# McLaren 570S, 570GT and 600LT buying guide

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Buying guide · 2016 to 2021 · Updated Oct 1, 2026

The 570S rewards a buyer who finds a late, fully documented car with the nose lift and reversing camera, and punishes one who skips a specialist inspection or pays extra for carbon trim.

**Median asking price: $153,873** (Across 132 live listings)

- Asking prices: $90,275 to $309,995, middle half $135k to $239k
- For sale: 132
- Lowest price: $90,275
- Model years: 2016 to 2021
- Versions for sale: 6

## The 570S as a used buy

The McLaren 570S is rear-wheel drive with no limited slip differential, and [RAC Drive](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/mclaren/570s/570s-2015-2021/) says that can make it a handful in the wet. Test drive accordingly, and check the tires and the car's history before you do.

This guide covers the 570S coupe and Spider, the 570GT with its glass hatch, and the track-focused 600LT and its Spider, 2016 to 2021 by our tracking. The car uses a carbon MonoCell II tub, a 3.8-litre twin-turbo V8 and a 7-speed dual-clutch transaxle. Sales ended in 2021, when the McLaren GT had effectively replaced it.

Most of the money you could lose is not in the engine. Body, glass, suspension, gearbox bearings and door mechanisms are where the repair estimates below sit.

## 570S years and versions

The coupe was built from 2015 to 2021, the 570GT from 2016 to 2021 and the Spider from 2017 to 2021. The 570GT trades the coupe's floating C-pillars and flying buttresses for a glass hatch and extra rear storage. The Spider's electric roof panel takes 15 seconds and works at speeds up to 25mph. [Exotic Motors](https://exoticmotors.com/used-mclaren-570s-buyers-guide/) sees the Spider as leaving the car's character largely alone, so coupe or Spider comes down to taste. Luggage space sits under the front lid, 144 liters in the coupe.

The 600LT coupe followed in 2018 and the 600LT Spider in 2019, according to [PistonHeads](https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guides/mclaren-570s--ph-used-buying-guide/46134). Limited Track Pack and Sport Pack cars were offered from 2017 to 2019 with lighter wheels, a fixed wing and more aggressive aero.

On age, RAC Drive's view is that later is better, because McLaren's quality control tightened up considerably. Exotic Motors calls 2017-and-newer cars a common recommendation but adds that a well-maintained early car can beat a neglected later one. A documented service history and recent use can matter more than the lowest mileage.

Options matter to resale. RAC Drive names the nose lift and reversing camera as extras buyers often treat as essential, and warns that a poorly specified car can be slow to sell. [Car Collector International](https://www.carcollectorinternational.com/research/buyers-guides/mclaren/570s) says the secondary market rewards original paint, factory carbon exterior and Bowers & Wilkins audio. Carbon should not outweigh condition, and RAC Drive says to turn away any owner hoping to recoup £20k spent on carbon extras. Browse [used 570S coupes](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/mclaren/570s), [Spiders](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/mclaren/570s-spider), [570GTs](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/mclaren/570gt) and [600LTs](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/mclaren/600lt) to compare specifications, and see our [570S price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/mclaren/570s) for the market by model year.

## 570S versions for sale now

Every version in our latest scan, most listed first. Each links to its own page with deal analysis and market history.

| Version | Model years | For sale | Median price |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [570S](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s) | 2016-2020 | 42 | $135,380 |
| [570S Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s-spider) | 2018-2020 | 27 | $151,581 |
| [600LT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt) | 2019 | 24 | $240,530 |
| [600LT Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt-spider) | 2020 | 19 | $258,997 |
| [570GT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570gt) | 2017-2018 | 17 | $127,140 |
| [620R](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-620r) | 2020 | 3 | $286,988 |

## Common 570S problems

[CarChecker](https://www.carchecker.pro/checklists/mclaren_570s.pdf) and Car Collector International both rate the twin-turbo V8 as generally sound, and place the expensive faults in the body, glass, suspension and electrical systems.

### Coolant hose leaks

A particular hose clamp can loosen over time and cause slow coolant leaks. [Is It A Good Car](https://isitagoodcar.com/problems/mclaren/570s) puts the repair at £400 to £800, mostly labor.

### Gearbox main shaft bearings

The 7-speed gearbox has a known weak point in its main shaft bearings. By Is It A Good Car's estimate, a rebuild runs £5,000 to £15,000.

### Door latch and motor failures

Dihedral door latches or soft-close motors can fail, at an estimated £500 to £1,200 per door. RAC Drive adds that the early touch-sensor opener has proven problematic.

