r/mclaren

Hi all,

Preparing to negotiate for a 2023 GT. Anything particular you think I should mention? How much off do you think I may be able to get from a $175,000 price and 4,000 miles?

Many thanks.

Title says it all... want to try something different and always avoided mclarens due to stupid electrical bs (drove a clients new 12c when they came out at the track made it 3 turns and it went into limp mode on me never drove one again). The 23' artura with 1k miles is 180grand and looks spectacular plus has a LSD finally and power steering so it will be great BUT ive heard its actually the worst McLaren as far as stupid BS and hybrid issues etc. I dont want a McLaren bad enough to get a 720s because id much rather have a 488 than one at the price point or just jump to a 296 gtb for 40k more.

SO anyways, all things considered, is a 23' artura with basically no miles going to be a nightmare as only car in south florida? can I extend the McLaren warranty on a used car not sold by a McLaren dealer? or am I better off spending 80k less and just getting a clean nice mp412c thats already been driven and kinda "proven itself reliable" in the sense the guys had it for the last 5years....

Looking to purchase a McLaren 570S soon and I’ve heard mixed things about reliability and maintenance.

Some people say they’re amazing if maintained correctly, while others say they’re notorious for issues and spend a lot of time in the shop.

For current or past owners:
• Is the reputation exaggerated or accurate?
• What common issues should I look out for?
• What years/specs are the best?
• What maintenance items are critical?
• What should I check before buying one?
• Is it better to buy from a McLaren dealer or private party?
• Any preventative maintenance recommendations?

I’d most likely be looking at a well maintained 570S Spider.

Would appreciate honest ownership experiences before pulling the trigger.