Anyone else pre ordered the new AMG GTR?

[Dan de HellenBaque]

tfb_carphotography said:

CitySlicker said:

Who here is expecting their car in 2017? I am anticipating my car by August if not earlier.

Any interest for a GT R meet up?

Would be up for this, expecting our car mid to late 2017

Me too for a GT R meet up, I am expecting mine end June beginning July, my build date is May 30th 2017.

[Craigwww]

Does anyone know if these are sold out in UK now? I really fancy one.

[threesixty]

Craigwww said:

Does anyone know if these are sold out in UK now? I really fancy one.

I dont think they're officially sold out since they're not a limited edition but the car has a finite production run and there's only so many cars that can be produced a year.

I made a few calls in january to various dealers to enquire about one and in every case was told they couldn't guarantee a car and was pushed in the direction of the GTC.

[stoatage17]

threesixty said:

Craigwww said:

Does anyone know if these are sold out in UK now? I really fancy one.

I don't think they're officially sold out since they're not a limited edition but the car has a finite production run and there's only so many cars that can be produced a year.

I made a few calls in january to various dealers to enquire about one and in every case was told they couldn't guarantee a car and was pushed in the direction of the GTC.

I was told by an "expert" that they were making 70 UK cars this year, and up to 120 next, which is many more than I was originally told, so I had strong words with AMG. One of the managers confirmed, categorically, that their are 70 build slots this year, and 70 next though it could be more, BUT these slots are split between the GTR and GTC!! So it seems that the car is going to be pretty limited. They will perhaps build some more in 2019, but he couldn't confirm,but made it clear that the car will be very rare. So if you haven't ordered one yet, you may struggle, but you never know.
It will be very interesting to see what Top Gear this Sunday make of the car, the TG magazine mid March loved it.

[threesixty]

stoatage17 said:

I was told by an "expert" that they were making 70 UK cars this year, and up to 120 next, which is many more than I was originally told, so I had strong words with AMG. One of the managers confirmed, categorically, that their are 70 build slots this year, and 70 next though it could be more, BUT these slots are split between the GTR and GTC!! So it seems that the car is going to be pretty limited. They will perhaps build some more in 2019, but he couldn't confirm,but made it clear that the car will be very rare. So if you haven't ordered one yet, you may struggle, but you never know.
It will be very interesting to see what Top Gear this Sunday make of the car, the TG magazine mid March loved it.

All uk allocations for GTR are dealt with by one person. I can't say any of that matches up with what I've been told.

Not fussed either way, I'm not a flipper and my car arrives in june!

[stoatage17]

threesixty said:

stoatage17 said:

I was told by an "expert" that they were making 70 UK cars this year, and up to 120 next, which is many more than I was originally told, so I had strong words with AMG. One of the managers confirmed, categorically, that their are 70 build slots this year, and 70 next though it could be more, BUT these slots are split between the GTR and GTC!! So it seems that the car is going to be pretty limited. They will perhaps build some more in 2019, but he couldn't confirm,but made it clear that the car will be very rare. So if you haven't ordered one yet, you may struggle, but you never know.
It will be very interesting to see what Top Gear this Sunday make of the car, the TG magazine mid March loved it.

All uk allocations for GTR are dealt with by one person. I can't say any of that matches up with what I've been told.

Not fussed either way, I'm not a flipper and my car arrives in june!

I was fussed because the information changed, and if you had a GT/GTS model in 2015 you would know that AMG produced more cars than demand, hence prices fell a fair bit.That is why I spoke to a senior manager in Europe. I know that in the UK a lady deals with the allocation, but she can't control the cars produced/imported for the UK market. I am happy that the information I received from the official is pretty accurate.

Edited by stoatage17 on Wednesday 5th April 08:23

[threesixty]

stoatage17 said:

I was fussed because the information changed, and if you had a GT/GTS model in 2015 you would know that AMG produced more cars than demand, hence prices fell a fair bit.That is why I spoke to a senior manager in Europe. I know that in the UK a lady deals with the allocation, but she can't control the cars produced/imported for the UK market. I am happy that the information I received from the official is pretty accurate.

Edited by stoatage17 on Wednesday 5th April 08:23

No she has no control over numbers coming in however she does know exactly how many allocations the UK is given, I can't think of a better uk based source for information on numbers for the car.

Since the car isn't explicitly limited you have to assume that MB will build loads and that there will be some significant depreciation anyone ordering one and hoping/thinking otherwise is absolutely bonkers in my opinion.

[stoatage17]

threesixty said:

stoatage17 said:

I was fussed because the information changed, and if you had a GT/GTS model in 2015 you would know that AMG produced more cars than demand, hence prices fell a fair bit.That is why I spoke to a senior manager in Europe. I know that in the UK a lady deals with the allocation, but she can't control the cars produced/imported for the UK market. I am happy that the information I received from the official is pretty accurate.

Edited by stoatage17 on Wednesday 5th April 08:23

No she has no control over numbers coming in however she does know exactly how many allocations the UK is given, I can't think of a better uk based source for information on numbers for the car.

