McLaren 12C long term test: Part 2 | evo DIARIES

[@byZinck]

You are the worlds luckiest journalist!! Love the review! i've waited a long time for this, and it was worth it!!

[@robjla1]

Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the next one. The boring stuff is actually the best stuff.

[@samphillips3405]

Great vid, love the MP4, and can't wait for the P1!

[@titchster]

I THINK - and i'm regularly wrong - it went back to the McLaren Special Operations centre for some carbon goodies. The pics without them are from early in the long term test, or from the original test they did.

[@3mfreale]

Love seeing the nooks of supercars. Track battles get tedious. Great vid!

[@richardhutchings927]

Have you swapped the rear spoiler for a carbon fibre upgrade?

[@xinZoSo]

Finally part2! My question: I noticed at 2:10 that the door panel and the "wheel arch" panel have an odd gap, was it already like this? Did any of the two panels got hit or things underneath slightly deformed?

[@posae86]

At anything that involves speaking, the English are so much better than everyone else. Thanks for the videos and this update.

[@Stiggy37]

Woah, I thought you forgot to continue this series after the first episode. :) Anyway, maybe you can say something about reliability? Any failures, defects, technical imperfections so far? And I hope we won't wait 9-10 months for the next episode. ;)

[@DaveSimkus]

I like the little details you show like the seat adjustment memory. Really great videos man, I hope you can make many more like this.

[@MiyuruWeerarathna]

Nice review! I would also like to know weather the somewhat low ride height gets the car's underbody scratched when encountering speed bumps, pot holes on roads and ramps.....

[@amirjon]

Hey, did you go with new paddles in this video? I notice that they are much bigger, and made of carbon fibre. I'm curious if McLaren provided those or you found an aftermarket kit. Cheers

[@lotusgav]

Good vid. Looking forward to the rest - did you find it hard to stay below the limits on road, any sense of frustration driving it every day and not being able to fully exploit it?

[@Trithij]

Great review. What about driving this car quickly in the rain or even snow? Could you use it every day in a real winter?

[@G0ML333]

no mention of the boot capacity? kind of important when you talk about every day practicality?

[@DDGB08]

I enjoyed the review. Can you do a demo of how many bags you can fit in the boot/trunk?

[@jamescutter8760]

Good vid evo, can't wait for some more

[@amapolishplummer]

I just want to know what problems you had with the car. Anything you find annoying? Anything you would improve? Anything that went wrong?

[@Hampus3313]

Are the flies an option or are they baked into the price?

[@AB-80X]

Just curious, but when you talk about MPG, are you talking US or Imperial gallons? What kind of tyres have been on it, and how do you like them?

[@madmac5555]

I've had my Ferrari 458 2 years and have done 28000 Miles. I use it every day and it's amazing. Supercars can be used every day!!!

[@Djpaul-lo1px]

madmac5555 14,000 miles a year in a 458? Cool story bro. I think you got confused and by Ferrari 458 you actually meant Vauxhall Astra 1.6 diesel.

[@stavros969]

Great video, well done Nick.

[@rdrg7362]

Well done Nick. At last an intelligent, thorough and honest discussion about practicalities of the cars. It shows professionalism on your part and that you are really paying attention.

[@me2ontube]

yes, they have a monster truck version coming out next year and you can get a good deal on the brooklyn bridge all month long

[@lkalas1]

Keeping with the 'boring' practicality theme, what do you do in regards to cleaning? Do you clean the car yourself, pay a valeter or detailer? Do the ceramic brakes mean that you wash the car less frequently because the wheels stay clean? Any other information on how you keep the car clean would be appreciated, as a detailer I love to hear about how supercar owners (even temporary ones) look after their rides, especially as many don't look after them properly.

[@amapolishplummer]

Looking very much foward to the Delta long term test as I am very interested in getting one!

[@RandomName..]

I love this piece of art! I wouldn't find no problem using it as an everyday car. I might not get the dog inside or do the monthly shopping but I'm sure that a quick 3rd gear high rpm exhaust note makes you forget about that really quickly. Did it ever overheated?

[@BillsCarChannel]

Did you have choice of colour? Looking forward to Part 3

[@kentojorge324]

Why is the rear spoiler different to Ep1? This one is black, and in Ep1it was body color.

[@fleetfeet2004]

I wonder, do the doors make it difficult to get in and out of the car in parking spots?

