Conclusions from my research around owning a 570s
Discussion
CTE said:
Pleased for the confirmation about the road tax... mine was £180 p.a. when I renewed early this year and I couldn't believe it... I thought it was a DVLA mistake. My car is a 2018 570S... my mates got a 2022/23 (?) Porsche Cayman GT4 and I think he recently got stung for more than £600... oops!
This is my 3rd Macca, previously a 12c for 5 years and then a 675LT for 18 months... only sold because I was made a very good offer. Anyhow, on the road the 570S is as good or better with numerous improved practical features, errr like cup holders etc so is actually better for touring. Smaller tank though.
Touch wood all the cars have been solid (or minor things covered under warranty), but I do start them and warm them up every few weeks over the winter months when they don`t get used much... and always warm them up before giving them the beans etc... basic stuff really.
Windscreen did go on the the 675 but they are more susceptible due to being thinner to save weight.
Great to know and the key does seem to be using them monthly at a minimum! Do you use main dealer or independent for maintenance? This is my 3rd Macca, previously a 12c for 5 years and then a 675LT for 18 months... only sold because I was made a very good offer. Anyhow, on the road the 570S is as good or better with numerous improved practical features, errr like cup holders etc so is actually better for touring. Smaller tank though.
Touch wood all the cars have been solid (or minor things covered under warranty), but I do start them and warm them up every few weeks over the winter months when they don`t get used much... and always warm them up before giving them the beans etc... basic stuff really.
Windscreen did go on the the 675 but they are more susceptible due to being thinner to save weight.
I`ve always used McBirmingham although had a water pump replaced on the 12c (not uncommon on a 12c but not an issue thereafter) and went with Thorney`s as it was a significant saving with them.
I look for one owner cars ideally, buy with a Mc warranty for year one and thereafter go with Thorney or V if convenient... or similar. Fortunately/Unfortunately I live in the east so nowhere is convenient!!
I look for one owner cars ideally, buy with a Mc warranty for year one and thereafter go with Thorney or V if convenient... or similar. Fortunately/Unfortunately I live in the east so nowhere is convenient!!
CTE said:
I`ve always used McBirmingham although had a water pump replaced on the 12c (not uncommon on a 12c but not an issue thereafter) and went with Thorney`s as it was a significant saving with them.
I look for one owner cars ideally, buy with a Mc warranty for year one and thereafter go with Thorney or V if convenient... or similar. Fortunately/Unfortunately I live in the east so nowhere is convenient!!
If I can find a car with mclaren warranty that will be my preference I would most likely then service at Hatfield and get fixes done at xp1-technical. Like you say warranty for a year if possible then not bother afterwards. I look for one owner cars ideally, buy with a Mc warranty for year one and thereafter go with Thorney or V if convenient... or similar. Fortunately/Unfortunately I live in the east so nowhere is convenient!!
stuno1 said:
If I can find a car with mclaren warranty that will be my preference I would most likely then service at Hatfield and get fixes done at xp1-technical. Like you say warranty for a year if possible then not bother afterwards.
And when you want to sell it ( which you will at some point) the potential new owner will be exactly like you and want it with a McLaren warranty ,,Davyt said:
And when you want to sell it ( which you will at some point) the potential new owner will be exactly like you and want it with a McLaren warranty ,,
Possibly yes. I will be equally happy buying a car maintained by v-engineering, renn sport or Thorney so not exclusively considering a car with McLaren warranty. Especially now paint protection is redundant for the age cars I am looking at. 
stuno1 said:
be the main issues.
- Paint corrosion/bubbling. Caused by McLaren application of paint at the time of manufacture. Once repaired will not return. This happens where waters finds it's way in between the layers of paints typically at the corners of the car panels. All cars will suffer from this at some point. McLaren paint codes are now available but spraying panels is not cheap.
Not necessarily so, repaired corrosion has been know to re-occur.- Paint corrosion/bubbling. Caused by McLaren application of paint at the time of manufacture. Once repaired will not return. This happens where waters finds it's way in between the layers of paints typically at the corners of the car panels. All cars will suffer from this at some point. McLaren paint codes are now available but spraying panels is not cheap.
Edited by stuno1 on Monday 5th August 14:31
Even when using official McLaren approved repairers.
stuno1 said:
Cheers. Yes they do seem to be. Well cared for cars seem to be very reliable.
They honestly are mate, apart from a few generic daft niggles and a bit of paint work they are absolutely awesome, Carbon Tubbed, Billionaire doored Super Cars, I’m on my 2nd 600LT, absolutely love them, nothing like,,,stuno1 said:
It would be useful to share the link. I would like to read it.
Sorry dude I forget to share the link. Here it is https://www.autopronashville.com/blog/comprehensiv...Gassing Station | McLaren | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff