Here's Why You Need to Buy a McLaren 720S RIGHT NOW: Sports Car Price, Hypercar Performance

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[@John.Christopher]

You need to get your hands on a Z06 Jay!

[@huzcer]

A little prayer for those who bought new and endured 42% depreciation in year ONE

[@KAZ8264]

I suspect most people that bought it brand new did it via a PCP scheme, so the depreciation doesn't really mean much to them

[@Miguel_Sanchez69]

@@KAZ8264 or they simply don’t care

[@stuartpollock84]

​@@KAZ8264 could you explain more behind the reasoning of this? Surely if it was PCP it would have interest on top and most likely would have been upside down with the balloon payment? And I can't see how they could have been bought through a company to try offset any loses.

[@Sevastous]

Highlights the richness of these people ordering them, same with Maserati's. It's just soooooo economic to buy the 1 or 2 year old models. Also Hypercards are so limited on options because of design that you can browse almost anythig with your taste 2nd hand

[@Fletchiee]

I had two colleagues buy one as an investment

[@thewaywardgrape3838]

I've shown the wife the title and she's on board so far. Wish me luck gentlemen 🙏

[@roxind]

good luck

[@mthobisisibiya6902]

Good luck👍✨️

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Good luck brother. 😊

[@goowatchi]

Good luck. I showed my wife the title and now she’s onboard a plane back home.

[@Emadavid]

Make sure you get ppi please

[@robinthebobin6537]

Thanks James for this information. Due to this video, I've just sold my 2016 1.4 Audi A1 to buy a McLaren 720S. What could we do without you! Joking aside, wonderful review as always. It is somewhat frustrating that McLaren cars do seem to be a tale of two halves... (for anyone new to this channel, I'd suggest watching James' other videos on McLaren). Whenever I see a McLaren, they stand out to me as looking absolutely awesome. So much road presence. It is therefore a shame about the other side of the cars.

[@PetrolKev]

@robinthebobin6537 don't judge by the negatives. I've had mine over 3 years and never had an issue. Maybe because I drive it regularly who knows. They really are a great car.

[@Illuminacent]

Yup, thought to sell my 2007 Fiat, my children n half of my organs so i can buy the 720s steering wheel.

[@philcooke4733]

I have no hope of owning any of the cars on this channel. The reason I watch is for your oration James. You speak so passionately about the cars without getting too petrol heady/nerdy, you can delete as you see fit. You have a wonderful turn of phrase and your delivery is always engaging. So thank you, from someone who's been out of the motor trade for 25 years, and was never a petrol head, really. You're always worth listening to.

[@nonamenameless5495]

Secret reason if you re mostly driving in the UK: soon the roads will reach a state, you simply can t use any of these fairly hardcore sports cars anymore...

[@benturner868]

We all better buy one quick sharp then.

[@oneeleven9832]

I had a 911 992 Carrera S before sold it because the ride was literally terrible in the uk…bought a McLaren 570gt ride is better than most regular cars & the 720s is supposed to be better 👍

[@GeoffBuysCars]

We are already at that point

[@xx-----------xx873]

For some sure, the bumpy road mode in the Ferraris is pretty great.

[@benturner868]

@@GeoffBuysCars agreed. He said it like that was news.

[@stephenthwaite3115]

Owned one for three yrs.Agree with everything you say it’s the most beautiful sculpture to look at and the most exciting car I’ve ever driven. Just avoid potholes as they damage springs and dampers which are not cheap to replace.

[@lucasis5910]

Outside the UK, in germany and where i live (Sweden), these cars start at 200k! Insane how cheap cars are in the UK

[@cupidstunt22]

'Cheap' being a relative term. Maybe less expensive?

[@realMaverickBuckley]

Cheap??? Good gracious. Out of interest how much would a tidy E46 M3 Coupe, manual, full service history, 140k kms be? Id say in the UK it would be average 14-20 grand.

[@Kaisuke971]

@@realMaverickBuckley30k for an SMG, 40k for a manual ( France )

[@SoulTouchMusic93]

@@realMaverickBuckley a friend of mine found a 2014 m6, 40k miles for £7500. stop going for hype machines!

