I SOLD My CHEAP McLaren... Here's Why

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My expectations for my cheap McLaren MP4-12C were very low... but it turns out it's one of my favorite cars I've ever owned. Why am I selling the perfect cheap supercar then? Let's find out.
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Common Questions:
What motorcycle do I ride? A few. Ducati 1198, Honda Goldwing, Honda Grom, Honda Ruckus
What do I do for a living? Make KZbin videos.
Can you wheelie? No, I suck.
Are you fast? Sort of. I suck mostly though.
Where can I keep up with you off the bike?
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Do you go to school? College, for 2 classes.
Why do you ride so dangerously? What do mean? I was doing 25.
Do you go to the track? Of course, hopefully there will be videos in the future.
Do you play video games? No, but I might stream N64 Goldeneye at some point. Twitch: WatchJRGo
Are you afraid the police will watch your videos and arrest you? Something something evidence something something warrants and due process of law
#McLaren #Supercar #CheapSupercar

[@pops55650]

Selling a McClaren and breaking even is pretty amazing. Not paying for future maintenance is another win.

[@WatchJRGo]

Hoovie already said I had the "Ultimate McLaren ownership experience" 😂

[@markstevens1729]

Like getting out of a brief relationship with a supermodel with your self-esteem intact.

[@ryanm4319]

Lol whatever helps you sleep at night bud, breaking even is only a win in a divorce lol.

[@gooddypm]

What’s a McClaren?

[@TheTmat007]

@@WatchJRGo I know you said it's a subjective matter. And I agree. But, in my opinion, the McLaren LT supercars (especially 675LT) are the best, in terms driving dynamics. I prefer them over the the Porsche 911 sportscars/supercars, in terms of driving dynamics.

[@BradColemanisHere]

Great job getting to play for a while and get your money back. Speaking of money, I'd love to hear an update on your property hunt. Was wondering if you were getting the money out of the 12c to put into a property. Also curious why you'd put a studio in your house if you're getting property? :) Good luck, sir!

[@brendansmith9278]

Thanks for the useful consumer advice on the nissan coils 🙏

[@smooth6428]

Love that you do late night uploads, I get off work later in the night and is always nice to have a new video drop before bed. Keep it up man!!!

[@69Dartman]

Awesome, you got to enjoy it as long as you wanted and passed it on to a deserving new owner. Watching now👍

[@tmoz1228]

I've been fixing my windshields with the rainx kit since the first time you did a video about it!

[@jimcabezola3051]

Good on you! You seem to have had a much more pleasant experience with this 12C than most other KZbinrs. I would sigh in relief to unload this McLaren…and take a nice relaxing drive in a…say…Chevy Volt, for instance. 😊

[@wernerdanler2742]

That's some good gearing on that thing. At the speed you were going and only a bit over 2k revs. I haven't been to Kansas in decades but I guess you were on the turnpike. Looks like they keep it up pretty well like the autobahn. To bad you can't drive like you were on it. Lol

[@Kyle4OH8]

A new project i would love to see is a Mitsubishi starion

[@Cartier_specialist]

Are you traveling in time?

[@MrGazzaj]

That is one car that will not end up in the car crusher in the spring.....see what I did there JR? 30 seconds vision of watching the car crusher do what it is designed for after all the work your father put into it is all that’s needed! It covers off on my own education with PLC's and legacy mechanical engineering resurrected.

[@Expressionistix]

Maybe your goal is to own every car that has ever existed even if only for a few minutes.

[@WatchJRGo]

That would be the dream, just keep a 911 Turbo S in the garage and I'm set 💯

[@nastyG184]

@@WatchJRGo you could try a 996 Turbo or a 997 Turbo hehe

[@MrGhostOg]

The fact you could experience something like a 1989-9 bmw z1 with the retractable doors for that much or less and few other cars that will help bring more people to the channel just is a huge reason to not get that attached when making videos also my favorites is some of the old amg, Brabus, alpina and other hand build near factory brands. Like the alpina stitching or pre merger amg’s.

[@TheHillman46]

Done well, an epic car, but isn't it time to get an old air-cooled volkswagen? A kombi, or bug, would be great to see... (Ive got a 75 1303L here in oz)

[@Vracktal]

Mclaren owners often say the happiest days of their ownership experience are the day they buy it, and the day they sell it.

[@jaybokay6444]

At least a smart move, enjoying an exotic supercar for free for a while. Plus it was great content. Well done, JR!

[@kraignadjkovic5494]

Oh, man-the Rain-X windshield repair kit! And old school WatchJRGo staple!

