Daily Driving A £250k McLaren 720S

[@K2edg]

Regarding the power, i was told you can use any dodgy fuel in any city in the world and still achieve 720ps at the fly. The knock on effect of this is at sea level with 100 octane you will be seeing the best part of 800hp at the fly.

[@DanielSadjadian]

Wow that's incredible!! All from a 4.0l engine... my goodness.

[@williamray2988]

This is the supercar I would get, hands down. Thanks for the awesome content and the practicality from an owners perspective, James. Keep it going!

[@AmazingCarsSwitzerland]

The colour is just nice, fistral blue looking great.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yep, I’m loving that colour. I wonder what it’s like in the flesh. Porsche Miami blue looks awesome in film, but it’s hideous in person.

[@jonathanrath3036]

McLaren is simply doing incredible things. Smart of them to partner with you James. Safe travels and thanks as always for the extraordinary content!

[@Elias_g1]

It's my all around favourite supercar.It's gorgeous in my opinion and it's the one of the fastest of not the fastest "supercar" on the road.I was really waiting for a video on the 720s !

[@Dampydan]

I don’t normally get here for a video this early. But it’s 2:30am here in California. I just drove 7.5 hours to my parents house for thanksgiving. And im stoked I got to catch this before bed. As usual... great video James. Thank you for the great content!

[@CITRUS--]

Can we discuss why mclarens depreciate like full cream milk, AND can we discuss why people say the 650/675lt/720 are horribly “built” motor vehicles?? I keep seeing and hearing about dodgy built quality, panel gaps and doors not closing and tons of electronic issues, WHY is no one talking about this?

[@Hugo_WP]

I’m not a McLaren guy at all but 720s is the best car I ever drove.. love the car and how spacious is for tall guys.. acceleration is brutal

[@Casper-we3dq]

I liked the look of the 720 when it first came out. I liked it because it was totally unique and brought something new to the supercar scene. I have heard many people say that the looks are growing on them, and that to me is a sign a great design. Many truly great designs started that way, the AP Royal Oak watch being an example of one of them.

[@SpritSlash]

Waking up to this, priceless

[@RadialSeeker113]

£230000

[@phillollard6965]

It's the same sort of acceleration you get , when stepping on a sleeping cheetahs bollocks , I love it

[@leeroy7493]

Always so comfortable in front of camera.thanks for sharing with your KZbin family.making car reviews watchable again .. bravo

[@MoreThanCars]

You can, and I use my 720s daily!

[@earbud83]

This or gt as daily driver? Is it really as good around town??

[@lume.3887]

The sound with the Novitec exhaust is insane and would COMPLETELY justify a purchase alone :D

[@e99783]

I’ll be very interested in hearing your winter and bad weather report on the 720s

[@CrimzDad]

I have the 720s in the Boston area and I wouldn't dare drive it during the winter. Not a proper winter car! Dude buy a Tesla for the fall and winter.

[@terrell3664]

David Tesla i’m sorry but we’re not millionaires we can’t afford both of the cars

[@exoticwhipsbroadspipesandbags]

David Tesla Tesla’s are cheap... get a Porsche.

[@exoticwhipsbroadspipesandbags]

Squidward Tentacles you don’t need to be a millionaire to buy a Mclaren 720s and a Tesla model S

[@Dave-us5fq]

Get Money no but it certainly helps

[@DaniloVicari]

Five Finger Death Punch are absolutely amazing, good taste mate! 🤘🏻

[@RichCSR2]

@@veemacks7255 haha

[@cameroncampbell5664]

Mclaren 720s + Vorsteiner kit = The dream

[@stephenmccartney7036]

“A crazed mosquito on crack” Genius description 🤣🤣. 👍🏼

[@MrPetervp14]

He said smack. Which means crack.

[@TheCarGuysTV]

Yes

[@JCSteinmeyer]

You were born to be doing what you’re doing. Another great video!!

[@timw5k]

It's so sick in this Fistral blue, absolute dream spec with the silver wheels. What an amazing car!

[@Arashekhoeur]

Five finger death punch... Ooooh yeah! You can daily anything for me, the only thing that can stop that is if you live and mostly drive in big cities. Well here in Brussels, the roads, streets are awful, circulation sucks, streets bumps, zebra bumps, tramway rails/bus lane with different level of heights,... Even normal cars scratch their chassis.

[@maxencedeshaies]

I really like the format of your videos, they are the only ones that hook me until the end... Good job there James!

[@EthanNoble]

Awesome! Definitely looking forward to you dispelling the rumors that Mclaren's aren't reliable. Thanks for this James and all you do!

