Debunking McLaren Value Myths - Depreciation and Buying guide

McLaren values have been a hot topic since the introduction of the most recent line cars. Cars depreciated extremely fast and a lot of content about Mclaren prices has been created. Yet, used car prices soared during the last years and this might have evaporated some of the Mclaren value myths. In this depreciation and buying guide we will figure out how 12C, 570S, 650S, 720S, and 675LT values developed during the pandemic.

Used sports- and supercar prices have been increasing during the last period. McLaren values, however, are notorious for their high depreciation rate. But what happened during the last few years? Did values rise with the market trend, drop, or stayed flat?

It turns out that the it depends on the model you are looking at. When compared to cars like the 911 GT3, Audi R8 V10, and Ferrari 488, McLaren values increased in line with the rest of the market. Yet, this only applies to the used cars. New Mclarens still depreciated during the last few years. Albeit it with a lower rate than before. A new 720S, for example, only lost around 10%.

00:00 McLaren values
00:51 Current US market
03:00 Price changes
09:20 488, R8, 911 GT3 comparison
11:42 Your questions answered
13:30 Conclusion

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[gtnyc]

Been dying to see this so well done! Great work!

[joenyahay]

Fantastic videos, sir! Well done and appreciate your dedication to the analysis!

[luxylando]

Thank you for featuring my comment! I love the videos!

[mariodesmo]

Very well done. I would add one other bit of concern about McLaren's in general is the lack of a strong aftermarket supporting McLaren cars. There is virtually no aftermarket support for McLaren so if something does goes wrong, the factory/dealer is the only source for spares, etc. There really is no other source for spares, other than wrecked cars being parted out. Porsche, Ferrari, and many others have a healthy aftermarket supporting those brands. Maybe a look at that data in a future video???

[Wisesap]

Thank you for putting this together. The reliability, while real, I think is somewhat overblown. Sure, there are issues (I’ve had my own), and most are fixable under warranty. For me, the driving pleasure of these cars is unreal. I’ve been a Porsche GT fanboy/owner for years and the McLaren’s offer an incredible driving experience. Mechanically most are sound and reliable. Sure, electronic gremlins appear, and the community is readily available to help you mitigate and move on. They’re a good bunch of owners. I’ll step down off my soapbox. My point is, I think drivers are missing a diamond in the rough due to high depreciation and ‘reliability’ in the McLarens. Enjoy your ride!

[gooz]

Mclarens are reliable as any other supercar, owners please post as I, I am a 12c owner, no major issues at all. Love it. This guys videos are always great to see there is nothing else like them.

[bluelotus]

Would hop please do analysis on BMW M 8 depreciation. ..thank you

[shanefanon]

so you're telling me the cylinderhead's valve's that crack after so many thunderings are nothing I need to worry about, or the cast connecting rods and pistons that break at low oil levels and higher mileage or a engine tune forcing greater heat and stress never meant to be there are all things I need not worry about. And the myriad of failing sensors and poor quality built connectors originally built are nothing to worry about either. Well, sir, you are just an inspiration of confident self reliability regarding all things McLaren. Wow .

[dannymph]

Remember "common-folk" watching on YouTube. The car may depreciate in price and seems affordable.
Repairs, Service, Maintenance and Unexpected Repairs DONT DEPRECIATE.

[leib]

The reality is the common folks who can’t afford them and and any supercars will bash them. Then there’re those who can barely afford a Porsche and think they have the best ride in the world and just being sour about those who own supercars. McLaren are like any other bespoke supercars and they do tend to have problems now and then but not serious ones. Those who have owned 911s and other brands like Ferrari etc. knows McLaren makes great supercars and enjoy them. Their engines are super reliable and there are however idiots who remap or retune their engines which causes problems.

[cxlin]

I really appreciate the time and dedication behind these videos.
I would love to see an analysis on the Huracan Performante as the prices (especially of the spyder) had a huge increase over the last years.

[bradbarclay]

I would like to see information on the McLaren 600 LT 2019 & 2020

[RoadOdyssey]

I would like to request analysis of the Toyota 86. Newer gens from at least about 2019 to now, 2022 with the GR86. Thank you!

[fingerbang]

Hoi H!
Wat dacht je van de DMC Delorian? Voor de grap misschien? Ben benieuwd! 🤣🤙🏻🤷🏻‍♂️

[dzikijohnny]

If you look at owners experience with McLarens now you will find that the bad reputation is way over blown. Look at the ones for sale at MP4-12C, they have over 20, 000 miles on them! Way more than you’ll find on Ferraris etc.

[Terranva_Plays]

These prices have tanked since this video. Good day for ppl like me

[SumerMukhey]

Hypercar breakdown in the holy trinity (McClaren P1, 918, LaF)

[gwarslayer]

Hello, what are your thoughts on the 620R?

[SunviAhsan]

Would u do an update for 2023? Pandemic is over. Keen to know if 570s will depreciate further from here on or Will rather hold value as production stopped and new gen is hybrid so old piece being all ice may start to appreciate?

[fanbu]

can we have a depreciation guide on Huracan EVO RWD, I am purchasing it this month