[@pkt1213]

I've the RainX kit to fix a bunch of chips in my wife's windshield. I was looking for ankit and went back to your F250 and GTR video.

[@brycestarkey4467]

We need a full fleet update. What's left elsewhere and at the house

[@ericsmith1453]

In country with zero autobahns it makes sense to use it for a track day or three and then flog it. The maintenance /repair costs can be a bit steepon these even if you do all labour.

[@richardsmith2721]

The video is out of sequence because you've already been to LSC. My friend thought that of his 12c until he had a tuned 600LT and tuned 720S. What model McLaren was parked outside of LSC when you were in Chicago?

[@rpavlik1]

Attachment issues 😉 Actually I predicted the garage part. Garage space is valuable because it represents possibility.

[@frostshock13]

I like to do car experiences. Buy cars with high resell value retention and seller that really wants to move it to deal. Drive them 4-5k miles and then sell and break even or lose a bit of money to have a car for a year or so. It's fun though to get to experience a wide range of cars that I wanted to own.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Thats really cool. Can you give some examples of some cars that you flipped and drove? Were any really poor choices?

[@frostshock13]

@@jamesmedina2062 I have done the 2012 991 Porsche base, 2008 987 cayman s, 2012 Mercedes C63 amg, 08 Audi s6 v10, 99 volvo v70r, 08 Honda Element, 98 BMW 750 il v12, 1987 BWM 325i. I don't know if there was poor choices, as I do it more for an experience. Really, work needed varied a lot. Also, if you don't do you own work it might not work out. Something overlooked I think is you have to consider how long will it take to sell when you are ready to move on. I would say the poor choices were the big v10/12 cars parts and stuff adds up quicker, but they all good to get to drive.

[@jamesmedina2062]

Can you test-drive or purchase any M3 or newer M2 Comp?

[@eddiepatterson5025]

Hi Jr it’s been awhile since I watched your channel. It’s about Rolls Smoke project. I know it’s weathered and sat up for a couple of years. But I’m hoping you would make it a streetable car. Roof fix I’d just wire brush it and Rhino line it to solve the leak issue. As the back end find a universal fit 4 link suspension kit and a Ford 9inch diff from a 77-79 Thunderbird and convert to disc brakes and tru-trac locker and 4.10 gears ⚙️ would work with the 4L60-E transmission you already have. Other people have dissed it but I think it deserves the love and it’s the reason I subscribed to this channel way back when. John just think over it. It deserves some love and make it Street worthy. Eddie Patterson Silverstreet South Carolina.

[@OldManBadly]

If you want to make your life easy, at the end of every quarter, sell off the cars you haven't touched during that time. most of them are losing value sitting there, so you might as well try to fix things up. Get your money flowing, take on project you can handle in reasonable time, and keep your life more simple.

[@michaelbowen463]

Has your state made you become a actual car dealer due to selling so many cars? Here (in NJ), last I saw, if someone sells more than five cars in a year we are forced to get a dealer license, and take on all the expenses that come with it.

[@joshaden6533]

I thought the same thing. He always says he didn't make any money on the deal which I'm guessing is for a reason.

[@fenestrationpro]

Nothing like culturally Marxist NJ making shit up

[@scottpollard3270]

I wonder same thing with these KZbin car flippers. In NC, there is a limit as well Doesn't matter if you make money or not, it's the transactions that matter. Something about protecting the unsuspecting public from sleazy individuals. Thank goodness this law is in effect so we can rely on all the honest car dealers to protect us.

[@Alegrus375]

You are the only person on earth that sold a McLaren due to a Geo Metro, but totally understand the reason why.

[@LastHumansGarage]

thanks for the technique tips on windshield repair

[@williamegler8771]

My neighbor who lives across the street owns one of these plus a Lamborghini Gallardo. He is retired neurosurgeon who never married. His house is a architectural masterpiece which has been in a couple of magazines. Every couple of weeks he pulls both vehicles out of the garage and parks them on the circular driveway with their doors up. He positions them so anybody driving down the street can see them. Once every six months or so he'll drive one on the six mile round trip to the local Italian bistro before he comes home and puts them both back in the garage.

[@mrfishbulb7187]

Life goals.

[@rager1969]

I watched a video the other day with you and Eric from LegitStreetCars driving this to Chicago because HE bought if from you for 79K. Was he the dealer?

[@RysterARCEE]

The headlights on my 2011 Hyundai Sonata were de-laminating on the inside after only 4 years. Sun and cheap materials!

