If you drive a Ferrari like the way you drive the 720s it’ll also break!! I purchased a 458 six months ago with only 2000 miles. I put 500 miles on it within a week. Week two of ownership the limp mode came on which was very embarrassing considering I was trying impress my then girlfriend. I had it towed. Luckily, it has a year bumper to bumper warranty. Before this, I also had a McLaren 570 for a year, put about 8000 miles on it, it was a daily. The only serious issue I had with it after six months of ownership was the car failure to recognise the ignition key, which was covered under warranty. So with my short experience of ownership of both McLaren and Ferrari i will not advise anyone to put more than 2000 miles a year on a Ferrari. With a McLaren, it’s more comfortable and easy to drive so putting 6 to 8000 miles yearly as a daily driver is totally acceptable as it’s seems to be a more reliable. This is just my opinion.
My 720S was junk. Multiple repair shop visits and nothing got fixed. The AC system died, The doors leaked water, the doors didn't seal wind noise, the panel gaps were RIDICULOUS, constant electrical issues that would vanish and reappear, power mirror button broke, articulating guages would go haywire and retract for no reason at all, sport mode unavailable at times, sometime the entire dashboard would be off but the car is still running. Fast and awesome. Not worth a $350k+ price when it sits in the dealership and they don't know how to fix it. Park Place Dallas.
@@OutNodding I wish? Why would I wish to have a car back that gave me so many issues? While not quite as fast, I definitely prefer my Audi built Huracan.
Sounds weird as shit saying this, but Lamborghini has come a long way since being taken over by the Germans. Got a buddy that's the 3rd owner of a Gallardo with just about 55,000 miles and has had no issues what so ever other than needing a new clutch and some fluids changed.
I’ve shopped around and thought very seriously about picking up a 720S, but the lack of reliability and cost to fix has kept me from pulling the trigger.
Thank you. Honestly the price of them. Get a second hand one, go for higher mileage ask to see fault report or service history. If you get a good one! They are an amazing buy at the moment!
McLaren needs to stop whipping out new cars and try and get just one out that is reliable! I had a 12C for 2 years - 3 oil leaks, water pump, brake issues. I finally got rid of it! I see they're no better now.
get an r8 with the dual clucth or the new probally the most reliable supercar the 458 italia was pretty reliable also probally the most reliable ferrari ever made
@@lanceryderwilson8618 there's also twin turbo lambos on stock block and pistons too. That engine is like the 2JZ in that it only needs strengthening if your gonna want crazy power.
It's very interesting what you're saying and I don't wish to be disrespectful but why the hell do so many youtubers do this? It spoils the important message you're trying to get across.
It’s disappointing that a car costing north of £200k can leave the factory, after a detailed inspection, and not be as perfect as possible. I love the 720S but all the complaints of bad build quality etc can’t be ignored.
Great honest video. I’ve always had Porsche’s and keep considering a Mclaren but have heard too many nightmare stories like this on build quality and also depreciation issues. Thanks for the video
Considering McLaren is only 10 years into the supercar market, its following isn't as profound as the flagships. Lamborghini and Ferrari that is. That, with the fact that McLaren has been producing a new version vehicle every other year is causing the value of predecessors to depreciate much faster.
When McLaren finishes a car they test their work by locking a cat in the car before they go home for the day. If it’s still in the car when they arrive at work the next day they check the QC pass box and ship it. Porsche uses the same test, but in order for theirs to pass, the cat must be asphyxiated by the next morning. 😿
@@Tdub33 they can make a deal with mercedes and improve their quality and at the same time reducing the price. The fact that they are a new brand has nothing to do with the reliability and quality. 10years is by far enough to build a good car
Sold a McLaren MP-4-12C to buy a new NSX. It was the best decision I ever made because the McLaren though attractive in many ways was an absolute nightmare to keep on the road. I don't care that McLaren honored the $89,000+ in repairs for the 11 months we kept it! Transmission failure/problems, oil leaks, LED taillights failing, instrument panel lights not working, ECU replacement (2X), leaking struts, creaks rattles, electrical gremlins, parts availability etc. etc. etc. Christ what a beautifully designed but horribly executed and unreliable vehicle. The POS like our Ferrari 348 spent more time in the shop than on the road! Getting into an exotic car and having it start and actually be capable of going on a road trip without having to worry about a problem is truly enjoyable. The NSX is far more reliable, great at everything and better than the McLaren (even when the McLaren was working). The McLaren was never a great car but, it was better (even great at) frustrating and completely ruining your driving experience with its constant issues and breakdowns. Never again.
Wow! Sounds like you have had a worse time than me. With a new brand you expect issues. For me the later models 570 and 720 are a massive move forward for supercars. I just hope the reliability improves over the next few years. Partly why I set the channel up to actually document the pros and cons and actual struggle at times when you have these cars. Thank you for the comments. 😄
I just got a brand new 720S and just got 600 miles today. I had no mechanical issues with the car but I noticed a really annoying rattling noise coming from behind the driver's side when you go over 60 or 70 miles per hour. I noticed the same noise in a previous 720S I test drive from the dealership. I hove no idea whats making the noise but I suspect it may be vibration from one of the exterior carbon pieces in the back of the car. Have you had any issues with noises from your car?
