Misha owns Apex Nuerburg, a nurburging taxi / rental company and has put 40,000 kilometers on the track ion his 720s taxi and said he’s never had any issues. Does he have a unicorn? Maybe. Maybe not.

 

I've had both brands had 570s, currently have a 720s and a Huracan and never a problem with either of the brands. Mclaren does feel a bit more track car for sure, the 720 is a monster hard to compare to huracan in my opinion, but the Lambo is prestige luxury sports car that drives like a champ can't never go wrong.

Test drive, take notes and make your decision. Do you want no headaches? Both brands should always be under warranty.

 

I think if you're in the market for a 720S at this point in time, probably consider either getting a used one at significant discount, or waiting for the upcoming 750LT.

Also, depending on your level of driving skill, the insane power + RWD combo could be a blessing or curse.

 

The 750LT will be only offered to previous McLaren buyers and price will be circa $475K USD.

 

Even so, it'll mean more used 720s / 600LT will come to market, thus driving their prices down further.

 

^ The Nurburgring time is really the "golden benchmark" for roadcars worldwide.

It is the toughest, bumpiest "real world" track with the longest straights and most twisties, using the best drivers, with the best setup, in the best conditions.

It is the king of tests. The summit.

It is why Porsche and others have used it for decades as their benchmark track.

 

Agree. And it is for that reason, many car manufacturers will not take their cars to the Ring for an official time i.e McLaren, Ferrari.

 

Here is a new video MotorTrend just put out on the 720s. Interesting watch.

 

The Performante time around the same track, beat the 918 as well, but not as fast as the 720S.

 

David Booth, reviewer for driving.ca, picked the Performante in his list of 10 favorite super cars which also included the Jaguar C-X 75, La Ferrari, Pagani Huayra, Senna, Ford GT.

 

Hey guys, I'm new here so idk what the etiquette is around reviving old threads but I'm dealing with this exact question now and there's already a lot of valuable posts here.

I'm deciding between EVO Spyder and 720s Spider. Both will cost me about the same.

Based on the reviews, I've come to understand that 720 = faster, more comfortable, questionably reliable and EVO = louder, more reliable etc.

That's fine. The part I'm stuck on (maybe childishly so) is which garners more attention.

720: Looks like a spaceship, doors go up, badge less prestigious (among non car-people).
EVO: Sound, badge, though Huracans may be a bit too common now? (Los Angeles)

I'm sure I'll enjoy canyon carving with either of them and some posters will feel that "this is the wrong question to ask", but I'm young and it's a genuine question that's on my mind right now.

 

720: Looks like a spaceship, doors go up, badge less prestigious (among non car-people).
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It's WAY less prestigious to car people as well because we have seen what is behind the curtain....stupid level of depreciation, poor reliability, small and helpless dealer network, and a corporation that survives on ignoring the needs of owners in hopes of them falling for the next illusion.....

 

The Lambo doors are very nice, and both cars look incredible. Now here’s childish, which sounds cooler, “I own a Lamborghini” or “I own a McLaren”?

 

You mentioned you see more Huracan's in LA vs McLarens. In the area I live DFW, it's just the opposite, also the V10 sound vs V8turbo.

 

Nice anecdote about DFW. I agree the EVO sounds much better than the 720.

The Lambo doors are very nice, and both cars look incredible. Now here’s childish, which sounds cooler, “I own a Lamborghini” or “I own a McLaren”?

Indeed. Even though I don't recall saying "I own a Porsche" in a straightforward way that often, there's definitely a secondary emotional response from the inquirer after you answer "what kind of car is that" apart from whatever emotion they get from witnessing it in person.

 

Used 720S can be had for as low as $230KUSD. In Canada as low as $210K USD.

 

No, looks are subjective and I share your view...I can't stand most view angles on that car...

 

Key difference is 720s spider has a carbon fiber monocoque providing unmatched structural rigidity while minimizing cowl shake. It is a performance beast and looks like a spaceship. It sounds mediocre and depreciates like a rock.

