675LT 4 year ownership review

[Bispal]

Chris Sideways said:

Yet another real world, honest review of this fantastic car Paul I very recently changed my 675LT wheels from black to silver and I absolutely love them. They now really pop and you can now see every design feature

You have totally convinced me Chris. Thanks, looks awesome.

[mikey k]

Chris Sideways said:

Yet another real world, honest review of this fantastic car Paul I very recently changed my 675LT wheels from black to silver and I absolutely love them. They now really pop and you can now see every design feature

I've been contemplating that colour change on the ultra lights

[HIS LM]

I prefer the silver alloys with Orange paintwork, not sure if it works as well with Chicane or Ceramic Grey colours

[Bispal]

Stealth 'v' silver (mine at top and one that was for sale at McLaren Toronto at bottom)

Thoughts ???

Also Chicane looks different all the time depending on the light, which makes it an even more difficult choice.

I also quite like the amber indicators on the Canadian spec, rocking early 996/986 vibes.

[123RY]

Bispal said:

Stealth 'v' silver (mine at top and one that was for sale at McLaren Toronto at bottom)

Thoughts ???

Also Chicane looks different all the time depending on the light, which makes it an even more difficult choice.

I also quite like the amber indicators on the Canadian spec, rocking early 996/986 vibes.

To my eyes, stealth. As said above, silver doesn't quite work on grey cars unless there is a decent amount of silver trim going on.

If you fancy the colour change why not though. Inexpensive and completely reversible cosmetic change.

[fridaypassion]

I prefer the black on my chicane 600. Generally silver wheels are a a win but maybe not quite on the CG

[r o n n i e]

I think for Chris’ car, the silver is an improvement to complement the orange.

Paul for your grey car, I think sticking as is with the dark wheels looks better.

[TBCTBC]

I think different alloys suit different coloured cars.

Silver works with orange, yellow and black IMHO, doesn't suit grey but I also prefer silver alloys!

[12pack]

Silver ages the car, which is great if you want to think of it as a classic.

The same for those who prefer silver …..(leaves the room for Christmas hols).

Edited by 12pack on Wednesday 20th December 12:01

[Wheelspinning]

Great post Bispal.

It was yourself and SSO that persuaded me to go down the 675 route 2.5yrs ago...what an absolute amazing car.

I view it as 'peak McLaren'; F1 a tad too expensive and slower in all increments apart from vmax, and the P1 also a tad expensive with the battery a big concern.

Your considering green; mines is napier and I love it; my 20 spokes are liquid silver and defo prefer them over the usual black.

I too have been self warranting also for 18mths, and with the exception of the lower wishbone ball joint McLaren Glasgow remedied last week, its been ultra reliable.

Kermit:

Edited by Wheelspinning on Thursday 21st December 10:33

[Chris Sideways]

Wow that is stunning

Wheelspinning said:

Great post Bispal.

It was yourself and SSO that persuaded me to go down the 675 route 2.5yrs ago...what an absolute amazing car.

I view it as 'peak McLaren'; F1 a tad too expensive and slower in all increments apart from vmax, and the P1 also a tad expensive with the battery a big concern.

Your considering green; mines is napier and I love it; my 20 spokes are liquid silver and defo prefer them over the usual black.

I too have been self warranting also for 18mths, and with the exception of the lower wishbone ball joint McLaren Glasgow remedied last week, its been ultra reliable.

Kermit:

[Bispal]

Thanks all for you wheel advice. Its making me think I should do a colour change but very sceptical of wraps in terms of long term damage. Would really like a green like the one below. That certainly suits silver wheels.

[Wheelspinning]

Chris Sideways said:

Wow that is stunning

Wheelspinning said:

Great post Bispal.

It was yourself and SSO that persuaded me to go down the 675 route 2.5yrs ago...what an absolute amazing car.

I view it as 'peak McLaren'; F1 a tad too expensive and slower in all increments apart from vmax, and the P1 also a tad expensive with the battery a big concern.

Your considering green; mines is napier and I love it; my 20 spokes are liquid silver and defo prefer them over the usual black.

I too have been self warranting also for 18mths, and with the exception of the lower wishbone ball joint McLaren Glasgow remedied last week, its been ultra reliable.

Kermit:

Thank you, and likewise regards yours.

Really like the contrast with the air brake decals on your 675.

I am planning on selling mines early next year so a new guardian can experience the bewitching abilities the 675 possesses; its going into mclaren January to be inspected in order to put the covetrd 12/24months warranty on it...not that it's needed, but for piece of mind for the next owner.

Just don't know what to get next...

[Wheelspinning]

Bispal said:

Thanks all for you wheel advice. Its making me think I should do a colour change but very sceptical of wraps in terms of long term damage. Would really like a green like the one below. That certainly suits silver wheels.

A totally different green from mines, but stunning nonetheless...coupled with silver wheels it will just seem like a new car!

[Bispal]

Wheelspinning said:

Chris Sideways said:

Wow that is stunning

Wheelspinning said:

Great post Bispal.

It was yourself and SSO that persuaded me to go down the 675 route 2.5yrs ago...what an absolute amazing car.

I view it as 'peak McLaren'; F1 a tad too expensive and slower in all increments apart from vmax, and the P1 also a tad expensive with the battery a big concern.

Your considering green; mines is napier and I love it; my 20 spokes are liquid silver and defo prefer them over the usual black.

I too have been self warranting also for 18mths, and with the exception of the lower wishbone ball joint McLaren Glasgow remedied last week, its been ultra reliable.

Kermit:

Thank you, and likewise regards yours.

Really like the contrast with the air brake decals on your 675.

I am planning on selling mines early next year so a new guardian can experience the bewitching abilities the 675 possesses; its going into mclaren January to be inspected in order to put the covetrd 12/24months warranty on it...not that it's needed, but for piece of mind for the next owner.

Just don't know what to get next...

You cant sell

In 4 years I have not even thought of another 'supercar' that could replace it. Certainly nothing post 2015 with all the electronic aids, hybrid powertrains, electronic steering, quiet exhausts, mahoosive digital screens and constant bongs. The 675LT really is the peak of the greatest period of supercars.

The only other supercar I have enjoyed was the Superformance GT40. I would be looking at a sportscar like a Cayman / Boxster 4.0 GTS rather than a supercar now, quick enough and analogue. Nothing new appeals at all. Going to be a tough decision for you.

[HIS LM]

Will need some new boots in the New Year what tyres do you guys recommend ?
I am not in to track days but do enjoy a spirited drive.

[fridaypassion]

PS4 are great on the 600 especially in the colder months

[Trev450]

fridaypassion said:

PS4 are great on the 600 especially in the colder months

Surely you mean PS4S as the PS4 is not a high-performance tyre.

[12pack]

Yes I have PS4S’s on the 650s as well as the Tesla MS plaid. Do an amazing job even with the latter’s 1020 lb-ft of torque. Not perfect but progressive for lateral grip. Will try the s5 when they are available, or perhaps also the new Conti 7’s which are higher rated in the wet than the Ps4S’s.

[fridaypassion]

Trev450 said:

Surely you mean PS4S as the PS4 is not a high-performance tyre.

Yeah ps4s