[@Cryptoletsgo1]

I love you mate. “The braking on this car, is like you’ve just thrown an anchor out into the tarmac and BOOM!” 👍🏼😜

[@nickd8128]

‘Your diaphragm gets pressed against the seat and you genuinely brace yourself for the attack of momentum that is unleashed upon the torque and power of this thing’... 😂😂😂😂 that’s some serious conveying of the experience you’re doing right there. Nice!

[@Cyber-rk4pg]

One of the best super cars ever built! Wish you the best for your family and child!

[@micklawrence2630]

Top ...top real world video ..... genuinely tell us like it is ..... it’s why I always watch your films 👍🏼

[@Storm762x39]

Love your taste in cars, love your taste in music 🍻

[@timcasey5835]

That was a really good well rounded piece - most interesting. I’ve noticed a reasonable amount of chat online about reliability issues with the 720s - I take it you’ve not encountered any? As McLaren have given you the 720s as a long termer do you feel obliged not to bring stuff like that up? You might be the 1 in a 1000 that has a problem so it could unfairly damage the brand I guess. I made the exact same point about how the 720s has pushed the boundaries - prior to release there was no great pressure or competition with everyone saying ‘nice cars but could be quicker ‘ !!! I think there was a collective stunned silence with the 720s’s performance and you it’s a really good point - perhaps the reports of lack of feel and theatre are down to its operating window being a step on from the rest which isn’t reached by many. Like I say, good piece James, really enjoyed it:)

[@ianschwartz8856]

Big fan of the channel, congrats on the baby

[@tumbletrack999]

VAST COIN! favourite phrase James

[@CharlieVane21]

Love the 720S. I know a few KZbinrs e.g. Sam, Tom are not fans but I think they're great. I would buy one over all its competitors(if I win the lottery). PS. What's going on between you and TGE?

[@mehcustom24]

Yeah I wanna know too

[@CharlieVane21]

@@mehcustom24 Jealous of each other's beards.

[@Driver_88]

ladtv being a lad

[@3brown1green97]

love your videos...watching from Greece

[@147Robbotv]

what an absolute machine

[@jasonrummery6316]

I love McLaren and I have always been a fan of the F1 team and always will be. But I wasn't a fan of the 720s when it was launched but the more I see of it, the more I desperately want one

[@drewcama5481]

A Crazed Moskito On Smack! The best line in a long time!

[@reidmorris7976]

Always love when a new video from Mr. Context comes out. Whoops.... I mean Mr. JWW 😂 Another good one sir, cheers!

[@OxygenGenetics]

I believe the UK has better gas than we do in the US. That said, Brooks from drag times had his 720s on the dyno and it made 691 to the wheels I believe. Streetspeed717 just got his 720s tuned, and is doing catless straight pipes! Side note, isnt the senna really just the LT 720, lighter, faster, raw, full of emotion, bat shit crazy, etc. Or do we think there will be a middle ground car between the GT 720S, and the track monster Senna?

[@strangeclouds7]

Better gas? Depeding on what brand of gas you buy its all the same thing. The only difference is additives that manufacturers add.

[@OxygenGenetics]

@@strangeclouds7 octane, makes a massive difference. They have 100 at the pump and 90 something that's above our "Premium 91-93" California gas sucks for example.

[@chrisethans8233]

I am actually curious to see the differences between the 760lt and the senna

[@strangeclouds7]

@@OxygenGenetics Europe uses a different rating system. Its the same octane. Look it up.

[@TAEbot]

That spec is perfect!

[@ginggur17]

We have the chance to go to Abu Dhabi in 2yrs time. Defo taking it. Then on to Australia, then Bora Bora and finally Canada. Can’t wait.

[@timcasey5835]

That was a really good well rounded piece - most interesting. I’ve noticed a reasonable amount of chat online about reliability issues with the 720s - I take it you’ve not encountered any? As McLaren have given you the 720s as a long termer do you feel obliged not to bring stuff like that up? You might be the 1 in a 1000 that has a problem so it could unfairly damage the brand I guess. I made the exact same point about how the 720s has pushed the boundaries - prior to release there was no great pressure or competition with everyone saying ‘nice cars but could be quicker ‘ !!! I think there was a collective stunned silence with the 720s’s performance and I agree, perhaps the reports of lack of feel and theatre are down to its operating window being a step on from the rest which isn’t reached by many. I’ve grown to admire the 720s due to its breadth of abilities as you concur but I don’t lust after it like a Pista for example - I think the 600 LT is the sweet spot in the range. As much as I love cars for me they still have to make sense on the road with the ability to perform their fundamental purpose so the likes of the Senna and Speed wing or whatever it’s called should be canned - focus on the three core offerings or should I say two plus another one ie the now ageing P1 and or its successor. Like I say, good piece James, really enjoyed it:)

[@harshgulzar8325]

Man your videos are just amazing

[@fortnitedefaultskin4167]

Guy's have a good day. :)

[@ginggur17]

It sure is a beauty James.