### Paint bubbling and corrosion

Look at the engine cover, door seams, lower door edges and wheel arches. The aluminum panels there can corrode and lift the paint in bubbles.

### Glass and electrical niggles

Reports include blown wiper motors, cracked rear windows and windscreens, immobiliser trouble and failed seals around the engine cover's glass.

### Weak 12V battery

Warning messages and odd behavior can trace back to a weak 12V battery. A maintainer is recommended if the car is not driven regularly.

### Front dampers and suspension noise

Exotic Motors lists dampers that leak at the front, along with noisy suspension, among the items most often raised on used 570S cars.

## What to check on a used 570S

- Book a McLaren-specific pre-purchase inspection that includes a diagnostic scan, suspension, leaks, transmission, cooling and battery checks.
- Get under the car before the test drive and look at the coolant hoses and their clamps for weeping.
- Ask for proof that the first two main services were done on time, because a missed annual or 10,000-mile service invalidates the warranty.
- Find the invoice for the 4-year fluid service.
- Inspect the engine cover, door seams, lower door edges and wheel arches for bubbling paint.
- Operate both doors repeatedly and note any slow, uneven or failed opening and closing.
- Work through every IRIS infotainment function to confirm it works.
- On a Spider, cycle the roof several times and watch for misalignment, water intrusion and tired seals.
- Listen for suspension noises, and examine the front dampers and the glass, including the engine cover seals, for leaks and cracks.

## 570S running costs

McLaren's schedule, as listed by [Kelley Blue Book](https://www.kbb.com/mclaren/570s/2020/maintenance-schedules/), runs on 10,000-mile or 12-month intervals, with gearbox fluid refreshed at 30,000 miles or 3 years. RAC Drive says an oil service can take 6 hours or more of labor.

RAC Drive lists UK parts prices of about £734 for a front carbon brake pad kit, £1,343 for a pair of steel front discs and £1,322 for a water pump. A driveline damper is about £1,384 and a Gen3 lithium battery about £2,393.

## 570S recalls and complaints

[NHTSA's records](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) list 5 recall campaigns for 2016 to 2021 models. The 570GT is named in one for a fuel tank foam pad that may hold moisture and corrode the tank, risking a fuel leak. The only campaign naming the 570S is 21V-561, which also names the 600LT: a brake banjo bolt may lack the holes that feed fluid to the caliper, so the brakes could fail on one corner.

The 600LT has two more. One covers a poorly sealed temperature sensor housing joint that can leak coolant. The other covers brake lines routed incorrectly, which could lock a rear wheel. A 2015 to 2017 air bag inflator campaign names the 570. Only some cars in a batch are affected, so check the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup.

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 fires, with engine and structure the most common components at 3 each. These are reports, not proven faults.

## NHTSA recalls for the 570S

Every recall campaign the carmaker filed with NHTSA for the 2016 to 2021 model years, newest first, as of Oct 31, 2026. Not every car of a listed year was affected: check a car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

| Campaign | Reported | Model years | Component | What can happen |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 25V216000 | Apr 9, 2025 | 2020 to 2021 | Service brakes, hydraulic | A rear wheel locking condition may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 23V484000 | Jul 14, 2023 | 2019 to 2020 | Engine and engine cooling | A coolant leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine components, can increase the risk of a fire. |
| 21V561000 | Jul 23, 2021 | 2019 to 2020 | Service brakes, hydraulic | Brake failure in one corner can cause the vehicle to pull to one side during braking, and increase the risk of a crash. |
| 20V231000 | Apr 23, 2020 | 2017 to 2019 | Fuel system, gasoline | A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. |
| 19V141000 | Feb 28, 2019 | 2016 to 2017 | Air bags | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |

## Owner complaints to NHTSA about the 570S

Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 to 2021 model years (3 fires reported). A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. A complaint can name more than one component.

| Component | Complaints |
| --- | --- |
| Engine | 3 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Electrical system | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |

## Best 570S deals right now

28 deals priced below market right now, the best by about $44,386. Members get the VIN, dealer, listing link and a ready-to-send negotiation email for each one.

- 2017 McLaren 570S: asking $109,997 · $29k below market · 19,090 mi · Monroe, NC · deal score 100 of 100
- 2018 McLaren 570S Spider: asking $111,999 · $15k below market · 62,000 mi · Birmingham, AL · deal score 99 of 100
- 2017 McLaren 570S: asking $115,965 · $20k below market · 22,000 mi · City Of Industry, CA · deal score 98 of 100
- 2016 McLaren 570S: asking $110,695 · $18k below market · 28,550 mi · Marietta, GA · deal score 97 of 100
- 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider: asking $264,995 · $44k below market · 4,258 mi · Tampa, FL · deal score 95 of 100
- 2018 McLaren 570S Spider: asking $128,800 · $12k below market · 32,231 mi · Santa Ana, CA · deal score 95 of 100

[Unlock all 28 deals](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/upgrade). Members see every deal's VIN, dealer and listing link, plus a negotiation email.

