Selling MP4-12c for Taycan 4S Cross Turismo?

[DGI]

Beginning of the year I bought a 2012 McLaren MP4-12c with about 62k miles on it.
Ive put about 5k miles on it since and did plenty of maintenance and LOVE the car but it sits home most of the time as I have two boys (11 & 9) and I dont want to leave either home on car adventures, much less one of them.

I also have a Whippled 2004 CL55 AMG that I semi-daily but parts availability has become something of a challenge.

Today I went and test drove a new Taycan 4 at the local Porsche dealership to get a feel for the car and enjoyed it. They have a gorgeous 4s Cross Turismo CPO that ticks all my boxes.

The only way I can justify the purchase is to sell the 12c and CL55. 1. to free up the cash but 2. And more importantly, to free up the garage space.

I hate seeing the Mclaren sit. For service I either fly in a tech (happened this year) or ship it to Chicago.

Its completely sorted now but will I regret trading it for an EV Wagon?

The Taycan is plenty roomy, CPO until 2030 with unlimited miles is a very attractive proposition and its basically got all the modern amenities one could want.

Thoughts?

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[Mr.Smith]

Your CL and McLaren have pretty much bottomed out in depreciation, just the maintenance isn't cheap. Taycan can drepreciate more, but no maintenance.

Taycan sedan suspension is a bit more sporty compared to the CT. Maybe that will mater because it's replacing the McLaren.
You should also do the power upgrade on any Taycan you get for max performance so don't miss your McLaren

A Taycan can be a luxury GT like your CL and a sports car like your McLaren, all in one

 

[Murph7355]

You might as well ask if you should sell your spade to buy a toothbrush as you don't use the spade that often

They are poles apart in terms of function and...well everything.

Only you can say if you will miss the McLaren when it's gone.

If you're never using a car, what's the point in having it sat there?

Conversely, are the infrequent times you use it worth the buzz?

You could dig a hole with your new toothbrush, but it won't be as effective as your old spade. Similarly, you'll struggle brushing your teeth with your spade if you keep it.

 

[daveo4EV]

Beginning of the year I bought a 2012 McLaren MP4-12c with about 62k miles on it.
Ive put about 5k miles on it since and did plenty of maintenance and LOVE the car but it sits home most of the time as I have two boys (11 & 9) and I dont want to leave either home on car adventures, much less one of them.

I also have a Whippled 2004 CL55 AMG that I semi-daily but parts availability has become something of a challenge.

Today I went and test drove a new Taycan 4 at the local Porsche dealership to get a feel for the car and enjoyed it. They have a gorgeous 4s Cross Turismo CPO that ticks all my boxes.

The only way I can justify the purchase is to sell the 12c and CL55. 1. to free up the cash but 2. And more importantly, to free up the garage space.

I hate seeing the Mclaren sit. For service I either fly in a tech (happened this year) or ship it to Chicago.

Its completely sorted now but will I regret trading it for an EV Wagon?

The Taycan is plenty roomy, CPO until 2030 with unlimited miles is a very attractive proposition and its basically got all the modern amenities one could want.

Thoughts?

the Mclaren is a sports _CAR_ and the Taycan is a Sports _SEDAN_ (one of if not the best sports sedan on the market) - but it's still no sports car - it's heavy - big - and has 4 doors

they are not the same thing regardless of their acceleration - you won't find the Taycan very sports 'car' like…would you trade a NIssan Z for a NIssan Sedan? no matter how sporty?

I'm confused as to why people think they can swap a two door sports can for a 4 door sedan - they are different products.

 

[pollybampton]

Beginning of the year I bought a 2012 McLaren MP4-12c with about 62k miles on it.
Ive put about 5k miles on it since and did plenty of maintenance and LOVE the car but it sits home most of the time as I have two boys (11 & 9) and I dont want to leave either home on car adventures, much less one of them.

I also have a Whippled 2004 CL55 AMG that I semi-daily but parts availability has become something of a challenge.

Today I went and test drove a new Taycan 4 at the local Porsche dealership to get a feel for the car and enjoyed it. They have a gorgeous 4s Cross Turismo CPO that ticks all my boxes.

The only way I can justify the purchase is to sell the 12c and CL55. 1. to free up the cash but 2. And more importantly, to free up the garage space.

I hate seeing the Mclaren sit. For service I either fly in a tech (happened this year) or ship it to Chicago.

Its completely sorted now but will I regret trading it for an EV Wagon?

The Taycan is plenty roomy, CPO until 2030 with unlimited miles is a very attractive proposition and its basically got all the modern amenities one could want.

Thoughts?

Sold my 992 after 18 months for similar reason. Ie wife was still busy and working, not enough room for my 2 boys. It was a second car plurely for pleasure, and there was no pleasure driving it on my own.
Once i fully retired, i traded my range rover gor a ct 4s.
No regrets.
None.
Can take all 4 folk, and my dogs. As fast as the 992 except top speed. Can take my golf clubs. £5 for 200 miles. For me it made sense.