[@n1w4]

I think car prices don't necessarily scale everywhere. M3s and RS4s (and presumably other similar types of car are have Euro and Dollar prices lower than the Sterling sticker. Definitely manufacturer location and local (luxury) taxes figure a lot in relative prices.

[@frankcarbone7642]

You completely missed the 675LT (outside of a brief mention) in between the 650S and the 720S which by all accounts was the real game changer for McLaren. That was their finest hour!

[@Mufc_Kenny]

That's why Shmee150 and Tavaris (spelling might be off) love their 675LTs.

[@christophercatto7184]

many buyers will find the 675LT out of reach due to the limited production numbers. it's also a car that might not fare well with bad roads. not the fault of the car, the fault of the lack of road maintenance.

[@gtrzero2157]

My 570s spent 6 out of 12 months being fixed because it was a disaster. I'm never going back

[@StromSports]

If that 720 is jittery I would get the accumulators checked

[@tobyhague5974]

@@StromSports I had them changed at V engineering for the rechargeable ones on my 18 car and it’s a revelation.

[@memememine1]

Are the accumulators just a wear item?

[@IsaMalik-tv8jr]

After all the videos you made on it? No thanks lmao

[@lesleyfernandez636]

Yes, best to avoid any McLaren 😅

[@onouphrios]

mostly the shit dealerships though

[@spider5604]

He's trying to make good with Mclaren 😂

[@stevesteel8437]

Me: Sports car price sounds good! Also me: Checks auto trader, sort price low to high, first item £120,000 😢

[@getthecats]

275£ in Australia 🥲

[@DueGreg]

I guess he meant new car prices

[@onouphrios]

that's cheap

[@Q-nt-Tf]

Did your hopes get high for s second that you might afford it on your janitors salary?

[@martinobrien2535]

If you've got the money to run it, i think it's a no-brainer. But i suspect the lack in number of those people is why they are so cheap to buy.

[@fullyplantd]

And then for those people, do they just take the running costs and buy something more expensive that costs less to run and comes with a warranty?

[@davidm-1965tb]

Remember though, it may be cheap to buy, but is still a 300k car to maintain properly. Get one with a warranty and enjoy. Stunning cars and performance is bonkers

[@majedalameeri7089]

I'm not sure if you're aware but a lot of mclaren service parts are common with BMWs and Mercedes. Only a few are specific to Mclaren.

[@JayMaverick]

When they refuse to service these things even with a warranty and a budget, it's kind of a different problem.

[@matthewpizzi8263]

@@majedalameeri7089 exactly. McLaren doesn't really make parts - they just take what they can and piece together little masterpieces. If you're next to an independent shop, the costs aren't terrible. If you stuck with dealers and McLaren warranties, buy a Ferrari.

[@norwegianzound]

YES! YES! Everyone. Get one now. Buy a diamond ring for your missus while you are at it.

[@LarsAgerbk]

exactly. Buy as many as you can!

[@R03333]

QUICK, make sure you buy as much property as possible this week

[@UK300Prodrive]

exactly

[@newpatchincoming6574]

I'm going to rent a room at the shard with the spare change I found at the back of my throne.

[@lesleyfernandez636]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@wiryantirta]

Okay James did McLaren Manchester finally show up at your doorstep with wads of cash? 😂

[@Docinaplane]

I have a Porsche 718 Spyder. The former owner traded it in on a McLaren 720S earlier this year. Just last week, he put up a video of the car being loaded on a truck heading back to the dealership for repairs.

[@dobbie563]

There is a reason why they are £120k…

[@grahamhaynes7658]

Porsche have form when it comes to their engines going pop,doesn't put everyone off,some people are born optimists.

[@charlesmoss8119]

​@grahamhaynes7658 the question I what happened next - do they look after you or leave you hanging - I have no experience of this level of car but great customer service can overcome a multitude of sins

[@snoopy10411]

I think I'm getting old before my time. I read the title and my first thought was "so why does anyone need hypercar performance in a road car anyway?" My 12 year old past self would be disgusted with me.

