I SOLD My CHEAP McLaren... Here's Why

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  • Опубліковано 25 жов 2024

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  • @pops55650
    @pops55650 Рік тому +154

    Selling a McClaren and breaking even is pretty amazing. Not paying for future maintenance is another win.

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому +84

      Hoovie already said I had the "Ultimate McLaren ownership experience" 😂

    • @markstevens1729
      @markstevens1729 Рік тому +33

      Like getting out of a brief relationship with a supermodel with your self-esteem intact.

    • @ryanm4319
      @ryanm4319 Рік тому

      Lol whatever helps you sleep at night bud, breaking even is only a win in a divorce lol.

    • @gooddypm
      @gooddypm Рік тому +2

      What’s a McClaren?

    • @TheTmat007
      @TheTmat007 Рік тому

      @@WatchJRGo
      I know you said it's a subjective matter. And I agree. But, in my opinion, the McLaren LT supercars (especially 675LT) are the best, in terms driving dynamics. I prefer them over the the Porsche 911 sportscars/supercars, in terms of driving dynamics.

  • @BradColemanisHere
    @BradColemanisHere Рік тому +11

    Great job getting to play for a while and get your money back. Speaking of money, I'd love to hear an update on your property hunt. Was wondering if you were getting the money out of the 12c to put into a property. Also curious why you'd put a studio in your house if you're getting property? :) Good luck, sir!

  • @smooth6428
    @smooth6428 Рік тому +8

    Love that you do late night uploads, I get off work later in the night and is always nice to have a new video drop before bed. Keep it up man!!!

  • @brendansmith9278
    @brendansmith9278 Рік тому +9

    Thanks for the useful consumer advice on the nissan coils 🙏

  • @tmoz1228
    @tmoz1228 Рік тому +14

    I've been fixing my windshields with the rainx kit since the first time you did a video about it!

  • @69Dartman
    @69Dartman Рік тому +13

    Awesome, you got to enjoy it as long as you wanted and passed it on to a deserving new owner. Watching now👍

  • @kraignadjkovic5494
    @kraignadjkovic5494 Рік тому

    Oh, man-the Rain-X windshield repair kit! And old school WatchJRGo staple!

  • @jimcabezola3051
    @jimcabezola3051 Рік тому +10

    Good on you! You seem to have had a much more pleasant experience with this 12C than most other UA-camrs. I would sigh in relief to unload this McLaren…and take a nice relaxing drive in a…say…Chevy Volt, for instance. 😊

  • @Vracktal
    @Vracktal Рік тому +3

    Mclaren owners often say the happiest days of their ownership experience are the day they buy it, and the day they sell it.

  • @Kyle4OH8
    @Kyle4OH8 Рік тому +8

    A new project i would love to see is a Mitsubishi starion

  • @brycestarkey4467
    @brycestarkey4467 Рік тому +1

    We need a full fleet update. What's left elsewhere and at the house

  • @wernerdanler2742
    @wernerdanler2742 Рік тому +3

    That's some good gearing on that thing. At the speed you were going and only a bit over 2k revs. I haven't been to Kansas in decades but I guess you were on the turnpike. Looks like they keep it up pretty well like the autobahn. To bad you can't drive like you were on it. Lol

  • @TheHillman46
    @TheHillman46 Рік тому +1

    Done well, an epic car, but isn't it time to get an old air-cooled volkswagen?
    A kombi, or bug, would be great to see...
    (Ive got a 75 1303L here in oz)

  • @jaybokay6444
    @jaybokay6444 Рік тому +2

    At least a smart move, enjoying an exotic supercar for free for a while. Plus it was great content. Well done, JR!

  • @Expressionistix
    @Expressionistix Рік тому +55

    Maybe your goal is to own every car that has ever existed even if only for a few minutes.

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому +27

      That would be the dream, just keep a 911 Turbo S in the garage and I'm set 💯

    • @nastyG184
      @nastyG184 Рік тому

      @@WatchJRGo you could try a 996 Turbo or a 997 Turbo hehe

    • @MrGhostOg
      @MrGhostOg Рік тому

      The fact you could experience something like a 1989-9 bmw z1 with the retractable doors for that much or less and few other cars that will help bring more people to the channel just is a huge reason to not get that attached when making videos also my favorites is some of the old amg, Brabus, alpina and other hand build near factory brands. Like the alpina stitching or pre merger amg’s.

