This has GOT to be your next supercar. 750HP, amazing performance, great color etc. What more could you want.

The door failure at the start doesn't exactly inspire confidence...

When's the Accent test drive? Oh wait I forgot it's out of your budget.

If you could stretch your budget towards the 12c that would be amazing and if you could remap yours, put a IPE exhaust on it that would be CRAZY! MO VLOGS TITLE CRAZY!

From what I've read, as long as you pick a car with an ending VIN number above 1200 or so, you can avoid a great deal of the issues related to the early cars.

I prefer the mp3-12c; It's music to my ears!

Buy a F430 or any ferrari. We all know you dont want a boring audi

Watch Rob spaghettis video on these, I'd stay away

I think this sums up supercar ownership and perhaps car ownership in general . It's not always the BEST car you fall in love with , the R8 probably beats the 12C in almost every aspect going yet you can tell Sam has instantly fallen in love with the car. It's just "that feeling" you get when you connect with something :)

U want excitement, get a Morgan 3 wheeler then. Lol

I sold mine after my battery died. alternate battery from BMW was $872.00 and that wasn't compatible for electronic so I had to buy one from dealer. battery cost $ 3155.00 because its lithium ion and it died again voiding warranty due to not being faulty battery. after $ 725.00 in diagnostic, it turned out to be faulty ignition switch keeping battery on. total including new ignition switch, batteries, diagnostic work, labor and misc charges, total of $ 11,582.17. now I drive Ferrari F360 F1 spider. much happier and hate to say it, it performs better. Just ordered Lambo Huracan and both of car takes battery like normal cars. just a thought and not hating.

That moment when you see into the future and realize this is what you'll be collecting. *Look, it's even red.*

Head and shoulders over the R8 for fun and a sense of occasion.

sell your Abarth, the car does not fit in as a daily. it is uncomfortable, not practical, far to small to do day to day activities in, and does not really driver properly. sell it and contribute most of it towards your supercar. The whole point of a daily is to be comfortable, easy to drive, practical and generally easy to live with. What is the point of buying a super if the abarth is as unconventional as one? buy like a used audi a3 /s3 or even a golf r. Those are one of the best cars that come to mind that fit into a daily and as sporty and fast at the same time. Don't buy something as crazy as the abarth because buying a supercar will serve no purpose

The 570s is "just out of reach" because you wasted however much money on a bloody fiat 500

I think 12c looks much better than 675LT

Tony's laugh is probably the best thing about al these videos :)

Insane car for the money. Definitely keep it up there on your top 3!

WTF IS THIS, HE GOES PROM REVOLUTIONARY SUPERCARS LIKE THE 911 GT3 RS AND R8 2016 TO THIS THING! THE MAC IS HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS AND IN WINTER WONT EVEN START THATS IF YOU CAN KEEP A CAR MORE THAN 9 MONTHS AND NOT GET BORED!

Please dont get a 12C, its boring and u cant do much to it

would still choose the r8 over this.

12:59Tony..."if this car goes wrong your'e going to have to sell your leg"😂😁😆

Having worked for McLaren building / auditing 12C's, 650S's, 570's, I can tell you, you won't be disappointed. Mega car. Been out in many.

The passengers belly wobbling when the car bumps is so funny 😂

Sam the 12c is a past supercar you should buy the audi r8 v10 plus or if you want to buy a McLaren so look for a 650s

Sure must be nice being in the driver's seat, but from pure looks, it's a tad bit boring, especially the front. Just an opinion though from a random commenter.

The 12C is the most usable car out of everything you have tested so far due to its suspension setup and, ironically, a better daily than your Abarth. (not that hard lol) Concerning reliability and price of parts, back in 2011/2012, while the first batch of 12C's were having minor issues related to software and electronics (e.g. sensors being triggered out etc.) Ferrari's and Porsche's were catching fire. Those issues were easily fixed for free. Of course there might have been some people who had bad luck with more serious issues (also due to incompetent drivers), but that was most probably a very small minority, nothing like the issues of the 458's and 991 GT3's. About the paddle shifters, when the 12C was launched the setup was "revolutionary" because you could just press the paddle shifter gently to pre-program and prepare the engine/transmission for the gear change before and then pressing it a bit harder to really change. The interior is minimalistic but could be optioned with leather etc. All in all this is the best package if you don't fancy the R8 V10 Plus, and let's be realistic, you're not gonna find a 540C for 120K that soon. You always have the McLaren warranty just in case. One of the main criticism towards the 12C in the begining was the "lack of emotion", well that was always a bunch of BS, and this video is just another proof. You want a compromise between usability and supercar looks and performance, if you had the money the 570GT would be THE car, but since you can't THIS is it. If you decide to buy one though don't go for this particular one, get a stock one.