[@johnnyboy1586]

I was watching a vid some time ago, on an independent garage in the UK that specializes in fixing all the gremlins out of the different maclaren cars, You take your car in and they go over everything and they fix all electrical issues and even body panel gaps,i know you shouldn't have to do this but if you get said car cheap enough then have exsperts go over it ,it will give you hopefully a reliable car and some peace of mind😊

[@chrisgreen1094]

Only 700 cars registered in the uk I hope there are enough to go around after everyone watches this video 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@AntoniusTyas]

Here in my home country of Indonesia, 720S sells like hotcakes. I think it was one of McLaren's best-selling car here alongside 570S. And a lot of them are specced in bright colours. 720S wears bright colours very well, especially the likes of Lantana Purple, Papaya Spark or Napier Green. Weirdly I am not a fan of 750S, its painted front fascia just looks terrifying, as if it comes from a creepypasta 'I Don't Have Mouth But I Must Scream'. The wheel options are also ugly.

[@heiner71]

"This for the price of a 911" is a bit of a false equivalency. The 911 will be new with a warranty, the 720 will possibly eat you up in maintenance and repair costs.

[@larssonk22]

I heard a rumour that the 720S is the #1 most crashed supercar in the US. Not sure if it is true, but considering what you and others have said about the accelaration and traction control, it would make sense. 600LT is still the dream McLaren for me

[@R03333]

Yes but you can also get an F12 for similar money... How anyone would be able to say no to that V12 is beyond me

[@coolguy_2997]

People have different views, some consider a supercar only a mid engine setup, plus performance-wise these cars belong to different universes, and you can’t have an f12 as a spider/cabrio, for some it’s important. And actually I don’t much like the looks of the rear of the f12. So I would pick a 720 spider in a bright colour over a f12 coupe easily.

[@AntoniusTyas]

If everyone must have exactly the same taste they would all drive a black 911.

[@lesleyfernandez636]

Yes that is what I would go for too (money 💰 permitting) 😅

[@gweflj]

I’d rather have a carbon tub than 4 more cylinders.

[@jacobd1432]

What if I prefer bent connecting rods from the factory, the Ferrari doesn’t provide that

[@BahnstormerUK]

Superb film .......love the Star Trek analogy.....thanks for taking us 'mere mortals' out in a car we might never experience otherwise.

[@Wallstreetavarice]

Even if I had the cash, I wouldn't buy a McLaren unless I lived within 30 min of a dealership and it came with a full coverage warranty. When Honda made the NSX, they wanted to prove you could have Ferrari looks and performance with reliability. McLaren seems to have taken the opposite approach - they make Ferrari's sticky buttons and sagging leather look like a mere trifle.

[@stuartdonald2302]

Great video, I get my 720s spider in four sleeps! I think the same colour too.

[@varsas10]

I think the 720s looks great, very technical and detailed. Ieven like the lights so imagine how much I want one!

[@Spenny909]

I'm being drawn to McLaren, mostly due to Jay, but I also feel adequate warned and prepared for the work involved in looking after one.

[@derin111]

Can’t get the image of “someone back-pedalling furiously” out of my head for some reason…….🤔

[@MarkB4444]

I don’t think he’s ever said the driving experience of mclaren is anything but excellent. This can be separated from the perceived reliability issues.

[@mcgherkinstudios]

He even said in his initial video how much he loved the car to the point that he’s considered buying one.

[@Michael-4]

Supply.... and demand. I'd wait till after the budget. 😏

[@charlygriffin2828]

Good point

[@XavierGoncalves89]

as with all modern mclarens, the rear looks great, but the front, only a mother could love

[@all-caps3927]

exactly

[@bocagelandscape]

Interesting, let me just check my balance. 😐😑😶😶‍🌫️

[@peedeegt]

Yeah, James sounds more and more like a typical KZbinr with rich parents every video.

[@cupidstunt22]

Denied!

[@costafilh0]

Ohhh... THE DREAM CAR!! And for the price of the 750S and future depreciation, I can buy the 720S and the Lexus LC500, because I'll definitely need that too while I have a McLaren.

[@roelfkromhout]

Build quality seems absolutely atrocious. Not that I can afford one anyway.

