We hope.
We hope.If the fix came after breaking I’d take that to mean new deliveries will have the fix during PDI. Also good news.
I would agree. Better to not futz around with it. Get it fixed, verify the fix and develop a plan to implement the fix going forward.this makes sense to me, to verify the fix, and if it failed gather diagnostic information and pull data from the cars ECUs, having factory technical onsite talking to engineering back at McLaren probably fastest way to debug. since this only affected "50%" of cars, it seems likely it is related to the current state of the OP's vehicle.
Great question. I asked my salesperson but I don’t think he knew much about the pdi process. (I would not expect him to though.) TBH I kinda got the feeling the fix was either ready or nearly ready when my car went out. It felt like my car got missed somehow, or, it just missed that update window. Does not really matter either way. Shit happens. I am hoping that all the shipping, testing, fixing, inspecting and cleaning will result in a well shaken out car.Do they do updates pre delivery? That's what i wasn't sure about
Where did you hear that?Good news @Maniac71 . Congrats.
McLaren is currently taking steps to ensure that all to-be-delivered cars will have the latest software update (v4.6) before they are delivered. If you have not yet received your car, it absolutely should have the update when delivered.
Great to hear. The expected, real-world outcome when one has an issue (with anything really) by first seeking help (from an official source i.e. dealer), troubleshoot and find solutions.UPDATE: The McLaren engineer has updated the software and the car appears to be gtg. They are going to road test it and check a couple other little skwaks I found. The service manager said the engineer is not leaving until everything is 100%. Looking like my car should be done by noon tomorrow and maybe even ship back tomorrow night. 🤞🏻
Great to hear. The expected, real-world outcome when one has an issue (with anything really) by first seeking help (from an official source i.e. dealer), troubleshoot and find solutions.
I put it this way because after reading through this entire thread, my head was really spinning from all the back and forth. It was like the world was going to end, like McLaren was going to be crushed, wiped off the face of the planet, blown into smithereens! Some eluding to the Artura being that final straw that would kill the brand. Others who currently own McLaren vehicles calling the end of the company's life (to which I would say you should just sell your car now if you believe in what you're saying). It has come to the point that someone like me would be better off canceling their order based on some comments on this thread (something I'm not doing nor others would do either). Lets see if this issue gets resolved and your car acts as it should.
I just came back from my week long vacation with one of those days visiting the MTC. Calling it a 'factory' is almost discrediting as the term carries a conotation which reminds one of noise, dust, heat, conveyor belts, and intense labor. Rather it is a place of calm, order, and cleanliness. If you're well-educated with McLaren, you would already know this.
The production line was filled with Arturas and probably one hand full of GTs. McLaren is in full running operation, various Arturas were being road tested in Woking and I saw at least one a day in town, somedays I saw the same car twice in different locations. Cars leaving the MTC campus and some returning to their home.
So through all the chaotic discourse that I see here at times and within this thread, and all the rest being said, I just wanted to say...that the world isn't actually ending (yet).
Note* These cars have a great warranty. If you have an issue, your dealer should be competent enough to follow the processes set in place to resolve your issues (Some opinions say otherwise but that's not the point right now). While the internet can be a place for community discourse and all the benefits (and cons) that come with it, the internet is not your authorized dealer/service center.
And personally speaking, that is the reason I am cautious to post about any issues I may be experiencing, rather it is not a priority to rush to the internet to voice my complaint before resolution. My issues are to be solved with the appropriate parties first before opening up to the opinions of others, some being constructive, the rest simply being noise.
Sadly there are some pretty bad dealers out there, not going to name names,Great to hear. The expected, real-world outcome when one has an issue (with anything really) by first seeking help (from an official source i.e. dealer), troubleshoot and find solutions.
I put it this way because after reading through this entire thread, my head was really spinning from all the back and forth. It was like the world was going to end, like McLaren was going to be crushed, wiped off the face of the planet, blown into smithereens! Some eluding to the Artura being that final straw that would kill the brand. Others who currently own McLaren vehicles calling the end of the company's life (to which I would say you should just sell your car now if you believe in what you're saying). It has come to the point that someone like me would be better off canceling their order based on some comments on this thread (something I'm not doing nor others would do either). Lets see if this issue gets resolved and your car acts as it should.
I just came back from my week long vacation with one of those days visiting the MTC. Calling it a 'factory' is almost discrediting as the term carries a conotation which reminds one of noise, dust, heat, conveyor belts, and intense labor. Rather it is a place of calm, order, and cleanliness. If you're well-educated with McLaren, you would already know this.
The production line was filled with Arturas and probably one hand full of GTs. McLaren is in full running operation, various Arturas were being road tested in Woking and I saw at least one a day in town, somedays I saw the same car twice in different locations. Cars leaving the MTC campus and some returning to their home.
So through all the chaotic discourse that I see here at times and within this thread, and all the rest being said, I just wanted to say...that the world isn't actually ending (yet).
Note* These cars have a great warranty. If you have an issue, your dealer should be competent enough to follow the processes set in place to resolve your issues (Some opinions say otherwise but that's not the point right now). While the internet can be a place for community discourse and all the benefits (and cons) that come with it, the internet is not your authorized dealer/service center.
And personally speaking, that is the reason I am cautious to post about any issues I may be experiencing, rather it is not a priority to rush to the internet to voice my complaint before resolution. My issues are to be solved with the appropriate parties first before opening up to the opinions of others, some being constructive, the rest simply being noise.
Agreed!Sadly there are some pretty bad dealers out there, not going to name names,
But one will attempt to sell you a crashed vehicle as one that nothing has happened to it.
So honestly the the least I need to interact with some, the better, just my opinion.
Ask and we shall receive i guessI think that's right. It should be part of the PDI process which may have a correction at any of those locations.
