McLaren 570S Spider real world review

[@harrysgarage]

The annoying 'phone' interference on this video was not caused by my mobile (which was switched to airplane mode) but thought to be from a 2G tracking device fitted to the vehicle, causing issues with the main camera mic. Live and learn..

[@GregWallis]

Harry's garage Ah, now that's interesting. Thanks for the heads-up, Harry, better luck next time.

[@Ash-928]

no worries big man, still a great video.

[@altymar4746]

Again Harry, great video until 8:40 when the crappy, crappy, shitty, arsey in-car noise starts again. Spend a few quid and do it right or just give the fuck up. Seriously.

[@Ash-928]

+altymar if you're unhappy with your purchase, return it with your receipt for a full refund.

[@alech8336]

Love the videos! At least it covered up the nasty noise from the engine. I would be very disappointed indeed if I spent so much money and got what sounds like a big turbo 4 cylinder with big exhaust sound track.

[@Zeggawong]

Was out riding my Daytona and followed a guy drifting one of these up a tight mountain road with flames shooting out the back. The car has a place in my heart now.

[@robinellard]

Great vid Harry, where you excel over others is in areas like a walk around focusing on design details, an honesty about what you’re testing, good and bad and lastly, a real sense of what a vehicles like to live with. Keep up the good work. (PS EVO isn’t the same without your leadership mate).

[@th3b0untyhunter]

Always a good day when a link for a new Harry's Garage video appears in my inbox. Especially when it's a Supercar :)

[@michaelj7069]

If there was only one channel to get my car fix, this would be it. Insight and knowledge nobody else can match. Love it.

[@troop73oo]

Great video, so much more enjoyable than watching someone endlessly going sideways round a race track.

[@yebzy]

It is an amazing video But I like going sideways on a track too

[@stephenwhitworth7701]

Harry, another gem. Yes I was annoyed by the 2G interference but perhaps as a mark of my high expectations of your professionalism, I checked your comments to see you had already explained how it found its way into the sound track. This car looks magic, sounds magic and I enjoyed the ride (albeit without my derriere being toasted) but loved every corner, every climb, every dip. Thanks for what you do.

[@andyw3152]

I drove the 570s around Rockingham motor speedway on one of those supercar days, best time ever. So nice to drive, even if it was for only a short time. I did drive the 458 and a Huracan, and a 911S. 458, best sound ever, Huracan, really cramped inside and the 911 easy to drive. But out of all the 570s was awesome and I did extra laps, rear wheel drive and great steering. Top video Harry.

[@johnmclaughlin8877]

Harry is the best at this kind of thing. I could listen to him all day. The 570 looks great. It even sounds great to my ears. I wouldn't bother though with most of the crazy extras and it's a poor show that you have to pay extra for reversing cameras when you get them as standard on superminis nowadays. Small grumble but another Harry classic...

[@WiseGuy02]

John Mclaughlin the camera will be standard in the US as every car must have one.

[@joshuarosen6242]

I've always thought that the McLaren badge was poorly designed and unimaginative. The Germans have mostly got it right. BMW, Mercedes and Audi all have simple, elegant and immediately recognisable badges. McLaren should pay someone to make them a proper badge. As far as petrol consumption, you don't have to be an eco-warrior to want a range of more than 165MPH. I used to have an STI and that had a range of not much more than 200 Miles before I had to start looking for a petrol station that sold super. I loved driving the car but I quickly got fed up of the amount of time I spent in or looking for petrol stations.

[@bmanduprit2962]

Waiting for a new Harrys Garage to drop is just as exciting as walking into the news agents and seeing a glossy new Evo magazine on the shelf.

[@Steve_9292]

Harry's videos are always a treat.

[@TassieLorenzo]

Speaking of Lotus, it would be great to see an Evora 400 on the channel. :)

[@Mercmad]

Do you want to adopt a son.? I'm a bit old but i will wash and polish and exercise your cars like a faithful child.....