This is so funny since I just checked out a 12c at a dealership today and I couldn't get the door to close lol

Go on son! Get the 12C!

I probably love McLaren even more than you do, but I think you should get an R8. Just because of the reliability issues of the 12C. (or get the 540c if possible. That would be the most awesome thing ever)

Dude... if you don't get this car, you'll regret for the rest of your days.! Spectacular

that bonnet badge is just gonna stab your fingers to death when you are cleaning the car, shoddy fit on a prestige car I think.

Please just test drive the 2017 GTR. I know people say it's boring and not special but for £80000 you get a brand new car that is extremely comfortable and reliable with an all wheel drive system and amazing launch control that does 0-60 in just under three seconds and a twin turbo hand crafted 565 horsepower engine with a really good dual clutch transmission. Also a really nice sounding stock titanium exhaust. You also get good features inside such as leather seats and a revamped interior that is luxurious that you can use everyday and in your road trips to Monaco and such. Please just give it a try just too expand your options.

Leave the McLaren brand to Tim, he's got it well covered. I'm not sure I'd watch 12C content from you if right next door I can find 675LT content. I would, however, adore having someone from one of these major channels purchase something or other that's Italian. Seeing as to that your daily is Italian, and that you have a passion for the world's greatest supercar brand, I think you should buy your next car from, well, you know what I'm going to say. Ferrari! F430 test drive video, I have a feeling, will be the last of this series. Your next video would be announcing a tour of Europe in an F430! How does that sound, mate? Think about it, Ferrari... THE Ferrari... prancing horse... priceless racing experience... Italian flare and passion... every human emotion designed, sculpted, and formed into a single machine. Doesn't that sound like more fun than some Porsche, Audi, or even McLaren?

Dude you got yourself your dream car. How cool is that! 12C is my dream ride, too. New ones will be always nice but there is something about that powerful monster lol

Wow. Tony is so excited. I'm sure he smiled once (i'll have to watch the video again because I think I missed it)

Think about why the previous owner has sold this thing. He invested some amount of money and made this car an absolute monster. And I can easily see he had tons of fun. Super fast, super comfy and you can get very special ""supercar" feel all the time. However, I can also easily see he had tons of pain in the ass at the same time. The reliability. Problems and issues could hit you at any time. Probably the door issue was not the only one. Hey, that car must have been fully inspected by a dealer with good reputation and it still has those freaking doors! I can easily see how the owner got fed up with everything and decided to sell it. If you want to use it strictly as a weekend supercar, maybe it would work and work wonderfully. Even if you have a problem or two you can just send it to some smart people and wait for them to fix it. But if you want to use it more like once in a few days and especially bring it to your occasional long trips which could be for days like the Modball, it simply wouldn't work. McLarens could be your *next to the next" supercar. McLarens or a 458 probably.

Such an amazing car

"Fucking hell" in a high pitched voice made me laugh 😂😂

Man.... You'd have to have an 100% airtight warranty on such a thing, or risk - like Tony says - going completely bankrupt if it starts acting up. I can see how you fell in love with it, but that's one hell of a gamble..imo.

the 570s is better in my case

It will be interesting to see the 430 video. I think that it should be your next car Sam, decent reliability, beautiful to look at to drive and to listen too won't depreciate that much and at the end of the day, its a Ferrari. And I think that's all that matters when someone is in love with the brand like you are, however amazing McLaren are, they don't have the charisma of Ferrari. Its like with your Abarth, many people may say, "but a ... is quicker" but an Abarth is an Abarth for reasons only people who have driven them really appreciate and so is a Ferrari. Go for it Sam

Holy shit, watching this again 4 years on, yourself and Tony 🤣 oh how much has changed 🤣

You can now buy MSO parts for these which if you got one could make it look ever better down the line!

Tony . What a legend😂

Just buy a Ferrari we all know you can afford it

I've always loved the 12C, definitely my favorite McLaren, including P1. And this car is exactly my dream. The perfect red, a magnificent exhaust, and a remap, if necessary. But oh my god, this car is perfect

My boss just got rid of a 12C for the 659S - and I've had issues closing the door in both cars. They need a good sharp close to engage. Once your used to it its okay.

The prices do seem nice. Like you said though, reliability is a concern.

Still GT3 or R8.......

hahahahaha, Tony's face when you said that the 12C is a top contender xD @12:02

Best car so far. It is the imperfection that makes a car amazing.

I'm just waiting for the Aston Martin test drive... Sam seems suited for the sport/luxury/GT car plus they have all the practicality he needs etc they sound, handle fantastically, look great & there's tons of models well inbudget allowing for hmmm further mods if required etc anyway who really needs 700+ horse power...... I'd go for either Aston or Porsche

I think you've found the one ^_^

It's nice to have the latest cars but sometimes you have to have a classic in your garage. You got to appreciate the beauty of the 12c and even the first r8. Buy what you love cause that's what we want to watch.

