Rules To Follow When Driving A McLaren – SlashGear

Although Leno might have saved some money off the purchase price when buying his McLaren, he’ll still have to fork out for some eye-watering maintenance bills when it comes time to take the car in for a service. It’s worth pointing out, of course, that any exotic car is going to cost a lot to maintain, and if you don’t have the cash flow to comfortably afford the ongoing costs, it’s probably best to avoid buying one altogether. Even so, it seems McLaren can be especially costly when it comes to purchasing official parts from them.

McLaren 600LT owner Parker Nirenstein, better known as the YouTuber Vehicle Virgins, posted a video in 2021 that highlighted just how much extra McLaren charged for its parts when bought through the brand’s official channels. A new set of front brake pads reportedly retailed for $2,600 from McLaren, when in comparison, the same parts for his Lamborghini Huracan cost around $900. Nirenstein’s mechanic was able to eventually buy the pads directly from the supplier for just under $600, saving him around $2,000 in apparent markup fees. Even by supercar standards, it seems like replacement official McLaren parts are exceptionally expensive, so would-be owners should be well aware of the potential costs before buying a “bargain” used example of the car.