[@davidcurry3999]

Great review as per. Entirely subjective but I think the 570S is the best looking McLaren and by some margin. I wonder what is stopping a 570 S owner getting the engine chipped? .. the standard car has brakes and suspension rated for a 204mph car, so if you boost it to 650bhp and fit a titanium Akrapovich exhaust you have saved yourself a fortune. ... better yet, get a second hand 540C and boost it to 650bhp. ... it's the same engine in them all.

[@ScepticFrog]

New to this and 30 seconds in...I'm like...wooaaaa that garage! Subscribed :-)

[@williamlopez45]

I have seen several of your video and I really like your style of story telling. Keep your video coming. Thank you.

[@aftastosk6016]

Harry you have always your way to make it clear how each car compares to another.

[@colinhoughton3516]

Another excellent real-world review Harry. Thank you for sharing your experience with the McLaren.

[@KarlAdamsAudio]

Most enjoyable, despite your phone trying its hardest to ruin the (otherwise excellent) audio.

[@philiphjort2647]

really annoying with the phonesignal!

[@davidfarmer2049]

Haha I thought some ones being trying to text me for half an hour! All part of the character Harry!

[@itsalgud1459]

Another excellent video, Harry. Watching your videos makes me feel I know the car as well as I can without actually driving it.

[@WestCoastSupercarsandClassics]

Nice video! Not sure whether I'm sold on the look of the 540/570 series - they're interesting, but strangely they don't look like exotics for some reason, esp. the rear view. The Porsche 911s and AMG GTs have a clearer identity to me, as luxury sports cars that are more 'normal'.

[@bench175]

I couldn't tell what he was saying a few times, so I put on CC and it was so funny. "five six pound full of torso Sibley Walmart murdered or is 132"

[@SuryaDe]

Always hit like first before the video starts from Harry's Garage!

[@savagehenry4694]

Yep even if it’s a car I’m not that into ha

[@nickblake1166]

Harry I live on a tiny Greek islands now and miss my performance cars. However your videos help keep me sane!

[@MrRandomcommentguy]

haha, they charge extra to paint the calipers silver... so they look like bog standard unpainted calipers you get on your rental car....

[@TheRorymcloughlin]

Harry the Legend!

[@stewartnoel9469]

Great video Harry. You are one of us and just really enjoy driving. Thank you

[@donny2327]

A Mclaren 570S? At Tesco? Why not! Great video Harry.

[@earthstick]

I saw a 720S outside Lidl.

[@TheMdog8]

I always look out for Harry when I'm in the area - some truly outstanding roads around Cotswolds, though you have to be careful of potholes!!!!

[@sluggobrumm3967]

wonderful video Harry. I can feel your slight appreciation from giving this car your full endorsement, hope 2 c u at pebble in August. Do hope u make the trip out.

[@robspears9498]

Another excellent review from Harry. I have an R8 V10 plus and this might be a natural progression for me, but i had to fit a Capristo exhaust as i wasn't happy with the sound, so not sure i could get over the appliance tone of the twin turbo.

[@henryhol8538]

Harry, What is your opinion on 'stop/start'? I have heard that engines wear out the most during start up and shutting down.

[@vazza7504]

Great video harry. Having just bought one of these myself, cough, cough, cough. The way to gain access to the engine bay is has follows. Under passenger seat is a plastic panel, lift panel, bit tight but use a screwdriver if you must, does hurt your Pinky's a bit. Retrieve estwing claw hammer, clad in blue leather, £2700 extra, go to rear of vehicle and smash the hell out of the engine cover revealing the gorgeous engine in all its glory. Hope this helps. :-)

[@TABRO284]

That tweeter in the middle of the dash is horrific. Great video as always Harry.

[@pauljoe780]

Yes, ghastly, not "clever" in the least.

[@jjjp6848]

It follows B&W's design first introduced in the Nautilus, I believe - nothing to do with McLaren. Sounds superb BTW.

[@randystockdale3072]

@@jjjp6848 I'd overlook it if it sounded great. I agree though, it seems like an afterthought at best.

