How much more does a windshield cost?

[stevej37]

https://www.businessinsider.com/mclaren-unveils-169-million-elva-roadster-with-no-windshield-2019-11

[Bugsinrugs]

Will the cocoon protect a person from debris from other cars? Needs a windscreen.

[RKDinOKC]

Thought windshields were to keep the bugs out of you teeth?

[wdfifteen]

I drove my Speedster around without the windshield on for a couple of weeks. It's way worse than a motorcycle.

[sc_rufctr]

Like so many things McLaren makes... Next to useless in the real world but no doubt they'll have a few idiots lined up to buy it.

The F1 was another era altogether.

As the Brits like to say "McLaren the new Lotus"

[stevej37]

We have lots of wild turkeys in my area. Just last week, I hit one while driving...only going 45 mph.
It bounced off my front bumper..then the upper windshield. Feathers were flying, but it did no damage to my car.
With the McLaren, I would have been going at least 75 mph, and the turkey would have won.

[herr_oberst]

So, I guess when out comparison shopping your new 1.6 million-dollar supercar, the lack of a windshield will be the dealbreaker....

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

So, I guess when out comparison shopping your new 1.6 million-dollar supercar, the lack of a windshield will be the dealbreaker....

If you want to drive it on a public road then yes, the lack of a windshield is a deal breaker.

[rusnak]

Hold on, you sour grapes guys. This thing is going to be very innovative and totally bad-ass.

And there is a wind screen accessory.



If McLarens are as bad as you say, then I'll be able to buy one cheap. So far, they seem to have held their value pretty well.

[sc_rufctr]

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=McLaren+owner+complaints

[masraum]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

So, I guess when out comparison shopping your new 1.6 million-dollar supercar, the lack of a windshield will be the dealbreaker....

Exactly, who'd want a $1million dollar car with a windshield when you could be even more extreme if you had a $1.6 million dollar car without ANY windows of any sort!

[rusnak]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=McLaren+owner+complaints

Take a look at your search, bro. Most of them are Clarkson and that Jay Emm dude. Vin Wiki is entertaining, but not exactly where people who can buy a $1.5M car, and not affect their caviar First Class travel budget, will get their car buying insight. Stoking the fires of envy, I'd say. If you're on a Toyota maintenance budget, then stick to Toyotas. Do you see me complaining here about $500 oil changes, and $2K brake jobs? Nope.

[sc_rufctr]

Originally Posted by rusnak

Take a look at your search, bro. Most of them are Clarkson and that Jay Emm dude. Vin Wiki is entertaining, but not exactly where people who can buy a $1.5M car, and not affect their caviar First Class travel budget, will get their car buying insight. Stoking the fires of envy, I'd say. If you're on a Toyota maintenance budget, then stick to Toyotas. Do you see me complaining here about $500 oil changes, and $2K brake jobs? Nope.

This one is worth a look if you're in the market.

I'll summarize, Horrendous customer service and serious reliability issue from the factory.

"If it rains and this sensor gets wet it then becomes faulty"

[wdfifteen]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

So, I guess when out comparison shopping your new 1.6 million-dollar supercar, the lack of a windshield will be the dealbreaker....

Well, if the salesman convinced me it was a feature and not a bug I guess I’d go ahead and get it. Gotta get to work tomorrow somehow

[John Rogers]

VW Bug flat windscreens are still $20 and $20 to install in Tijuana!

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by John Rogers

VW Bug flat windscreens are still $20 and $20 to install in Tijuana!

They will probably charge a little more to install one on a McLaren.