  • @williamegler8771
    @williamegler8771 Рік тому

    My neighbor who lives across the street owns one of these plus a Lamborghini Gallardo.
    He is retired neurosurgeon who never married.
    His house is a architectural masterpiece which has been in a couple of magazines.
    Every couple of weeks he pulls both vehicles out of the garage and parks them on the circular driveway with their doors up.
    He positions them so anybody driving down the street can see them.
    Once every six months or so he'll drive one on the six mile round trip to the local Italian bistro before he comes home and puts them both back in the garage.

  • @MrGazzaj
    @MrGazzaj Рік тому +3

    That is one car that will not end up in the car crusher in the spring.....see what I did there JR? 30 seconds vision of watching the car crusher do what it is designed for after all the work your father put into it is all that’s needed! It covers off on my own education with PLC's and legacy mechanical engineering resurrected.

  • @pkt1213
    @pkt1213 Рік тому

    I've the RainX kit to fix a bunch of chips in my wife's windshield. I was looking for ankit and went back to your F250 and GTR video.

  • @rpavlik1
    @rpavlik1 Рік тому +2

    Attachment issues 😉 Actually I predicted the garage part. Garage space is valuable because it represents possibility.

  • @frostshock13
    @frostshock13 Рік тому +1

    I like to do car experiences. Buy cars with high resell value retention and seller that really wants to move it to deal. Drive them 4-5k miles and then sell and break even or lose a bit of money to have a car for a year or so. It's fun though to get to experience a wide range of cars that I wanted to own.

    • @jamesmedina2062
      @jamesmedina2062 Рік тому +1

      Thats really cool. Can you give some examples of some cars that you flipped and drove? Were any really poor choices?

    • @frostshock13
      @frostshock13 Рік тому +1

      @@jamesmedina2062 I have done the 2012 991 Porsche base, 2008 987 cayman s, 2012 Mercedes C63 amg, 08 Audi s6 v10, 99 volvo v70r, 08 Honda Element, 98 BMW 750 il v12, 1987 BWM 325i. I don't know if there was poor choices, as I do it more for an experience. Really, work needed varied a lot. Also, if you don't do you own work it might not work out. Something overlooked I think is you have to consider how long will it take to sell when you are ready to move on. I would say the poor choices were the big v10/12 cars parts and stuff adds up quicker, but they all good to get to drive.

  • @ericsmith1453
    @ericsmith1453 Рік тому

    In country with zero autobahns it makes sense to use it for a track day or three and then flog it. The maintenance /repair costs can be a bit steepon these even if you do all labour.

  • @Alegrus375
    @Alegrus375 Рік тому +2

    You are the only person on earth that sold a McLaren due to a Geo Metro, but totally understand the reason why.

  • @eddiepatterson5025
    @eddiepatterson5025 Рік тому

    Hi Jr it’s been awhile since I watched your channel.
    It’s about Rolls Smoke project. I know it’s weathered and sat up for a couple of years. But I’m hoping you would make it a streetable car. Roof fix I’d just wire brush it and Rhino line it to solve the leak issue. As the back end find a universal fit 4 link suspension kit and a Ford 9inch diff from a 77-79 Thunderbird and convert to disc brakes and tru-trac locker and 4.10 gears ⚙️ would work with the 4L60-E transmission you already have. Other people have dissed it but I think it deserves the love and it’s the reason I subscribed to this channel way back when. John just think over it. It deserves some love and make it Street worthy.
    Eddie Patterson Silverstreet South Carolina.

  • @RysterARCEE
    @RysterARCEE Рік тому

    The headlights on my 2011 Hyundai Sonata were de-laminating on the inside after only 4 years. Sun and cheap materials!

  • @Leebs
    @Leebs Рік тому

    Would love a merch upgrade. Maybe even a Motul Jr hoodie 💪

  • @OldManBadly
    @OldManBadly Рік тому +2

    If you want to make your life easy, at the end of every quarter, sell off the cars you haven't touched during that time. most of them are losing value sitting there, so you might as well try to fix things up. Get your money flowing, take on project you can handle in reasonable time, and keep your life more simple.

  • @thatgreatdeal
    @thatgreatdeal Рік тому

    Sounds like quite the risk for return, based on how the first video started out. Glad to see it didn't have engine issues!

    • @thatgreatdeal
      @thatgreatdeal Рік тому

      But as we know from Hoovie, you don't have to make money on the car to make money.