[@patrikojala1895]

Another Fantastic Video Buddy, I Absolutely Love your Content Buddy! 😍🔥

[@danielfitz01]

You are an absolute legend

[@harrykotcher7909]

720's a wee beasty indeed.

[@turdferguson-]

I have a 2020 720s Spider on the way and I never understood the controversy of the lights, I think the car is a piece of art and really love the headlight design. I am convinced only broke haters that will never own a supercar are the only ones complaining about it.

[@kisilvan]

"...a crazed mosquito on smack." lol some of your analogies are awesome

[@perryjames2260]

Great content, I drive my 720S everyday, however after watching your vlog on the 2018 Vanquish S Volante, I had to buy one of those for the “sense of occasion “ and daily comfort. I do live in California, so it’ll be a nice daily... Keep it up! On a side note, I love the other sun glasses you normally wear with the side skirts, Brand?

[@emilyw3192]

I love the Vanquish S (coupe) it's my dream car. You are very lucky, enjoy it! 😊

[@guuslombarts9004]

Thom Browne sunglasses

[@ruimarques_]

They are the Thom Browne 808. 👍

[@Marcin120988]

Daaaaamn, trying really hard not to be jealous but a 720S + Vanquish + living in California is quite nice.... :D

[@Marcin120988]

@@veemacks7255 Was born and living in Germany for 20 years, now moved a couple of years ago to Poland where there's a speed limit but tbh if you're driving there in the early morning it's as it would be unrestricted :D

[@marcvanderbent9262]

Great ride & thoughts, thanks, keep it up!

[@budzy5762]

I hope James gets invited to present Top Gear, he'd be a great replacement! (I hope thats not an insult)

[@CarToneHK]

Honestly hated the nose when new, but grew on me massively over time. When the Senna came out, this looked even better

[@luxuryleaper9938]

awesome content as always! you really show your in depth thoughts with it!

[@md8703-t5d]

Dubai time! This year has flown by so fast.

[@icebreakertech]

You can daily anything, as long as you're mad enough.

[@juwonie_0426]

I wonder what you think of the depreciation and reliability of McLaren cars

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Hey how's the reliability on this vs Lamborghini or Ferrari

[@AnthonyKellett]

Are you planning on telling us all the issues, which have arisen with this 720s; or, have you not had any? Either scenario would be of interest to those of us who might buy one of these. I'm keen, but whilst money is not an issue, inconvenience and unreliability most certainly are concerns. If I'm selecting a car to travel to, say, Geneva, I don't want a car that I doubt will make it. I'll just jump in one of the reliable ones. That being so, what's the point (for me) in owning one? Forget resale values - I don't care - just (please, please!) tell me it's now reliable and the initial issues, which have been widely reported, are now a thing of the past... or not.

[@joelimongelli792]

I use mine year round as well, There is nothing under 1 million dollars that comes near this.The luxury package is wonderful.gtjoey

[@HypnOlli]

I'd have the 812 in a heartbeat over this..

[@gavinsullivan9015]

might not be a journalist but that was cracking insight - thanks👍

[@GY9944]

Great video !

[@dunstanhawk7367]

Love your videos!

[@GeneralmoffblogsBlogspotmoffvs]

I agree with you that the McLaren 720S is useable, but I think you’re missing something. Here in the U.K, unfortunately some people see supercars as nothing more than ‘flashy excess’ and that therefore in the real world limits their usability, no matter which supercar. We’ve got a gorgeous Bentley Continental GT V8 S and, even though you’d hope you could drive it and park it wherever you pleased, in reality you have to take into consideration the high value of these cars and the risk you take when leaving it somewhere. I do agree with you that there is nothing technically stopping someone using a supercar every day, but if you have a traditional professional job sometimes it isn’t worth it to take the supercar. Just my thoughts on the actual liveability of these cars.

[@jrgenjrgen1165]

You are mentioning a forthcoming Spider version. Well today Mclaren has teased us with the Spider, being released 8. December. Is ISOFIX an MSO-option?

[@Pranav19k94]

That is a Great Car review, journalist or not 👍🏽

[@andrekxe116]

James you are great!!!

[@kumarankarth86]

It seems a bit excessive for someone like you to drive a car like that in the most extreme and bitter conditions, but now that I think about it, it's a great experience since it's a free long-term loaner which you can thrash down the roads easily without an end in sight.