[@jonathancollard3710]

Without doubt far too cheap…. I’m into 6th year of 570 Spider ownership and it still puts a massive smile on my face. Just returned from Isle of Man where it exceeded all expectations on the “no speed limit” mountain pass Mecca 😁

[@charlesmoss8119]

I was discussing this with my brother today - why do manufacturers seem to not realise that making their cars relatively affordable to maintain and with great customer service in the second hand market benefits the brand value and residuals - instead they see the parts and older car area as a cash cow (bentley im looking at you) leaving the cars with savage depreciation and impacting surely new vehicle uptake. When i was around OEM there was a real drive to milk this area rather than cherish it for the sake of the ten year brand value!

[@watermelon1221]

your assessment of the suspension comfort and comparisons is why I listen to your reviews

[@Tiger_Woo_dds]

Harris raced the 720s vs P1, and the former came within a half second on a F1/MotoGP track. 😮

[@skittlesgarage]

I'm between a 720 and Huracan, right now. I currently own a 570 GT but really want another mid-engine car as an upgrade but keep my 570GT as well. My budget of around $200K or under puts this and an early V10 Lambo in my budget. Only one person who has owned both of these said the Lambo would be their pick and their main reasons were the sound and reliability. Every 720 owner seems to LOVE these cars.

[@willmac5642]

One of the best looking cars. The designer influenced a lot of future design details with the 720s

[@loktang2135]

I’ve always been a Porsche fan. Traded my 991.1 gt3 rs for a 720s no regret. Still the fastest car I’ve driven and brings me big smile every time when i drive it. Truly hyper car performance, tho I still keep a gt4 as for the fun stick shifter. I agree for the existing market n supply, can shop for one you really like.

[@deanvanwyk2194]

Best car built in the last 20 years

[@all-caps3927]

what 🤣🤣🤣

[@oneeleven9832]

No need to even touch the traction control on public roads..it’s a non issue…& if your on track messing with it your not going to be in comfort lets be honest…PS; don’t mess with it on a wet track unless you are Chris Harris 😁

[@wheelsandwatches]

I am researching a 570s to buy late next year. So many of the ‘horror stories’ are from people who know people. Not actual owners. Are there issues, yes. Are there issues with all cars and manufacturers, yes. It is simply understanding the possible issues and accepting them or not. Many McLaren owners have had Lambos, Ferraris, Porsches and continue to own McLaren’s. Before making up your mind, research the cars. You will be surprised how the internet has warped the view of reliability of McLaren. As others have said, check Ferrari forums and maybe many eyes will be opened.

[@jonathancollard3710]

Into 6th year of ownership so I “know my car” … its foibles and idiosyncrasies. Keep them on charge, drive regularly, warm up/cool down properly and ignore the random error codes and it’s a great product. Porsche level of reliability?… nope, but then it doesn’t have Porsche level of mundanity either (GT2/3/4 being the exception). I also have Ferrari Cali T and GR Yaris for hoooning around tight tracks with. Find a good one and enjoy 👍

[@jacobd1432]

Idk man every McLaren build series seems to find bent con rods on stock engines wether they’ve blown up or not… I’ll stick to the reliability and simplicity of a 360, F430, Gallardo, Huracan, etc for the money. Those cars can (and will) have issues but at least they won’t throw a rod

[@wheelsandwatches]

@@jacobd1432 there is a very good explanation to that on a few channels. Especially Thorney. If you tune the car that happens. Stock never does.

[@jacobd1432]

@@wheelsandwatches fair, I’ve also heard it’s a bigger problem on the LT cars

[@davidtucker5432]

I will never understand people who spec supercars in those dour, muted colours, especially when Mclaren offer things like volcano orange which looks awesome.

[@baddad09]

I get it, they don't want the attention, they are buying it for themselves. the Loud colors you are buying for the "look at me" statement, like 99% of those in LA or Miami, haha having said that, I would get a bright blue

[@PiOfficial]

It’s showy enough without a crazy colour

[@larssonk22]

Those colours are stunning but I think living with it is completely different, you get enough attention as it is plus those Volcano colours are very hard and very costly to paint match should you need a respray.

[@SH57578]

You’ll understand if you have an opportunity to own one.

[@TC-lk2ev]

Yeah I agree. This is the worst spec 720S i've ever seen. Not that it matters cause I'd never be able to afford one lol

[@funland108]

I drove one at one of those track days. Utterly wonderful experience. Not quite as exciting as the 2WD Huracan but that could have something to do with the terrifying speeds the instructor was making me go! Definitely want more time in the 720s though.

