1996 McLaren F1 review from UK and Ireland
"Expensive toy."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The battery goes flat (don't they all though), pushing gearstick from side through the gate gets hard.
General comments?
Mclaren only lend you the car - you never really own it. They try to rule you with a rod of iron. The staff are all friendly enough, it's just that they are carrying out orders to make sure the McLaren name is preserved. F1's are also depreciating - they aren't that good an investment at the moment.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | V12 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 18 miles |
| Most recent distance | 4000 miles |
| Previous car | Aston Martin V8 |
| Date of Entry | 28th June, 2000 |