Which is the most "fun" McLaren to drive?
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I`ve owned a 12c for 5 years and had a years break. The 12c was a fabulous car and highly capable, but when in normal mode whilst it performed the everyday comfortable thing brilliantly, it was at times a bit slow to react quickly if you suddenly wanted instant response. No problems of course when in sport or track!
My thoughts are spread between the 570S, 600LT, or 675LT...forgetting relative costs for the moment.
My thoughts are spread between the 570S, 600LT, or 675LT...forgetting relative costs for the moment.
Thankyou all for your replies, all quite useful for building a picture.
I`m going to look at a 675LT Spider tomorrow which is at the top end of my budget...but also need to have a go in an 600LT given they are probably just as exciting and I prefer the styling.
I`ve just sold my 430Cup (475hp due to Komotec upgrade) so am used to and like focused cars...I think the 600LT will actually have better road manners because the 430 Cup has quite stiff springs more suited to track work. I used my old 350S Exige for 3 years as a daily without issues except for poor headlights in winter! Think an LT car will address these issues.
I`m going to look at a 675LT Spider tomorrow which is at the top end of my budget...but also need to have a go in an 600LT given they are probably just as exciting and I prefer the styling.
I`ve just sold my 430Cup (475hp due to Komotec upgrade) so am used to and like focused cars...I think the 600LT will actually have better road manners because the 430 Cup has quite stiff springs more suited to track work. I used my old 350S Exige for 3 years as a daily without issues except for poor headlights in winter! Think an LT car will address these issues.
Well errrm I`ve just decided to buy a 675LT spider...stunning car...but to be fair they all are. Thanks for all your inputs. I thought I had decided to go for a 600LT spider but to me in the flesh the 675 is top drawer. I think the general opinion is that the 675 long term will have the better residuals, but in my mind you don`t buy cars for that reason, but if it works out well then great...I see interest rates rising at some point and that will set the cat amongst the pigeons, but then that`s probably why they haven`t been raised yet??
I was asked about the Komotec 475 upgrade. Yes a really noticeable improvement in performance and efficiency, although potentially not in gearbox life if abused. The main downside is when you come to trade in, Lotus dealers won`t touch it and ultimately you won`t see any return on your investment, but generally it takes the straight line performance up to junior McLaren levels in a lighter more track focused car.
I was asked about the Komotec 475 upgrade. Yes a really noticeable improvement in performance and efficiency, although potentially not in gearbox life if abused. The main downside is when you come to trade in, Lotus dealers won`t touch it and ultimately you won`t see any return on your investment, but generally it takes the straight line performance up to junior McLaren levels in a lighter more track focused car.
Cheers.
Storm grey. It has orange brake callipers and orange infills on the seat sides...quite stealthy. I think I might add some subtle orange trim around the base of the car to lift it a little, but that`s it. It`s a stunning thing in my eyes...whilst I like bright coloured cars generally, I think most Mac`s look better in darker shades (but we all have different tastes of course), and I prefer not to stand out quite so obviously...errm? A mate of mine has a bright red Aventador! Like chalk and cheese.
Storm grey. It has orange brake callipers and orange infills on the seat sides...quite stealthy. I think I might add some subtle orange trim around the base of the car to lift it a little, but that`s it. It`s a stunning thing in my eyes...whilst I like bright coloured cars generally, I think most Mac`s look better in darker shades (but we all have different tastes of course), and I prefer not to stand out quite so obviously...errm? A mate of mine has a bright red Aventador! Like chalk and cheese.
Paul (BISPAL)...sorry I`m being a bit dim but I cannot find the link to PM you?
I live in Norfolk but regularly visit your part of the world as I have several petrolheads mates there...Forest Row is my main port of call these days.
Totally agree about the tyres...but not just for winter.
I live in Norfolk but regularly visit your part of the world as I have several petrolheads mates there...Forest Row is my main port of call these days.
Totally agree about the tyres...but not just for winter.
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