Conclusions from my research around owning a 570s

[Ingenere]

I've had my 570 since 2018. It has been brilliant and extremely reliable. It's brilliant on the road and track. The only failure I've had had been an HVAC fan ballast. Part was ~$400US and since I do my own work, that was the cost.


Since I do my own work, servicing costs have been fluid/filter costs..... which have been minimal. Contrary to chatter, these cars are not difficult to work on. I have a factory MDS, which also makes life easy.

[stuno1]

Ingenere said:

I've had my 570 since 2018. It has been brilliant and extremely reliable. It's brilliant on the road and track. The only failure I've had had been an HVAC fan ballast. Part was ~$400US and since I do my own work, that was the cost.


Since I do my own work, servicing costs have been fluid/filter costs..... which have been minimal. Contrary to chatter, these cars are not difficult to work on. I have a factory MDS, which also makes life easy.

I think the reality is well maintained ones are reliable (known issues such as snapping springs etc aside). But sadly the reputation from social media is poor.

[targarama]

stuno1 said:

I think the reality is well maintained ones are reliable (known issues such as snapping springs etc aside). But sadly the reputation from social media is poor.

This thread is like trying to tempt someone to go on a roller coaster when they are scared. I really don't think a McLaren is for you. Suggest you buy a Toyota or Lexus

Get off the pot if you're not going to p1ss :haha:

[stuno1]

targarama said:

This thread is like trying to tempt someone to go on a roller coaster when they are scared. I really don't think a McLaren is for you. Suggest you buy a Toyota or Lexus

Get off the pot if you're not going to p1ss :haha:

Interesting response. I was hoping people would find this thread useful as there is so much negativity out there about the brand.

I fully intend to buy a 570s next year.

Edited by stuno1 on Wednesday 4th September 10:30

[Ingenere]

Regular maintenance. Make sure fluid levels are correct. Keep the car on a trickle charger. Drive the car regularly.

There's your recipe for not just a reliable McLaren.

[davek_964]

I rarely use trickle charger on my car and didn't on the previous one either. Only bother if I know I won't use it for about a week.

Never caused an issue.

[Just_read_the _instructions]

Trickle charger on a smart plug; timed on a schedule..
Also useful if you think it might need a bit and you're not at home..

[trevalvole]

Just_read_the _instructions said:

Trickle charger on a smart plug; timed on a schedule..
Also useful if you think it might need a bit and you're not at home..

I'm not sure why you'd want to add a smart plug as a CTEK or similar monitors the battery voltage and when it falls below a certain level charges it for a bit.

[davek_964]

trevalvole said:

Just_read_the _instructions said:

Trickle charger on a smart plug; timed on a schedule..
Also useful if you think it might need a bit and you're not at home..

I'm not sure why you'd want to add a smart plug as a CTEK or similar monitors the battery voltage and when it falls below a certain level charges it for a bit.

Because many people - including Thorney - say that if you don't do that, the McLaren battery system goes into sleep mode, stops charging and goes flat. Therefore they recommend stopping/restarting charging occasionally

Edited by davek_964 on Wednesday 4th September 18:47

[Just_read_the _instructions]

trevalvole said:

Just_read_the _instructions said:

Trickle charger on a smart plug; timed on a schedule..
Also useful if you think it might need a bit and you're not at home..

I'm not sure why you'd want to add a smart plug as a CTEK or similar monitors the battery voltage and when it falls below a certain level charges it for a bit.

In addition, my mindset is that would be the way in which the car would be used;

[Matty3]

Bought my 570S Spider new in 2019 - biggest problem I have....is what to replace it with - they are absolutely epic cars.

[Aberlour]

Did you buy one in the end Stuno1?

[br d]

I didn't see this thread when it was current so apologies for being late. Glad you enjoyed the car.

I think the 570S is the best handling of all the McLarens I've owned, it was just chuckable and pinpoint like a classic light Sportscar. So much fun, all the time.
Yes the Super Sport trick suspension adds another level but on a Sunday morning B road the 570 is more engaging. Maybe that wouldn't be the case on a dry racing circuit or maybe I just can't drive!

It's definitely under powered though, I took mine to Thorney and lifted it to 650 bhp which just rounded the whole experience out.

[Fessia fancier]

Just to say I am finding this thread useful.