  • @bortsmithson
    @bortsmithson Рік тому

    Channeling your inner Rich Rebuilds on the squarespace ad, nice!

  • @richardsmith2721
    @richardsmith2721 Рік тому

    The video is out of sequence because you've already been to LSC.
    My friend thought that of his 12c until he had a tuned 600LT and tuned 720S.
    What model McLaren was parked outside of LSC when you were in Chicago?

  • @unstablebobgable
    @unstablebobgable Рік тому +1

    If I could help Watch JR Goes sell the McLaren I would drink the shot of whiskey and the cold Bartle Skeets with him and puff on the Cannibus cigars with him and get all schmoked up.

  • @thecman26
    @thecman26 Рік тому +1

    Well that didn't take long!
    TBH you have an electric Geo Metro. Why would you need a McClaren? Take that money and buy the shop with it!

  • @gavinplunkett977
    @gavinplunkett977 Рік тому

    I can't believe you sold it you seemed to enjoy it so much. I wonder which UA-camr bought it.

  • @skolenimation
    @skolenimation Рік тому

    That smooth torque of the 3.0 Duratec in the Jag was just too enticing. I get it.

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist Рік тому +1

    Buy an ultraviolet lamp -- they're dirt cheap.

  • @robertwhall
    @robertwhall Рік тому

    Thought I saw this car in Chicago in a recent LSC video

  • @michaelbowen463
    @michaelbowen463 Рік тому +4

    Has your state made you become a actual car dealer due to selling so many cars? Here (in NJ), last I saw, if someone sells more than five cars in a year we are forced to get a dealer license, and take on all the expenses that come with it.

    • @joshaden6533
      @joshaden6533 Рік тому

      I thought the same thing. He always says he didn't make any money on the deal which I'm guessing is for a reason.

    • @fenestrationpro
      @fenestrationpro Рік тому

      Nothing like culturally Marxist NJ making shit up

    • @scottpollard3270
      @scottpollard3270 Рік тому

      I wonder same thing with these UA-cam car flippers. In NC, there is a limit as well
      Doesn't matter if you make money or not, it's the transactions that matter. Something about protecting the unsuspecting public from sleazy individuals. Thank goodness this law is in effect so we can rely on all the honest car dealers to protect us.

  • @terrybaptist795
    @terrybaptist795 Рік тому

    Ahh the money light on the dash came on again!😆😆😆😆😆

  • @nicolashoyt5341
    @nicolashoyt5341 Рік тому

    UV lights for windshield chip repair are on Amazon for about $30, seems like you do enough of them to justify it haha

  • @jessecbrinson
    @jessecbrinson Рік тому +1

    Insert Star Fox meme: "NOOOOOOOOOOOOO"

  • @ChibuikeUlasi
    @ChibuikeUlasi Рік тому +3

    Congratulations 🎉

  • @jimamizzi1
    @jimamizzi1 Рік тому

    Well don’t JR, you guys in the US are so lucky when it come to cars and pricing, your car would be double in Australia, I don’t no if it’s the cost of living between the two countries or what. Used focus 2018 RS $55,000. Used focus 2021,ST $52,000. Ex demo 2022 golf GTI $68,000. 2019 McLaren 570s $340,000. I still love my country Australia 🇦🇺

  • @jamesmedina2062
    @jamesmedina2062 Рік тому +1

    Can you test-drive or purchase any M3 or newer M2 Comp?

  • @GEAUXFRUGAL
    @GEAUXFRUGAL Рік тому +1

    Interest rate up, gas going back up I'm seeing so many great deals on toys.

  • @rager1969
    @rager1969 Рік тому

    I watched a video the other day with you and Eric from LegitStreetCars driving this to Chicago because HE bought if from you for 79K. Was he the dealer?

  • @MrMattDat
    @MrMattDat Рік тому

    McLaren moves on. How long until JR picks up a new, favorite toy?

  • @LastHumansGarage
    @LastHumansGarage Рік тому

    thanks for the technique tips on windshield repair

  • @mgbrv8
    @mgbrv8 Рік тому +7

    The way J.r. goes through cars feels like when he turns 60 he’s going to have eight ex-wives

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому +6

      I want to be able to tell my kids I owned them all. They won't believe me but it'll be fun reminiscing 😂

    • @nicholasvinen
      @nicholasvinen Рік тому +2

      @@WatchJRGo if they don't believe you, just show them the videos! 😆

  • @kevinhaigh1654
    @kevinhaigh1654 Рік тому +2

    It's a great looking car and glad you enjoyed it but for the money they seem very temperamental car

    • @pmscalisi
      @pmscalisi Рік тому

      Most expensive cars like that are a money pit. Most owners don’t care because they can afford it.