[@thebiggee105]

They remind me of Noble but massively expensive for a flimsy, home made thing. Bomb proof Porsche everytime. Great vid though H

[@Andy-pu2iv]

I love these supercar reviews. I think I bought my last car (a whole car) for the price of the paint of the brake calipers on this. Don't get me wrong - if I could, I would. But I can't.

[@daveglover6115]

I have never found these cars particularly attractive. But as always, a great video by Harry. Just waiting for the Ferrari 512BBi - that should be interesting...

[@robinpratt1541]

Excellent review. So full of knowledge, insight and a proper feel for the car. The contextualizing of McLaren was very interesting.

[@rickkwiecien286]

Great review as usual, but what's going on with the rear lights, not coming on and off together; or is that the camera causing that?

[@supertieka]

Awesome review, as usual with you dear Harry. Next time please shut the mobile off, the signal noise is really annoying!

[@harrysgarage]

supertieka Weirdly, phone was on airplane mode. Think interference coming from Bluetooth monitor for one of the pencil cameras. Really annoying!

[@supertieka]

Sorry for the remark, you used me tu such a high quality level.

[@yousufashraf8378]

Another great video Harry! Could you do a review of the GTV? Would be great. I drive a 1972 Giulia Super which you're free to have a go in if you want!

[@danielmoore7261]

Well for £200k is a lot for a Mac. I’d rather have the Ferrari Portofino for that. Love the videos Harry. If you want to review my Speciale let me know!

[@MattBookbinder]

Great video. But how can you excuse shocking build quality (shut gaps etc) on a car at this price point when you wouldn't accept it on a skoda?

[@AE-bk8tc]

I really like how you enjoy driving and transmit your experience and passion for cars!

[@apostolis2939]

No trademark entry shot :( Despite that and the phone interference excellent and to the point review as always, keep it up!

[@MrBrianc1975]

Great video as always Harry. Impressive car, stylings a bit dare I say it bland in some areas. Nice to see the GMT getting an outing again!

[@commanderrussels2612]

Another quality Harry video, top notch review as always. (But, also Harry, we need to talk about this audio quality - I think some R&D is in order for the audio system!)

[@da12ius]

I moved every electronic device out of my room while watching this video... >

[@collinwaugh939]

just found your channel excellent content ive subscribed keep up the good work !!

[@matthewgodwin3050]

The exhaust sound puts me in mind of an early Lotus Esprit. When he lowers the rear screen, the engin note transports me back to the car chase in The Spy Who Loves Me. Just a pity that the car itself leaves me a bit cold. Sorry McClarren, there's just no want-one-factor.

[@helldriver64]

Always a big thumbs up from me, been a fan and subscriber since the zonda 760RS/EVO diaries video, remember that one?

[@jimarillo]

Favourite car and person. A treat. Thank you Harry.

[@seinsmeld13]

It's strange to see both imperial and metric readings in one review. Here in Canada we are now 100% metric, however, I started life with imperial until I was 18 when it was changed to metric. I expect in time our golf courses will change from yards to meters. Thanks for the great review Harry.

[@pjvenda]

“Steering wheel with no buttons” - love it! Spent some cash getting one like that for my 997.

[@PopcornSticker]

Sir Harry genuinly LOVES heated seats in cars

[@patrickfallon4413]

Thanks Harry. Travel and a crashed laptop have meant I'm late to the party. I was disappointed by the interior, which I thought looked cheap and, as you pointed out, the panel gaps aren't the best. Shame, I will be taking this one off the Christmas list ;-). Cheers

[@1980peterw]

Please Harry!!! Do a review of your boat!!! Love your channel btw!!!

[@4seeableTV]

"The karaoke mic on the dash" 8:53 That cracked me up, and then kept on cracking me up. I couldn't un-see it as that.

[@rumblebelly7429]

Apart from the McL vid which is awesome, it that an original Paris-Dakar Tenere Yamaha in the first few minutes of the video? Drooling all over the place here !

[@lakmalantony8505]

one of the best videos you have done, Great Job Harry !!