[@HENRYHOBBS1]

Love these geeky vids, keep them coming evo

[@Reso205]

How easy is it to get and out of the car with a car parked next to it??? how much space must there be between the 12c and the car next to it to get in and out??

[@michaeljordon704]

have you driven that in snow or off road, not like jeep wrangler rock climbing but dirt roads?

[@cibaca1]

Great ! One of the best reviews i ve ever seen, and i ve seen a lot !

[@T.Haller]

I have a question, how reliable is it? Has anything broken? (not just the engine but interior stuff too), I know a few of the first ones had problems with the SATNAV systems amongst other things.

[@captcha95]

this really was long awaited episode.. now, keep coming the rest of them in reasonably short periods ;)

[@josiahoman]

About Bloody Time!!!! Been waiting for ages

[@SimRacingPakistan]

Love the review. please continue. You said you have already did 11,000 miles on this car, so can you please on the next episode show us the following: 1. Is there any damage undercarriage of the car. 2. How often did you change the light bulbs example: tail lamps, head lamps etc... 3. Is there any degradation in the cars body paint. (need to see paint qualit ). 4. Any electronic failures. example some gauges are not working or NAV display staff like that. 5. How hard can u push with Aircon ON !

[@ingraam7]

Surely that suitcase symbol is to stop you smashing the rear screen when you close it straight onto a suitcase?

[@Tousanx]

Thanks for the upload and review, and yes I'd use the 12c everyday to if I could.

[@PeTe_FIN]

I was wondering how the doors work around a carpark, seems that they open up quite far. So the question is are you hitting other cars with it ?

[@F-Man]

Why are the paddles and rear wing different?

[@obd]

Question: Does the 12c attract a lot of fly's?

[@AfiqReza98]

Which version is that? Is it the updated 600 horsepower or the 500 something horsepower?

[@JEKitchens]

Question: driving the 12c everyday how would you deal with people hovering around it and trying to race you at every red light?

[@kouznetsov]

did they match the colour for your use specifically too?! :)))

[@urbancollective]

Great episode Nick! How this beauty behaves in typical city traffic and do you feel big difference between 12C and normal saloon car in terms of sluggish driving? Cheers:)

[@owauterickx]

Why is the spoiler of the Mclaren orange in the first episode and black in the second?

[@marcobonnet]

I very much like these videos showing all kind of small details in a car. Tx.

[@aktishamkhan9594]

what's the interior quality like does it rattle or creek on rough and bumpy surfaces ????

[@JohnInSale]

Can you get front fog lamps for the front grill of the car. Help on back country roads in Cheshire. Will they be doing a four wheel drive version to truly make it an all year round Supercar, damp roads, ice / snow etc... ?? !!

[@tedtheturbot]

nice to have a practical view of living with a supercar there is a lot of what its like to drive on track especially after all you didn't say how much the service was be nice to know thanks for the upload :)

[@KelvinSmoke]

1:15 Whats with the flies all over the car?

[@TheB0x4]

I think you did really really good in this one! Great explaining of all the needs and important things.

[@cars_and_coffee_by_bruno]

from 1:34 he says he DID service the car once. - now go and check the maintenance schedule and you are going to see that Oil change is a MUST. Plus, at 2:01 he said the car didn't DRINK oil (it means the oil level didn't go down) - He did NOT say the oil wasn't replace in the service the car had

[@bushidobadboy]

There was a carbon fibre upgrade pack which they fitted, courtesy of McLaren. Cost about £14K if I remember, from talking to Nick.

[@AdamKellar]

On a serious note, where did you grow up, Nick? I do a lot of business with folks in the UK and I try to keep a fine ear for accents.

[@rafaelcalha]

So... how does it compare to the 911 Turbo and the 458 Italia?

[@rizmang]

You already mentioned about oil change and stuff but can you compare 12c with other super cars for example 458, r8 plus, gallardo etc. Like how often you have change oil on 12c compared to its rivals, also how much will it cost rorll for owner to change oil compare to others, basicly I would like to know the maintenance price of 12c vs its rivals, thank you and inpationtly waiting for your next video

[@SuperSir8]

I think the suitcase sign means not to put objects such as a suitcase on the "hatshelf" incase of a emergency brake situation you would not want a suitcase to hit you or your passenger in the head..

