Potentially adding a 720 to my garage

i have a 488. Looking to add either a Performante or a Mclaren 720. I’m going to post this in the Lambo forum as well to get some basic information on the lambo, however couple of questions about 720.

Is there any must have options the car should have? I’m looking at either spending brand new or buying a gently loved 18 model now that the 19s have come out, prices on the 18 have softened a touch. Granted I thought the 720 was going to take a dump like the 650 and 12c before it but that hasn’t happened and that’s nice to see. I have zero interest in a bunch of carbon that holds no reseals but I do want mandatory options. In my 488 for example, goldrake seats are a must for me.

Any major differences between 19 and 18?

Any major problems you guys have had? My 488 and Gt3 rs have been bullet proof. The one edge I give lambo is that it’s Audi guts so they are mechanically sound with little to no mechanical issues.

I know previous Mclarens have had electrical problems but haven’t heard anything major with Mclaren 720.

Should I get an extended warranty? Anyone know the cost? Can I just add it later if I keep the car longer than warranty exists?

Does it matter to buy from a dealer or shopping around to get the best deal is best?

Please don’t make this a lambo sucks and Mclaren is awesome. Both are great cars- I’m just doing some digging and I have test drives in both this weekend.

I’m 6’4” so that may automatically rule out the Performante cause if it’s like the aventador, I couldn’t fit. But will see.

Appreciate very much your comments.

 

Awesome! Ty.

So performance package, glass roof stereo and lift.

Other than preference any major difference in the leather seats va Alcantara? I like the Alcantara with the stripes but just want to sure there isn’t a difference in comfort etc.

Thanks again for a great write up.

 

I’ve driven on before. The turbo lag which was awful on the 650 and 570 was barely noticeable on the 720. I liked it.

But when I drove it, I had no intention of buying one so I did t really pay close attention. I will do a much better job of looking at the nuances when I drive one next.

 

Agree with this. Electric seats never made sense to me in an exotic. I set the seat for myself and that’s it.

Ty

 

By no means am I a professional driver. Hell, not sure I even qualify as an amateur driver. But I hated the drive on the 650. I’m my limited seat time in the 720, it was much better experience.

 

Yeah I’m not interested in a 488 vs 720 discussion. I will potentially have both. Just looking to learn more about recommended options.

 

It seems the consensus is Performance package, lift and maybe glass roof. The rest is meh. I dont care about the radio so doubt Ill get that.

thx all.

 

Thanks. Had an extended test drive in the Performante today. Awesome car. Visceral, powerful, fun. But too spartan and hardcore for my needs. It was a tight fit for me in the car, I fit but wasnt the most comfortable. After coming from a RS, 488, the cockpit in the Performante was tight and cozy which I didnt mind, but my bride just found it too uncomfortable. So for now, that is out.

Im going to play around with the 720. I hear that the spider will be released in the Spring. Will see how things shake out in the next few weeks. Have the dealer looking for the proper spec for me. Also working with an independent dealer where Ive bought a bunch of cars. Lets see who finds the right color and spec. Ill pull the trigger then.

im in no rush- ill keep this for a few years so want to find the right spec.

Really appreciate everyones insight. Thank you. It was tremendously helpful.

 

I understand the no lag issue is relegated to how you drive the car. My comparison is to my 488. That has no lag at all. Granted in every other performance metric the 720 blows it out of the water. And Im not really comparing the two cars, they are just different beasts.

Regardless- working on a few things...maybe looking at 600LT as well as Ive been reading up on that and coming around to it. Its a different beast than the 570.

Anyways, thanks all for the great input. Very much appreciated.

 

I Dont mind the cockpit of the lambo but it’s very gimicky, my wife hates it. When I say spartan, I don’t mean sparse, I mean hardcore. Ferrari I think does a great job of luxury and sportiness. The lambo was hardcore- I know that’s he purpose but it won’t work in my sitstuon.

The mclaren you are right is barren - but it’s minimalistic. In an elegant way. I actually like it.

Tesla would be an example of spartan and minimalistic done poorly. They suck.

 

All right guys- this is getting done. Im either speccing a new one or gonna sit tight and wait to find the right spec. Right now, all the specs out there are crazy- 340-360 with a bunch of useless carbon.

Im looking at doing either a white with performance package and some carbon on the headlights (including the carbon on the hood vents, side vents and rear tail that come standard with the performance package) and with the black and orange alcantara interior.

Or

Im going to go Papaya spark base model, skip all the carbon and go orange and black and put the carbon money elsewhere on budget. Im trying to keep this under 330k which seems reasonable. A base stripper would be in the 315k range.

Couple of questions:

1- Carbon - worth it? I know resale is crap on this. A few carbon pieces I could wrap with no problem for a few hundred bucks but to go all in on carbon is 10-20k depending on what you spec.

2- Bowers and Wilkins upgraded stereo - most exotic stereos are crap. I'm sure this is fine but I never listen to the radio - just talk radio in the back ground. Dealer is telling me resale is very difficult if you dont have the upgraded radio- true or not?

3- I actually like the standard rims- any negatives to them? Figure I can save 5 grand by going standard.

4- sports exhaust- worth it? I didnt notice a massive difference in sound as they fired up two cars in the showroom- one sports and one regular.

5- Finally any difference between a 2019 and an 2018? Should I look for used vs ordering new?

any other must have options?

If I have to spend 350k I will. I just know myself- I get bored so quickly, that for me, its just better to do minimal options, enjoy the car and sell it in a few years. I just dont think all the carbon and other fancy options have any resale.

My 16 488 was 329k msrp. I got offered with 4000 miles 240k by the Ferrari dealer for a trade which Im not doing. Im just going to keep the car.

this isn't my first super car, it wont be my last. Its not my dream car- its the next car. Dont get me wrong, Im very excited about the purchase, I just want to be smart with my money and not overspend on useless junk.

thanks for your input.

 

Telemetry is for track use correct?

Planning on cameras, lift, exhaust (probably) 10 spoke wheels.

Carbon as it comes with performance package if I do a white car. Was going to go body color if an exotic color like papaya spark or maybe Napier green.

It’s so damn confusing trying to spec a car. Almost better to just buy one used and not have to deal with choices.

 

How critical is it to get sports exhaust? I honestly found little difference between the two.