[@MrKoaz72]

Did Alex from Legit street cars buy it because in his video with the Honda/benzo you can clearly see it lurking in the background

[@jochenstacker7448]

Don't look at it as not making a profit, think of it as having driven a McLaren for free.

[@bortsmithson]

Channeling your inner Rich Rebuilds on the squarespace ad, nice!

[@Leebs]

Would love a merch upgrade. Maybe even a Motul Jr hoodie 💪

[@smanbman5732]

Is it possible to put 12 volt lithium batteries i batteries Geo I seen them for $300

[@mgbrv8]

The way J.r. goes through cars feels like when he turns 60 he’s going to have eight ex-wives

[@WatchJRGo]

I want to be able to tell my kids I owned them all. They won't believe me but it'll be fun reminiscing 😂

[@nicholasvinen]

@@WatchJRGo if they don't believe you, just show them the videos! 😆

[@skolenimation]

That smooth torque of the 3.0 Duratec in the Jag was just too enticing. I get it.

[@unstablebobgable]

If I could help Watch JR Goes sell the McLaren I would drink the shot of whiskey and the cold Bartle Skeets with him and puff on the Cannibus cigars with him and get all schmoked up.

[@jessecbrinson]

Insert Star Fox meme: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

[@thecman26]

Well that didn't take long! TBH you have an electric Geo Metro. Why would you need a McClaren? Take that money and buy the shop with it!

[@thatgreatdeal]

Sounds like quite the risk for return, based on how the first video started out. Glad to see it didn't have engine issues!

[@thatgreatdeal]

But as we know from Hoovie, you don't have to make money on the car to make money.

[@Cartier_specialist]

Buy an ultraviolet lamp -- they're dirt cheap.

[@gregorymaupin6388]

When are you going to do an update on the next new Watch JR Go Garage?

[@wrenchingoncars1884]

Wow I'm shocked that this car here of all your cars is not staying. I truly thought that you would never part with this. As you stated you did put over 1000miles and you had great fun and jpys driving it. You broke even but in the end it's still a beautiful car and was fun to watch the livestream trying to get it into the garage.

[@nicolashoyt5341]

UV lights for windshield chip repair are on Amazon for about $30, seems like you do enough of them to justify it haha

[@GEAUXFRUGAL]

Interest rate up, gas going back up I'm seeing so many great deals on toys.

[@robertwhall]

Thought I saw this car in Chicago in a recent LSC video

[@chrisplace3024]

Hi, When are you getting a new shop?

[@dmann1209]

Good move breaking even and it was fun watching you work out the issues. Thanks for the insight on Nissan coils installed in such a fantastic supercar. 82 MPH at 2250 RPMs is awesome!

[@jimamizzi1]

Well don’t JR, you guys in the US are so lucky when it come to cars and pricing, your car would be double in Australia, I don’t no if it’s the cost of living between the two countries or what. Used focus 2018 RS $55,000. Used focus 2021,ST $52,000. Ex demo 2022 golf GTI $68,000. 2019 McLaren 570s $340,000. I still love my country Australia 🇦🇺

[@donald6345]

🤷🏼I would have preferred you to have sold that dull geo electro….

[@cdnclassiccargarage6620]

What’s the wrap official name? It looks so good.

[@ChibuikeUlasi]

Congratulations 🎉

[@kevinhaigh1654]

It's a great looking car and glad you enjoyed it but for the money they seem very temperamental car

[@pmscalisi]

Most expensive cars like that are a money pit. Most owners don’t care because they can afford it.

[@terrybaptist795]

Ahh the money light on the dash came on again!😆😆😆😆😆

[@gavinplunkett977]

I can't believe you sold it you seemed to enjoy it so much. I wonder which KZbinr bought it.

[@joeyscleaninglady2877]

an automatic sports car can't be top 3. Would take any 911 with a stick over this one

[@MrMattDat]

McLaren moves on. How long until JR picks up a new, favorite toy?

[@plo96]

@legitstreetcars bought this?

[@yamaman2711]

JR if you like the McClaren so much, just keep it for a little longer. You got a pretty good on the car.

[@bigtank50]

You should buy a Fisker Karma!

[@WatchJRGo]

Hahah, someone follows me on twitter... trying to find the diag tools first

[@nickflopper]

When will you work on the escalade

[@WatchJRGo]

Soon! Josh I and I are planning on doing that together so we've been trying to line up a time, harder now that he sold his house and moved 🍻

[@nickflopper]

@@WatchJRGo nice

[@plantedinpr886]

Avoid the next big repair bill, dump it for the cash. Really, it's just another POS that gets you from Point A to Point B. I know that some cars are special but really, I get at least 68% of the satisfaction you get from driving that car from my 2002 Ford Ranger (on some roads).