## 570S prices by model year

Median asking price for each model year in our latest scan, with the number of cars listed and their price range.

- 2020: $257,493 (26 for sale · $135,216 to $309,995 · median 13,984 mi)
- 2019: $230,345 (42 for sale · $130,575 to $287,907 · median 11,950 mi)
- 2018: $140,005 (17 for sale · $111,999 to $170,084 · median 23,231 mi)
- 2017: $126,970 (34 for sale · $90,275 to $161,485 · median 26,781 mi)
- 2016: $134,799 (13 for sale · $110,695 to $146,988 · median 24,686 mi)

## 570S fair values by trim and year

Our fair value is what comparable cars, same trim and model year with typical miles, are listed at in our latest market data. A car well under it is worth a close look; a car well over it needs a reason.

| Trim | Model year | Fair value | Typical miles |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 570S | 2019 | $153,129 | 16,300 |
| 570S | 2018 | $143,458 | 20,400 |
| 570S | 2017 | $135,900 | 22,000 |
| 570S | 2016 | $130,176 | 25,200 |
| 570S Spider | 2020 | $165,048 | 11,900 |
| 570S Spider | 2019 | $156,071 | 16,000 |
| 570S Spider | 2018 | $147,590 | 22,500 |
| 570GT | 2019 | $150,655 | 10,400 |
| 570GT | 2018 | $136,462 | 17,200 |
| 570GT | 2017 | $126,798 | 22,500 |
| 600LT | 2019 | $240,447 | 13,000 |
| 600LT Spider | 2020 | $257,559 | 13,500 |

## 570S for sale now

- [2017 McLaren 570S](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s): $110,353 · 44,914 mi · Joliet, IL
- [2018 McLaren 570S Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s-spider): $141,049 · 34,600 mi · Atlanta, GA
- [2017 McLaren 570GT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570gt): $145,970 · 1,994 mi · Warminster, PA
- [2019 McLaren 570S Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s-spider): $151,581 · 21,301 mi · Tampa, FL
- [2019 McLaren 570S Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s-spider): $162,080 · 13,795 mi · Ontario, CA
- [2017 McLaren 570GT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570gt): $126,800 · 30,114 mi · Burlington, NJ
- [2019 McLaren 600LT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt): $250,353 · 6,558 mi · Joliet, IL
- [2019 McLaren 600LT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt): $280,353 · 3,330 mi · Joliet, IL
- [2016 McLaren 570S](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s): $140,081 · 15,487 mi · Tampa, FL
- [2018 McLaren 570S Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s-spider): $135,991 · 39,800 mi · Fredericksburg, VA
- [2019 McLaren 570S Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s-spider): $161,250 · 12,000 mi · Enumclaw, WA
- [2017 McLaren 570S](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s): $149,600 · 8,417 mi · Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- [2020 McLaren 600LT Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt-spider): $309,995 · 8,455 mi · La Jolla, CA
- [2019 McLaren 600LT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt): $239,900 · 27,040 mi · North Charlotte, NC
- [2019 McLaren 600LT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt): $281,194 · 5,519 mi · Bonita Springs, FL
- [2020 McLaren 600LT Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt-spider): $290,174 · 8,416 mi · Staten Island, NY
- [2017 McLaren 570S](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s): $140,348 · 29,952 mi · Marysville, OH
- [2017 McLaren 570GT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570gt): $125,382 · 34,460 mi · Akron, OH
- [2016 McLaren 570S](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s): $140,988 · 22,590 mi · New Albany, IN
- [2020 McLaren 600LT Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-600lt-spider): $255,988 · 16,572 mi · New Albany, IN
- [2017 McLaren 570GT](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570gt): $120,988 · 34,548 mi · New Albany, IN
- [2017 McLaren 570S](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s): $112,794 · 47,493 mi · Jacksonville, FL
- [2017 McLaren 570S](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s): $125,085 · 25,608 mi · Tustin, CA
- [2018 McLaren 570S Spider](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cars/mclaren-570s-spider): $128,800 · 32,231 mi · Santa Ana, CA

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## Our verdict

RAC Drive calls the 570S one of the most compelling cars it has driven, but says it is less usable day to day than McLaren intended and that the build lacks a German rival's solidity. Buy the newest 570S, 570GT or Spider you can find, ideally with the nose lift and reversing camera, and pay for a McLaren specialist to inspect it.