[@suk675]

720s is fast, sounds good, much room, doors up and have active aero system, I think this car in hypercar teritory but with supercar price

[@michaellui74]

Another great video jww. I think any McLaren daily driving has reliable issue and how expensive maintaince will be. Happy thanlsgiving from your fan in San Fransico:-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-):-D:-):-D:-D

[@TheIantonna]

I am big Macca fanboy, but it seems the problem with McLaren is that when they have an issue, the demand for services and issues solving is bigger then the main dealers can take and the waiting list is too long, also, from what I hear, McLaren are making ti very difficult for independed garages to specialize in Mclaren services and issues, you can only take your Macca to a main dealer when compared to other brands.

[@Flowernight2011]

So nice cars and if I had the money I definitly would buy one. Too bad we almost don’t see them in Belgium...

[@RichCSR2]

22mpg average is well good, my supercharged Merc only gets that. id be more than happy with a return of 22 from the 720!

[@airzone2332]

Still don’t know mrjww only has 400k his content is up the top on here and these other guys have 1 or 2 million.

[@alexwalton9490]

FFDP!! YES!

[@ARlELATOM]

Awesome video! Are you doing real world testing for McLaren?

[@MaverickTheSiberianHusky]

Numbers that we shouldn't talk about is for damn sure lol👀😂

[@tobywilliams7803]

Yes, you can

[@gdfggggg]

Nice 58-60 on the speedo, very sensible, you’d never go much over that.

[@matklm]

I like the way he says "noooormally"

[@abhilashghosh4178]

James, could you please show all your cars like Salomondrin does sometimes like a garage update? I had forgotten that you owned the 720s.

[@gavinsullivan9015]

"crazed mosquito on smack" 😂

[@mikewilson1957]

I would prefer colour on the interior to make it more appealing visually!

[@richardhintonracing]

It is all about 3 things Fit Finish and Fabric.

[@mrjarjar1018]

As we all noticed you are very into metal! :D you should really check out Beartooth ! ( FFDP is great aswell, seen them live already!)

[@charlesyuen7188]

hi james,probably u can do another 720s details filming,superb like the way u filmed the tdf..

[@pohump]

I believe there are independent dynos showing close to 700hp to the wheels on pump.

[@leandrovallejo6373]

Please James do a drag race 720 vs TDF!!!!!

[@DOMg00g]

22 mpg is fantastic for a super car. My 4-cyl saloon gets about 24 (mostly city driving, granted)

[@tomwilson7599]

05:06 - Did you just say a 720 was loud? 😂💩

[@FrankBarryLuv]

It’s so much more aesthetically well built compared to the Senna.

[@jalaj108]

2:07 You really can become a writer.

[@jameswebsdale4747]

Christmas tree challenge coming up, who's car looks the best between James,tge,shmee,Paul,and Sam with a Xmas tree strapped to the roof

[@6mrw6]

The best Sportscar/Supercar for daily driver : Porsche 911 or 718 (in my opinion)

[@HypnOlli]

..I'd probably have the amg gtc..

[@AlejandroP1980s]

Hey what about Lamborghini or Ferrari are they bad for daily drive it

[@sadubone]

i don't think you should define or limit what you do or talk about with a car. i'd watch you clean a car with a toothbrush talking about nothing other than the color of the car. something about how you do it and film it makes it interesting. i'm just suggesting you need not restrict yourself to one kind of recording or variation of recording. it's all interesting.

[@homerbuntin4751]

My wife's Ford Flex gets 16 MPG with less than 300 HP. I'll happily take 22 all day! Lol

[@timmo3351]

I hope they sort you out when the LTs are released, to make up for the 720 faff you had 😊

[@Mrbulletfire]

720 vs 918 would be siiick

[@MrJWW]

It would!

[@gracefullygraceful9776]

£230K 918 performance? 918 has doubled in price. 3 year old 720S will be 1/2 price. wake up james and smell the coffee.

[@gracefullygraceful9776]

@@veemacks7255 I'm pretty sure the 720S out-performs Zonda''s and koenigsegg that cost the other side of 2 million. 720s also out-performs his TDF that cost him 700K. I love the 720s but there is a reason why people are not blowing whistles over this and the P1 is still the king. I just thought james would be more logical.

[@terry.i]

What's the best supercar daily driver in your opinion R8? Hurucan? 458, 911 or 720s?

[@doughnuts5364]

Terry Ilunga apart from 911 which a sports car (beside gt2 which can’t be daily) I’d say a 570s or 570gt