[@gregmortimer]

Love your videos very much - always a treat when I get the notification. However......please....airplane mode on your phone?

[@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134]

Greg Mortimer - have to agree it totally ruined it for me.

[@rlc2978]

The occasion buzz of the cars 2G tracker signal didn't remotely ruin it for me. Though I was more interested in what Harry was saying to be honest.

[@JG-ib7xk]

It's not his phone, its the press cars tracker, you bellend.

[@JG-ib7xk]

@@barbieandbellaadventuresby9134 then stop watching you whiney little bitch.

[@Kapil-Patel]

Great review as always Harry, very insightful. Cannot see or hear the engine, I think this is a detriment to the car.

[@davisharr]

Love your videos, love this car, thanks for giving us your opinion on it!

2:37 £196 actually sounds quite reasonable for this car...

[@simong6855]

I’ll have 2 🤣

[@SS8000cars]

Approaching 200K is a lot no question, but you get a lot and the performance is huge, a notch above the Audi V10 Plus and Porsche Turbo S imo. If this price is an issue we had a 540C for a couple of months early last year, I used it every day, and the performance is virtually indistinguishable from the 570S. If you are careful with the options

[@P4ulyAnon]

@13:55 why are the breaklights in this weird time delay sequence? it seems as if left and right don't blink at the same time somehow?!?

[@The_Starling]

wondering the same

[@jianjunsg]

The blue and the headlights makes it looks like a BRZ

[@GregsMowing]

Best motoring channel on KZbin

[@LuisCardoso-bo8yx]

Mr Metcalfe not only knows his cars but also his watches. Nice Panerai, GMT Master, etc. Congrats on your choices!

[@grahamsmith2022]

Between this and an Audi R8 is a no-brainer,it's laughable that the Audi is even in this price range,but you'd have to really want a McClaren to choose this over a Ferrari,it's a great looking car but again,it's not going to be mistaken for an Italian car any time soon,I feel this is the well healed track day guys choice.

[@brentpowell7889]

There are lots of people who don’t want a Ferrari and aren’t in luv with the brand, I own a McLaren , I am sure plenty of people feel the same about McLaren, Lamborghini etc However it’s not just about the look, for me, it’s about the drive , the feel of the car , it’s handling , overall performance, having driven its competitors , for me the McLaren is the best drivers car in its class, As a second hand buy nothing really come close.

[@benj5386]

Great video but please turn your mobile phone off. I've noticed it in a few of your last videos.

[@barrym6067]

Same car used in the MT Ignition video.. There's a moment when he jumps and scrapes the road, you can now see the fender well is broken

[@supercomp7078]

The McLaren badge is a stylized Kiwi, Bruce McLaren was a KIwi and we are very proud of him and his achievements, don't knock the badge or you can piss off

[@alfonsodriver1324]

Superb video again Harry - keep up the great work - MANY THANKS... (and of course, ignore the idiots who couldn't read your pinned comment at the top, which tells people who can read, that you were not to blame for the 'phone' interference)!

[@Lander76]

Looks sensational to drive at speed but is it one of those cars that feels dull when you are cruising?

[@kenpole3058]

Looks like McLaren has adopted Porsche’s options philosophy 😜🇨🇦

[@iconoclasttastic9258]

What's with the back lights going on and off? Is it an effect of the video or the car? I'm in my mid-forties and don't even drive - or even have that much interest in cars (I'm a cyclist) but I do love these videos Harry. It's a joy to behold your enthusiasm and I love the techy detail even though I don't understand it!

[@joshuuaaaa440]

Love the videos! Can’t wait to see more older stuff!

[@johnwhood5791]

£195k. That’s £25k more than a fully specc’ed 911 turbo s cab. You do get more drama in the 570 but a performance showdown between the 2 would be interesting. It’s feels like it’s trying to combine the pizzaz of a Ferrari Portofino with the usability and performance of 911 turbo s. Think I’d rather have one or the other, not a combination of the 2.

[@TheUglySlug666]

Agreed, my dad just specced up his 911 Turbo S and it has an OTRP of £162,000 with a LOT of options. I'd be much more tempted to go for that than this McLaren.

