Looking at buying a 720s info on car please

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After many months of reading and watching all the reviews etc I was planning on getting into a 720 next March but I find myself keep looking at this car, can anyone see any issues with it , from my understanding the spec is good too I love the colour so I’m seriously thinking about it , any help much appreciated

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10000327?c...

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MAC 720S said:

Lovely colour. Not seen many like that.

It looks to be of the latest build as denoted by the silver swoosh and the additional metalwork as seen through the rear diffuser. Some 2019 registered cars were actually built in 2018, do have the silver swoosh, but not the additional metal. Cars built after June 2018 have a different level of software, which is not backwards compatible.

Older build with red swoosh


Middle build with silver swoosh but no additional metalwork


Latest build with silver swoosh and extra metalwork


I have no idea what the additional metalwork is for but it seems to have been introduced around about April 2019. My 720S built in April 2019 has the additional metalwork. My previous 2017 did not have the metalwork.

It has the nose lift and sports exhaust, which for me would be essential. The rest is just jewellery.

Anyway, that car is stunning. You can have some relative peace of mind that it is bang-up-to-date. Only the McLaren anoraks will notice that there isn’t a CF engine cover, but to the average Joe Public, it is a spaceship.

Would be interesting to know what the build date is? It may be due a service?

Thank you, the car is 1st reg 1/1/19 so service not due until January

That’s great that it’s the later builds

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tyrrell said:

It’s in the best colour that they do, life can be very short.

Absolutely mate

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Thanks for the replies, my offer was placed so just waiting on a reply , hopefully I’ll get to experience 720s ownership 😊

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My offer was unfortunately turned down. Originally My plan was to wait until March as I feel prices will drop further as we head into winter so I will hang on unless something special comes on the market at the right price

I called to pay a deposit on this and missed it a couple of weeks ago !! It’s a shame as the spec was mega

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10714016?c...

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Rocketreid said:

That Orange one was possibly one of the best specced 720s of all.

But it was a press car and had been ragged by everyone.

I nearly bought the other Press Orange Track Pack at Glasgow in Feb until I found out it’s history. Not ultimately an issue but best to know a cars past

I would of kept the warranty running so that wouldn’t of bothered me, the £300k+ original price tag and huge spec would of taken my mind off it

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caminator11 said:

Sorry to hear you didn't get the green car, looks amazing.

The orange one you linked is my new car.

No specific issues except that there is documented evidence of it being driven hard! I know it'll have had some abuse but Mclaren do an extensive amount of work before they move the car on (supposedly) and i figured I'd rather go for one that has its faults already ironed out with a few miles on it.

I'll let you know how it goes

Edited by caminator11 on Saturday 15th August 15:37

Congratulations mate that’s a mega car , very jealous

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heihei said:

I've tracked the price of that green one all the way down, and would have been very tempted now if I hadn't bought a 675LT in the interim!

What do you think will happen with the prices over the next 6 months ??

How long has it been for sale ??

Thanks

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650spider said:

peeler said:

My offer was unfortunately turned down. Originally My plan was to wait until March as I feel prices will drop further as we head into winter so I will hang on unless something special comes on the market at the right price

I called to pay a deposit on this and missed it a couple of weeks ago !! It’s a shame as the spec was mega

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/10714016?c...

From the chat i had with McLaren Glasgow this morning, contrary to previous, they are now struggling for stock.

The factory shut down for over 3months and they have sold off most of the fleet cars, and they alone have sold around 30 new & used cars since lockdown lifted.

I would recommend if you see a car with the spec you like, its maybe best to secure rather than hold out for a better deal.

The more you hold off, the more ownership enjoyment you are missing out on.

With regards to the napier green car, you may find it is the only green 720 coupe in Scotland...now that is rare and worth the extra few bucks in my opinion as the chances of getting another are pretty slim.

I wouldn't be surprised if 720 prices started to firm up.

It is just out of budget and I feel I wouldn’t get the use out of it over the winter months too, I’ll hopefully not regret it, or hopefully we will sort a deal over the next week or so

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650spider said:

peeler said:

It is just out of budget and I feel I wouldn’t get the use out of it over the winter months too, I’ll hopefully not regret it, or hopefully we will sort a deal over the next week or so

Fingers crossed for you!

I was going to view that on the 3rd Jan this year when we were up in Aberdeen seeing friends but I just could not find the time to fit it in and cancelled.

Although a coupe is not for me, I wanted to see napier in the flesh as I want that to be the colour of the next Mac; it seems to enhance every single detail on that 720...it looks totally stunning in the pics.

I think it was just under £190k in Jan.

I also put my plans on hold to see what happens, and shall just make do with my current Mac until the cunning plan Lee came up with earlier today comes to fruition next spring.

To sell, I guess it needs to be a fiver less than £150k; if it doesn't sell very soon, there is a good chance the owner shall have it until next year.

Problem is commission could be £5k.

Not great compared to price in Jan, but keeping hold means maybe slightly less next spring and a service to be paid for.