[@peranderson3816]

Replacing the accumulators at each corner with the 765LT parts along with the software upgrade makes a huge difference in the suspension. That seems to increase the range between comfort and track considerable and I highly recommend doing it. The original accumulators will fail one by one if they haven't already... which is likely that crashing feeling you're experiencing even in comfort mode. My 720 feels like a brand new car now.

[@nakoma5]

When Ferrari is going to debut a family CUV EV with fake engine sounds, McLaren is now where it's at for mythical supercars.

[@chriswalker8378]

Performance yes, looks not bad ,panel fit unacceptable

[@Reznor_Meeks]

Can you buy a McLaren and not have included the McLaren ownership experience ? Like the Borat movie when he tried just to purchase the magnet from the Hummer

[@rpc2210]

3:43 I’ve always wanted to know what it feels like to be a dead bee on the front of a McLaren 720S.

[@electorofsaxony7646]

Genius comment

[@deanvanwyk2194]

Have been looking at getting one , dont think price will drop any further

[@PFBzzz]

Nailed it... 720S is the best street car I've ever driven.

[@costafilh0]

All that. And let's not forget, unlike Ferraris, McLaren convertibles are actually good.

[@kizzlepicz]

Random comment here just a video of yours in the newest DDE video where you are reviewing a Bentley

[@liamegan4303]

Hello from Ireland again, James. Thank you Guy for letting James, Race you're McLaren around these great Country roads. You look like, you are driving through Ireland, lol. Yes, i reckon this Car is a proper driver's car. No breakdowns today, please, James. And no breakdown lorries coming to get you. Lol. The McLaren is in top form today, it sounds awesome. I Buy and Sell Fast Motorbikes. And it's much the same feeling, I can look ahead 4 or 5 cars in front, and then I'm just there, so eye-watering fast. Anyway, I will have to keep my Jaguar XKR-R, which is very fast, I'm sure you have driven one James, until I can Afford a McLaren or a 911, lol. Great video again James, Thanks Guy, 💯% Respect Mate 🙏 👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@albundy5992]

The video to keep the Mclaren hitmen off of Jay's back.

[@Taylor40667]

Interesting statistic Theres more Ferrari 296’s for sale than Mclaren 720’s. A car which has been on sale not evan 1/4 the time the Mclaren has. Granted they havent lost too much starting to appear low 200 but still they arent selling many, or rather they are selling them and owners just arent staying in them Alot of money for a 6 cylinder car Chris harris was talking about the values on his latest pod

[@vincentschneuwly9783]

I suspect people who bought a 720S really wanted one when Ferrari customers who bought the 296 did it mostly to move up on their dealer list in order to get allocated "the best stuff"....

[@TheScortUK]

Did they torque the bolts this time around 😂

[@Pete68T]

I Had a BMW M135I And That Was a Hypercar in my View,These Other Hypercars Are Just Too Silly To Bother With,No Point to Them in the UK at All.

[@iCozzh]

If anyone is actually wondering should i buy one, be prepared to spend near on £6k for a new windscreen of which has a production fault where the glass is too thin and cracks on its own from stress of the car.

[@spot997]

Yeah. One must be a masochist to buy that brand.

[@iCozzh]

@@spot997 or ridiculously rich to where £6k is equiv to £100 to the avg person

[@porkster5924]

There’s absolutely no doubting it’s a fabulous car. BUT when you spend that sort of money on a car with frankly shocking build quality, it’s no wonder people buy a Porsche or even an R8. For a little bit more you are looking at a Cayman GT 4 RS and sorry for me it’s a no brainer. Cayman every day because I know walking up to a 720 on the drive and seeing those panel gaps and poor quality would depress me so much.

[@xx-----------xx873]

@@iCozzh and if you're that rich you're buying a new 765LT.

[@f.kieranfinney457]

720 doesn’t sound that cool either. In some colors it looks terrible. Good design remains so in any color. The types who buy McLarens aren’t the ones I’d pick to buy a car from either.

[@somerandomfella]

If they had a bit of quality control, I would choose McLaren over it's competitors anyday.. But for now I stick to my trusted Mazda Tribute.