 

[DGI]

the Mclaren is a sports _CAR_ and the Taycan is a Sports _SEDAN_ (one of if not the best sports sedan on the market) - but it's still no sports car - it's heavy - big - and has 4 doors

they are not the same thing regardless of their acceleration - you won't find the Taycan very sports 'car' like…would you trade a NIssan Z for a NIssan Sedan? no matter how sporty?

I'm confused as to why people think they can swap a two door sports can for a 4 door sedan - they are different products.

Not trading it hoping to get the same thrill... potentially trading it hoping to get more use.

Would be nice to have a warranty and carplay etc on my daily. Other daily is a 2017 LX570 so it would be more thrilling than that... and free up some wrenching time so I can work on other garage projects. 12c isnt my only fun car but it is the priciest car that sits.

 

[Caraholic]

I completely understand your thought process as I am in the same situation with my kids. Would much rather take them with me then go somewhere by myself. So I take the Taycan 80% of the time and the other 20% are the other four door cars I have. The fun cars never get used. However selling your toys for a taycan is short sighted. That taycan will still heavily depreciate and have enormous repair costs if something goes wrong. This is one vehicle that will be worth almost nothing after the battery warranty is up. I recommend keeping your toys and just leasing a taycan. It’s an absolutely an amazing machine but at the end of the day is an appliance. Just dump it and get the next one. The McLaren will always be special and always worth something.

 

[Sharksailer]

Keep everything, that's what I did. I kept my 720, and I have my Taycan cross turismo, I have my BMW run around winter Highway car, and then I have my truck (as I'm Canadian and I believe it's part of keeping your passport that you have to own a truck LOL)

 

[DanK]

Fancy seeing you here, @DGI. I gave my wife the Taycan Turbo and bought an Artura Spider. I adore the McL, but for daily use, I really miss the Taycan. Took a trip down to LA last weekend in her car and it was a delight to drive. You'll miss the 12C but the Taycan is a great car too. And flawless wireless carplay is kinda nice

Being able to take both kids is huge. I've only got one, but it's frustrating to not be able to take out the both the wife and kid in the McL. Family time is more important

 

[DGI]

Fancy seeing you here, @DGI. I gave my wife the Taycan Turbo and bought an Artura Spider. I adore the McL, but for daily use, I really miss the Taycan. Took a trip down to LA last weekend in her car and it was a delight to drive. You'll miss the 12C but the Taycan is a great car too. And flawless wireless carplay is kinda nice

Being able to take both kids is huge. I've only got one, but it's frustrating to not be able to take out the both the wife and kid in the McL. Family time is more important

Hello!

I see a decent amount of crossover from McLife and here LOL

I've decided to keep the 12c. Will likely be adding a Taycan next year when I get a bigger storage solution for the cars.

The Sport/Cross Tursimo really makes the car daily driveable and a modern car with an unlimited mile warranty is VERY appealing.

Will be sticking around the forum and learning more... eagerly awaiting my purchase!

 

[BigBob]

Beginning of the year I bought a 2012 McLaren MP4-12c with about 62k miles on it.
Ive put about 5k miles on it since and did plenty of maintenance and LOVE the car but it sits home most of the time as I have two boys (11 & 9) and I dont want to leave either home on car adventures, much less one of them.

I also have a Whippled 2004 CL55 AMG that I semi-daily but parts availability has become something of a challenge.

Today I went and test drove a new Taycan 4 at the local Porsche dealership to get a feel for the car and enjoyed it. They have a gorgeous 4s Cross Turismo CPO that ticks all my boxes.

The only way I can justify the purchase is to sell the 12c and CL55. 1. to free up the cash but 2. And more importantly, to free up the garage space.

I hate seeing the Mclaren sit. For service I either fly in a tech (happened this year) or ship it to Chicago.

Its completely sorted now but will I regret trading it for an EV Wagon?

The Taycan is plenty roomy, CPO until 2030 with unlimited miles is a very attractive proposition and its basically got all the modern amenities one could want.

Thoughts?

Everyone has a favourite. Just choose one of the boys and stick with him. Then you don't need to worry about car space in the fine British car. The other kid can hang with Mrs DGI in the dodgy merc.

 

[BjörnfromHamburg]

Got a Taycan CT as daily and enjoy this car anytime.
Ambitious driving on public grounds is possible AT LEAST as much as with a Mc Laren. It might be a wagon, but boy it can shred.
Also have a 911T, for all the noise, rumblebumble, smell and emotion.
That, I use for fun tours, also with my kids.
They love the noise, as we drive electric dailies since 10 years.
It's great to have an ICE car, but for general use it would be the Taycan all the time and again.

 

[evlover]

funny I'm thinking of going the other way. Been looking at a 12c/650 spider and getting rid of the turbo s. How do you think the 12c compares in handling to the Taycan? I like driving back roads so I'm looking for an upgrade in the handling department.

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