Thank you for the video! I've been looking for honest videos on McLaren ownership. The 720s is probably the biggest leap forward in terms of performance in super car history. It's on par with most hypercars in everything except top speed but the McLaren's poor reliability is hurting its brand.
It's great to know regardless of the issues, it won't stop you wanting another, even porsche had a well known reputation of never buy a gen one car..... so it's probably not that different here.
Dig deeper, I looked at a 570 and the electronics were made in China. Power seats worked only when they wanted to. Panel gaps are horrible on any 570 and completely embarrassing for a "super series" car. Road trip? How about a weekend car? No good if you get in it no the weekend and it won't run.
A slingshot DRAGSTER is a vehicle you don't drive to work every day. A McLaren all of them, can be driven to work every day. The trick is not to abuse the car with unnecessary over-revving the engine to 'hear it pop. I make it a RULE, if the car that wants to race me, isn't worth at least what I PAID for MY CAR, I don't race them. I use the BRAKES to slow down the car, not the engine and transmission. I look far ahead for conditions that are going to cause me to use my brakes, then gently pump the brakes to slow down GRADUALLY, not waiting for the last second to JUMP on the BRAKES, wearing them out prematurely. Naturally, if I don't have a private parking area that is protected from those that want to ''KEY" the car, or think it's funny to open their car door dinging my car, or parking the car on the street so somebody that parks by ear can scratch the car, then I don't park the car. I have an older car that runs like a clock, that I use when I have to leave the car unattended. So that's what it takes to own a car that is expensive to fix or that you don't put in 'danger'.
in germany there is a car rental company called APEX , they had a mc laren 720s and used it as a taxi ,, at the Nürburgring nordschleife ,, it did about 23k km at the track in 7 or 8 months ,, as far as i know it didnt have one single technical problem at all and only was out of service for regular maintenance ,, the owner is now using it as his personal daily driver
Are they too proud to get their electronics from Honda? Damn I really thought this was a problem of the past whether it's a McLaren or a Ferrari/Lamborghini. Living in Norway without any shops to service it, (I'd have to go to Sweden to get that done) now I can't buy one. And I really want one. Just knowing about it stops me from buying the F8 Tributo. (We have one official Ferrari shop just outside Oslo) Damn!!!
@@MoreThanCars I had my RR for 6 months and only drove it for 2 months (1/2 weeks periods), they changed half the car parts but it kept giving issues. They didn't want the car back but via court case they had to give me everything plus interest. Sorry to hear that, I am a big Mclaren fan and these issues put me off from thinking about getting one.
Thank you Ian, it’s such a shame when you want to support a British company but they don’t seem to care about there customers. We shall see how it goes.
I see videos about the Mclaren 720s and 765LT and all I can say is that it’s just like any other car. There are good ones that work great and them some come out factory lemons! All manufacturers have these problems. So I am not discouraged from owning one at all! I really hope I get to become an owner soon! Great video and thanks for telling us your experience with your 720s!
Well there is a difference btw 1 rotten apple from 100 apples and 99 rotten apples from 100 apples. But I think the QC is improving overtime for mclaren
Buy one for half the price for a 18 month old and get the factory warrantee then your ok,same with Ferrari and Lamborghini,you think they don't go wrong ? Of course they do
I'm confused as to how you can praise the car so highly and it's clearly of inferior quality. Clearly trying to justify the ownership and exorbitant cost of something that is completely unreliable.
I am praising the model. Not my particular car. I know plenty of owners who haven’t had issues. Like the current orange one on loan. It’s absolutely amazing and no issues.
You are absolutely right. He knows lots of owners that have had a good experience. Really? How many? Plus, he's looking at buying another!!!! He also said Ferrari's go wrong, Lamborghini's go wrong. He should really qualify that with numbers, otherwise it's just bollocks. Do the other cars lock you inside? Do the other cars have irregular wind gaps in their panels? There's a reason Mclaren's depreciate like a stone & I personally don't think it has anything to do with new models coming out. That's just what a someone trying to flog one would say, rather than it being because they're haphazardly made crap. A 300 grand car that's luck of the draw!!!!???
@@MoreThanCars I had it a couple of times times with mine too, like a 90s pc I'd just keep restarting till it worked :) goodluck with the LT spider it's what I want next as well!
Reminds me of my 5 (yes 5) TVR Griffith 500's. Lovely car in their day but would never risk a long journey in one. How annoying for you. Back it and get another. Btw, turn the bloody music down!!
That is why more than 70% of al Porsche cars ever build are still driving today. McLaren spill out 75% developed models quicker than rabbits are mating. Early issues( this being the time you want to just drive and drive and drive your new supercar), unreliability (makes you fear on driving the car and pushing it to its limit every day ) and then with added models every year predictable huge depreciation. Explains why majority buy and drive this cars on a short city street for show. You don't spend a 1/4 million to pray no warning light pops after a race or worst during a 300 miles trip. Spend another 25000 buy a golf just in case it doesn't start in the morning.
