[mzivtins]

btw, this was exactly what you said and incorrect. There is data out supporting the beginning of depreciation. Also there are plenty of unsold cars and they do exist.

in reference to being compared to the 720s. can you show a 1:1 close depreciation between the 720s and 750s? thats all i was reffering to.

 

[mzivtins]

It is the exact same thing. A few years ago, dealers would order cars with no buyers. Inventory would stack up as the dealer ordered too many cars and had to start cutting pricing. With the 750s, at first every car ordered was a customer spec car. Now we have gotten to the point where a dealer is doing the spec and ordering without a buyer. The only difference is Mclaren has significantly cut production so you won’t see the huge number of cars you once did, but you are still seeing unsold inventory. I hope that makes sense.

Yeah that makes sense, bit of column a bit of column b, overall i think it will help the 750s residual values, but who knows

 

[mkraft3003]

in reference to being compared to the 720s. can you show a 1:1 close depreciation between the 720s and 750s? thats all i was reffering to.

too early yet. Cars haven’t even been out for 12 months. When we get to 18-24 months for production that will be a good determining factor. I hope it does not follow the same deprecation curve and I don’t think it will, but it wont be too far off.

 

[mkraft3003]

Yeah that makes sense, bit of column a bit of column b, overall i think it will help the 750s residual values, but who knows

Agreed. It should maintain value better and if it really is the last non-hybrid that will help. The only thing I see hurting it will be how long the prodcution run will be. If it sticks close to the 2 years Mclaren predicted the values will stay high. If the replacement is delayed and the production runs 3 or even 4 years there will be too many made and that will hurt values.

With all that being said, who cares. Every car depreciates and no one should be buying a depreciating assets in hope of making money. Go in with the expectation of losing 20-30% and enjoy the car. That’s they way I’ve always looked at every purchase.

 

[54greg]

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

 

[drhex]

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.

 

[WheelsNY]

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

 

[pfbz]

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.

 

[invisiblewave]

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.

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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.

 

[mkraft3003]

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.

 

[Firstkill]

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.

 

[Phaphaphooey]

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

I bought a new Plaid 2.5 years ago and still have nightmares about the depreciation.

 

[WheelsNY]

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.

 

[mkraft3003]

I bought a new Plaid 2.5 years ago and still have nightmares about the depreciation.

Ouch. Only advice, don’t sell it and you won’t have to feel the pain.

 

[EMF Audio (McMedics)]

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.

 

[ZombiePhysicist]

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?

 

[invisiblewave]

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?

This was also my understanding, but I think as Sean said, the difference is related to the new accumulators. Based on my relatively short time in the car, I don't think you're going to be disappointed with the ride quality, it felt silky-smooth, although I had just got out of an LT which may have been affecting my judgement.....

 

[EMF Audio (McMedics)]

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?

Comfort is more than suspension compliance. Some people think P1 seats are comfortable and those people are masochists.

 

[invisiblewave]

Comfort is more than suspension compliance. Some people think P1 seats are comfortable and those people are masochists.

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....

 

[Firstkill]

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?

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