Since the car isn't explicitly limited you have to assume that MB will build loads and that there will be some significant depreciation anyone ordering one and hoping/thinking otherwise is absolutely bonkers in my opinion.

I have to disagree, having today heard from my dealer who has borne out basically what the European boss manager said. However I have heard of differing views from some dealers that there will be more, so place a deposit! I would take them with a pinch of salt. I Know with some certainty that there are 190 deposited orders in the UK, so that is at the very least the next 2 years deliveries. That is good enough for me.

Edited by stoatage17 on Wednesday 5th April 15:43

[Craigwww]

Thanks for the info, I'll go visit the dealer when I'm back in the UK and just hope :-)

[AMGthunder]

threesixty said:

All uk allocations for GTR are dealt with by one person. I can't say any of that matches up with what I've been told.

Not fussed either way, I'm not a flipper and my car arrives in june!

If you don't mind me asking when did you place the order/deposit on your car?

[threesixty]

AMGthunder said:

If you don't mind me asking when did you place the order/deposit on your car?

Jan 2015 - orginally a deposit for a blackseries because the R was unheard of at that point.

[AMGthunder]

threesixty said:

Jan 2015 - orginally a deposit for a blackseries because the R was unheard of at that point.

Ah ok, so you placed your deposit before deliveries of the GTS started?

[Stuart1961]

I put down a deposit some five months ago in mid December 2016 and my dealer cannot advise me whether I will get a GTR in 2018, 2019 or at all, so it is just a waiting game to see to see what transpires.

I have a feeling that Top Gear's test of the GTR this coming Sunday is likely to be very good. As a result I would expect quite a lot of people who watch the programme to want a GTR and to put down a deposit for one next week. It would therefore be sensible if anyone is thinking of getting one to put down a deposit tomorrow or Saturday, to get ahead of those next week.........if you want any chance of getting one !

[stoatage17]

Stuart1961 said:

I put down a deposit some five months ago in mid December 2016 and my dealer cannot advise me whether I will get a GTR in 2018, 2019 or at all, so it is just a waiting game to see to see what transpires.

I have a feeling that Top Gear's test of the GTR this coming Sunday is likely to be very good. As a result I would expect quite a lot of people who watch the programme to want a GTR and to put down a deposit for one next week. It would therefore be sensible if anyone is thinking of getting one to put down a deposit tomorrow or Saturday, to get ahead of those next week.........if you want any chance of getting one !

The Top Gear UK road test on the 6th April(or released then) carried out by Ollie Kew is now available. I can't provide the link because I am pretty crap at that sort of thing, but easy to search for. Do have a peep, it is pretty good. He absolutely loved the car!
Enjoy.

[mhh]

I just got my build date confirmed as July. I've ticked every option box (including cage and RXC). My (Australian) dealer said he held quite a few EOI which went to water when asked for a decent deposit, so my late order zoomed up the charts. Colour? GHM. Can't wait!

[FA57EST]

mhh said:

I just got my build date confirmed as July. I've ticked every option box (including cage and RXC). My (Australian) dealer said he held quite a few EOI which went to water when asked for a decent deposit, so my late order zoomed up the charts. Colour? GHM. Can't wait!

Very exciting!

My delivery ETA is last week of June over here in the U.K. Can't wait to see the car on this weekends Top Gear & also to be in it myself ....!

I heard Porsche are building 70ish Gen 2 GT3's this year, so nice to know this is as exvlusive as that car which retains a premium well into 18 months of ownership.

[mhh]

FA57EST said:

Very exciting!

My delivery ETA is last week of June over here in the U.K. Can't wait to see the car on this weekends Top Gear & also to be in it myself ....!

I hope you get it in time to bring it to Goodwood. I'd love to see it in the car park.

[stoatage17]

mhh said:

FA57EST said:

Very exciting!

My delivery ETA is last week of June over here in the U.K. Can't wait to see the car on this weekends Top Gear & also to be in it myself ....!

I hope you get it in time to bring it to Goodwood. I'd love to see it in the car park.

The 70 allocated for this year include the GTC, I was informed by a senior AMG employee, so it could be nearer 40-50!
I don't know if anone else has read the Top Gear UK first drive/test of the car on the 6th May 2017, but it worth reading and pretty impressive to say the least!

[FA57EST]

stoatage17 said:

The 70 allocated for this year include the GTC, I was informed by a senior AMG employee, so it could be nearer 40-50!
I don't know if anone else has read the Top Gear UK first drive/test of the car on the 6th May 2017, but it worth reading and pretty impressive to say the least!

I googled it but couldn't find a review or video anywhere (apart from the initial review last year) maybe it will go live after they air it on BBC tomorrow night?

[AMGthunder]

FA57EST said:

I googled it but couldn't find a review or video anywhere (apart from the initial review last year) maybe it will go live after they air it on BBC tomorrow night?

When did you place your deposit if you don't mind me asking? Also unfortunately topgear is not on tomorrow night due to the Masters!