[@DavidBrown-bs7gg]

I've seen repair/maintenance bills for these. They are eye watering, even for a supercar

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

Or maybe take it to an independent specialist. Whoever brings these cara to the dealer is dumb and deserves to get ripped off.

[@Adamskiidu]

Driving a 720S through Finchingfield is about the only place in Essex where everyone wouldn't be oogling up the car!

[@theun-personing5674]

Amazing cars when they work.

[@bispal]

At last 👍🏻😎 The bolt was a dodgy mechanic and nothing to do with the car, which is amazing. Did you try DSC DYN to get all the torque (unlimited) ? It steps up another level with DSC DYN enabled (sorry you did, writing as watching) . Also sounds like accumulators are shot, they need replacing every 4 years or so, but can be re-gassed now by 'V' If there is not much difference between normal / sport / track then they need changing. They sound so good too. So usable and quick. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Ps services and insurance in my McLaren, both cheaper than my 718 spyder and McLaren will do over 30mpg (almost 40mpg on mway) so running costs are not scary.

[@allareasindex7984]

That’s a bit rich. Why you can afford a car that costs more than an apartment in San Antonio right now.

[@stephenlane9168]

Fantastic video James 👌🙏

[@AppletreeGreen]

If this car rides firmer than a 488 Pista, something seems to be wrong with the suspension accumulators. In the 720S they tend to be more durable than in the previous models, however would have them checked anyway.

[@iancharlton678]

Finchingfield………. If God built a village, it would be Finchingfield 🥳🇬🇧 Somewhere to park my bike or car, a light bite……. an ice cream whilst leaning on the rail by the pond…….. watching the ducks and passing motoring exotica……… heaven on Earth 🌎🥳🇬🇧

[@lokibrux]

I'm less than 50 seconds into this video and I already know that 125k is a absolute steal for this car.

[@Gorbyrev]

Great video on the bargain of the century. If I could I would. And now that Thorpey, Litchfield and Reperformance and providing knowledgeable independent support for these the McLaren daily is an expensive but manageable reality.

[@dielaughing73]

It's a love-hate thing for you, isn't it James? I know you love the cars..

[@rcmakingtracks18]

Um, if I win the lottery it's on the list, but for now I'll just stick to my trusty mx5 nc2. Great review. John

[@superseven7947]

Mx5 giving every bit as much fun for a fraction of the price of that McLaren😊👍

[@hexagonosaurus5848]

​@@superseven7947 Lol how is Delusion Land like?

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

Eh. Ill just stick with my 12 year old Volvo. Im sure the Mclaren is more exciting to drive but I doubt I'd be able to get my bikes in it.

[@cars291]

I appreciate your work 🙏 🤔 I saw last weeks video and cant help but still wonder: will the steering fail and the vehicle potentially kill me? Driving exotic cars may be more 'exciting' than I thought 😅😂 Hard to not think about on such a 'bargain'.

[@christophercatto7184]

Hi James. The overall stiffness/comfort of the car is something related a bit to 'expectation creep' from a development point of view: the 12C was deemed too soft at the rear and with more aero downforce in the 720S the overall spring frequency and the damping ratio was increased. Trouble is, along the way everyone gets a bit carried away so things sometimes get turned up (or down) and years later you think 'maybe that was a bit too much'. Comfort is subjective and 'at the time' the dynamics team felt that the car was adequately comfortable in Normal mode, however the 720S probably lost some of the Magic Ride, following an ethos of being more sporty. The difference in feel with the 570S is down to certain minor differences from one model to another in terms of wheel offset, EHPS mapping and the goals of the project. 570S was thought as a car where the steering needs to feel nimble and its max speed etc didn't require it to be as stable as 720S. The damping control in 720S is theoretically more clever and complex than 650S but in practice it's down to subjective feel unless you have a 7-post rig. The good news is that the models such as Artura and the ones that are to follow, will continue to push the boundaries so some of the 'aloofness' that the cars of 2011-2017 show is hopefully gone in the cars now. This is thanks to the talented engineers in McLaren who leave no stone unturned in the quest to understand what makes good ride&handling.

[@barneyrubble9309]

Theyre that price for a very good reason...make sure you have at least 3 times the purchase price to run & repair it.