It's really unfortunate that beautiful and ultra-expensive cars like this tend to be relatively unreliable overall. I'm very hopeful about the NSX for that reason. I expect it will prove more reliable than most supercars.
What s pain in the @!#$& it must be. Honestly I'd rather sacrifice a bit of performance against more reliability. I don't know what super cars are the most reliable right now, if a 911 or an R8 for example. Faults kill the pleasure IMHO.
as you say they drive great, but it's all for nothing if they constantly break down. All those I know who have bought one, have rid themselves of it within a year. never to go back. I could relay some truly shocking stories. they are not on radar any more. a big pass. good post.
So many components are under engineered on these things that a warranty is not an option but a nessesity. It would be especially frustrating if you just came out of a Porsche GT3/GT2 or a late model Ferrari. The horrible resale on McLarens shows what the market feels about the build quality
should NOT happen any of that not acceptable when over a £200,000 car I have stuck 2 the germans never 1 issue with their performance cars currently I drive a Porsche GT3 RS driven it down 2 south spain several times without issue super car 2 drive and plenty of vroom!! u should be getting compensated for your huge inconvenience!! cheers.
i took my 2020 nsx to vancouver , toronto, winnipeg and its still going good , i told you people exotic supercars that are mclaren , lambo, ferrari they only look at looks and speed but not reliability, honda nsx always looks for everything, why do u think honda has engines like boats, lawnmower, bikes, etc etc
Good to know, I have my 458 to almost six years and I use it daily, now it has almost 115,000km, and zero problems, I was considering a 720s, but outside the performance, I only hear negative points from the point of view of the owners !!
My96XJ Dragtimes and streetspeed and many other have good experiences with them . Now the yellow triangle is s safe mode , when people started a cold car up and try to beat the piss off it , the engine will protect itself and put the car on limp mode until the car get into operating temp. My Bmw is notorious for that .
It seems like most English brands have these continuing reliability issues that have been going on for decades, its a pity because they have built amazingly beautiful and great driving cars
😂 i always feel it’s normal to total meltdown for a 3800cc car to act like it’s ah hypercar lol the displacement is just out there and it’s way to small - it is a mistake.
Given the vast amount of info available on the internet, why would you even dream of buying a McLaren? Just hire or lease them if you're that excited about it.
It's a MC Laren thing, my dads 570s was in the shop almost every month 😂😂😂 I want to get a 720s this summer but I think the 488 GTB would be a better car...
The 720 is a better car. Certainly quicker. But as I’ve always said, if I did another. I’d want a second hand high mileage one with known how it was used.
@@MoreThanCars I was looking for below 5000 miles Cars Not Brand a new one haha it's gonna be my first Supercar im so excited for it 😍 thankyou for the answer and I Will Be going for a 720s as well but I can get a good deal on my uncles huracan performante as well but I still think the 720s Will be the best car but the Performante the most raw Car to drive, all 3 Amazing Cars but so different in the experience...
It's not negative but it is negative, the only reason your having a 720 spider is to get an lt slot, thats how it comes across, To spend 1\4 of a million on something in hope of getting something else Crazy marketing by them but hey it works and is making them serious cash and a quick turnover even if it's tarnishing the brand The 720lt will be bonkers fast but you can make anything you want bonkers fast with 1/4million People want the lt because it's will hopefully be limited and exclusive and not drop 50k in a few months while being stuck in a garage for the 10th time.
Totally agree with your comment, but Ive been obsessed with the 675lt and thankfully im in a position where I can make every effort to try and obtain a 750LT (or what ever its going to be called). Along with attempting to bring everyone on the really world journey of owning these cars. Not many channels show the true experiences you have with them. I am aiming to do this.
@@MoreThanCars your car your spec is spot on and after spending in excess of 200k on it, it should work especially in warranty when ever you want. You should not be worried about using it. If it was any other object it would be unacceptable and the company would be going bump or they would be doing something to improve it. The crazy thing is your car is not uncommon, there seems to be alot of issues regarding the brand and the residuals are absolutely being battered. If you had worked all your life to afford just 1 great car when you retire and this is how you got treated it would not be acceptable so it shouldn't be acceptable if your loaded just so you can get on the good list
I completely agree but not putting it out there doesn’t highlight something the brand need to improve on. Update today..... watch part two when it’s uploaded
Bang for your buck, yes it’s hard to argue with them but it’s a bit of a false economy, they are known to be hugely unreliable with several major issues reported, cost of parts and maintenance is ridiculous and they loose huge amounts of their value which unlike most Ferraris, they will never recover. Quite honestly, unless you are type of person who really doesn’t have to worry about money at all, then they make no sense. I think Porsche are missing a trick a little bit as they could easily build a 720s competitor and it would sell by the bucket load as customers know they will actually be able to use it reliably as a daily. Buying McLaren Halo cars is one thing, we know they have potential to at least hold value or increase but their Sport and Super series cars are just a never ending money pit.
Here's my question to you, sir. If you know people who own McLaren 720s and has never had any problems with it (and neither has yours broken down to the point you can't drive it), then what prompted you to make this video? So, for you, not only does the 720s has problems with its launching capabilities, but with its functionality/usability as well? Smh.
