McLaren 600 LT Spider 2yr ownership review - good & bad points and comparisons with cars

Two years of ownership and nearly 8000 miles and a few track days discussed.
The good and the bad from warranty claims and cost, track day inspection to the ballistic performance and even Chris Harris rates the 600 LT over the Lamborghini Performante and Ferrari 488 Pista and now the 600 LT is not only the cheapest to buy but also cheaper to run.
Some performance stats mentioned in video:
0-124mph (100-200km)
Ferrari 488 Pista = 7.6s
McLaren 600 LT Spiders = 8.2s
Ferrari 488 GTB = 8.3s
Ferrari F12 = 8.3s
Lamborghini Huracan STO = 9.0s
Ferrari 458 Speciale = 9.1s
Lamborghini LP750 = 9.5s
Hyundai Ionic 5 N = 9.8s
Audi R8 V10 Plus = 9.9s
Ferrari 458 Italia = 10.4s
Mercedes AMG GTR = 10.9s
Nissan GTR R35 = 11.3s
Ferrari 430 = 11.6s
Kia EV6 GT = 12.9s
Ferrari 360 = 13.9s
Tesla Model 3 Performance = 14.2s
Rolling performance of high horsepower cars is far more revealing of true performance as all the above cars are around 3.5s to 60mph but once speeds go beyond 60mph the difference is greater.
Two year in and the 600 LT is proving to be a joy to own, it is so versatile with it been both a coupe and spider in one, two boots, decent fuel economy, incredible steering feel, good service from the dealerships have overall made the ownership experience a very pleasurable one. Looking forward to travelling Europe next year in the car.
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[@thehundredthmonkey5972]

I enjoyed this, enjoyed just hearing your thoughts. The 600 lt has the best profile of the Mclarens in my opinion.

[@Gibbo205]

Yeah I always loved P1 but no other McLaren did anything for me until 600 came out just the side profile and top mount exhaust such a special car to drive.

[@invisiblewavefly]

And you'll be pleased to hear that in the US, there are no insurance companies that include track coverage. A single day with Open Track is $1200.

[@invisiblewavefly]

+1 on the track inspection cost. It's even more expensive here in the US, 2 years of extended warranty is around $10k and the cost for both inspections is about $950. There's a video knocking around of the US CEO talking about the "trivial" $600 cost few years ago, just to rub salt into the wound......

[@danghilarducci50]

I have a 2020 Paris Blue 600lt i Love It, Great video beautiful car, color

[@tingkaishao937]

Stunning car, really enjoy how in-depth you dive into your ownership experience! I would love to hear some of your takes between the 600lt vs 675lt since they are both track oriented models and similarly priced. What makes you choose the 600lt over the 675lt?

[@Gibbo205]

I've got a video going live Friday comparing the 750S to my 600 LT and these thoughts should ring similar to 675 vs 600, I like all the McLarens but I prefer the feel and sensations I get from the more basic suspension setup of the sport series, find the more engaging and feel. The super series are more capable but lack some of the engagement and feel I want, but are still generally better than competing Ferrari's etc.

[@tingkaishao937]

@@Gibbo205 Thanks for the reply! Looking forward to your new comparison. Yeah I agree A lot of Ferraris these days are too insulated when compared to mclarens.

[@sicrutchley6749]

Such a beat of a colour in the flesh, and I'm not usually partial to red! B|

[@Gibbo205]

Cheers bro

[@LantanaMac]

Very good video! How are you able to operate the roof from the FOB? I couldn't find anything about that in the manual and wasn't able to figure it out on my car either. Mine is a US car so maybe they don't have that feature?

[@Gibbo205]

Smarttop a separate device you can fit Google smarttop and should find it

[@invisiblewavefly]

Is the painted area on your wheels palladium? I have black 10 spokes, but like you I hate black wheels and am planning to buy a set of the 5 spoke. I was going to get them diamond cut with black, but I like the look of yours. I'm pairing them with McLaren Orange and carbon.

[@Gibbo205]

They are grey colour not sure if palladium but could be

[@invisiblewavefly]

Can you also clarify "ESC Dyn off". Do you mean you're in DYN on track, or all the way off? I've only done two track days so far so have only gone as far as DYN, but I also like the rear when it's moving around.

[@itc9251]

Just checked mine and list price was £201,500 for the spider . Plus options extra How did you put the roof down off the key have you added the aftermarket smart roof box

[@Gibbo205]

Thank you

[@jon-michaelchanner4998]

where'd you get that phone holder?