Anyone else pre ordered the new AMG GTR?

[CitySlicker]

Mintbird said:

Buckets are standard I understand? Im told June too.

Track pack, ceramics for me. the rims need to be upgraded but could someone shed some light on the 600 pounds vs the 1800 pounds upgrade there?

In the UK either seat is a no cost option, you can specify alcantara driving zone with different stitching with either seat variation.

I had the same question regarding the wheels, I don't know if they're the same weights. I really wanted to make the wheels featured on the launch car work with my spec but sadly they don't work as well as the standard black options.

So you'll be driving this beast around Norway? There can't be more than a couple being delivered there right? Plus where are you going to drive it!? When I lived there you were chastised if caught for being only a couple of km over the speed limit!

[CitySlicker]

threesixty said:

Mintbird said:

Buckets are standard I understand? Im told June too.

Track pack, ceramics for me. the rims need to be upgraded but could someone shed some light on the 600 pounds vs the 1800 pounds upgrade there?

RXC wheel is 1.5kg per wheel lighter than RXA/RXB.

Personally I've specced but not hugely keen on them. Will have the silver rim painted black I think.

Thanks for the info! Yeah same boat as you. Which colour are you going for?

[FA57EST]

It's a fair point mintbird. Over here the Porsche GT3s are mixed, some with ceramics & some without......

Will give it some further thought

[Mintbird]

FA57EST said:

It's a fair point mintbird. Over here the Porsche GT3s are mixed, some with ceramics & some without......

Will give it some further thought

trust me im cheap as a yorkshire man, but when it comes to weight on the wheels its pretty huge. the less weight there the more comfortable the car will be too.

[Mintbird]

CitySlicker said:

In the UK either seat is a no cost option, you can specify alcantara driving zone with different stitching with either seat variation.

I had the same question regarding the wheels, I don't know if they're the same weights. I really wanted to make the wheels featured on the launch car work with my spec but sadly they don't work as well as the standard black options.

So you'll be driving this beast around Norway? There can't be more than a couple being delivered there right? Plus where are you going to drive it!? When I lived there you were chastised if caught for being only a couple of km over the speed limit!

just get that blu eye for those pesky police warns of all impending dangers

[CitySlicker]

FA57EST said:

It's a fair point mintbird. Over here the Porsche GT3s are mixed, some with ceramics & some without......

Will give it some further thought

How many GT3 RS are on steels?

[FA57EST]

Looking on Autotrader Cityslicker I'd say it's roughly 50:50 ceramics vs without. I'd expect the GTR to be the same...,,

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Looking on Autotrader Cityslicker I'd say it's roughly 50:50 ceramics vs without. I'd expect the GTR to be the same...,,

[threesixty]

CitySlicker said:

Thanks for the info! Yeah same boat as you. Which colour are you going for?

Blue, track pack, ceramics. Not doing premium pack though.

[threesixty]

FA57EST said:

Looking on Autotrader Cityslicker I'd say it's roughly 50:50 ceramics vs without. I'd expect the GTR to be the same...,,

But properly specced cars command a big premium and sell faster.

GT3RS with steels is always a hardcore track user, or a flipper car.

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threesixty said:

But properly specced cars command a big premium and sell faster.

GT3RS with steels is always a hardcore track user, or a flipper car.

Having followed prices for some time I'd say the Porsches with higher specs are only getting more equal to the value of the extras but not any more.

I was thinking of going for the premium equipment line myself but it is a lot of money.....

[threesixty]

FA57EST said:

Having followed prices for some time I'd say the Porsches with higher specs are only getting more equal to the value of the extras but not any more.

I was thinking of going for the premium equipment line myself but it is a lot of money.....

Yes there's no premium on the options but they retain their value and most importantly good spec cars move quickly.

Premium equipment line seems ok price wise but for me there's just no point getting light weight wheels etc and then loading up with speakers and fancy lights. I wouldn't mind keyless go but I don't want the rest of the stuff.

Currently the factory config doesn't let you spec interior carbon with track pack but apparently that's an error in the system so fingers crossed I'll be able to have both.

[CitySlicker]

threesixty said:

CitySlicker said:

Thanks for the info! Yeah same boat as you. Which colour are you going for?

Blue, track pack, ceramics. Not doing premium pack though.

I like the focus. Many track days pre-booked this year?

Edited by CitySlicker on Tuesday 10th January 18:36

[London GT3]

Coming to this one quite late guys but I have a question. Is the GT-R available to order or is it a limited car that was pre order only and massively oversold.

I saw it in Autocar and loved the look of it. Don't want to get any hopes up if it is not something I can buy.

[CitySlicker]

London GT3 said:

Coming to this one quite late guys but I have a question. Is the GT-R available to order or is it a limited car that was pre order only and massively oversold.

I saw it in Autocar and loved the look of it. Don't want to get any hopes up if it is not something I can buy.

Current orders satisfy the next 2+ years of deliveries assuming supply doesn't change. It's not a restricted car by a definitive number of units but there are production constraints, expect a UK allocation of 200 with 70 being satisfied in '17, 80 in '18 and discontinued sometime in 2019.

[CitySlicker]

CitySlicker said:

London GT3 said:

Coming to this one quite late guys but I have a question. Is the GT-R available to order or is it a limited car that was pre order only and massively oversold.

I saw it in Autocar and loved the look of it. Don't want to get any hopes up if it is not something I can buy.

Current orders satisfy the next 2+ years of deliveries assuming supply doesn't change. It's not a restricted car by a definitive number of units but there are production constraints, expect a UK allocation of 200 with 70 being satisfied in '17, 80 in '18 and discontinued sometime in 2019.

To answer your question if you put an order in now you may get lucky but no guarantee

[threesixty]

CitySlicker said:

I like the focus. Many track days pre-booked this year?

Thanks!

I'm actually wondering what the running in period is on the GT now, thinking how long after delivery I can book the first one!

[London GT3]

Thanks for replies. I have placed an order today with a £1,000 deposit and will see where I am in the queue when it all washes out.

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London GT3 said:

Thanks for replies. I have placed an order today with a £1,000 deposit and will see where I am in the queue when it all washes out.

Hope you get one London GT3. It is going to be an awesome car!

[Stuart1961]

I also placed an order a month ago, albeit was asked for a £2,000 deposit but no guarantee of one.

Even if one is available I expect it to be 2018 at the earliest and by then I suppose second hand cars will be on the market which might be another option.