@@MoreThanCars Well, then, don't you think it makes sense to let the car go, if you're experiencing those issues and feel you're not getting what you paid for? I don't get it! If I paid $300k for a car and I'm having such bad experiences with is as you described, I would sell it.
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please drop the backing music when your speaking
Yes noted! Always improving with these RUclips stuff! Noted for future videos. Thank you
actually the backing music is ok, maybe bring it in and out here and there.
Yup. Still getting used to editing
Volume is indeed to high. Music is oke but really soft
@@MoreThanCars lower volume could work tho.
If you drive a Ferrari like the way you drive the 720s it’ll also break!! I purchased a 458 six months ago with only 2000 miles. I put 500 miles on it within a week. Week two of ownership the limp mode came on which was very embarrassing considering I was trying impress my then girlfriend. I had it towed. Luckily, it has a year bumper to bumper warranty. Before this, I also had a McLaren 570 for a year, put about 8000 miles on it, it was a daily. The only serious issue I had with it after six months of ownership was the car failure to recognise the ignition key, which was covered under warranty. So with my short experience of ownership of both McLaren and Ferrari i will not advise anyone to put more than 2000 miles a year on a Ferrari. With a McLaren, it’s more comfortable and easy to drive so putting 6 to 8000 miles yearly as a daily driver is totally acceptable as it’s seems to be a more reliable. This is just my opinion.
My 720S was junk. Multiple repair shop visits and nothing got fixed. The AC system died, The doors leaked water, the doors didn't seal wind noise, the panel gaps were RIDICULOUS, constant electrical issues that would vanish and reappear, power mirror button broke, articulating guages would go haywire and retract for no reason at all, sport mode unavailable at times, sometime the entire dashboard would be off but the car is still running. Fast and awesome. Not worth a $350k+ price when it sits in the dealership and they don't know how to fix it. Park Place Dallas.
Heard it's selling for sub 200k now.
Wow
@le m nsx? Might as well get a 488, slower, but at least everything works and if anything fails it will be the battery, just change and voilá fixed.
@@OutNodding I'm guessing you would be too if you also bought a $346k POS that the dealer couldn't figure out how to fix.
@@OutNodding I wish? Why would I wish to have a car back that gave me so many issues? While not quite as fast, I definitely prefer my Audi built Huracan.
If you want a car that's a daily driver that is fast, reliable, well-rounded and race-able there's probably only 1 choice...Porsche.
Sounds weird as shit saying this, but Lamborghini has come a long way since being taken over by the Germans. Got a buddy that's the 3rd owner of a Gallardo with just about 55,000 miles and has had no issues what so ever other than needing a new clutch and some fluids changed.
@@gapyrodawg5181 55k miles ain’t much
@@xToxic for any lamborghini 55k is up there
@@OneSvT i see
Ferrari seems pretty reliable from what I've seen.
I’ve shopped around and thought very seriously about picking up a 720S, but the lack of reliability and cost to fix has kept me from pulling the trigger.
BTW, that purple is blazing!
Thank you. Honestly the price of them. Get a second hand one, go for higher mileage ask to see fault report or service history. If you get a good one! They are an amazing buy at the moment!
McLaren needs to stop whipping out new cars and try and get just one out that is reliable! I had a 12C for 2 years - 3 oil leaks, water pump, brake issues. I finally got rid of it! I see they're no better now.
get an r8 with the dual clucth or the new probally the most reliable supercar the 458 italia was pretty reliable also probally the most reliable ferrari ever made
The Huracan is pretty much bullet proof and best of all it's pretty much a German car now!!!
@@gapyrodawg5181 yeah there is a Huracan with 200k miles owned by a rental company
@@lanceryderwilson8618 there's also twin turbo lambos on stock block and pistons too. That engine is like the 2JZ in that it only needs strengthening if your gonna want crazy power.
@@patthonsirilim5739 agreed
Why the awful background music? I can't hear youuuu... terrible!!! 👂👂👂
Noted will ensure any music is quieter in future.
It's very interesting what you're saying and I don't wish to be disrespectful but why the hell do so many youtubers do this? It spoils the important message you're trying to get across.
@@MoreThanCars Ok subscribed.
are you def ?
@@MoreThanCars Just can the music all together.
What’s up with the music!? So loud and not particularly great.
Noted. Will improve going forward.
Have they announced a 720 variant yet? It sounds like the C8 Corvette Z06 might get here first. That will change the Supercar market.
It’s disappointing that a car costing north of £200k can leave the factory, after a detailed inspection, and not be as perfect as possible. I love the 720S but all the complaints of bad build quality etc can’t be ignored.
Completely agree. Incredible car just wished I could have used it properly.. one will return eventually.
Agreed
Hey man do you suggest McLaren 570s as a daily car ?
Hey, if you could turn back time, with everything YOU have experienced with the 720, would you still sell the 570 and buy the 720?
That’s an incredibly difficult question to answer. The answer is still yes but only because I want the 720lt.
i like when you make a video talking REAL and people are so mad that you are insulting their hero. thank you for this.
is the car loud when the windows is up? and is the car loud when the windows is down?
