12C- basic questions

[squirejo]

Hello peoples,

I have started a flirtation with acquiring a 12C. These things usually end with a lighter wallet and a wider garage.

To help my internet searches would you answer 3 questions for me?

1) I understand Iris 1 was rubbish but could be software upgraded (several Ads state upgraded w/ Satnav). But I understand Iris 2 was a hardware upgrade. Is it still possible to take an Iris 1 car and have a hardware upgrade to v2. And at what cost?

2) Carbon brakes. I am of the view these are a bit of a vanity project; nice but not necessary. Any strong views?

3) Power. Some cars speak of upgraded to 600+. Not sure it matters. Does it? Wasn't it a sofftware update from Mc and in which case why aren't they all done?

I see Alistair Bols has a good reputation on the forum so I will be in touch with him.

Thanks in advance.

[squirejo]

thanks for all your detailed and swift responses. That's highly appreciated. I am musing disposing iof a GT3 that is lovely but gets too little use as it is focussed on track days. And therefore not a weekend car. Additionally, time is not allowing as many trackdays as I might like so instead of 7 or 8 a year I am averaging only 3-4. Part of my thinking therefore is that the Mac would actually get more use and be more fun as an all ropunder - much better on road, less fun on track but a more suitable package.

Joe

[squirejo]

Another question. Luggage space spider vs coupe. Assume in the spider you loose a shelf behind the seats? If correct, is a front boot adequate for 2 bags or weekend away?

[squirejo]

Thanks again. I am in touch with Alistair Bols who is already living up to his reputation as helpful and communicative. If anyone else spots a car for sale. Spider or coupe. Low mileage NOT essential (weekend only car for me). Sober colour preferred.

[squirejo]

Wozza said:

Speak to Craig at McLaren Glasgow about the Storm Grey 12C Spider they have in stock. Great price and just prepped by McLaren themselves for sale. I was going to buy it but it doesn't have lift and I needed lift to get down my driveway.

Thanks for this. Would you pm me with any "price discovery" info you have?

[squirejo]

Next question. Is the warranty extendable? At what cost? Is it worth it (I feel these 2 ur old cars have any issues sorted and read v little of mechanical troubles- is that right?)

[squirejo]

Thank you again, what a helpful bunch of owners on here. Beats the Porsche forum which is a school playground.

This info also helps work out relative price /value - mc London are now advertising a nice sapphire black car- looks bluey in the pics- with a good spec and I think price if it does indeed have iris 2 and a year extended warranty.

Gt3 goes off to be sold Monday but I think I'll just buy a Mac now. You know what it's like, itches must be scratched.

[squirejo]

TISPKJ said:

Looks like a nice car keenly priced, however without opening up a whole can of worms, mileage is everything on these types of cars, it's not a Porsche

No heated seats. On a spider. Seems odd to me. Is the heater good?!