  • @bigtank50
    @bigtank50 Рік тому +1

    You should buy a Fisker Karma!

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому

      Hahah, someone follows me on twitter... trying to find the diag tools first

  • @plantedinpr886
    @plantedinpr886 Рік тому

    Avoid the next big repair bill, dump it for the cash. Really, it's just another POS that gets you from Point A to Point B. I know that some cars are special but really, I get at least 68% of the satisfaction you get from driving that car from my 2002 Ford Ranger (on some roads).

  • @MrKoaz72
    @MrKoaz72 Рік тому

    Did Alex from Legit street cars buy it because in his video with the Honda/benzo you can clearly see it lurking in the background

  • @mjjr1000
    @mjjr1000 Рік тому

    I still sometimes play need for speed underground on a PS2 i still have lol

  • @wrenchingoncars1884
    @wrenchingoncars1884 Рік тому

    Wow I'm shocked that this car here of all your cars is not staying. I truly thought that you would never part with this. As you stated you did put over 1000miles and you had great fun and jpys driving it. You broke even but in the end it's still a beautiful car and was fun to watch the livestream trying to get it into the garage.

  • @yamaman2711
    @yamaman2711 Рік тому

    JR if you like the McClaren so much, just keep it for a little longer. You got a pretty good on the car.

  • @cidercecil
    @cidercecil Рік тому

    Another great thing about the McLaren is that it has a pantograph wiper 😄

  • @smanbman5732
    @smanbman5732 Рік тому

    Is it possible to put 12 volt lithium batteries i batteries Geo I seen them for $300

  • @jochenstacker7448
    @jochenstacker7448 Рік тому +1

    Don't look at it as not making a profit, think of it as having driven a McLaren for free.

  • @kerrylewis2581
    @kerrylewis2581 Рік тому

    This car makes me wish you still had a shop, even if only to keep it safe and warm.

  • @fomocopowersgarage7103
    @fomocopowersgarage7103 Рік тому

    So basically the clock springs are about as durable as the 92-up econoline door handles.

  • @cdnclassiccargarage6620
    @cdnclassiccargarage6620 Рік тому

    What’s the wrap official name? It looks so good.

  • @robvolpi3247
    @robvolpi3247 Рік тому

    Good thing you sold it! The problems are now his problem…..

  • @workingmansrestorations7071

    Good deal on the car. Whenever possible I try to make money or break even when doing something.

  • @janmartens7954
    @janmartens7954 Рік тому

    Glad you sold it. Beautiful car, but way to unreliable and a hazard to own. Put that money into an nice house and garage! You looking tired buddy, time for some Mexicaan sunshine with the missus? Don’t forget to load up ok?

  • @johnnyhernandez2790
    @johnnyhernandez2790 Рік тому +3

    Instead of cleaning out the other side of the garage to fit another car he sells his super car instead 🤷‍♂

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому +3

      Where am I going to put those 3 motorcycles? 😳 I can promise you my girlfriend would kill me if her Navi was outside!

    • @buddyrevell6369
      @buddyrevell6369 Рік тому

      @@WatchJRGo priorities!

  • @dmann1209
    @dmann1209 Рік тому +1

    Good move breaking even and it was fun watching you work out the issues. Thanks for the insight on Nissan coils installed in such a fantastic supercar. 82 MPH at 2250 RPMs is awesome!

  • @joeyscleaninglady2877
    @joeyscleaninglady2877 Рік тому +1

    an automatic sports car can't be top 3. Would take any 911 with a stick over this one

  • @alexkirango1178
    @alexkirango1178 Рік тому

    Sad to see you sell it.

  • @gregorymaupin6388
    @gregorymaupin6388 Рік тому

    When are you going to do an update on the next new Watch JR Go Garage?

  • @mbiker345
    @mbiker345 Рік тому

    You guys get mighty cold up there don’t you? Have to be breaking clock springs from just being cold.

  • @chrisplace3024
    @chrisplace3024 Рік тому

    Hi, When are you getting a new shop?

