Anyone ordered an AMG GT-S yet?

[Palmball]

Just read it, phenomenal write up.

[Anjum]

mattf93 said:

They could've been a bit more adventurous with the spec of their demo/display car - On the interior I mean. Either with alcantara with contrast stitching or a lighter leather like tan or cream. Possibly even a two colour interior. Also lacking carbon on the centre console it looks like.

Very poor that the salesman doesnt treat you with more respect - how do they know what you have/what your spending power is? Odd but seems to be a trait a lot of salesman seem to have.

Hope your experience improves with MB Anjum. Any closer to choosing how you're having yours exterior paint / interior colour scheme?

All spec'd up - due in June - Details at the start of this thread!

[m2m]

Anjum, what is the build date?

[m2m]

Anjum, what is the build date?

[GTer]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-3081...

[jmgdrivesamg]

So my car has finally arrived! ... Frustratingly, while I'm away for a few days, but will collect when I'm back. 3 weeks behind schedule, but looks like production is speeding up now.

[orbtar]

Mine is on the way too so they must have finally started getting things moving. Been waiting almost two weeks now!

[GTer]

Mine was due tomorrow but has been delayed a week. It's waiting in the port I believe.

[jmgdrivesamg]

Palmball - what was the verdict from Evo?

[Guffy]

I'm torn between ordering an AMG GT-S, spec'd up to £120k, or an ~18 month old R8 V10 Plus at around £90K. The AMG is getting superb reviews and I love the look of it, but have always hankered after an R8 and 30k less is an attraction.

Anyone tried both? Tough decision

[anonymous-user]

Guffy said:

I'm torn between ordering an AMG GT-S, spec'd up to £120k, or an ~18 month old R8 V10 Plus at around £90K. The AMG is getting superb reviews and I love the look of it, but have always hankered after an R8 and 30k less is an attraction.

Anyone tried both? Tough decision

Seeing as you'll probably have a year plus wait for an AMG, why not order one and get the R8 in the meantime. Only risk is the new R8 affecting residuals.

I had an R8, it's a cracking car except for the very old MMI system and minimal luggage space. The V10 is glorious too.

[Guffy]

garyhun said:

Guffy said:

I'm torn between ordering an AMG GT-S, spec'd up to £120k, or an ~18 month old R8 V10 Plus at around £90K. The AMG is getting superb reviews and I love the look of it, but have always hankered after an R8 and 30k less is an attraction.

Anyone tried both? Tough decision

Seeing as you'll probably have a year plus wait for an AMG, why not order one and get the R8 in the meantime. Only risk is the new R8 affecting residuals.

I had an R8, it's a cracking car except for the very old MMI system and minimal luggage space. The V10 is glorious too.

Thanks, I was thinking of a March 2016 delivery, but sounds like that is unlikely then.

I like your idea of trying both though

[anonymous-user]

Guffy said:

garyhun said:

Guffy said:

I'm torn between ordering an AMG GT-S, spec'd up to £120k, or an ~18 month old R8 V10 Plus at around £90K. The AMG is getting superb reviews and I love the look of it, but have always hankered after an R8 and 30k less is an attraction.

Anyone tried both? Tough decision

Seeing as you'll probably have a year plus wait for an AMG, why not order one and get the R8 in the meantime. Only risk is the new R8 affecting residuals.

I had an R8, it's a cracking car except for the very old MMI system and minimal luggage space. The V10 is glorious too.

Thanks, I was thinking of a March 2016 delivery, but sounds like that is unlikely then.

I like your idea of trying both though

I had mine for about 18 months and lost only £3k. If you buy right they can make a lot of sense as a short(ish) term option.

Go on, you know you should

[matrignano]

Speccing up a GT on Mercedes' website, why is it that pretty much every single option is part of some massively expensive package, and can't be had individually?
Doesn't seem fair that they're offering an "all or nothing" spec basically.

I just want mirrors, parktronic, distronic and Burmester, don't want all the other stuff and especially none of the assist crap!

Edited by matrignano on Friday 22 May 14:39

[anonymous-user]

matrignano said:

Speccing up a GT on Mercedes' website, why is it that pretty much every single option is part of some massively expensive package, and can't be had individually?
Doesn't seem fair that they're offering an "all or nothing" spec basically.

I just want mirrors, parktronic, distronic and Burmester, don't want all the other stuff and especially none of the assist crap!

Edited by matrignano on Friday 22 May 14:39

Profit my dear Watson, profit!

[matrignano]

garyhun said:

Profit my dear Watson, profit!

I understand that, doesn't make it ethical though.

In my industry, the regulators would kick us in the balls if we still offered "packages" like that, where inevitably people end up paying for stuff they don't want/need.

[anonymous-user]

matrignano said:

garyhun said:

Profit my dear Watson, profit!

I understand that, doesn't make it ethical though.

In my industry, the regulators would kick us in the balls if we still offered "packages" like that, where inevitably people end up paying for stuff they don't want/need.

I would guess that after time some of the packages MAY get broken down but normally it's cheaper than the component parts and done to ensure there are no 'poverty' spec cars around.

I guess they also assume with a starting price of £110k most people will be happy with that.

Not saying it's right or wrong - just it is what it is.

[orbtar]

garyhun said:

Seeing as you'll probably have a year plus wait for an AMG,

Not necessarily, I only ordered mine two weeks ago (admittedly not to my spec, a cancelled order) and it should arrive any day now.

[anonymous-user]

orbtar said:

garyhun said:

Seeing as you'll probably have a year plus wait for an AMG,

Not necessarily, I only ordered mine two weeks ago (admittedly not to my spec, a cancelled order) and it should arrive any day now.

I wonder how many of those will be around?

[GTer]

So I did the difficult part yesterday - paying for it; but I don't get it until next Sat.

I hadn't realised that i have to keep the revs below 4,500 and below 85mph for 1,000 miles. Black box recorder in the engine that would void the warranty if exceeded. Might try and do them all next Sat. :-)