[@TheMrCrumble]

no driving, no engine noise or anything pretty much.. but i loved it :) was a good video, clean and informative, you should do this with more cars (supercars). 1 question tho, maybe i missed it in the video don't know.. the car had 1 service, what was the cost of that?

[@TheTonicro]

just lovely video...evo has bunch of cars in its fast fleet i see it in magazine it would be nice to have more videos on other cars in the fleet

[@Skirk84]

Thank you for the review Conan Obrian. Have you lost height?

[@Andr3sb]

I have question! why does it attract so many flies ?

[@hugogirao]

The only thing I dont think is pratical is the rear wing going up when ever you brake, that should fell scary sometimes.

[@euphoricmisantropia]

where is part 1??

[@7eis]

the spoiler in this is carbon fibre, the spoiler in first episode was orange?

[@blackmamba905]

What makes the McLaren different from cars like the Lamborghini gallardo the ferrari 458, and the noble m600??

[@athan4australia]

Can you please do one of these for a ferrari f12 berlinetta

[@MrKeksdose99]

How much can you see from the inside of the car?!

[@robt8620]

1 service ok how much was that service ??

[@MathewBMW]

The definition isn't made by the layout only. So because of what you said a Porsche Boxster is considered a supercar and the GT2 RS a sports car?

[@bobanppvc]

please review 458 italia like this

[@irvinmakinto]

is that yours or companies?

[@stewartmurray4658]

What's the general reaction you get from the public, do they know what it is? Ie can non car people tell its special?

[@pro101go]

did u have to pay to have the car for that long?

[@supersonicduud]

Nice video. I own a June 2012 12c. I think cigarette lighter is in such an awkward place. The parcel shelf has that baggage warning for health and safety. you hit the brakes hard, the bag will shoot forward. Extremely pleased with the car though, some reliability issues, otherwise happy with the car

[@IslaSprollie]

Love this video, great insite into life with a supercar. I would love to run one everyday if I had the funds. Who cares about MPG if you can afford the depeciation.

[@gelovr6]

did you wax it with pineapple???

[@foesfly3047]

I liked your watch better in Part 1. Looked like a Rolex Daytona : )

[@ferasatkarim4164]

is it a reliable car ?

[@Barthoization]

That suitcase symbol is to make clear to you to not put suitcases on that shelf ! Not about weight. Suitcases tend to go flying when the brakes are being applied with the proper amount of force. Therefore smashing into the windshield, taking your head with it along the way.

[@SaleemHodge]

Great update. I don't think you left any stone unturned.

[@pliaskamvilo3195]

not sure, I mean if you think about it, it makes sense that McLaren would supply the car because at the end of the long term testing Evo will write up a review which is publicity for McLaren.

[@someusername121]

6:39 sorry, but what the hell is up with his seat position? He adjust it so he can barely see over the wheel?

[@htsyami]

Great review, looking forward to the next one.

[@najeecixxs]

Great review. This is the kind of stuff you never get to see from a super car

[@hlad11]

First thing that came to mind after watching this, Aston Martin Vanquish could do with this sort of thorough going over in the future seeing as it's the truest grand tourer on the market at the highest price point. Please make it happen.

[@75MediumRare75]

Oh true, I haven't had a service before I thought the oil was changed annually, I thought it was just a top up any other time, my bad!

[@alvinpatrickjeng]

WIsh you would stuff two peoples weekend luggage in there to see how much you could fit visually. Luggage, backpacks, etc. Fill behind the seats in a practical manner where you can still see out. Maybe compare that with a small car and show how comparable it is!

[@logwind]

Great segment. Thanks.

[@hoaxerable]

show us how the headlight washers works....

[@IronKnok]

comprehensive bit of lovely...thank you

[@sugarsaint]

thank you so much, truly insightful and interesting video.

[@tab1990]

What's like to drive at slow speeds during rush hour?

[@lilpattman]

Loving the top gear dig about the bus jump LOL!

[@Egomechanic23]

The cup holder bit is actually a stroke of brilliance by McLaren! That way you have an excuse to brush the stunning ladies leg who will be in the passenger seat, which let me assure you she will be there with a car like that!

[@UltimateCARNUT]

Love these videos keep em up!!!

[@apache1234657]

I would be worried about someone scratching it in a supermarket, I was annoyed when they scratched my car and it cost $6900 NZD

[@SavedbyHim]

I think that is a no luggage sign behind the driver seats, if you brake your luggage would come flying toward the dash O.o