570 or 720?

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av185

18,434 posts

126 months

Friday 4th May 2018
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jimmyslr said:
collecting jimmyslr jnr from school
One really ought to employ a nanny for such activities.

Potentially.

jimmyslr

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798 posts

272 months

Friday 4th May 2018
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av185 said:
One really ought to employ a nanny for such activities.

Potentially.
An excellent point. I will hand in my VIP platinum PH membership card immediately and hang my head in shame wink

hunter 66

3,890 posts

219 months

Friday 4th May 2018
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What Jimmy no nanny to drive the Range Rover on the school run ......... shame .......... no wonder not allowed to play on the global race circuits

jimmyslr

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798 posts

272 months

Friday 4th May 2018
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hunter 66 said:
What Jimmy no nanny to drive the Range Rover on the school run ......... shame .......... no wonder not allowed to play on the global race circuits
It’s all coming clear now. I’ve been getting it wrong for so long. No nanny AND no Range Rover. I need to have a long hard look at my life.

The wisdom of Pistonheads has enlightened me once again.

isaldiri

18,418 posts

167 months

Friday 4th May 2018
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jimmyslr said:
Right, test drive...
^ that is the most important thing I think as to my mind the 570 and 720 are quite different cars to drive. the 720 is fast, ballistically so to the point it's hard to believe but it's for me a bit too GT-fied. the 570 has more 'feel' at relatively normal speeds. It really depends on what you want for a a car and it's intended usage and it is difficult for someone else to decide on that for you I think. one thing if it matters anyway is that the 720 build quality to me is definitely a step up over the 5 series, oh and it definitely feels wider than the P11s (12c/650) while the 570 does not.

IMI A

9,410 posts

200 months

Sunday 6th May 2018
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I'm going to be given a 720s for a few hours later today. Had a look at the MSO 570 Spyder at Mcl Hatfield and the build quality, fit and paint finish was average to say the least. Owner ordered it new and doesn't want the car and to be honest I'm not surprised. I struggle with the 570s as the 720 makes it look dated.

BoxerF50

1,389 posts

190 months

Sunday 6th May 2018
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jimmyslr said:
I’ve been thinking about a 570GT. My McLaren itch has been growing and, as I didn’t make the list for a 991.2 GT3 or RS, it’s only getting itchier.

I went for a test drive the other day. It was raining so I learnt little dynamically, but got some feel for the car, it’s tractability, build quality, liveability etc. All seems good so far. Whilst there I came face to face with a few 720s. I’d seen the pics and not felt the love, but in the metal it was very impressive; the aggressive lines worked well, it has real presence. Dare I say it made the 570 look a little reserved. I haven’t yet driven a 720, but will find a chance in the next few weeks.

My questions to the PH gurus are... what’s the real life difference between a 570 and a 720? Has anyone gone from one to the other and what are your reflections? Is that added performance just unusable outside 10/10th on a race track? Are there any weird practical issues around boot size or ground clearance that matter day to day?

I do realise there is a gap in price point between a lightly used 570 at £130k and an almost new 720 at £230k and I can see the depreciation hit on the 720 will be far larger, but aside from price/depreciation...

Thanks in advance for all thoughts.
It really depends on how you are going to use the car. As a daily driver either would suit, just make sure they have the front end lift. Performance gap between the 570 & 720 is significant though but you need to be on a track or the autobahn to really unlock it. If you are just looking for a weekend drive, the 675 will be more fun than either. I have posted a articles on all on karenable.com if you want more info.