (i had a switchable capristo system on it).

Then moved into a V6 Exige which is probably one of the best analogue drivers’ cars I’ve ever owned!

Still think the 650s is an amazing car. Enjoy in good health!

[Kent Border Kenny]

Kananga said:

Tbh I found it just too fast for road use and too nice for track use!

Swamped for a manual R8 V10 manual, which provided similar thrills but with an incredible soundtrack (i had a switchable capristo system on it).

Then moved into a V6 Exige which is probably one of the best analogue drivers’ cars I’ve ever owned!

Still think the 650s is an amazing car. Enjoy in good health!

I went the other way, R8 Plus to the McLaren. I likely would have never changed if I’d had one with the variable suspension, but the Gen 1 Plus is fixed, at “very firm”.

[12pack]

Kananga said:

Tbh I found it just too fast for road use and too nice for track use!

No such thing

FWIW I alternate between an Atom and the 650 for track days, but lately gravitating more towards the 650. Probably my age, but I used to appreciate the feel, the manual shift and the stiff suspension in the Atom, but not any more. I’m working on perfecting left foot braking in the Mac. And really enjoying the overtakes.

Edited by 12pack on Monday 9th November 14:53

[Jim82]

Hi Guys - I’m looking for a 650s Spider. Any advice about the current cars on the market gratefully received. Interested to know which options are desirable/essential. Keep seeing ceramic brakes as an option but thought they were standard.
Just any guidance really.
Cheers!

[PistonGuy66]

Jim82 said:

Hi Guys - I’m looking for a 650s Spider. Any advice about the current cars on the market gratefully received. Interested to know which options are desirable/essential. Keep seeing ceramic brakes as an option but thought they were standard.
Just any guidance really.
Cheers!

Hi jim,ceramic disc’s are standard in the 650 and if you are looking for one,they have a nice one at Woodham Mortimer cars in Chelmsford,very low milage and a big spec.

[Jim82]

Thanks for this - I really like the colour. It doesn’t mention warranty which I get is a must.

[Jim82]

How about this one - any advice welcome
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

[Jim82]

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202006260...

[PistonGuy66]

Jim82 said:

Thanks for this - I really like the colour. It doesn’t mention warranty which I get is a must.

Im sure they would sort that out,and put one on it.

[650spider]

PistonGuy66 said:

Jim82 said:

Thanks for this - I really like the colour. It doesn’t mention warranty which I get is a must.

Im sure they would sort that out,and put one on it.

Is that not your car pistonguy?

[650spider]

Jim82 said:

How about this one - any advice welcome
I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

I just found a great car on Auto Trader:

Thats been for sale for a long time Jim, and i cannot figure out why as it has a good spec and the advert was updated recently stating it has just been serviced and had the Macwarranty extended.

Private sale may put some off but the near bullet proof warranty is transferable and would give total piece of mind.

[Crazy4557]

Jim82 said:

Hi Guys - I’m looking for a 650s Spider. Any advice about the current cars on the market gratefully received. Interested to know which options are desirable/essential. Keep seeing ceramic brakes as an option but thought they were standard.
Just any guidance really.
Cheers!

Tom Hartley have a recently listed orange car that looks nice, not sure about a Mac warranty though..

[PistonGuy66]

650spider said:

PistonGuy66 said:

Jim82 said:

Thanks for this - I really like the colour. It doesn’t mention warranty which I get is a must.

Im sure they would sort that out,and put one on it.

Is that not your car pistonguy?

No not my car.

[Jim82]

650spider said:

Thats been for sale for a long time Jim, and i cannot figure out why as it has a good spec and the advert was updated recently stating it has just been serviced and had the Macwarranty extended.

Private sale may put some off but the near bullet proof warranty is transferable and would give total piece of mind.

Thanks for this - any idea how long ? Might be worth a cheeky offer. The advert mentions cosmetic repair ?

[650spider]

Jim82 said:

Thanks for this - any idea how long ? Might be worth a cheeky offer. The advert mentions cosmetic repair ?

I think the 1st time I noticed it was around late August as I was about to list mines; if I recall it started around the £100k mark.

Cosmetic repair could be anything really...they can be a stone chip magnet on leading edges if no ppf.

They look menacing in black...just ask 12pack.

The orange ones are rumoured to be quicker though...

Its a buyers market so ensure you get the colour you want, best possible spec and a McLaren warranty; i wouldn't consider one without and at this age its an inspection at around £300+vat and just under £5k to purchase if car meets the criteria.

[Jim82]

Thanks again - nearly every car is described as huge spec !! I’m thinking about driving it and enjoying it and not about depreciation, but as we all know life can change quickly, so I’d be grateful to hear about essential/desirable/must have options.
Cheers
Jim

[650spider]

Jim82 said:

Thanks again - nearly every car is described as huge spec !! I’m thinking about driving it and enjoying it and not about depreciation, but as we all know life can change quickly, so I’d be grateful to hear about essential/desirable/must have options.
Cheers
Jim

It has been spoke about in detail recently on the '650 advice' thread on this forum...have a look.

[Jim82]

Ah so there is thanks again.

[12pack]

650spider said:

They look menacing in black...just ask 12pack.

The orange ones are rumoured to be quicker though...

Indeed - and black goes well with my Batman reg....

But then I guess orange is the new black.

Edited by 12pack on Monday 30th November 12:25