Everything WRONG With The McLaren 720s! And Why I Love It!

[@JayEmmAndFriends]

Do you love it or hate it? More motoring content here: kzbin.info/aero/PLNVfZAbP7rRlQTGyB24U0osi9XOCeMkql

[@wideshadyy]

Ant really is very good at reviews. Please encourage him to make some more videos on his or this channel!

[@sportzntouring]

Thank you. I will indeed. Most likely on JayEmm & Friends. I'm still exploring what SNT is or should be but I think that's more a car enthusiast's lifestyle vlog. Reviews seem to suit this channel and James and I have sometimes contrasting preferences so having a little disagreement makes for an interesting dynamic. Thanks for watching!

[@richboy900]

The 720S is so much bang for the buck, I'd say the car is verging on hypercar performance. I do think the brighter colours would suit it though, like volcano orange or volcano red 🔥

[@sportzntouring]

Agreed! But I'm a little boring and have a thing for white cars 😬

[@richboy900]

@@sportzntouring A McLaren would look great in white I think

[@Emadavid]

Aurora Blue and Volcano red are my favorites for sure

[@danielshinerock1526]

Buy both and have a lot of fun!

[@henryhol8538]

Brilliant review! We need more of these from Ant. If you do buy this we expect to see videos about the owning expirience!👍🏽

[@sportzntouring]

Thank you!

[@timcasey5835]

I think the cache of the 488 will wear off and you'll reflect and wish you'd chosen the 720s..... and let's not ignore the fact it's British too!

[@sportzntouring]

I think you may be right 🤔

[@paulapplegate9664]

Impressed that Ant has been on holiday to get his Tan exactly the same shade as the interior ! 😂👍

[@sportzntouring]

What can I say, I'm dedicated! 😅

[@GaRdZ82]

Hahaha it's an exact match. Niiiiice

[@paultune1696]

All I saw was a white T shirt and the seat, his head just blended in!😂

[@LarsAgerbk]

JayEmm and McLaren are locked in eternal strife

[@danielshinerock1526]

After a while sell the one you get bord with and keep the other one. You loose a few grand in the process! All for a good cause! Fun!

[@Kempy89]

720s look much better in brighter colours, I think. There's so much detail and aero going on, but it gets lost in some colours. I have the tan interior in my 570S. Wasn't sure at first, but I love it now. Brightens the interior so much, especially against the Vega Blue paint.

[@Gorbyrev]

Been waiting for this. Like I commented on the 488 video it would be the 720S for me. And if you live in spitting distance of Thorney Motorsport, REPerformace or Litchfield then all the better as the independent support for these cars has finally caught up with demand.

[@sportzntouring]

Funny thing was, I chuckled when I saw that comment because we'd already filmed this 😁 Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Gorbyrev]

@@sportzntouring Very much. Happy shopping!

[@onniroy4975]

Incredible that you can rate the looks of a R8 over a 720S. In a proper colour the latter is spectacular.

[@michaellau2544]

Lovely review

[@sportzntouring]

Thank you

[@NightfallDrives]

Great review, thanks Ant 😎 The paddle position thing is interesting - it seems like making paddles that the driver can select to be either stationary or follow the wheel can't be too technically challenging or costly 🤔 Might be a USP if one of the supercar makers brings this in.

[@sportzntouring]

Thanks! Dynamic paddles would be interesting but I think most drivers would never use it. It's not a deal breaker whether they're column-fixed or wheel-fixed and I think it would likely make the mechanisms more expensive for the sake of a tiny number of people who would appreciate it. Could be a marketing gimmick though.

[@NightfallDrives]

@sportzntouring yes I think you’re right. We seem to be in an age of digital gimmicks rather than mechanical ones, so it’s unlikely to happen, but I’d find it useful on track as you described

[@Spenny909]

If the 720 is so wonderful that it could be compared to a Lotus, why not buy a Lotus? Both come with reliability issues, but a Lotus is around £50k less, which would make the repairs less of a burden. I feel like I'm talking myself into an Exige. Really good review, Ant. You sold the car for me based on your descriptions.

[@sportzntouring]

Ahhh,good point. Reasons: 1. Getting in and out of a 720S is easier 2. It's more usable in more situations 3. It's faster 4. The doors go up 😅 5. Overall wow factor Thanks for watching!

[@HealthMidas]

No, it’s not a Lotus. Totally in a different league.

[@Kempy89]

I've had an exige 380 and now have a 570S. They're in a different league. It's just that the 'feel' and handling characteristics are similar. As great as the exige is on the right day and the right road, its really too focused to be used regularly and enjoyed on the road. Also, let's not pretend that lotus build quality is any better 😅 Just cheaper to fix.

[@sportzntouring]

@@HealthMidas I didn't say it's equivalent to a lotus, I complimented the driving dynamics by relating it to the driving feel and agility you get in a lotus. The fact that the 720s can deliver that level of dynamism in the packaging and performance puts it in a different league. I thought that would be obvious and not need to be spelled out. I hope this clarifies my intended meaning now.

[@sportzntouring]

@@Kempy89 yes! Exactly!