Sam, admit it....you love it, you're excited by it (the sense of occasion when getting in) You want this supercar. Pull the trigger on this one and BUY IT !!!!

Seriously dont understand the Abarth. sell it so you can afford the 540C. Simple.

Why not a V12 Vantage/599GTB/991 991 Turbo MK1?

You guys are so entertaining, great to see you both enjoying yourselves in the videos

i don't know why but watching your videos just put a smile on my face. keep it up

Please try a 599 gtb even maybe one with HGTE pack...

Just me who thinks the front of the 12c is fucking ugly?

this is the test I've been waiting for!!!

Being from Sheffield made it very exciting to see familiar places in this video!

i hate that 12c for plenty of reason n both the r8 n the gt3 is better......but imagine if Sam becomes a true petrol-head n customize that car in an another level........... will u do that Sam?

HII SAM!!! HOWS THE DAY GOIN MATE!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Sam, Tony made some excellent points about buying the 12C as a daily. There is a slim possibility that you could buy a car that will have no issues and will run fine but if something goes wrong the price to repair it will be stratospheric. It's also not the car that you REALLY want. You're in love with the McLaren brand and especially the 570 cars. I along with everyone else that watches your channel would love to see you in a new car but most of the cars you really want are either at the top of your budget or out of it. It may be difficult and fatiguing but I really think you should wait a bit until you can afford what you want.

Bloody hell, wish I'd known you was here, those country lanes you were on are literally 3 miles away from me, John holland cars is just round the corner from Meadowhall shopping centre. Some fantastic country lanes nearby 👌

With the reliability of 2nd hand 12cs you'll be out of budget after you replace the 3k battery

If this will be your super car, reliability doesn't matter that much, because you wouldn't daily it. But if you want a super car for daily use just get something reliable. R8, 911 etc

Not talking into consideration that this Mac has been slightly tuned and upgraded, I can seriously see you in this car. Just imagine You, JWW & Shmee150 convoying together in your own Macs would be epic. Think about it Sam.

It's very obvious the 12C makes you happy, so I definitely think it's your winner.

right away the car barely started then started showing electrical problems with the door open monitor. piece of crap

Mate, don't! The car is so outdated... You should get something newer...

#1 Hyundai Accent #2 GT3 RS #3 R8 #4 Aston #5 Mclaren

Glad to know I'm not the only one who has trouble with those doors 😂

What about a Mercedes SLS?

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I thought I saw you go flying by my house as I was pulling out and you did!! They are mental, I'm at john holland looking at an AMG GTS tomorrow!

You will find, that after you start the car, lower the window and the door will close without any fuss. The rubber gaskets around the door windows are very thick to stop air pressure from making noise.

Just buy the 430 ❤️

what aboht s63 or s65 amg coupe?

these two girls are having way too much fun!

Never clicked on a STG video faster than this! But I would love to see you in a F430!

Get yourself in an Aston

www.autotrader.co.uk/used-cars/mclaren/540c/used-mclaren-540c-knutsford-fpa-201612200731341 Sam check this 540c out .

to me this is the most affordable real supercar you can get today. Real power, still amazing look and mclaren doors. Would be my choice

Well, the R8 is a bit more hailed at the moment, but this would really make your channel shine and be a bit different.

I'd take a 458 Italia over this.

If you can't stretch to a 540 then you can't afford a 12c. Repair bills alone can easily end up being more than the difference in price for a 540 which you will need to account for.

13:57 the window is opened, the door is not closed all the way..... again 😂😂

If the 991 Turbo S isn't out of your Budget, GO FOR IT!!!

value of this car is going down like a STONE, when P14 comes out you will loose a lot of money, and you said you want something that wont depriciate in value much.

12C has really bad maintenance costs !!

Yes to the 12C. Yes to remapping. Yes to creating a monster. Also this example is beautiful, if I were you I would try to buy it.

Sam if there is one out there(in your budget). Buy a 540c for reliability reasons and because it looks just stunning.If not the 12c is a great option but like tony said they are a bit dated and are most likely to have some problems.

Is your friend Tony Pregnant?? 🙃🙄

The "I want a McLaren but can't afford a 570S" car

Guys, my MP4-12C has now covered just over 4600 miles. Have been to Luxembourg and back, not a hitch, squeak rattle or problem. Engineering is 100%. Get used to giving the doors a big hug when getting in. Go watch the link on Wickipedia, the doors have got to remain closed @ 218.9MPH and during 2.8 Secs 0-60mph runs. Yep McLaren have deliberately understated its true performance - knowing what other cars it was going to bring to production. Enjoy!

Wow would never think I'd say this but that mclaren looks surprisingly nice. I think this over the R8