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Discussion in 'Sport Series (570S, 540C, 570GT, 600LT)' started by bocaf430, Nov 12, 2018.

  1. bocaf430

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    #1 bocaf430, Nov 12, 2018
    I am thinking of buying a McLaren 570s.... thinking of a spider.... anyone here have any good points to both? I am going to sell my F430 spider... I think I would miss not having the convertible...anyone that has a spider, have you had any issues?
    thanks
     
  2. SoCal to az

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    #2 SoCal to az, Nov 12, 2018
    I think both cars are similar in performance due to the carbon tub so it’s a matter of personal preference. I’m a coupe guy myself but really both are fun.
     
  3. Jo Sta7

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    #3 Jo Sta7, Nov 12, 2018
    If you’re going 570 then spider for sure. No downside. Same stiffness as the coupe and a hard top.
     
  4. noone1

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    #4 noone1, Nov 13, 2018
    I'd have normally said coupes always look better, but the 570S Spider looks almost identical to the coupe. I see no reason you'd want a coupe over a spider other than price.
     
  5. Night life

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    #5 Night life, Nov 13, 2018
    Yup there is zero downside in a spider, it is just as fast, looks the same as the coupe top up, no wind noise, you will be very happy driving top down or just lowering the rear window and listening to the engine noise :cool:

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  6. Robin

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    #6 Robin, Nov 13, 2018
    Yep Spider every time. Looks exactly like the coupe, just as stiff as the coupe, and with the top up you can roll down the rear window for a quick audio upgrade.
     
  7. SoCal to az

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    #7 SoCal to az, Nov 13, 2018
    Illl be the lone voice for the coupe. Cheaper. I just don’t like convertibles. I know I’m strange. Just feel vulnerable them. Some a hole pulls up next to you and wants to harm you- nothing you can do in a spider.

    I know I know I’m paranoid but just a personal thing.
     
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  8. IPO1

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    #8 IPO1, Nov 13, 2018
    I'm a coupe guy as well. Never cared for topless (well in cars)...
     
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    #9 Night life, Nov 14, 2018
    :D:D:D
     
  10. bocaf430

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    #10 bocaf430, Nov 15, 2018
    well I need to think this over.. next is color..lol I am thinking either storm grey or McLaren orange or another orange color...… some people say the car should be bright color and stand out... orange ….. I think the storm grey is very classy looking and sometimes its good not to draw too much attention... that's why I did a black F430, thoughts??
     
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    #11 SoCal to az, Nov 15, 2018
    I’m of the camp that mclarens look good in bright colors. Good luck.
     
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    #12 IPO1, Nov 15, 2018
    IN the same boat as you. For 720 stuck between orange and black. Where I live I think orange would be a little loud for a DD, but I love it. However, I need to think beyond the first two weeks and what can I live with (in my everyday life). Decisions....
     
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  13. bocaf430

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    #13 bocaf430, Nov 16, 2018
    Agree I had a pearl yellow Gallardo in boca and it drew attention....on LI it would be 100x worse..... I do like the white on mclarens..like you said...the decisions we must make......lol
     
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    #15 Smiles, Nov 29, 2018
    Can you get a spider with the glass tops in a 570?

    Matt
     
  16. noone1

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    #16 noone1, Nov 29, 2018
    I don't think the 570S has a glass roof option for the Spider. I think the dimming glass roof is only on the 570GT.

    The 720S Spider will have a dimming glass roof, or so I heard.
     
  17. Smiles

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    #17 Smiles, Nov 29, 2018
    Thanks!

    Matt
     
  18. openwyder

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    #18 openwyder, Dec 18, 2018
    FWIW, Coupe has
    -no cut lines on the roof
    -larger windshield
    -rear flying buttress
    -rear side window glass
     
  19. Ingenere

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    #19 Ingenere, Dec 18, 2018
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    You are still thinking like a Californian. You are in AZ now.... we just shoot 'em! The vert gives you a clean shot! :)

    I'm in the 'subtle' color group!

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    #20 aaronrgonz, Dec 20, 2018
    Can't go wrong with a convertible.
     

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