[@johnnyboy1586]

The only thing that turns me of about this car is the reliability, but apparently there is a specialist in the uk that knows every little gremlin that can ir will go wrong with a maclaren so if i was to pick one up for the right price i would get the company to do a complete going over 😊

[@sportzntouring]

There's a couple. I've heard good things about V Engineering from a friend who's used them. I think I'd start there.

[@oneeleven9832]

Thorney Motorsport Brackley..

[@sportzntouring]

@oneeleven9832 yes, there's Thorney too.

[@HealthMidas]

Constant beeping? Just turn the 360 sensors off! It’s on the same knob of the rear side mirror adjuster. About the engine, the 720S is an award winning engine but I agree that in comfort and auto mode the shifting to higher gears can be improved. In sport mode, it is much better. What you did not mention was when the A/C was on and off; the idling RPM is not the same and I think McLaren has improved this in the 750S. (Not a big deal but it should be more refined for it’s price when new). At the current market prices, I don’t understand why people are selling them because they would never be able to buy a better supercar for this amount of money. I guess, after the first owners who took the biggest depreciation, many 720S were flipped and subsequent owners took their shares of depreciation causing the market prices to come down. Why people don’t keep a McLaren too long? 1. Earlier model electronic / firmware gremlins (MP4-12C) 2. McLaren introduced newer and much better model within a few years. 3. Reliability myths and negative rumors from earlier batches owners, non owners, and people who don’t know how to maintain a supercar (or even why they have to!). A McLaren also has its characteristics that are different from most other supercars and it will take a while before owners get used to it. After that, a 720S is still the best ICE supercar money can buy now even at a new price.

[@johnparky4269]

Great review 👌 personally I don't think that car suits grey

[@kornonacob]

If u wait till middle 2025 u might get the 296 for 150-170k ....

[@richboy900]

I reckon they'll shed value if the new motor tax thing happens next year. Loads will want to get rid of them

[@MarkB4444]

Yep deffo 👍

[@vladx2]

Broccoli @ 17:55 😂

[@sportzntouring]

😂

[@dadcars]

I’ve always loved the looks of the 720 🫶 looks like a UFO 👽 fab video Ant

[@sportzntouring]

Thanks Ben!!

[@Jagm177-w6o]

It looks good

[@sportzntouring]

One of the wonders of the world that I love is how everyone likes something different. If we all liked the same things, the world would be a less interesting place.

[@amospizzey1]

Love them but how can you buy with ALL the endless maintenance problems?

[@sportzntouring]

There's a few places that help ages those and get ahead of them. I also know people who've had great experiences with their McLarens.

[@NxsRuin]

You're not going to look at it while driving it!

[@sportzntouring]

You don't like looking at your cars when they're parked? I do.

[@Paul-D]

incredible car, great value - but I would 10 times out of 10 get the 488 if I was in your position. A Ferrari, even a slightly slower less composed one, is just an event thats only beaten by an even better Ferrari lol

[@sportzntouring]

I don't know... I felt that the 720S was more of an event than the 488 for me personally. From its controversial looks, the dihedral doors, the seating position, the feel through your feet and seat, the acceleration, the driving dynamics. I'm far less affected by brand perception - I mean, my favourite car is a Nissan, and my other car is an Audi and I generally prefer Pepsi 😂

[@Steven-p4j]

Boyo Ant, I could get used to it, and I'm sure you could too. I get the styling, and in that sense we are in disagreement, how you could pass it up, is beyond me, quite genuinely. Especially as nothing within the segment can touch it, and I mean nothing. It is likely to appreciate, as would your opinion of its styling, in quick order. You could try a more vivid colour and perhaps different wheels? Please Ant, work hard to love it, it will repay the effort.

[@andrewdhome]

I really agree with those who are saying that Ant is a brilliant presenter - just like James, he really gets you in the feeling of the car Ant - don't be silly - this will always look ugly. You will regret it as you'll see through the upgrades. Get the Ferrari and don't worry about the slight performance downgrade!!!

[@sportzntouring]

That's a great compliment!! Huge in fact as James is someone I respect massively. People don't realise how difficult it is to drive an expensive car, that isn't yours, while other drivers are trying to kill you by driving at you on your side of the road... while talking about your experience in the car. He makes it look easy, but it isn't, and he is exceptionally good at it.

[@KevGoesRiding]

Sure it's cheap, but the market is (mostly) efficient and prices things according to their worth. I believe they're that cheap for a reason, which would be evident if you had to own and maintain them for a reasonable amount of time. Still a great car though.

[@Steven-p4j]

No sight of the engine, or its specific characteristics?

[@sportzntouring]

I felt that this has been covered thoroughly by James and other reviewers and felt I couldn't add much to that topic.

[@rthomasbox]

Everyone has a Ferrari! (Who can afford one) Get the McLaren.

[@sportzntouring]

Decisions, decisions!

[@kornonacob]

Which one sounds better? I have a Ferrari or i have a McLaren.... just get the Ferrari mate .....