Great honest video. I’ve always had Porsche’s and keep considering a Mclaren but have heard too many nightmare stories like this on build quality and also depreciation issues. Thanks for the video
Thanks for the comment. 👍
Considering McLaren is only 10 years into the supercar market, its following isn't as profound as the flagships. Lamborghini and Ferrari that is. That, with the fact that McLaren has been producing a new version vehicle every other year is causing the value of predecessors to depreciate much faster.
When McLaren finishes a car they test their work by locking a cat in the car before they go home for the day. If it’s still in the car when they arrive at work the next day they check the QC pass box and ship it. Porsche uses the same test, but in order for theirs to pass, the cat must be asphyxiated by the next morning. 😿
@@TheTmshuman What the fuck are you rambling about?
@@Tdub33 they can make a deal with mercedes and improve their quality and at the same time reducing the price. The fact that they are a new brand has nothing to do with the reliability and quality. 10years is by far enough to build a good car
Imagine a fire and the door wont open...scary.
Indeed....
Happened to an electric taxi in China last year.....not good, as you say.
@@EvoraGT430 : Was that one of those BYD things?
@@duncanhowarth9514 Yes it was: www.nytimes.com/2012/05/30/business/global/byd-releases-details-about-electric-taxi-fire.html
Use the manual release then
Hello, I was looking into buying an 570s spyder, what do you think about it ? Regarding reliability
Fantastic! 570s was amazing second hand ones amazing value. Get a used high mileage one with known history
Hurcan is more reliable as daily?
Definitely
Sold a McLaren MP-4-12C to buy a new NSX. It was the best decision I ever made because the McLaren though attractive in many ways was an absolute nightmare to keep on the road. I don't care that McLaren honored the $89,000+ in repairs for the 11 months we kept it! Transmission failure/problems, oil leaks, LED taillights failing, instrument panel lights not working, ECU replacement (2X), leaking struts, creaks rattles, electrical gremlins, parts availability etc. etc. etc. Christ what a beautifully designed but horribly executed and unreliable vehicle. The POS like our Ferrari 348 spent more time in the shop than on the road! Getting into an exotic car and having it start and actually be capable of going on a road trip without having to worry about a problem is truly enjoyable. The NSX is far more reliable, great at everything and better than the McLaren (even when the McLaren was working). The McLaren was never a great car but, it was better (even great at) frustrating and completely ruining your driving experience with its constant issues and breakdowns. Never again.
Wow! Sounds like you have had a worse time than me. With a new brand you expect issues. For me the later models 570 and 720 are a massive move forward for supercars. I just hope the reliability improves over the next few years. Partly why I set the channel up to actually document the pros and cons and actual struggle at times when you have these cars. Thank you for the comments. 😄
I just got a brand new 720S and just got 600 miles today. I had no mechanical issues with the car but I noticed a really annoying rattling noise coming from behind the driver's side when you go over 60 or 70 miles per hour. I noticed the same noise in a previous 720S I test drive from the dealership. I hove no idea whats making the noise but I suspect it may be vibration from one of the exterior carbon pieces in the back of the car. Have you had any issues with noises from your car?
Honestly no noises. Is the noise external or internal to the cabin?
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Thank you for the video! I've been looking for honest videos on McLaren ownership. The 720s is probably the biggest leap forward in terms of performance in super car history. It's on par with most hypercars in everything except top speed but the McLaren's poor reliability is hurting its brand.
It's great to know regardless of the issues, it won't stop you wanting another, even porsche had a well known reputation of never buy a gen one car..... so it's probably not that different here.
Why do you have that music playing in the background?
Yes! Point taken still getting used to the RUclips’s 🤣🤣
Are you people losing your hearing, I can hear him just fine
Dig deeper, I looked at a 570 and the electronics were made in China. Power seats worked only when they wanted to. Panel gaps are horrible on any 570 and completely embarrassing for a "super series" car. Road trip? How about a weekend car? No good if you get in it no the weekend and it won't run.
A slingshot DRAGSTER is a vehicle you don't drive to work every day. A McLaren all of them, can be driven to work every day. The trick is not to abuse the car with unnecessary over-revving the engine to 'hear it pop. I make it a RULE, if the car that wants to race me, isn't worth at least what I PAID for MY CAR, I don't race them. I use the BRAKES to slow down the car, not the engine and transmission. I look far ahead for conditions that are going to cause me to use my brakes, then gently pump the brakes to slow down GRADUALLY, not waiting for the last second to JUMP on the BRAKES, wearing them out prematurely. Naturally, if I don't have a private parking area that is protected from those that want to ''KEY" the car, or think it's funny to open their car door dinging my car, or parking the car on the street so somebody that parks by ear can scratch the car, then I don't park the car. I have an older car that runs like a clock, that I use when I have to leave the car unattended. So that's what it takes to own a car that is expensive to fix or that you don't put in 'danger'.
My 720s always goes safe mode this is the most annoying problem that i faced
Has this been resolved for you yet?