[@steffydog]

Great review and video as always Harry, thanks.

[@uberseehandel]

gaping shut lines - says it all, sadly. Rather like doing a tan interior and leaving all that black everywhere - NAF (replace the black with a darker brown that doesn't cause reflections).

[@joshuarosen6242]

The shut lines were absolutely shocking on a car of this price. I wouldn't be happy having spent the thick end of £200k on a car only to hope that no-one looked at it too carefully.

[@Veeziful]

Great video as usual Harry, but next time please turn off your cell phone or locate it away from your microphone! I thought it was being caused by my own phone until I paused the video and the interference sound paused as well.

[@JG-ib7xk]

Wasn't phone noise bellend.

[@mrb4211]

Great video Harry. What happens to the press cars longer term? Out to the Retail market? Would you buy one or do you think they will have seen too much abuse? Cheers

[@Beer_Dad1975]

If I recall correctly, you need a special tool to open the engine cover.

[@timmo3351]

Probably cost £3k extra to buy it!

[@firstnamesecondname5341]

Yes - your wallet......

[@alech8336]

Nasty wheels that you have to pay extra for!

[@TheKRVR]

I’m kind of torn on how I feel about this car. I don’t like that you can’t open the bonnet without McLaren’s special tool, the engine does sound agricultural as you said, and I’m still not keen on the styling. I do like that it’s sort of a surprise to drive because it looks all mad but then it rides really well and is pretty docile at low speed. I think McLaren achieved their objective with this car, but I have doubts about long-term serviceability and if I’d want to undertake the ownership experience; I think I’d still end up with a 991.2 Turbo S in the end.

[@NicholasSpartan]

Harry why when you press the brake the rear lights don’t light simultaneously ?

[@alasdairboyd7299]

Nicolas Nikitakis something to do with LED lights and the camera frame rate - can’t see it with the human eye

[@jadamsnz]

Thanks for that explanation. I thought it was McLaren trying to be different...

[@conza1989]

Yeah quite a stretch in the range between the 540C coupe and 570S Spider, I'd say try to avoid options as much as possible on these cars, gets crazy quickly.

[@markwatkinson3]

Great vid but if I had 200k for a car the McLaren would be last on my list.

[@PBrooksSawyer]

Mark Watkinson What would you go for mate?

[@paredding]

Totally - would get a couple of cars for that. Has there ever been any residual value charts done on the range since launched...

[@ap6584]

I guess the type of buyer for this would probably have several cars anyway.

[@SeaJayBelfast]

@Pun Jab I No ones respects Indians, mate. Jog on

[@thealmightykush]

@@SeaJayBelfast no one respects chavs, go find your real dad and get a job!

[@11thHourRecords]

6 years later it's £80,000 and I'm sorely tempted. Sorely tempted 🤔

[@michaellui74]

Great video harry. Anyone know how reliable this 570 long term??

[@CaptainMir]

Old boy harry Great video buddy.i love the car and the looks are very modern

[@cars2drive298]

nice vid, well done Harry

[@commanderrussels2612]

Harry can you do an update video on the new '18 LR Range Rover Sport SVR? Curious the differences between the previous years and this new one.

[@dawndark1232]

Great video Harry. Amazing car.

[@tim2468]

Too bad they can't get them down to 911S price. I'd buy one. Great video Harry!

[@RobBoothAutomotive]

With all these Range Rovers, it reminds me of the Beetle in the Bullitt chase.

[@pebblecups]

I love Mclaren, I really do but right now at the top of my wish list is a Porsche. For £160,000, a 991 Targa 4 GTS with all the toys and 4-wheel-steering and comes with a proper manual gearbox. As nice as the 570S is, at this precise moment, imo, the Porsche is a better car. For me anyway. Not that I can afford either of them. Or will ever be able to.

[@keithjackson4985]

Thanks Mr Metcalf. I don't trust Mclaren's quality though. I've read and heard about to many things failing and going awry. Good performance, but no thank you.