The 750 is a big upgrade to the 720 but it's more than a 100k delta for sure and it's not worth it. The 750 from here should depreciate more than the 720 so that delta should slower get smaller. I'd drive the 750 to tell what you like more and what you might like less, they drive like two different cars on the same chassis. The steering, the gearing and the throttle response are probably the biggest differences. The 750 also has a much bigger range, it feels softer in comfort and is noticeably stiffer in track. The differences aren't big enough to justify the current delta imo, we ended up keeping both because the 720 isn't worth enough to justify selling it anymore, the car is too good.

 

If you're going to spend an additional 100k on top of a spider (assuming you can sell your spider for 250-300k), id stretch the budget a tad bit more and just get into a 765LT.

765LT are dipping into the High 300s already and will likely retain the best value (if that's your thing) out of both models

 

I changed and don't regret it. Cost me a bit more than 100 but life is too short to drive boring cars. Had gotten used to the 720, 750 is a different beast but still docile enough to use on the road.

 

It drives like a 765, so if you want that experience for less money it wouldn't be bad.

 

I don't know how prudent waiting for the next hybrid would be, given Artura.

 

There is no data to support the depreciation of the 750s, McLaren have never before made a car built-to-order as their standard line-up.

Any previous depreciation of other models is now irrelevant as there aren't unsold cars, they just don't exist, if they do exist then you have someone elses allocation and not a 'new' car.

 

This is not the case. There are plenty of dealer stock cars for sale, I've sat in one.

 

Cant compare to a 765 as that doesnt fit my access road. 750 is plenty fast for the road and occasional track. Ride is good but harsher than 720, dont need more bone rattle myself. If this really is the last ICE value retention is maybe not so bad, but it is a keeper for me so dont care too much.

 

Ride is good but harsher than 720, dont need more bone rattle myself.

Why is the ride harsher?

 

Let’s get back to the point these are amazing vehicles!

 

As somebody asked: Would say comfort on the 750 is Sport on the 720. 720 I always had on Sport, 750 is on Comfort for me.

 

That’s disappointing. I read a few articles that Sid comfort was even more comfortable on the 750. And the 720 was lesscomfortable than the 12c‘s comfort mode. I thought one of the improvements in the chassis 3.0 upgrade of the 750 was wider dynamic range, meaning comfort was more comfortable than the 720, and track was closer to the 765. Is that not the case?

 

If anyone wants to feel better about the depreciation curve on their McLaren, good look at what's happened with the Taycan!!

 

Or any EV! Mercedes EQS is 50% less as soon as you leave the parking lot.

 

Dealer had a demo 750S , I drove it and my 720S back-to-back on some decent twisty canyon roads.

My 720S spider isn't typical... It has the track-pack option, so P1 buckets, sport exhaust, super-lightweight forged wheels and Corsa tires standard, as well as some extra carbon fiber. It has also been upgraded to the 765LT accumulators and associated software.

The 750S was similar, also a spider with P1 buckets and superlight wheels (the lightweight seats/wheels are now standard, which accounts for much of the claimed weight savings over the 720S). It was on regular P-zeros.

The shorter 765LT gearing they moved over to the 750S is great... Makes it even snappier than the already incredible 720S and more gear changes which liven things up. Infotainment is better, but I really don't care that much about that. Dash graphics and resolution are better, but I much prefer the location of the 720S comfort/sport/track selectors than the new location. I'd miss the folding dash.

Turn in and road feel I felt was actually better on my 720S, but I think that is likely due to the Corsa's vs. standard P-zeros.

Cosmetics? Again, I like a few things more and a few things less.. I like the new perforated panel design in the back, but dislike the new butt-hole exhaust design. Honestly the changes are small enough that if I brought home a new 750S in the same color as my 720S, not sure even my car buddies would notice.

So yeah, there are a few things I like better, a few things not quite as much, but not tempting me to spend an extra $100K on one.

My suggestion to those feeling at all 'bored' with there 720S, upgrade the tires to Corsa or Cup 2's if you are on the stock p-zeros, see if you can source some P1 seats (I believe direct bolt in, even on cars that didn't come optioned with it), and upgrade to 765LT accumulators and the associated body computer programming, It will change (sharpen) the driving experience dramatically.

 

I thought I was the only one who didn't like the new mode selection location. One major problem I noticed with it on Friday was that you can't see the rockers/buttons because they're obscured by the wheel, and I suspect you're never likely to learn which is which instinctively on the non-hybrid cars because you'd use them so rarely, which negates the supposed reasoning for moving them in the first place. The one thing that would be useful to have at your fingertips there is the dynamic button, so that you don't have to take your eyes off the track when you switch it on. Depending on the track, I will sometimes hit the pit lane to make the switch. I also agree about the folding dash, I'm not sure I'd use it on track because I like to see what's going on with the tires, but it's cool as hell.

