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      07-27-2019, 10:53 AM   #1
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Thumbs up CarBuzz: 2019 McLaren 720S Spider Test Drive Review: The Ultimate Supercar

Don't take my word for it though...

https://carbuzz.com/features/5-reaso...r-in-the-world

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Say what you will... But the "proof is in the pudding".
This Supercar takes a Hypercar to even compete. It's relatively comfy and easy to drive in city streets. And of course the "curbside appeal" is unmistakable.
Definitely the car for my $$$ if I'm shopping in this price point.
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      07-27-2019, 11:44 AM   #3
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Doesn’t sound great like NA cars such as Huracan. Also heard it doesn’t give you that raw driving experience not to mention subpar build quality.

For the money- i think Lambo Performante is the best supercar available. I hope to get one within next few years.

For ultimate performance i think the Pista still is better overall than 720S.

I do give McLaren ton of credit for their amazing designs and crazy performance.
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Never been a fan of the 720S. It looks a bit like a jelly bean. Also McLaren needs to improve the interior. The interior design looks like some early Lotus.
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Best Car in The World is certainly a stretch!
Best Supercar however, is on point.
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Don't take my word for it though...

https://carbuzz.com/features/5-reaso...r-in-the-world

Not even close......especially in the looks department. It's an awkward looking car IMO. The little sister is better looking (650S)
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To each their own. The 720S is waaaaaaay better looking than the 675 IMO.
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720 is the top dog right now if you want a supercar under a million. But it will be surpassed. It really doesn't bring anything 'timeless' to the table. And its not a limited production car. Whats going to happen when the Tesla Roadster comes out and has 3d holographic gauges and a faster 1/4 mile ?

Rather put my money in something timeless like a 6 speed carrera GT with a howling v10.
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The only thing great about this car is that it has hydraulic steering in 2019. Otherwise it's a lame cliche just like every other supercar...
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Meh. Front and side are boring while the rear deck/spoiler area just looks too busy and ugly. Nothing classic or exciting with the exterior design. The interior looks junky for a car of this price.

0-60 in 2.8 for a supercar is nothing new. Heck, M5C does the same thing and it's at least 1000lbs heavier...and a BMW.

The transmission performance does seem to be top-notch though.

Too much hype over this car.
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These cars just don't do it for me.
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So many biased and/or uninformed posts. This car sh*ts not only on direct competitors but even cars that cost twice as much, as most if not all Mclarens have done to their contemporary rivals.

Regarding build quality I've had a McLaren for quite some time now and the reliability is top notch. Sound with sport exhaust is second to none and yes I test drove turbo V8 ferraris. The only new ferraris that sound better than a McLaren are the NA V12's. The 720 is much newer than my car and I can only imagine that things have got much better since 2014.

Wouldn't consider any other brand if I were to buy another mid engine supercar because McLarens tick all the boxes for me. But I have to admit Ferrari's V12 GT's like the F12 and 812 are pretty sweet.
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At full acceleration, this car doesn’t feel like a car. It’s....a teleportation device.

I’ll give the detractors a point on sound though - the McLarens need full breathing mods to sound great, and even then they won’t sound as crazy as a Lamborghini V10.
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