What a Great Experience!

After much vacillation between a 12C, 570 and a 720, I finally made a choice to jump into the McLaren brand. A 570S w/track pack.

The car has come from McLaren Houston and I was truly taken care of by Mike Grant and Shawn Seaman. After 30+ years of Ferrari dealer disrespect, it is so nice to be treated like a valued customer. I'm sure I'll be back for more!

I can't wait for the truck to arrive!
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It arrived tonight. What a great car!

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It definitely has a different 'personality' than a Ferrari. I really like it. It is very tactile and 'feelsome'. It's very good and very quick.

It attracts allot of attention. But it's very different than the Ferrari attention. It's all been positive and it seems to just put smiles on everyone's face.

 

I talked to allot of people and the gearbox issue is rare and just on the early cars and the aftermarket found a solution that costs about $1 to fix. The steering rack that failed was the only one I could find. It was an early car that was part of a rental fleet. There seems to be some early 12C light issues, but again, early 12Cs.

On to the servicing; there will be a computer dx tool solution. The tool to remove the engine cover can be had, and one of the dealers is selling oil change kits. McLaren may have heard something.

The 570S seems to be a well sorted package, it is brilliant to drive and I can't stop looking at it!

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There's only drama if you are a drama queen or a jerk. I've noticed that the Macca only elicits positive responses from people. For instance, today as I was leaving my barber, I saw a teenager with his parents across the lot have dropped jaws. The kid came over, was all smiles and questions. The parents soon followed and they took a few pictures with the car. The only disappointment was when they asked if I could pop the hood, so they could see the engine...... and I had to go through the explanation and tell them to look through the little mesh wire holes.

 

Let's hope they never lose this excitement!

 

Well, it's been a year with the Mac. What has it been like?

Nothing short of brilliant! The car has been perfectly reliable. It is blindingly quick (I can't imagine needing more speed). The carbon tub is such an incredible platform to work from, that makes the handling amazing. I still have yet to get gas (or take the car out), and not talk to people and get my picture taken. People's responses have been 100% positive. I have had no trouble running away from anything on the road or track and best of all, it makes ME smile!

From the service side...... it is easy. I have done 2 oil changes and they are a dawdle. There will be a diagnostic tool available shortly that I am excited about. Other than absurd parts prices... It won't be long before we figure out what cross referenced items can be had for a fraction of Mac pricing.

If you've been on the fence (like I was), don't be afraid. Get one, drive it and smile!

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Ferraris, Lamborghinis, etc are just not exotic anymore. There are just too many floating around. At least for now, seeing a McLaren in the wild is an event for most people. That rarity and specialness of the drive (for us) is what contributes to what makes an exotic car.... exotic. I couldn't be happier!

 

I've heard McLaren Philadelphia is a great dealer. I'm sure you'l love the car. btw..... the seats are brilliant!