2012
McLaren MP4-12C

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100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.6
Performance 5.0
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 4.7

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  • By Craig D
    Owns this car
    May 19, 2024

    I own Exotic car dealerships.

    I own Exotic car dealerships. I personal own a 2021 Ferrari F8, 2024 Lamborghini technical, 2020 McLaren 720 Spider, C8 Z06 and 2012 and 2013 mp4. Honestly the MP4 is just and all around amazing amazing car. I would have to say that this Truly, the best exotic car made for under $350,000. As far as performance on the street the only stock exotic that’s gonna be fast is another McLaren. Being in a business, I don’t keep cars long. I’ve owned my MP4’s over 5yrs. It’s very hard to compare anything to this car unless you’re spending $250 or more. Stop listening to the Internet regarding reliability, there were a few issues that happened in 2012 and 2013 when they first came out and there were absolutely no McLaren dealerships and nobody had the info to work on this car. That’s all changed . As far as I’m concerned, it’s almost maintenance free. A few annoying issues that seem to happen on all McLarens but nothing Major basic xxxxxxxx stuff. Most issues the MP4 had all happened within the first 1500 NO different then other exotics. Keep the oil clean, keep The battery on a tender, let the car worm to normal operating temperature before doing excessive acceleration. If you don’t absolutely abuse the ca you will be very surprised how reliable this car is. take advantage of the prices, at some point people are going to wake up and realize the car is worth double today’s price Compared to the competition.
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Duane from Granite Bay, CA
    Owns this car
    January 10, 2020

    McLaren MP4-12C is Amazing!

    The McLaren MP4-12C is the most amazing exotic sports car I have ever owned and the fastest. I love the body style, gull wing doors and interior. It is very unique and a blast to drive. Test drive one before you buy anything else in the price range and it will blow your mind. It is a great value for the money. I do not keep cars very long but have owned mine for almost 4 years. The repair bills have been minor and the same as any other sports car. I think this car will go down in history one day. It was McLaren's first real car to the market that was under $1,000,000.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By JZ_12C from Los Angeles, CA
    Owns this car
    October 11, 2019

    Most fun car I’ve ever owned

    This car is the best bang for your buck. Excellent car for cruising along with beach and canyons with. Plenty of power and will turn heads left and right since most people aren’t too familiar with McLaren. You see lots of Lambo’s and Ferrari’s but don’t see a McLaren that often.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Mastermind from San Antonio, Texas
    Used to own this car
    May 21, 2019

    Great car for the money

    Great value for the money, some of the minor bits caused some minor issues, but nothing to major. Fun car smooth ride which is rare for this class of car, and actually great gas mileage lol
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By esv211 from Dallas, TX
    Owns this car
    September 17, 2018

    Very reliable supercar

    This is the best deal on a supercar in the price range that it is in. Beats a ferrari 360,430 and better and faster than a lambo.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By TheTechDudeYT from Albuquerque, NM
    Owns this car
    July 12, 2018

    Fastest and most expensive car I?ve owned.

    This car is simply amazing. From it?s performance to the technology McLaren put in it, I?ve enjoyed every mile I?ve put on it. It?s my daily driver and I couldn?t wish for a better car!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By M3dragon from Sacramento, CA
    Used to own this car
    October 22, 2017

    Critics are wrong

    If you drive the 12C and come into it with an open mind you will find it is comfortable and performance that is not matched by many others. McLaren got it right out of the box and critics wanted it to be to much like other cars. When you make a new benchmark it is hard to compare
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Tsprite
    Owns this car
    October 9, 2017

    Fast, nice sound, accurate steering

    A 250 grand car now at low 140. The steering is so well even better than 991.1 911 in my opinion. Nice look and really strong power.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • By Sports Car Enthusiast from Avila Beach, CA
    Owns this car
    July 16, 2013

    Attractive Road Stunner!

    This vehicle is without a doubt the sexiest thing on the road in my area! People are always turning their heads. The engine sounds unbelievable, and the performance is even better. It's a great little car to have fun in, and handles just as nicely as a Porsche. It's not a very practical supercar since it's surprisingly small, but it is pretty easy to park in tight spots. For the price, you get a ton of car. I spent a good amount on this vehicle and don't regret it at all. I can't say how reliable it is, but I won't drive it often enough to find out. What an overlooked machine! Forget the overpriced Ferrari and Lamborghini, get this instead.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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4.8 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.3
  • Interior: 4.6
  • Performance: 5.0
  • Value: 4.7
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 4.7
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