Agree.Great to hear. The expected, real-world outcome when one has an issue (with anything really) by first seeking help (from an official source i.e. dealer), troubleshoot and find solutions.
I put it this way because after reading through this entire thread, my head was really spinning from all the back and forth. It was like the world was going to end, like McLaren was going to be crushed, wiped off the face of the planet, blown into smithereens! Some eluding to the Artura being that final straw that would kill the brand. Others who currently own McLaren vehicles calling the end of the company's life (to which I would say you should just sell your car now if you believe in what you're saying). It has come to the point that someone like me would be better off canceling their order based on some comments on this thread (something I'm not doing nor others would do either). Lets see if this issue gets resolved and your car acts as it should.
I just came back from my week long vacation with one of those days visiting the MTC. Calling it a 'factory' is almost discrediting as the term carries a conotation which reminds one of noise, dust, heat, conveyor belts, and intense labor. Rather it is a place of calm, order, and cleanliness. If you're well-educated with McLaren, you would already know this.
The production line was filled with Arturas and probably one hand full of GTs. McLaren is in full running operation, various Arturas were being road tested in Woking and I saw at least one a day in town, somedays I saw the same car twice in different locations. Cars leaving the MTC campus and some returning to their home.
So through all the chaotic discourse that I see here at times and within this thread, and all the rest being said, I just wanted to say...that the world isn't actually ending (yet).
Note* These cars have a great warranty. If you have an issue, your dealer should be competent enough to follow the processes set in place to resolve your issues (Some opinions say otherwise but that's not the point right now). While the internet can be a place for community discourse and all the benefits (and cons) that come with it, the internet is not your authorized dealer/service center.
And personally speaking, that is the reason I am cautious to post about any issues I may be experiencing, rather it is not a priority to rush to the internet to voice my complaint before resolution. My issues are to be solved with the appropriate parties first before opening up to the opinions of others, some being constructive, the rest simply being noise.
I can understand the need to vent - it must have been incredibly disappointing for sure and whilst I sympathize with your situation I can't help thinking you shot the gun far too early.Great post! I do agree…mostly. Given McLaren’s track record and their assurances to me that issues like this were a thing of the past, I felt the post was warranted, appropriate and deserved. We buy these cars to have fun with. At least I do, and my very first experience as a McLaren owner was anything but fun. It was embarrassing to me and made me feel like an idiot for writing the check. I have been saying to myself, “What did you expect dummy?!”. A fool and his money…
Now, I get asked almost daily, how is your new McLaren…to whit I reply…”Well….” and people look at me like, “seriously?”. They usually do not even understand my response. They say, “wait, wait, wait; the first time you drove it, you went two miles and it broke??” Yes, I answer. Then they just look at me either bemused (non-car person) or crestfallen (car person).
If McLaren is embarrassed by my original post, I would respond thusly…next time, do not put yourself in a position to be embarrassed so badly. Until they send me paychecks, I am free, nay obligated, to report such fiascos, even if I end up the worse for it. Ultimately I’m a car guy and I would want to know what others were dealing with. I would hate to think that some “car guys” hid their experiences from other car guys. It’s kinda like…bros before hoes…at least to me.
Holy crap! Nice to know that they're doing the right thing. At least the DLD problem had some warning signs....Unfortunately my car is not a software issue. So far dealer has discovered the hybrid electric motor self destructed and wreaked havoc on the internals. They are now searching through the gas motor and transmission to see what else got damaged since the electric motor sits directly between the gas motor and transmission. No ETA on when it will be fixed, but I was assured by my Mclaren corporate rep that they have all the replacement parts available here in the US for the car.
Even though it's a big bummer, Mclaren corporate and the dealer as always have been great to work with. I am being compensated financially until it is fixed, Mclaren offered to send me a loaner Artura if I'd like, they are even taking care of the cleaning service at my house to have all the oil and coolant cleaned up from my garage floor and to have the stains removed.
On a different note, I have my MSO 750 spec session in 2 hours. Wish me luck 👍🏻
Wonder what the cause was(just curious, you probably won't know), lubrication? Cause highly doubt these motors are anywhere near its limitsUnfortunately my car is not a software issue. So far dealer has discovered the hybrid electric motor self destructed and wreaked havoc on the internals. They are now searching through the gas motor and transmission to see what else got damaged since the electric motor sits directly between the gas motor and transmission. No ETA on when it will be fixed, but I was assured by my Mclaren corporate rep that they have all the replacement parts available here in the US for the car.
Even though it's a big bummer, Mclaren corporate and the dealer as always have been great to work with. I am being compensated financially until it is fixed, Mclaren offered to send me a loaner Artura if I'd like, they are even taking care of the cleaning service at my house to have all the oil and coolant cleaned up from my garage floor and to have the stains removed.
On a different note, I have my MSO 750 spec session in 2 hours. Wish me luck 👍🏻
I would hope they replace the whole trans/ICE/electric motor. They're all interconnected and they won't have any way to know if there was an over-load event from the failure. Unless they X-ray and UT everything...Unfortunately my car is not a software issue. So far dealer has discovered the hybrid electric motor self destructed and wreaked havoc on the internals. They are now searching through the gas motor and transmission to see what else got damaged since the electric motor sits directly between the gas motor and transmission. No ETA on when it will be fixed, but I was assured by my Mclaren corporate rep that they have all the replacement parts available here in the US for the car.
Even though it's a big bummer, Mclaren corporate and the dealer as always have been great to work with. I am being compensated financially until it is fixed, Mclaren offered to send me a loaner Artura if I'd like, they are even taking care of the cleaning service at my house to have all the oil and coolant cleaned up from my garage floor and to have the stains removed.
On a different note, I have my MSO 750 spec session in 2 hours. Wish me luck 👍🏻