Or maybe you attracting attention to it here makes someone else snap it up as it doesn't seem to be advertised well...

Thank you

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RBT0 said:

To the OP, if that's your spec of choice, think twice and stay close to the dealer, as you don't know what's going to be avail next year, I'd rather buy it even if close to autumn. You'll loose min 10k a year but if that's for the right spec then fine for the type of car you get and the market right now.

My plan was March time, but money doesn’t come easy for me and I would hate to lose 10k from now until March then a further 10k+ the following year,

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likesachange said:

I mean if you have the money just go for it... unless your offer is a little insulting and miles of the asking.

I mean you do know when you buy in March prices will still depreciate ... in fact March prices may be similar if we get a quick recovery, people go toy shopping for the summer March time

My offer wasn’t insulting but now reading the above it seems the chap has already lost a fortune on the car so is sticking to his price

I’m fully aware the car will still depreciate in March and going forward but as I said above money doesn’t come easy to me and I can’t afford just another 10k, don’t get me wrong I’m fully aware of the loses and costs involved with this type of car has but if I can minimise that I’ll be happy 😊

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RBT0 said:

Indeed price wise end of the year is the best time to buy

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650spider said:

How long you have looked into the McLaren marketplace?

You would be doing very well if you only lost £20k on a 720 purchased now as apposed to this time next year....hell, the current owner has dipped nearly £30k in listing price from when i first seen it for sale 8 months ago, and thats if he sells it for the full £160k.

This time last year, 650 spiders ranged from one or two at £115k up to £145k with most in the middle ground....now, nobody should expect to get £100k for one as mid nineties seems to be the baseline.

A year ago, 720 spiders were £285k...even with vastly reduced production, 720 spiders can now be had from Mac dealers in the low £190s; by spring these shall most likely be listed at £175k with deals to be made in the £160's which just pushes the 720 coupes down.

In just a years time I feel top dollar for that 720 in napier will be £130k tops.

I love the brand and have a Mac, so not talking down values; just being a realist.

However, when furlough stops, there is a real chance the wheels might just fall off; in that case all bets are off.

Thanks for you input, my thought process was that surely the 720 can’t keep dropping at the rate it has been and doesn’t there become a point where it’s worth more in parts if this is the case ?!

Unbelievable considering what you get for your money !! but I totally agree about the furlough once the government stop propping up the economy it could get extremely messy and the worst recession yet !!

It’s certainly a odd time for sure

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RSbandit said:

Just be aware that the dealer spread on any of those cars at that price is probably £20k, so if you bought it tomorrow at 160k and asked the dealer to bid for it straight away I doubt they'd bid more than £140k...point being if the car itself didn't drop much money over 2 yrs( wishful thinking in itself with a Mclaren!) when you come to trade it in that's when the real hit comes. Of course you can always sell privately but I'd imagine that would be a total pain with a car of that value. That orange one above was incredibly specced £100k of options!

This is true mate, the plan would of been for the car to be a keeper , but I say that at least once a year :-)

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caminator11 said:

For anyone interested, I collected the orange Motion8 track pack car that was mentioned earlier in the thread about a week ago after it completed a service at Mclaren.

Honestly I'm totally blown away. The performance is biblical. So much communication through the steering and stability at speed. Its hard to imagine a suspension setup that can deal with st roads better than this at pace. I do enjoy the aggressive turbo noise but I can see why some would pine for a V10 or a 9k RPM boxer setup. However, you don't have to look far for a specialist that can do a cat back exhaust which totally transforms the car into an absolute screamer (not quite decided on this but doing some man maths..)

I've been bracing myself for a myriad of niggles but so far, touch wood, its been rock solid. The way people respond to the car is also so relentlessly positive I'm finding driving it a really fun experience even in town. Kids are delighted, thumbs up from van drivers that would have cut me up in my GT3.

Would encourage OP to get one bought if funds allow, no regrets whatsoever here. Quite honestly at this price point it feels like stepping into something that should have cost me twice as much.

Edited by caminator11 on Tuesday 8th September 14:21

Awesome mate, car is mega enjoy it

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I’m still keeping an eye on the market and in different times I’d have the Mac sat in my drive but with the economy and more lockdowns etc I think I’ll hold out until spring and see where we’re at then. Money doesn’t come easy so I need to make the right choice plus I wouldn’t actually get much use over the next 6 months

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Lovely purchase 😎

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Looks like the actual owners of 720’s are enjoying ownership, it’s great to read and I’ll definitely be in the market again for 1 in March

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LotusJas said:

720S is an awesome car. Best car I've ever owned.

I am selling mine, but only to get another McLaren next year (as I can't seem to find anything better).

I’ve was torn between GT3 RS and 720 as much as I love Porche and they’re pretty much bullet proof , come with a 2 year warranty and my local dealer is 1 mile away , the 720 appeals much more even though my local dealer is a boat trip away !! But I love turbocharged big powered cars !!

If you could send me details too please

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Thanks