Instead of asking a bunch of strangers why dont you testdrive both and make your decision from that?

 

Thanks for the feedback.

I'm asking strangers because these strangers have more experience with these cars than I do (including ownership experiences). One test drive can only provide me so much information.

With that said, I do intend to test drive both, but I also intend to make my purchase that same day so I want to make sure I have my pros + cons sorted out ahead of time.

 

I’ve owned an early Mac. Got to be on a first-name basis with their service advisor.

 

I say I receive more attention in my performante than I do in my 600LT. I totally agree with Shark01 about McLaren but damn, my stock 600LT is way way more fun to drive than my supercharged HP. Steering is super precise and acceleration is pretty much effortless. Also, if you are tall, the huracan spyder can be pretty uncomfortable since leg room will be even more limited and may decrease the fun factor. But if getting attention is the main objective, Lamborghini wins. Besides, you would also be getting better value, better service, better reliability, and sound with Lamborghini haha.

 

To sum things up, you can't go wrong with either an Evo or 720 haha. I am getting my 720 delivered this week or next (depending on how long shipping takes with coronavirus stuff). About two months ago, I drove a brand new Evo for a couple hours that was from Lambo Scottsdale. I can 100% say that in stock form, the Evo defiantly sounds much better than a 720. The car defiantly felt more "raw" than a 720. And its stupid fast, fastest stock Lambo that I had ever driven. Now in saying that, I still decided to get a 720 for a couple reasons. As fast as the Evo was, the 720 is the fastest stock car you can buy (minus hypercars) plain and simple. It makes the Evo which is ridiculously fast, feel lightyears behind in speed. And that's hard to do because the Evo is the fastest Lambo I've ever driven. The 720 rides like a Rolls Royce with its crazy suspension, the carbon tub is so light, rigid, and extremely safe. It steers better and the active aero is legit, I've never had a car with that much aero trickery. In saying that, there is not a single thing wrong with the Evo. Its a good problem to have between choosing an Evo or a 720 haha. The 720 was my choice though, might not be everyones.

 

Besides what everyone else has mentioned here, I believe there are some other points worth considering that should sway you one direction or the other:

1. AWD vs RWD. Personally, this is a super important factor in my enjoyment of a car. Which better suits your driving style? One is not necessarily better than the other, it comes down to preference.

2. How long do you plan to keep the car? This is related to the above mentioned issues about reliability and residual value. If you only plan to keep the car for a short period of time and intend to lease, then reliability is less of a concern and residual value is not a concern. If you intend to keep the car forever, or for a long period of time, then I'd factor in reliability, availability of service departments based on where you live, and perhaps residual value.

3. Appearance. Which looks better to you is more important than which looks better to others.

 

I think you nailed it! That is exactly what I would have asked myself if it was me trying to choose.

 

The super cars from the top 3 manufacturers all offer stellar machines with differing driving dynamics, design aesthetics and compromises. Consequently, it is imperative that personal driving experience be undertaken prior to making a buying decision.

 

All a test drive is going to do for you is make you want more, it's like drug!

 

The Evo sound in sport mode is simply intoxicating. There’s a super-satisfying fluttering noise at about 3000 rpm, and then of course the crackles and pops... I love every minute in that thing. As the engine breaks in I think it’s actually getting better and better.

The McLaren does little for me. I don’t like the curvy styling that much, and the build quality seems lower than a Lambo. Also where I live I prefer AWD due to rain much of the year (obviously less of a factor in LA than in Seattle).

Ultimately the Lambo will probably turn more heads — especially if you get a splashy color — except for those brief moments when a door is open.


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In the next few months Im definitely adding a McLaren(720 likely) and HP or SV Roadster. With that being said, my opinion would be either is a good option. Drive both then flip a coin. Just make sure you have a warranty with the McLaren !