991.2 GT3 to 600LT or 720S

[Boyd Rees]

I’ve recently sold my 991.2 GT3 and now tentatively considering replacing it with a 600LT or a 720S coupe

I live in a fairly rural part of the U.K. and the roads aren’t the best, the GT3 was acceptable on the majority of them but did sometimes feel like you were holding on as it crashed over the poor surface even with the PASM set to “soft”

I’d assume the trick suspension on the 720S would cope with this better? I’ve driven a MP4 and was hugely impressed with the ride comfort. I’m assuming a 720S would be similar and the 600LT would be much stiffer?

I’d purchase with a Mclaren warranty so I’m not unduly worried about running costs, I’d imagine very similar to the GT3 whilst still under warranty?

95% of its use would be as a B road weekend or evening blast with the possibility of the occasional track day.

Any must haves? Luckily my old GT3 had every option ticked by the original owner. I think the carbon packs add a lot to the cars, I’d also assume nose lift would be a necessity?

Anything specific to look for? My budget would run to a 2018-19 car.

Many thanks in advance.

[Boyd Rees]

Harpersax said:

Ran a Manuel.2 and a 600 together for a couple of years.

600 had the Senna seats which once in are superb, better in my opinion than the 918’s. The 600 is more compliant over poor surfaces than the GT3 but nowhere near the levels of a 720.

Happy to try and answer any specific questions you may have.

Many thanks.
If a 600 is more compliant than the GT3 then that’s pretty much made my mind up as that would be my preference.
Looking at what’s currently on the market the specs do seem to vary by quite a degree but prices are much within £10k of each other.
Would you say carbon packs are a deal breaker? Personally I think without them they look a bit cheap.
Any other options that you’d consider a necessity?

[Boyd Rees]

Well the decision has been made.

600LT Clubsport in Volcano Orange it is.

Deposit paid and off to sign paperwork on Saturday.

Exciting times!

[Boyd Rees]

Thanks guys I viewed the car on Saturday and it’s absolutely stunning. Carbon packs 1 2 & 3 along with MSO carbon roof, mirrors etc etc.

Needs one piece of PPF replacing then I’ll either collect myself or have it transported to me, the drive to Ascot from Essex on Saturday was a nightmare after the police closed the QE2 bridge when we were around a mile away with no way of getting off the M25 resulting in us sitting stationery for an hour and a half.

[Boyd Rees]

Well it’s here! Spent a couple of days detailing and coating it and half of yesterday driving it.

So much more torque than the GT3 and pulls all the way to the redline and then it all happens again!

Rides over poor road surfaces way better and with more compliance than the GT3 did even in sport.

Lots to learn, just wish I’d bought it in the spring when the roads are drier.

[Boyd Rees]

Spec on it is pretty outstanding. Hats off to who specced it from new.

MSO Clubsport Pack
Carbon Fibre Exterior Upgrade 1
Carbon Fibre Exterior Upgrade 2
Carbon Fibre Exterior Upgrade 3
MSO Defined roof Carbon Fibre
Door Mirrors in Carbon Fibre
Bowers and Wilkins 12 Speaker audio System
Front Splitter in Carbon Fibre
Rear Bumper/Diffuser in Carbon Fibre,
Rear Bumper Aero in Gloss Carbon Fibre, Rear Deck/Engine Cover in MSO Defined Gloss Carbon Fibre,
Plenum in Carbon Fibre
Exterior Door Inserts in MSO Defined Carbon Fibre with Palladium Rear Wing
SoftClose Doors,
Sill Finishers in MSO Extended Carbon Fibre
Super-Lightweight “Senna”Seats Standard Size
Carbon Fibre Interior Upgrade,
Steering Wheel in Carbon with Black Alcantara 12 o’clock marker in orange
Orange, Branded Floor Mat Set, Car Cover Parking
Sensors Front and Rear with Rear Parking Camera,
Security Pack
Vehicle Tracking System
Vehicle Lift
Spoke Ultra Lightweight Wheels Diamond Cut
Ceramic Brakes with Black Calipers White Logo,
Pirelli P ZERO tyres
Titanium Wheel Bolts

[Boyd Rees]

Wheelspinning said:

Stunning car with an even more stunning spec!

You forgot the mention the wing louvres which were a £9960 option alone.

I believe they’re part of the Clubsport pack

[Boyd Rees]

RBT0 said:

Message sent.

[Boyd Rees]

cars4enjoying said:

Stunning car, congrats!

Thank you.