720S - what to look for?

720S - what to look for?

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Rocketreid

626 posts

72 months

Friday 15th November 2019
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MDL111 said:
Can you define mushy? I would have thought it is up to track work (by road car standards anyway) given it is light weight. My Scud holds up quite well (tyre limited / need to cool those down after a few laps) and that is a heavier car
Yes they are good by normal road car standards but the Brakes do fade and tyres go off, particularly in warmer conditions although not too disimilar to a 570s but more noticeable imo.

MDL111

6,943 posts

177 months

Friday 15th November 2019
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Rocketreid said:
MDL111 said:
Can you define mushy? I would have thought it is up to track work (by road car standards anyway) given it is light weight. My Scud holds up quite well (tyre limited / need to cool those down after a few laps) and that is a heavier car
Yes they are good by normal road car standards but the Brakes do fade and tyres go off, particularly in warmer conditions although not too disimilar to a 570s but more noticeable imo.
Got it - thanks

jakesmith

9,461 posts

171 months

Friday 15th November 2019
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RSbandit said:
Hmm not sure I would agree that you would be mad...there is a significant price difference between a used 720 and a used 570
Sorry I meant used 720 vs new 570, as prices are comparible, yes I know used vs new, but a used 720s is pretty much like new to be honest with the sort of miles & usage these cars get

RSbandit

2,604 posts

132 months

Saturday 16th November 2019
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Yes fair enough new 570 is around the lower end of used 720s if I had 150k burning a hole my pocket I'd take the 720 no doubt

ferdi p

1,519 posts

172 months

Sunday 8th December 2019
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Eventually got out yesterday in the 720, it's now on 18,130 miles & not a rattle or squeak, phenomenal ride quality & simply ridiculous power.

Looking forward to some longer drives & drier weather! It does seem a considerable step up from the 650 however I probably need more seat time to be sure.

650spider

1,476 posts

171 months

Sunday 8th December 2019
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ferdi p said:
Eventually got out yesterday in the 720, it's now on 18,130 miles & not a rattle or squeak, phenomenal ride quality & simply ridiculous power.

Looking forward to some longer drives & drier weather! It does seem a considerable step up from the 650 however I probably need more seat time to be sure.
Any pics ferdi?

12pack

1,544 posts

168 months

Sunday 8th December 2019
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ferdi p said:
Eventually got out yesterday in the 720, it's now on 18,130 miles & not a rattle or squeak, phenomenal ride quality & simply ridiculous power.

Looking forward to some longer drives & drier weather! It does seem a considerable step up from the 650 however I probably need more seat time to be sure.
Do I get it right that you have a new for you 720? Congrats. Indeed I did find the throttle response stronger than a 650 but difficult to use that on open road in our usual wet conditions.

In fact I may be persona non grata at Mac Manch after I went out with their sales person on drive in one. Wet roads and the car was not fully warm. I thought I was being progressive in fourth when the torque hit very suddenly and the car had a mighty squirm into the adjoining lane.

ferdi p

1,519 posts

172 months

Monday 9th December 2019
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650spider said:
Any pics ferdi?
Just these for now...




JiggyJaggy

1,451 posts

140 months

Monday 9th December 2019
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Those wheels finish the car off nicely imo. Enjoy!

justin220

5,340 posts

204 months

Monday 9th December 2019
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Stunning!

650spider

1,476 posts

171 months

Monday 9th December 2019
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Yup...truly stunning....smokin


Ahead of the game pricewise for a decent period of time and full warranty till 2021....outstanding bit of purchasing...clap

jakesmith

9,461 posts

171 months

Tuesday 10th December 2019
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Stunning car
Love the block pave and plantation shutters too, a man of taste.

LotusJas

1,324 posts

231 months

Thursday 12th December 2019
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Congratulations. Fantastic choice!

Charlie360

379 posts

258 months

Friday 13th December 2019
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Here it is with mine!

ferdi p

1,519 posts

172 months

Friday 13th December 2019
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Charlie360 said:


Here it is with mine!
Excellent! beer

Rocketreid

626 posts

72 months

Friday 13th December 2019
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So after much deliberation I now have the thumbs up to purchase a 720S.

I am considering an 18 or 68 plate as really would like at least 18months warranty.

Mileage wise, less than 5,000, prefer a brighter colour, lift, sports exhaust and some carbon would be nice

So million dollar question what should I have to pay ??

CharlesElliott

2,008 posts

282 months

Friday 13th December 2019
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£160-165K

anonymous-user

54 months

Friday 13th December 2019
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Rocketreid said:
So after much deliberation I now have the thumbs up to purchase a 720S.

I am considering an 18 or 68 plate as really would like at least 18months warranty.

Mileage wise, less than 5,000, prefer a brighter colour, lift, sports exhaust and some carbon would be nice

So million dollar question what should I have to pay ??
Try to buy a post July 2018 build model with the silver ‘flame / swoosh’ on the badge. They are a ‘facelift’ model with updated software and most issues ironed out.

You would be hard pushed to find a car without the items you list.


Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 13th December 19:28

ferdi p

1,519 posts

172 months

Friday 13th December 2019
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Rocketreid said:
So after much deliberation I now have the thumbs up to purchase a 720S.

I am considering an 18 or 68 plate as really would like at least 18months warranty.

Mileage wise, less than 5,000, prefer a brighter colour, lift, sports exhaust and some carbon would be nice

So million dollar question what should I have to pay ??
Buy in the next 18 days & 150k may well get you what you want.

No harm in making a cheeky offer to a dealer at this time of year! smile

LotusJas

1,324 posts

231 months

Friday 13th December 2019
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MAC 720S said:
Try to buy a post July 2018 build model with the silver ‘flame / swoosh’ on the badge. They are a ‘facelift’ model with updated software and most issues ironed out.
This ^

The silver tick signifies a 2019 model year car (which were actually built from mid 2018 onwards). Visually almost identical to earlier cars apart from the silver ticks though.