[@jai2256]

😂 It seems you have your heart set on the 488 GTB, so you are coming up with a bucket of nitpicking excuses to not like the 720S. I had a very nice 488 GTB and I then upgraded to the Pista. I have a very highly speced 720S spider, and it is one of my favorites to drive. Knockwood, I haven't yet had any crazy issues with it and would not part ways with it unless I found an equally highly speced 765lt...!

[@sportzntouring]

No, not really... I've always felt this way about the looks of the 720S. I talked about this in a video over 3 years ago (kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXzcnKuInbd1aac ). As I then go on to say in the review you've commented on, the car is so good that you start to put everything else to one side and cannot justify a 488 given how good the 720S is, especially for the money. Have a watch past the criticisms, and you'll see why I end up loving the 720S.

[@brianiswrong]

Would knowing a 765LT exists make owning a 720S less special ?

[@johnnyboy1586]

This is a better alround car with comfort in the mix,great for long road adventures

[@sportzntouring]

No, my point was that I think the aero elements on the 765LT address my issues with the 720s design. There's aftermarket aero kits for the 720S that suffice in meeting my needs.

[@Brascofarian]

"It doesn't know what it wants to be..." I think it does, I think it wants to be an aerodynamic sports car. It's pretty telling from the off with the distinctive headlight design being referred to as "eyeballs", that we're getting a pretty sloppy review of the design. I think I just lost interest in the video from that point.

[@sportzntouring]

I didn't realise that using language of professional car designers, anthropomorphising the "face" of a car, made a review sloppy. Sorry you felt that way. And, I stand by my statement from an aesthetics point of view. The 765LT is also designed to be an aerodynamic sports car but balances the aggressive eyes with the design of the additional aero elements. Design is very subjective so we can disagree on aesthetics.

[@Brascofarian]

@ let’s get objective. There has been a myriad of headlight designs in the history of the motorcar, so doing something that hasn’t been done before gets increasingly difficult, especially with increasingly restrictive safety regulations. That McLaren have come up with something not only different, but with added functionality is an actual achievement, even (at the risk of upsetting “professional car designers”) if it doesn’t look like an eyeball.

[@sportzntouring]

@@Brascofarian But aesthetic design is subjective and that's what I'm commenting on. I like the design of the headlights in isolation but not in context with the rest of the car. I like the design of the headlights in the context of the same car with more aero elements. If we all liked the same things the world would be boring, no?

[@Brascofarian]

@@sportzntouring I'm pushing back against you saying "It doesn't know what it wants to be." not on your taste. It's a hell of a statement to make about an obviously very focused supercar design. It's not like its hiding it's trick aero under a bushel.

[@sportzntouring]

@@Brascofarian Ok, thanks for clarifying. I was just being metaphorical to make my point about the design, aggressive face, graceful otherwise. It's not as cohesive as other McLarens, including it's sibling, the 765LT, in my humble opinion.

[@kornonacob]

Get the Ferrari gtb or a f8 ....

[@sportzntouring]

The F8 is a bit out of my budget. The 488 in the spec I'd want is a stretch, the 720S is well within my reach... And, so much car and a more dynamic drive than the 488. It's a tough choice.

[@zachb.8199]

If you had the money for the f8, would you get it? We seem to have similar taste, I also have a r8 v10 gated, gt63s and I want to sell the gt for something more special. Can’t make up my mind between 720s, 488gtb, f8. I have enough for the f8 but I’m worried I’ll get murdered on depreciation. What would you pick? Also forgot to mention, first time watching you, amazing review. Keep it up! When you made the comment about how the 720s couldn’t make up its mind whether it’s elegant or aggressive I laughed and thought…exactly. The 488 you know it’s drop dead gorgeous. Same with F8. 720 is up in the air. Definitely need an exhaust on all of them though.

[@EvoraGT430]

White cars tend to be cheapest too (because honestly they look a bit rubbish to most eyes).

[@sportzntouring]

I openly admit I have terrible taste 😅 But, each to their own I say 😊

[@wizardssleeve6049]

Spot on, I always think '' What a mink'' !!!

[@paultune1696]

White cars can look brilliant, but by god you have to keep them spotlessly clean.

[@Nord_Mann]

Don’t know what to say😂

[@sportzntouring]

By the end, I didn't know what to say either! A car I wanted to dislike but failed!

[@Vonstroke]

Rather have a 675LT.

[@sportzntouring]

Honestly, so would I but that's another £80k, give or take. Of course if it's a choice between the 675LT and the 765LT, I'd prefer the 675, looks wise. I've not driven a 765LT yet though so can't comment on that side of it.

[@alfexsinosystems9205]

I've got one and a chiron

[@HealthMidas]

@@sportzntouring765LT is way superior to 675LT in nearly all aspects. However, if you like the P1 front and a cult status car, then go with 675LT. The 765LT is one of the GOAT ICE supercars however.

[@john1703]

Front wings are not haunches (which means buttocks and thighs). Perhaps shoulders?

[@sportzntouring]

Yes, indeed. Fair point.

[@davidtraylor4505]

720 engine doesn't sound special tho

[@sportzntouring]

Fair!

[@alsale3207]

This thing is so damn ugly...

[@kwebmail2007]

I love mclaren styling in general, but I'm not wealthy or brave enough to deal with "the mclaren reliability experience".