[@ifyouarefeelingsinister]

One week on this channel: James driving a shit box “oh boy, being an poor is super fun for the day!” The next: ‘go out and buy a McLaren now!”

[@oneeleven9832]

Got a 570gt…720s next on the list in a couple of years 👍

[@graygamingps4503]

I do like the 570GT a lot, they're lovely cars. Price wise they're an absolute steal, what spec is yours?

[@Rednospunk]

I grew up in a world when McLaren was only affordable in NFS2 and in micromachine format. Shit, I feel old.

[@fullyplantd]

I think I preferred the Mclaren 3-wheeler you drove the other week

[@hhhhhhh817]

Great video... keep up the good work!!! The style of review reminds me of the original Top Gear before it went all dramatic and the cars became secondary to the entertainment.

[@archiegoodwinjr]

Excellent observations, as usual. On peripheral matters: 1. Was that a "bug" on the windscreen and how common are they (I ask because in the past few years I haven't gotten any bugs, but they splattered en masse over 20 years ago). 2. Is that village green used for BBC mysteries or are all English villages that charming? 3. None of the motorcyclists turned to look at the 720 (is it because they are used to seeing JayEmm and Harry's cars or is because this is a stealthy looking car?). 4. How did your hair grow back so quickly (just kidding)? Thanks, again, for the enlightenment.

[@mastalee1776]

His favorite word "HOWEVER" 😆

[@Peter-Oxley-Modelling-Lab]

Ironic you showed the Ascari circuit sign with the 12C Which I feel it copied style-wise...can't really agree that one looks better than the 650S though...

[@Kytes93]

i have only 10k in my bank account but i'll listen to you and i'll go buy one RIGHT NOW

[@marcokanthak8801]

I like the 650 more! And especially the LT and Speed Tail!

[@costafilh0]

"Cheap". But I would just save more and get the convertible.

[@JerryCarterJr-kg7hq]

McLarens are by the best driving cars I’ve ever owned. To me the major cons are in the reliability department and it attracts a lot of attention.

[@9-and-3]

I love the looks. it looks really apart from the entire range and for me that is great. even the P1 shares the looks with lesser models.

[@hTyKn1]

I'll have a rummage down the back of the sofa and see if I can find £120,000

[@jeromephilipon750]

The most enthusiastic I recall seeing you. Swell!

[@JulienTchotcho]

Hallelujah 🙌🏻!!!!! The daily jesus devotional has been a huge part of my transformation, God is good 🙌🏻🙌🏻. I was owing a loan of $49,000 to the bank for my son's brain surgery, Now I'm no longer in debt after I invested $11,000 and got my payout of $290,500 every month…God bless Mrs Susan Jane Christy ❤️

[@LydiaShad]

Hello!! how do you make such monthly, I’m a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down of myself 😭 because of low finance but I still believe God

[@IbrahimFilipe]

Thanks to my co-worker (Carson ) who suggested Ms Susan Jane Christy

[@MeislerFoulger]

She's a licensed broker here in the states🇺🇸 and finance advisor.

[@FarnellCannaday]

Can I also do it??? My life is facing lots of challenges lately

[@KingsleyFoska]

I've always wanted to be involved for a long time but the volatility in the price has been very confusing to me. Although I have watched a lot of KZbin videos about it but I still find it hard to understand

[@FFS704]

That village green looks like Finchingfield... Nominated the prettiest village in Essex and a regular Sunday morning bikers meet... Great bacon sarnie from the cafe on the corner from memory

[@lasersailor6684]

That pricing comparison vs a 911 Carrera S might apply in the UK but it doesn’t follow at all in the US. You’re looking at between $200-$300k for one of these on the used market in the US. A new 911 Carrera S will run you well under $200k even when well specified. So there’s a $100k gap at least.

[@daniellissenburgh1584]

A fantastic and honest review! 👊

[@nicholasalderson3727]

That squashed bug on the front low level camera is like my left eye bleeding retina causing a black sept just to the left of my macula .. for a moment I thought it was! Hopefully part 2 will be sans bug...

[@nicholasalderson3727]

spot...

[@KSL12]

Have thought about buying a secondhand McLaren. Seems it might be a good time to buy. Thanks for the video.