Thoughts on this 650s?

[DeuceDeuce]

https://www.marlingcarsales.co.uk/vehicle-details/...

Has a McLaren warranty until 02/24 apparently so was hoping I could get it inspected pre-sale and then the dealer sort out any issues on the warranty before I bought it. Is that allowable under the term of the warranty?

Don’t think it has lift which is disappointing but maybe not a huge problem in reality? Anything else missing that I should be considering?

If anyone knows the car then please get in touch.

[Caddyshack]

You would not believe that is nearly 10 yrs old. Looks lovely.

[RSbandit]

Not having lift could be a major ballache tbh..otherwise looks a v nice example and certainly doesn't look like a 10yr old car.

[justin220]

I wouldn't buy one without nose lift. And I dare say it would be a real issue come resale time

[DeuceDeuce]

Engine mounts and corrosion on brake pipes have been flagged (by McLaren) but not going to be covered under warranty. I thought McLaren warranty was bumper to bumper? Should these be covered?

[DeuceDeuce]

justin220 said:

I wouldn't buy one without nose lift. And I dare say it would be a real issue come resale time

I’ve really enjoyed your write ups on your ownership so value this input, thank you.

In the hope of not having this particular dream finished already, could the 650 offer better clearance than your 540 at all? Or is your comment based on experience with various models?

[Nuttbelle]

Cant imagine many 650S were ordered without lift TBH
looking at the photos particularly of the alloy wheel the gap between wheel arch and tyre suggests the lift is up in the picture as its huge gap

Looks to have carbon front splitter so if it doesn't have lift that will be scraped to hell underneath as the car is low at the front
Wouldn't buy one without lift personally especially if its carbon splitter as they are mega expensive to replace

Edited by Nuttbelle on Wednesday 15th November 20:03

Edited by Nuttbelle on Wednesday 15th November 20:04

[DeuceDeuce]

Nuttbelle said:

Cant imagine many 650S were ordered without lift TBH
looking at the photos particularly of the alloy wheel the hap between wheel arch and tyre suggests the lift is up in the picture as its huge gap

Fair enough. I haven’t specifically asked.

[br d]

650 will cope with your average UK speed bump without the noselift, you'd need to be careful though.
However, if you tried dropping into your average French or Italian underground car park your going to scrape heavily.

[DeuceDeuce]

br d said:

650 will cope with your average UK speed bump without the noselift, you'd need to be careful though.
However, if you tried dropping into your average French or Italian underground car park your going to scrape heavily.

Hey Brad. Thanks for this. Driving to France will be on the agenda for sure so will keep this in mind although I tend to avoid parking underground if possible.

Have really enjoyed reading about your European trips every year and have laughed and cried along with everyone else. Can’t wait for next year’s instalment in the 750.

[Harpersax]

The add says it has security pack, does that not include lift?

[br d]

Thank you Deuce.
I hope you get the car you want, you won't regret it, the 650 is a fabulous thing.

[DeuceDeuce]

Harpersax said:

The add says it has security pack, does that not include lift?

If so, running out of reasons to buy it…

[jerrytlr]

Looks very nice!

I agree that it looks like lift is fitted, given gap between wheel and arch in the photo

I wouldn't buy one without lift - I use the lift on mine a lot

Advert seems a bit dodgy - e.g. it does not have Meridian surround system, and I very much doubt the doors are carbon fibre!!

[Sarnie]

jerrytlr said:

it does not have Meridian surround system

Yes it does, confirmed in about the 13th picture........

[JamieF78]

I'd say that definitely has the nose lift option. Here's another pic taken from another one with it, and the gap is the same. Happy purchasing.....

[ghost83]

I was looking at the same car on autotrader last night! Certainly a beauty

[Streetbeat]

DeuceDeuce said:

Engine mounts and corrosion on brake pipes have been flagged (by McLaren) but not going to be covered under warranty. I thought McLaren warranty was bumper to bumper? Should these be covered?

Brake pipes questtionable but cannot believe they are not covering engine mounts.

When i bought my 570s i had an inpsection done and engine mounts were flagged, they wouldnt warranty it without, which says to me they should be covered.

[jerrytlr]

Sarnie said:

Yes it does, confirmed in about the 13th picture........

It has the standard system, would say "MeridianDSP" (iirc) on the door speaker if it had surround

[macdeb]

'If' it is a good car, why pass up on it because of no lift? I drove NC500 couple years ago and many said don't without 'lift' which was rubbish as it turned out, unless you drive like a complete tool. Condition is king.