MoreThanCars car at the dealer now
Wow
in germany there is a car rental company called APEX , they had a mc laren 720s and used it as a taxi ,, at the Nürburgring nordschleife ,, it did about 23k km at the track in 7 or 8 months ,, as far as i know it didnt have one single technical problem at all and only was out of service for regular maintenance ,, the owner is now using it as his personal daily driver
Guess his a lucky one
interesting and honest account of your ownership, good to hear this
Why so different from car to car? Quality control?Was at McLaren track day, here in NZ and over heard conversations about cars being "fragile".
Who knows. Built on a Friday afternoon?
@@MoreThanCars lol . Can understand that. McLaren are just amazing at what they do. If I was ever in position to own one, would be the 600lt.
600tl! Is an incredible car! Just imagine what the 720 lt will be like
@@boatymcboatface666 600LT for me too. It's based off the 570s and they seem to be more reliable than the 720s.. may be the safer bet .
Had one before the 720. Did 18k miles in a year in it! Amazing car.
Where did you buy that joker painting behind you?
Glad I’m not the only one who noticed that!
Are they too proud to get their electronics from Honda? Damn I really thought this was a problem of the past whether it's a McLaren or a Ferrari/Lamborghini. Living in Norway without any shops to service it, (I'd have to go to Sweden to get that done) now I can't buy one. And I really want one. Just knowing about it stops me from buying the F8 Tributo. (We have one official Ferrari shop just outside Oslo) Damn!!!
Another problem with the Mclarens is they lose half their value in a year.
🤣🤣🤣
WorldofTanksRaw lets exaggerate shall we? 😂
That drop in value just means it brings it down to where more people can afford to buy one and enjoy it!
Sounds like a wiring loom issue
I had an i8 that had one replaced. You don't want a car with a replaced loom if that is the issue.
had multiple issues with RR, got my money back, did you try and get yours?
I didn’t want all back. I realise I’ve had delivery and driven it a bit. But currently it feels like a battle. Dealer or McLaren don’t want the car.
@@MoreThanCars I had my RR for 6 months and only drove it for 2 months (1/2 weeks periods), they changed half the car parts but it kept giving issues. They didn't want the car back but via court case they had to give me everything plus interest.
Sorry to hear that, I am a big Mclaren fan and these issues put me off from thinking about getting one.
Thank you Ian, it’s such a shame when you want to support a British company but they don’t seem to care about there customers. We shall see how it goes.
@@MoreThanCars keep us updated
I see videos about the Mclaren 720s and 765LT and all I can say is that it’s just like any other car. There are good ones that work great and them some come out factory lemons! All manufacturers have these problems. So I am not discouraged from owning one at all! I really hope I get to become an owner soon! Great video and thanks for telling us your experience with your 720s!
Well there is a difference btw 1 rotten apple from 100 apples and 99 rotten apples from 100 apples. But I think the QC is improving overtime for mclaren
Sir I’m very interested to know what you have to say but the music makes it difficult to hear you. Please do over without the music.
Yes. Noted will improve. Watch part 2
Buy one for half the price for a 18 month old and get the factory warrantee then your ok,same with Ferrari and Lamborghini,you think they don't go wrong ? Of course they do
I needed to here this video, it's doesn't matter how much money you have, your car will break down thats the way cars are made.
I'm confused as to how you can praise the car so highly and it's clearly of inferior quality. Clearly trying to justify the ownership and exorbitant cost of something that is completely unreliable.
I am praising the model. Not my particular car. I know plenty of owners who haven’t had issues. Like the current orange one on loan. It’s absolutely amazing and no issues.
You are absolutely right. He knows lots of owners that have had a good experience. Really? How many? Plus, he's looking at buying another!!!! He also said Ferrari's go wrong, Lamborghini's go wrong. He should really qualify that with numbers, otherwise it's just bollocks. Do the other cars lock you inside? Do the other cars have irregular wind gaps in their panels? There's a reason Mclaren's depreciate like a stone & I personally don't think it has anything to do with new models coming out. That's just what a someone trying to flog one would say, rather than it being because they're haphazardly made crap. A 300 grand car that's luck of the draw!!!!???
Wouldn’t risk doing a rod trip in it ... but don’t let that detract from buying one???
Not many people drive them large distances.
@@MoreThanCars which is a shame. Also why I won't buy one. Almost every Euro road trip I've done there's been a McLaren with a problem.
@@MoreThanCars btw sorry to hear you've had problems. Know many Mac owners and feel like McLaren just take them for granted.
Thanks to Instagram and this I have made some traction. Update coming tomorrow. 👍
Good ole British engineering. Sounds like an 80s Jag to me.
🤣🤣
Don’t know how they have such a nice factory that builds such sh!tty reliability.
An 80's jag will have you on the side of the road broken down over and over, this has never happened to him, annoying errors aside
Limp mode though.
@@MoreThanCars I had it a couple of times times with mine too, like a 90s pc I'd just keep restarting till it worked :) goodluck with the LT spider it's what I want next as well!
I can appreciate a man who has
love for Heath ledgers Joker.
The music is absolutely unnecessary , pointless and horrible. Enjoyed the content though !
