Trying to decide..

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Hello all,

Without trying to start another ‘what car’ thread... I’m going to start one..

I’ve had a DB11 since January, nice car but doesn’t massively excite - bought as a bit of a compromise and something that I could turn up to clients in without raising too many eyebrows.

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However, thinking about getting something a bit more exciting.

Either a 458, 488, Huracan or 570S - have seen a really nice 570 spider which looks great, but just can’t decide between them.

What does the collective wisdom think? Anyone gone from a DB11 to one of the above?

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Thanks for replying back Ripley - great garage you have there!

How do you find the doors in every day use?

The car I’m looking at has the sports exhaust - when driving slowly, is it quite quiet?

What colour combo did you go for?

Thanks again

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Stunning cars guys - you must spend a lot of time looking back when you get out of them!

I used to have a Ferrari 360 spider - It was an event every time I drove it, I’m looking for the next car to give that buzz! Eg used to drive to the next town to get the papers, in subsequent cars haven’t had that urge.

Don’t think my pic uploaded above - retrying below!

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justin220 said:

I also came from a couple of Vantages into my 540C. I appreciate the Vantage isn't the same as the DB11, but the McLaren is a completely different car. Could be a good thing or a bad thing depending on what you want from a car.

Essentially the four cars you are looking at are all pretty similar, and it will come down to personal preference which you prefer.

Not had any issue with the doors either, for me they are part of the attraction the only thing I would say is, it's difficult to know how much space you need to open the door when you are sitting inside. I usually just park in a suitable space where nothing can park next to the driver side. With a usual opening door it's easy to see how far open it is, but with the McLaren doors, I don't find it as easy to judge how far out they are reaching as they go up

Thanks Justin - really helpful, the doors have been a concern for everyday use.

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I'll definitely be scratching the Lambo itch at some point.

Really fancy a white countach - like many of us I'm sure, had one on my bedroom wall growing up.

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One of the cars I’m looking at doesn’t have the B&W sound system - dealer says that it doesn’t make much difference... any views?

Thanks all

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Hi Sarnie,

It’s the 8 speaker system.

I wanted the B&O system for the DB11 but didn’t get it in the end, I then had a demo DB11 which had B&O for a month (whilst mine was in the garage) and must admit that I couldn’t tell too much difference. I’m probably tone deaf!

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Anyone allowed a main dealer to put ceramic paint protection on, or have you used a specialist?

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AL001 said:

After some back and forth in head between Performante or 720, decided the Performante on simple basis of probably more smiles/mile. Pre-owned example, delivery due next week.

That is absolutely epic! You must be very very pleased!

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Well... finally decided that’s life is too short and have reserved a new 570 Spider in Volcano Orange.

Work is manic this week so probably have to wait a week to pick up - could be agony!

Thanks for everyone’s help - some really useful comments.

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Thanks Justin - will do.

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tyrrell said:

Congratulations you can’t beat a Spider, I had a coupe first, but the spider is so much more of an event to drive either wither the roof down or just dropping the back window you can actually hear the exhaust barking all the way to it’s 8k red line !! Enjoy

Thanks Tyrell - Haven’t driven above 5k revs yet, looking forward to hearing the engine.

How often do you find you have to use the nose lift?

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WCZ said:

nice

did you get to drive a 458/488/720s?

No, works been even more crazy than normal and been away from home a lot. If I'd waited then probably wouldn't have bought anything.