Skip any seller asking you to cover carbon extras. Insist on dry coolant fittings, doors that open every time and a full record of the first two main services.

## Sources

We read these pages and checked every fact in this guide against them. The words are ours. Researched Oct 31, 2026.

- [McLaren 570S (2015 - 2021) used car review](https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/car-reviews/mclaren/570s/570s-2015-2021/) (RAC Drive)
- [Used McLaren 570S Buyer's Guide: What to Check Before You Buy](https://exoticmotors.com/used-mclaren-570s-buyers-guide/) (Exotic Motors)
- [McLaren 570S](https://www.carcollectorinternational.com/research/buyers-guides/mclaren/570s) (Car Collector International)
- [Common Problems with McLaren 570S / 540C / 570GT](https://isitagoodcar.com/problems/mclaren/570s) (Is It A Good Car)
- [McLaren 570S checklist](https://www.carchecker.pro/checklists/mclaren_570s.pdf) (CarChecker)
- [McLaren 570S | PH Used Buying Guide](https://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-buying-guides/mclaren-570s--ph-used-buying-guide/46134) (PistonHeads)
- [1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 - NEF-107JK 21V-561 (Vehicle May Pull To One Side During Braking)](https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2021/RCAK-21V561-5740.pdf) (NHTSA)
- [2020 McLaren 570S Service Schedules & Maintenance Pricing | Kelley Blue Book](https://www.kbb.com/mclaren/570s/2020/maintenance-schedules/) (Kelley Blue Book)
- [Recalls and owner complaints for the 570S](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls) (NHTSA)

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- [McLaren 570S Spider price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/mclaren/570s-spider)
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- [McLaren 570GT price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/mclaren/570gt)
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- [McLaren 600LT price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/mclaren/600lt)
- [Cheapest McLaren 600LT for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/mclaren/600lt)
- [Used McLaren 600LT Spider for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/used/mclaren/600lt-spider) (19)
- [McLaren 600LT Spider price guide](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/prices/mclaren/600lt-spider)
- [Cheapest McLaren 600LT Spider for sale](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/cheapest/mclaren/600lt-spider)
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## Latest McLaren 570S news

- [Used McLaren market splits as Artura goes cold and 570S Spider runs warm](https://www.luxurycardeals.com/news/mclaren-market-report-october-2026) (Oct 31, 2026): The 765LT Spider has 7.1 months of supply and no great deals, while 107 of the 483 McLarens listed rate as great or good deals.

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## 570S: common questions

### What is the best 570S to buy?

Buy the newest 570S, 570GT or Spider you can find with a full service history. RAC Drive says later cars benefit from tighter quality control. Look for the nose lift and reversing camera.

### What goes wrong with the 570S?

Coolant hose clamp leaks, door latch and motor failures, paint bubbling on aluminum panels and a weak 12V battery are the main reports. The 7-speed gearbox has a known weakness in its main shaft bearings. Leaking front dampers and suspension noises also come up often.

### Is the 570S reliable?

Partly. The engine gets good marks from CarChecker and Car Collector International, but both warn that bills for the body, glass, suspension and wiring can be large. A McLaren-specific pre-purchase inspection matters more than usual.

### How much does it cost to run a 570S?

Servicing runs every 10,000 miles or 12 months, with gearbox fluid at 30,000 miles or 3 years. RAC Drive's UK parts prices include about £1,343 for a pair of front steel discs and about £1,322 for a water pump. Is It A Good Car's repair estimates range from £400 to £800 for a hose clamp leak up to £5,000 to £15,000 for a gearbox rebuild.

### How much is a used 570S?

Asking prices for the 132 cars we track for sale right now run from $90,275 to $309,995, with a median of $153,873. Model year, version, mileage and history move the price most; the prices by model year and fair values on this page show where a car should sit.

### Has the 570S been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns filed for the 2016 to 2021 model years as of Oct 31, 2026, the latest for service brakes, hydraulic. Not every car was affected, so check the VIN of any car you're considering at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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Source: Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/. Prices are live asking prices from US dealer listings in our latest scan, not sale prices. Cite as "McLaren 570S, 570GT and 600LT buying guide", Luxury Car Deals, https://www.luxurycardeals.com/guides/mclaren/570s (updated Oct 1, 2026). Site map for assistants: https://www.luxurycardeals.com/llms.txt.