Reminds me of my 5 (yes 5) TVR Griffith 500's. Lovely car in their day but would never risk a long journey in one. How annoying for you. Back it and get another. Btw, turn the bloody music down!!
had my Chim for 15 years - failed once - £20 ign amp failed - drive to europe every year over 3,400 miles to Italy and back - no issues...
A rich British dude with a photo of the Joker in the background.
Are you implying you're actually a super villain?
Shhhh must keep this quiet.. 🤫
The resemblance is quite striking you know! 🤔🧐🥺😳😂🤣
Its british.. so very elegant, nice design (kind of clinic but ok) but with a lot of problems
I think you've got every reason to be pissed off at that. Still - would love one in my garage!
Sad but not surprising. McLaren needs a wake up call. Reliability is terrible!!!
That is why more than 70% of al Porsche cars ever build are still driving today. McLaren spill out 75% developed models quicker than rabbits are mating.
Early issues( this being the time you want to just drive and drive and drive your new supercar), unreliability (makes you fear on driving the car and pushing it to its limit every day ) and then with added models every year predictable huge depreciation. Explains why majority buy and drive this cars on a short city street for show.
You don't spend a 1/4 million to pray no warning light pops after a race or worst during a 300 miles trip. Spend another 25000 buy a golf just in case it doesn't start in the morning.
Got the Aston as the daily 🤣🤣 but yes I get what you mean 👍
But Porsche is so ugly
Sorry I gave up after a few minutes because of the music.
Does anyone know the name of the song ??
God, as exotic as this car is, I still would never want one if it came with this many headaches.
turn down the music so we can hear what you are mubbling
Yes noted. Watch part 2
It's really unfortunate that beautiful and ultra-expensive cars like this tend to be relatively unreliable overall. I'm very hopeful about the NSX for that reason. I expect it will prove more reliable than most supercars.
What s pain in the @!#$& it must be. Honestly I'd rather sacrifice a bit of performance against more reliability. I don't know what super cars are the most reliable right now, if a 911 or an R8 for example. Faults kill the pleasure IMHO.
R8 and 911s are gods compared to other cars in terms reliability
subscribed on the promise you stop the music on the next one x
Music stopped. Watch part two
as you say they drive great, but it's all for nothing if they constantly break down. All those I know who have bought one, have rid themselves of it within a year. never to go back. I could relay some truly shocking stories. they are not on radar any more. a big pass. good post.
So many components are under engineered on these things that a warranty is not an option but a nessesity. It would be especially frustrating if you just came out of a Porsche GT3/GT2 or a late model Ferrari. The horrible resale on McLarens shows what the market feels about the build quality
What on earth were you thinking? The music destroyed this video
I don't care what the car is. If you can't trust it, it's a pain in the arse.
should NOT happen any of that not acceptable when over a £200,000 car I have stuck 2 the germans never 1 issue with their performance cars currently I drive a Porsche GT3 RS driven it down 2 south spain several times without issue super car 2 drive and plenty of vroom!! u should be getting compensated for your huge inconvenience!! cheers.
Update video coming tomorrow! 👍
Porsche engines can and do grenade, though. It's why I got rid of mine.
No issues with german cars? You'd make quite the comedian, _mein freund_
Time to sell sounds like Lemon 🍋 on Speed!
I’d like to get some miles out of it first. Will be going as soon as the spider arrives.
A great video, one of our members has a 650s and was thinking of trading up to a 720, we’ll pass on this video. All the best ✌🏻
I can't hear you, too much music
i took my 2020 nsx to vancouver , toronto, winnipeg and its still going good , i told you people exotic supercars that are mclaren , lambo, ferrari they only look at looks and speed but not reliability, honda nsx always looks for everything, why do u think honda has engines like boats, lawnmower, bikes, etc etc
How many things have actually gone wrong?
A lot. Watch one of the other videos I explain all of them. Main one has been engine issues (software)
Good to know, I have my 458 to almost six years and I use it daily, now it has almost 115,000km, and zero problems, I was considering a 720s, but outside the performance, I only hear negative points from the point of view of the owners !!
Look 3 comments up :-)
StreetSpeed717 daily drives his 720 with no problems and has put several thousand Miles on it since new
and now it has 800whp and is considering a turbo upgrade now
Forget streetspeed go watch dragtimes vids he beats the crap out of his 720s all the time and hasn’t had a hiccup yet!
My96XJ Dragtimes and streetspeed and many other have good experiences with them . Now the yellow triangle is s safe mode , when people started a cold car up and try to beat the piss off it , the engine will protect itself and put the car on limp mode until the car get into operating temp. My Bmw is notorious for that .
It seems like most English brands have these continuing reliability issues that have been going on for decades, its a pity because they have built amazingly beautiful and great driving cars
Name of the song please!
Angel Dust - AGST
😂 i always feel it’s normal to total meltdown for a 3800cc car to act like it’s ah hypercar lol the displacement is just out there and it’s way to small - it is a mistake.
Really good you done this video telling the truth about your experience known friends own one have had the same issues
What’s the name of intro song
Angel Dust - AGST
Itl leak from gears. Itl need that n new seals in water lump etc n HVAC scree
New model problems. The 19s are out and should be better sorted.