 

Worth the delta. Probably not objectively. But I like new sh!t.
Car play is nice. But I actually don’t like the dash and rockers to switch modes.

gearing is awesome, throttle response better. Little more feed back than the 720.

 

Interesting! This forum leads us to believe that nothing is worse than a McLaren! Now I’ll be able to sleep better even after my 750S arrives in just a few LONG weeks…. Should get to the dealer before the end of June. I’m counting down the days.

 

Cant compare to a 765 as that doesnt fit my access road. 750 is plenty fast for the road and occasional track. Ride is good but harsher than 720, dont need more bone rattle myself. If this really is the last ICE value retention is maybe not so bad, but it is a keeper for me so dont care too much.

If a 750 fits, a 765 fits. 750 rides like a 765 too. 765 is a better buy, if you're able to.

Why is the ride harsher?

Because the 750 takes a lot of things from the 765, including the suspension. Even a 720 going to 765 style accumulators you'll get the same result.

 

I drove 200 miles each way to COTA in a Senna seat with track pads in an LT last week, with 180 track miles in-between....

Senna seats aren't P1 seats.

it’s hard to compare comfort. Seats/ tire type and wear/transmission and power delivery all change this

I feel the 750 is smoother and it also alway starts on comfort comfort.

Bumps on road wise. I feel the 750 absorbs them better. But who knows. New car vs 4 yr old car plus bad memmory

That's a good point, some people never hit active which on a 720 is sport by default.

 

I bought a new 570S in 2019, and traded it for a 600LT Spider. I have been offered twice this year a new 750S Spider, the last time was very recently.

 

Me and my wife find the P1 seats really comfy, my wife has a bad back and sat in them over British roads as well as the Autobahn for 1000s of k without complaint and real breaks. They have less cushioning of course so that may contribute to my feeling of a harsher ride. Flip side road holding and stance are at least one level up on 720, especially at speed.
I like it better than the 720. @ZombiePhysicist you really need to drive one with P1 seats to form an opinion.

 

I love my P1 seats.... IMHO they absolutely make the car. (I have a 720S) A bit more contortion to get in and out, but I find them quite comfy once in there. When I borrowed a 720S with comfort seats, I felt like I was sliding all over once in the twisties.

I haven't spent more than a couple of minutes in the Senna seats, but imagine they are very much like Tillet seats (are they made by tillet?) Sort of comfy if they fit you perfectly, otherwise not so much.

 

Thanks for the feedback. Not worried about the depreciation. I have owned many exotics and buy them to drive them. If you buy a car "right" then depreciation is just the price of having fun.
If you overpay then it is a different story. For the record there were 2 coupes and 2 spiders unaccounted for in the Newport Beach Mclaren showroom that I sat in. I just didn't like the colors.
I have also been called twice in the last month by other Northern California dealers with unclaimed cars.

I appreciate everyone's input. I think I will drive my 720 for another year and re-evaluate. I really like the color and options on it.

 

1st Ptown12C, we have a home in Ptown Cape Cod. Probably your Ptown means something different, but thought it was worth noting. I went from a (spiders) 720, 765 to a 750. Yes, a 720 from a 600 was a great experience to a more refined supercar. Loved it as I like to buy new year to year. 765 was more raw, exotic and performance was unbelievable. I missed the comfort detail and loved the performance and moved to the 750. Now 720 to 750 all the changes on the 750 makes it a cross between both. I prefer to have the latest, more tech, performance, less the quirks of the 720/765 and option packages (MSO). I did very well trading the 765 getting way more than I paid which made the transition better. Love the 750 as I only have had it for a few months. Performance, options, upgrades etc...on the 750 with money not being a big factor, no brainer!

 

where do you drive that car in Ptown? Not in town?

 

The two local dealers in my area (Walnut Creek /San Francisco), have delivered about 35 x 750s so far .

you should ask the sales people what the profile of the buyers are /were (ie ; new to the brand , if they traded in an existing mclaren and which one , how many they own (ed), if they are between supercars then what did they have in the past .

you’ll determine that the people who are verbose on car forums are anything but the typical owner .

 

my Ptown is Pleasanton, California. The dealer in Walnut Creek has two 750 Spiders he is shopping around. Sent me several txts. I drove my 720 this weekend reflecting and still love it so
I will be waiting on making any changes. I tend to keep my cars 4 years before changing. I am on year 3.

On a cool note, the Walnut Creek dealer has installed 2 racing simulators in the lobby for customers to drive. I will be checking that out.

Love the dialog on this subject though. Thanks for all the input.