AMG GTS FUTURE VALUES

[T5GRF]

I’m still hunting for a GTC but I’m also starting to like the idea of a GTR.

Edited by T5GRF on Tuesday 19th December 13:29

[Luke.]

T5GRF said:

I’m still hinting for a GTC but I’m also starting to like the idea of a GTR.

Who are you hinting to?

[Calza]

Santa?

[T5GRF]

I must start wearing glasses….

[Zippee]

T5GRF said:

I’m still hunting for a GTC but I’m also starting to like the idea of a GTR.

Edited by T5GRF on Tuesday 19th December 13:29

C is better for the road IMHO. All the good bits of the GTR but without the harsher ride

[bennno]

Zippee said:

bennno said:

Calza said:

I'm eyeing up a blue one in Huddersfield for nearer 60k but that advert has just went down.

This one also looks very nice but the mileage is a bit high for the cost:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309051...

as below, i looked at this one when in looking at another car and it was very nice

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202311103...

That's the standard GT, not the GTS so bear that in mind

What’s the difference?

[Zippee]

bennno said:

What’s the difference?

If you are seriously looking at one of these then do your homework before spending.
Main one is power, 460 in the GT, 510 in the GTS, 560 GTC and about 590 in the R.
S also gets different shocks, electronic lsd etc.
The GT can be specced up, particularly with the premium pack but not on the power or shocks.
GTC and R skate the same wider track, 4WS, shocks and suspension pick up points giving much better and more direct handling and feel.
Early GT and GTS had very light steering, that was changed in the 17 facelift

[bennno]

Zippee said:

bennno said:

What’s the difference?

If you are seriously looking at one of these then do your homework before spending.
Main one is power, 460 in the GT, 510 in the GTS, 560 GTC and about 590 in the R.
S also gets different shocks, electronic lsd etc.
The GT can be specced up, particularly with the premium pack but not on the power or shocks.
GTC and R skate the same wider track, 4WS, shocks and suspension pick up points giving much better and more direct handling and feel.
Early GT and GTS had very light steering, that was changed in the 17 facelift

It’d be hard to sell the difference between 460 and 510. From Mercedes experience, simpler shocks are best….

They all run same engine and look the same.

[Zippee]

bennno said:

Zippee said:

bennno said:

What’s the difference?

If you are seriously looking at one of these then do your homework before spending.
Main one is power, 460 in the GT, 510 in the GTS, 560 GTC and about 590 in the R.
S also gets different shocks, electronic lsd etc.
The GT can be specced up, particularly with the premium pack but not on the power or shocks.
GTC and R skate the same wider track, 4WS, shocks and suspension pick up points giving much better and more direct handling and feel.
Early GT and GTS had very light steering, that was changed in the 17 facelift

It’d be hard to sell the difference between 460 and 510. From Mercedes experience, simpler shocks are best….

They all run same engine and look the same.

You say so..

[ABMA]

Calza said:

I'm eyeing up a blue one in Huddersfield for nearer 60k but that advert has just went down.

This one also looks very nice but the mileage is a bit high for the cost:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202309051...

That one sold 2-3 months back and reappeared with the same dealer. Makes me suspicious if it was returned for a refund.

[T5GRF]

Zippee said:

C is better for the road IMHO. All the good bits of the GTR but without the harsher ride

Yes that does seem to be the case from the reviews I’ve seen and I do prefer a soft top as a fun car and my pockets aren’t deep enough for an R cab.
But the GTR just looks so good….

[andy43]

Zippee said:

bennno said:

Zippee said:

bennno said:

What’s the difference?

If you are seriously looking at one of these then do your homework before spending.
Main one is power, 460 in the GT, 510 in the GTS, 560 GTC and about 590 in the R.
S also gets different shocks, electronic lsd etc.
The GT can be specced up, particularly with the premium pack but not on the power or shocks.
GTC and R skate the same wider track, 4WS, shocks and suspension pick up points giving much better and more direct handling and feel.
Early GT and GTS had very light steering, that was changed in the 17 facelift

It’d be hard to sell the difference between 460 and 510. From Mercedes experience, simpler shocks are best….

They all run same engine and look the same.

You say so..

I’ve heard an argument with the w205 C63 that the non S with a more reliable mechanical diff is preferred for more controlled drifts but in order of desirability I’d go C, S, then std GT. Not sure the std GT has an exhaust button but I might be wrong on that? The S got clever engine mounts too - a lot more tech for not much more money on the used market.
The C is just so right imho. Wide body, road car suspension. The very rare coupe just looks stunning but I’d go soft top.

[Zippee]

andy43 said:

The C is just so right imho. Wide body, road car suspension. The very rare coupe just looks stunning but I’d go soft top.

I originally had a GTS coupe and to me it is the best shape no matter what model. But I also love roof off driving hence swapping to the C.
The soft top still looks good but the couple is just so much prettier.

[Calza]

andy43 said:

I’ve heard an argument with the w205 C63 that the non S with a more reliable mechanical diff is preferred for more controlled drifts but in order of desirability I’d go C, S, then std GT. Not sure the std GT has an exhaust button but I might be wrong on that? The S got clever engine mounts too - a lot more tech for not much more money on the used market.
The C is just so right imho. Wide body, road car suspension. The very rare coupe just looks stunning but I’d go soft top.

Aren't the dynamic mounts an option on the S?

[Zippee]

Calza said:

andy43 said:

I’ve heard an argument with the w205 C63 that the non S with a more reliable mechanical diff is preferred for more controlled drifts but in order of desirability I’d go C, S, then std GT. Not sure the std GT has an exhaust button but I might be wrong on that? The S got clever engine mounts too - a lot more tech for not much more money on the used market.
The C is just so right imho. Wide body, road car suspension. The very rare coupe just looks stunning but I’d go soft top.

Aren't the dynamic mounts an option on the S?

Correct, same with the C but I believe (Happy to be wrong) standard on the R

[Calza]

Picked this up Friday, very happy and excited.

Haven't actually had a chance to properly use it yet, but even sitting on the drive it looks good:



Here's to hoping values stay up!

[T5GRF]

Congratulations- that looks lovely!

[Zippee]

Calza said:

Picked this up Friday, very happy and excited.

Haven't actually had a chance to properly use it yet, but even sitting on the drive it looks good:



Here's to hoping values stay up!

Looks lovely, the blue is a great colour on these

[Calza]

With the aero and night packs it definitely felt like it popped more than any other combination I saw.

[ABMA]

Calza said:

Picked this up Friday, very happy and excited.

Haven't actually had a chance to properly use it yet, but even sitting on the drive it looks good:



Here's to hoping values stay up!

Congratulations. Beautiful car.