Get rid of the music!
Should looked in buying an slc
SLS?
@@MoreThanCars sorry i ment maybe an SLC superlight perhaps
@@MoreThanCars www.supercarworld.com/cgi-bin/showgeneral.cgi?687
the British do not know how to make good quality cars they can make fast ones but not quality Italians and Germans are the best builders of cars
Given the vast amount of info available on the internet, why would you even dream of buying a McLaren? Just hire or lease them if you're that excited about it.
Cant beat the Senna that caught fire. Now that was sad.
That was terrible and I don’t understand why he’s not talking about it in more detail.
@@MoreThanCars I know, heartbreaking to see that happen to Salomondrin's car.
Maclaren is the same as alfa in the 80s. Great cars, crap reliability
It's a MC Laren thing, my dads 570s was in the shop almost every month 😂😂😂
I want to get a 720s this summer but I think the 488 GTB would be a better car...
The 720 is a better car. Certainly quicker. But as I’ve always said, if I did another. I’d want a second hand high mileage one with known how it was used.
@@MoreThanCars I was looking for below 5000 miles Cars Not Brand a new one haha it's gonna be my first Supercar im so excited for it 😍 thankyou for the answer and I Will Be going for a 720s as well but I can get a good deal on my uncles huracan performante as well but I still think the 720s Will be the best car but the Performante the most raw Car to drive, all 3 Amazing Cars but so different in the experience...
It's not negative but it is negative, the only reason your having a 720 spider is to get an lt slot, thats how it comes across,
To spend 1\4 of a million on something in hope of getting something else
Crazy marketing by them but hey it works and is making them serious cash and a quick turnover even if it's tarnishing the brand
The 720lt will be bonkers fast but you can make anything you want bonkers fast with 1/4million
People want the lt because it's will hopefully be limited and exclusive and not drop 50k in a few months while being stuck in a garage for the 10th time.
Totally agree with your comment, but Ive been obsessed with the 675lt and thankfully im in a position where I can make every effort to try and obtain a 750LT (or what ever its going to be called). Along with attempting to bring everyone on the really world journey of owning these cars. Not many channels show the true experiences you have with them. I am aiming to do this.
@@MoreThanCars your car your spec is spot on and after spending in excess of 200k on it, it should work especially in warranty when ever you want. You should not be worried about using it.
If it was any other object it would be unacceptable and the company would be going bump or they would be doing something to improve it.
The crazy thing is your car is not uncommon, there seems to be alot of issues regarding the brand and the residuals are absolutely being battered.
If you had worked all your life to afford just 1 great car when you retire and this is how you got treated it would not be acceptable so it shouldn't be acceptable if your loaded just so you can get on the good list
MoreThanCars but videos like this turn buyers off. You get that, right? I appreciate you putting it out, but you’re not helping the brand at all.
I completely agree but not putting it out there doesn’t highlight something the brand need to improve on. Update today..... watch part two when it’s uploaded
Why oh why do you need the awful music....? Had to turn off, couldn’t stand it.
Yes noted. Watch update 2.
Bang for your buck, yes it’s hard to argue with them but it’s a bit of a false economy, they are known to be hugely unreliable with several major issues reported, cost of parts and maintenance is ridiculous and they loose huge amounts of their value which unlike most Ferraris, they will never recover. Quite honestly, unless you are type of person who really doesn’t have to worry about money at all, then they make no sense. I think Porsche are missing a trick a little bit as they could easily build a 720s competitor and it would sell by the bucket load as customers know they will actually be able to use it reliably as a daily. Buying McLaren Halo cars is one thing, we know they have potential to at least hold value or increase but their Sport and Super series cars are just a never ending money pit.
Hmmm, hard to argue those points.
@@MoreThanCars I love McLaren, I think they've are awesome, but really, when it comes to customer I think they are taking the piss!
No music in background would be lot nicer to listen to you
McLaren reliability the same as TVR just 4 times the price.
That Joker behind you looks really creepy.
Gt2 rs just because
Ignore the triangle!
Here's my question to you, sir. If you know people who own McLaren 720s and has never had any problems with it (and neither has yours broken down to the point you can't drive it), then what prompted you to make this video? So, for you, not only does the 720s has problems with its launching capabilities, but with its functionality/usability as well? Smh.
As I explained in the video the car goes into limp mode so even though it’s drivable. It’s not exactly what I’ve paid for.
@@MoreThanCars
Well, then, don't you think it makes sense to let the car go, if you're experiencing those issues and feel you're not getting what you paid for? I don't get it! If I paid $300k for a car and I'm having such bad experiences with is as you described, I would sell it.
Or I could get it fixed so I can use it?
If u don't want it can I have it?
Well you made the classic mistake of driving it !
Nice Sea Dweller.
Thank you.
98% watching, " How to get so Rich as to order 570, 720, 720 Spyder etc "
That a question?
Cheap edition od This car. Performance edition has real carbon on Black elements od body
But have you ever driven a four by four before? ;)
Haha... I have only driven a four by four before four times before 😂😂
What’s the intro song? I love it
Not sure, all music is from epidemic sound. 👍
Angel Dust - AGST