  • @nachobroryan8824
    @nachobroryan8824 Рік тому +2

    I'd get rid of it too if you can't drive it up the driveway in snow. Why else would anyone buy one?

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому +3

      I mean... PS2 aren't even supposed to be exposed to temps under 40*F. They're literally "street legal" track slicks 😛

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler Рік тому

    This is such a great channel

  • @greathornedowl3644
    @greathornedowl3644 Рік тому

    👏👏BRAVO, sounds like you made the right decision. Love Squarespace, great for inquisitive minds, so much to explore

  • @nicholasvonrhine6311
    @nicholasvonrhine6311 Рік тому

    The best car I ever drove is a 2002 manual dodge neon.

  • @P.Galore
    @P.Galore Рік тому +3

    You are speed-dating automobiles!....do you tell them it's you, not them?

  • @KenMrKLC
    @KenMrKLC Рік тому

    5:14 who is copying who I imagine you watch rich rebuilds

  • @britishcarfan9601
    @britishcarfan9601 Рік тому

    JRGO, I’d recommend you to sell it on Bring A Trailer. Which is a car auction site made for cars that are in great shape.

  • @donald6345
    @donald6345 Рік тому +1

    🤷🏼I would have preferred you to have sold that dull geo electro….

  • @albertagibinik9230
    @albertagibinik9230 Рік тому

    Somebody will make laser to fix headlight

  • @nickflopper
    @nickflopper Рік тому +1

    When will you work on the escalade

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому +4

      Soon! Josh I and I are planning on doing that together so we've been trying to line up a time, harder now that he sold his house and moved 🍻

    • @nickflopper
      @nickflopper Рік тому

      @@WatchJRGo nice

  • @rpmrallysport7071
    @rpmrallysport7071 Рік тому

    easy come..........easy go

  • @plo96
    @plo96 Рік тому +1

    @legitstreetcars bought this?

  • @instantwagner
    @instantwagner Рік тому

    John Lumpert Looks Just Like Trent Reznor, I Wish He was My Dad.

  • @shysgarage2405
    @shysgarage2405 Рік тому

    So many letters and numbers, it's all so confusing... 🤣🤣🤣
    Any new updates on any possible new property prospects???

  • @psubuster
    @psubuster Рік тому +3

    Hey

  • @ronnyziesmer4709
    @ronnyziesmer4709 Рік тому

    WatchJTGo, did you ever get your pilots license?

  • @t20594
    @t20594 Рік тому

    So the same price as a Ford Transit or Bronco windshield. Ridiculous

  • @Cartier_specialist
    @Cartier_specialist Рік тому +2

    Tbh I suspected you sold it because I didn't think you'd be leaving it outside.

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому +2

      Yeah... most cars can sit outside but the McLaren had to be garaged 🍻

    • @Cartier_specialist
      @Cartier_specialist Рік тому

      @@WatchJRGo I didn't realize you sold it before going to Chicago though.

  • @kevinbarry71
    @kevinbarry71 Рік тому +7

    That car was passed around like a sorority pledge

  • @robertsmith987
    @robertsmith987 Рік тому

    any news on new shop?

  • @roblilly361
    @roblilly361 Рік тому

    Dude never loses money 👀

  • @andrewharrison7027
    @andrewharrison7027 Рік тому +3

    😢 not the McLaren I love it

    • @WatchJRGo
      @WatchJRGo  Рік тому +2

      It will continue it's life on UA-cam 😳

  • @TheRealAlpha2
    @TheRealAlpha2 Рік тому +1

    JR sold his Mclaren, why? Because it was Wednesday? I mean does he even need a reason? It's an easy flip.

  • @erikthie2253
    @erikthie2253 Рік тому

    when do you get a porsche gt3 turbo?

  • @kevinbarry71
    @kevinbarry71 Рік тому

    Why shouldn't the coils and plugs come from a Nissan? That is a Nissan engine

  • @OG_Jack
    @OG_Jack Рік тому

    Clean the steering wheel.

  • @dirklindsayfranke1753
    @dirklindsayfranke1753 Рік тому

    Correct, 911 Turbo S rules!!!!!

  • @202motors6
    @202motors6 Рік тому

    Nah, relaxing drive in an electric Geo 😎

  • @watchjaredwork1487
    @watchjaredwork1487 Рік тому +1

    Hey!

  • @ninagarrett2493
    @ninagarrett2493 Рік тому

    why sell then?