[@erikthie2253]

when do you get a porsche gt3 turbo?

[@nicholasvonrhine6311]

The best car I ever drove is a 2002 manual dodge neon.

[@robertsmith987]

any news on new shop?

[@cidercecil]

Another great thing about the McLaren is that it has a pantograph wiper 😄

[@KenMrKLC]

5:14 who is copying who I imagine you watch rich rebuilds

[@workingmansrestorations7071]

Good deal on the car. Whenever possible I try to make money or break even when doing something.

[@kerrylewis2581]

This car makes me wish you still had a shop, even if only to keep it safe and warm.

[@nachobroryan8824]

I'd get rid of it too if you can't drive it up the driveway in snow. Why else would anyone buy one?

[@WatchJRGo]

I mean... PS2 aren't even supposed to be exposed to temps under 40*F. They're literally "street legal" track slicks 😛

[@mjjr1000]

I still sometimes play need for speed underground on a PS2 i still have lol

[@johnnyhernandez2790]

Instead of cleaning out the other side of the garage to fit another car he sells his super car instead 🤷‍♂

[@WatchJRGo]

Where am I going to put those 3 motorcycles? 😳 I can promise you my girlfriend would kill me if her Navi was outside!

[@buddyrevell6369]

@@WatchJRGo priorities!

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

So basically the clock springs are about as durable as the 92-up econoline door handles.

[@fomocopowersgarage7103]

@WatchJRGO spam

[@P.Galore]

You are speed-dating automobiles!....do you tell them it's you, not them?

[@WatchJRGo]

Must own them all 😂

[@nicholasvinen]

@@WatchJRGo Pokecar?

[@kc0lif]

gonna show new shop?

[@TheRealAlpha2]

JR sold his Mclaren, why? Because it was Wednesday? I mean does he even need a reason? It's an easy flip.

[@ninagarrett2493]

why sell then?

[@psubuster]

Hey

[@WatchJRGo]

🥇 boom!

[@britishcarfan9601]

JRGO, I’d recommend you to sell it on Bring A Trailer. Which is a car auction site made for cars that are in great shape.

[@ronnyziesmer4709]

WatchJTGo, did you ever get your pilots license?

[@andrewharrison7027]

😢 not the McLaren I love it

[@WatchJRGo]

It will continue it's life on KZbin 😳

[@alexkirango1178]

Sad to see you sell it.

[@greathornedowl3644]

👏👏BRAVO, sounds like you made the right decision. Love Squarespace, great for inquisitive minds, so much to explore

[@t20594]

So the same price as a Ford Transit or Bronco windshield. Ridiculous

[@kevinbarry71]

Why shouldn't the coils and plugs come from a Nissan? That is a Nissan engine

[@janmartens7954]

Glad you sold it. Beautiful car, but way to unreliable and a hazard to own. Put that money into an nice house and garage! You looking tired buddy, time for some Mexicaan sunshine with the missus? Don’t forget to load up ok?

[@bradpittiful7288]

you sell everything...why should we be surprised...i bought my subaru 2.5 rs in 2000 and still have it...22 years

[@pmscalisi]

Swapping cars is a good part of his content. Why would he stop?

[@mbiker345]

You guys get mighty cold up there don’t you? Have to be breaking clock springs from just being cold.

[@GrotrianSeiler]

This is such a great channel

[@Cartier_specialist]

Tbh I suspected you sold it because I didn't think you'd be leaving it outside.

[@WatchJRGo]

Yeah... most cars can sit outside but the McLaren had to be garaged 🍻

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@WatchJRGo I didn't realize you sold it before going to Chicago though.

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

Here We go again, literally to the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful and blessed day.😇

[@robvolpi3247]

Good thing you sold it! The problems are now his problem…..

[@baikal4784]

I SOLD My CHEAP McLaren... Here's Why.... Because I have a champagne taste on a beer budget...I am what you call.. A flogger

[@pstreetgarage7304]

Wonder if the value of this will go through the roof in a few years ??

[@kevinbarry71]

That car was passed around like a sorority pledge

[@akaHermanSnerd]

🤣🤣

[@scottpollard3270]

Hilarious

[@albertagibinik9230]

Somebody will make laser to fix headlight

[@grabsme]

So was this before fixing the merKedes or are you going back to hang out with Alex?

[@202motors6]

Nah, relaxing drive in an electric Geo 😎

[@robertlilly2893]

Dude never loses money 👀