Artura or a used 720S

[_Rick_]

One big thing that's a consideration is service. If something happens there isn't a service center nearby. Not in the whole state of Ohio. It would have to be shipped to official McLaren dealers in Detroit, Chicago, or Philidelphia.

Yeah, that's the real problem, even with lesser exotics.
Ever since my last Lotus service cost me 3k and caused around 10k in damages on a 30k car (and me paying the bill...), I'm now also looking into ever further afield service locations. And if you ever have a similar issue with an out-of-state service location, that's not going to make resolving such issues easier.

 

[darkswordsman17]

One big thing that's a consideration is service. If something happens there isn't a service center nearby. Not in the whole state of Ohio. It would have to be shipped to official McLaren dealers in Detroit, Chicago, or Philidelphia.

I'm baffled by this purchase entirely. Its not rational in any regard. Which, ok, fine, they're old and want an interesting car. But have they driven or sat in a McLaren? Or any other supercar? They're not all that comfortable and getting in and out if you're old would be a nightmare. I'd personally value comfort more.

Also, why the focus on McLaren? Is he trying to date teenaged boys, 20 something social media influencer women, or showoff to other similar aged guys at Cars and Coffee? Or did he start doing porn? That seems to be the demographics that would really focus on McLaren.

If you want something fast and fairly exotic that could be worked on, get a C8 Z06 Vette or 911 Turbo. If you want something exclusive get a restomod (like a Superperformance Ford GT) or custom build hot rod by a local shop.

Then again for this money you could afford multiple interesting cars for different uses. A cushy cruiser, a "look at me car", or any number of others. Heck, I'd probably cycle through several, buying and selling and seeing which ones I actually could/wanted to live with day to day.

How about a 4K mile GT in Papaya Spark?

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That makes more sense than the other 2 McLarens at least.

 

[AdamK47]

I'm baffled by this purchase entirely. Its not rational in any regard. Which, ok, fine, they're old and want an interesting car. But have they driven or sat in a McLaren? Or any other supercar? They're not all that comfortable and getting in and out if you're old would be a nightmare. I'd personally value comfort more.

Also, why the focus on McLaren? Is he trying to date teenaged boys, 20 something social media influencer women, or showoff to other similar aged guys at Cars and Coffee? Or did he start doing porn? That seems to be the demographics that would really focus on McLaren.

If you want something fast and fairly exotic that could be worked on, get a C8 Z06 Vette or 911 Turbo. If you want something exclusive get a restomod (like a Superperformance Ford GT) or custom build hot rod by a local shop.

Then again for this money you could afford multiple interesting cars for different uses. A cushy cruiser, a "look at me car", or any number of others. Heck, I'd probably cycle through several, buying and selling and seeing which ones I actually could/wanted to live with day to day.



That makes more sense than the other 2 McLarens at least.

I'm baffled by this comment entirely. Why is a C8 Z06 okay, but a McLaren not?

Sounds like someone has preexisting brand stereotypes.

 

[Fenixgoon]

What about Aston Martins? Classy AF

 

[AdamK47]

What about Aston Martins? Classy AF

Mid engine sports car is the plan. The V12 Aston Martin's are very nice though.

 

[AdamK47]

Still looking.

Like the looks of this '22 Storm Gray GT









$179,890 with 1813 miles on it.

 

[IronWing]

Looks like a Mazda - Bugatti lovechild.

 

[AdamK47]

Looks like a Mazda - Bugatti lovechild.

That's exactly what McLaren was going for.

Very observant.

 

[AdamK47]

It's down to two.

Namaka Blue '23 with 1,028 miles for $189,996.


Azores Orange '21 with 3,486 miles for $179,995.

 

[zinfamous]

Orange.

 

[AdamK47]

Catch... the blue '23 has over 2 years left on the warranty whereas the orange '21 has a few months. Blue GT gets free front PPF on still perfect paint. Orange car has no PPF and a few minor rock chips already. Blue car gets free pickup for yearly service to McLaren Charlotte. It's on the owner for service transport with the orange car.

 

[mztykal]

Get the blue one…

 

[zinfamous]

Catch... the blue '23 has over 2 years left on the warranty whereas the orange '21 has a few months. Blue GT gets free front PPF on still perfect paint. Orange car has no PPF and a few minor rock chips already. Blue car gets free pickup for yearly service to McLaren Charlotte. It's on the owner for service transport with the orange car.

yep.

but, Orange McLaren. It's the only choice, really.

OR! I guess you could go with the 23 and get a pro wrap in papaya? Or pay McLaren many many grands to repaint it properly?

 

[zinfamous]

I'm baffled by this purchase entirely. Its not rational in any regard. Which, ok, fine, they're old and want an interesting car. But have they driven or sat in a McLaren? Or any other supercar? They're not all that comfortable and getting in and out if you're old would be a nightmare. I'd personally value comfort more.

Also, why the focus on McLaren? Is he trying to date teenaged boys, 20 something social media influencer women, or showoff to other similar aged guys at Cars and Coffee? Or did he start doing porn? That seems to be the demographics that would really focus on McLaren.

If you want something fast and fairly exotic that could be worked on, get a C8 Z06 Vette or 911 Turbo. If you want something exclusive get a restomod (like a Superperformance Ford GT) or custom build hot rod by a local shop.

Then again for this money you could afford multiple interesting cars for different uses. A cushy cruiser, a "look at me car", or any number of others. Heck, I'd probably cycle through several, buying and selling and seeing which ones I actually could/wanted to live with day to day.



That makes more sense than the other 2 McLarens at least.

Something tells me that you are a real blast at parties.

 

[IronWing]

Blue. The spoiler on the orange one will make it difficult to tie the canoe on the roof. Four foam blocks and it shouldn't be an issue with the blue.

 

[AdamK47]

Valid points all around.

Deposit was made on the blue one.

 

[AdamK47]

Namaka blue in various light.

 

[AdamK47]

 

[IronWing]

They charged $500 to paint the key? Daumn.

 

[_Rick_]

200 for a triangle and med kit is probably worse

Still, congrats, from the two I definitely preferred the blue. The right mix of understatement, cool and exoticness.

 

[AdamK47]

A good thing with the '23 is three years of free service. Had one already. Next two are free. Still need to pay for shipping.

 

[WelshBloke]

I'll buy you a pint if you convince him to get a Morgan aero super sport!
It is the, hands down, best looking car ever!

 

[AdamK47]

I'll buy you a pint if you convince him to get a Morgan aero super sport!
It is the, hands down, best looking car ever!

I had to Google it. Reminds me of the ride the Ambiguously Gay Duo drove around in.

 

[AdamK47]

They charged $500 to paint the key? Daumn.

Car arrived. Comes with two keys so it's only $250 per key. Great deal.

 

[repoman0]

Fine Bahrainian automobile your friend has there.