RE: Mercedes-AMG GT R Black leaks ahead of debut

[ddom]

One of the most interesting Mercedes available IMO, awesome cars.

[Arsecati]

ghuk said:

Looks pretty epic. Isn't that Tim Burton (aka Shmee150) driving the car in the video?

And in one fell swoop - I have literally lost every ounce of desire for this car.

Sorry, while he's clearly a popular guy in the Youtube world - I simply cannot abide him.

[MercV8]

It's Shmee!

[Davey S2]

Arsecati said:

ghuk said:

Looks pretty epic. Isn't that Tim Burton (aka Shmee150) driving the car in the video?

And in one fell swoop - I have literally lost every ounce of desire for this car.

Sorry, while he's clearly a popular guy in the Youtube world - I simply cannot abide him.

What an odd thing to say. You no longer like the car because a Youtuber you don't like has driven it?

I'm generally not a fan of Premier League footballers but I'd still like a Ferrari 488.

[Arsecati]

Davey S2 said:

What an odd thing to say. You no longer like the car because a Youtuber you don't like has driven it?

I'm generally not a fan of Premier League footballers but I'd still like a Ferrari 488.

Then have another coffee mate and clear your mind a bit: the point is still in front of you if you're prepared to look for it.

[sidesauce]

I love how Youtubers (who are enthusiasts, just like we are) have become the new targets of hatred and derision on this forum, particularly as they're usually targeted by people who could never afford the cars they drive in the first place...

I know Tim is on here and I'm sure many others also lurk around - if any of you guys are reading, more power to you for living the dream!

[Arsecati]

sidesauce said:

I love how Youtubers (who are enthusiasts, just like we are) have become the new targets of hatred and derision on this forum, particularly as they're usually targeted by people who could never afford the cars they drive in the first place...

I know Tim is on here and I'm sure many others also lurk around - if any of you guys are reading, more power to you for living the dream!

Hmmm, I hope you weren't including me in such a blanket statement?

[waynecyclist]

Is this running the twin turbo V8 or the older N/A V8

[sidesauce]

Arsecati said:

sidesauce said:

I love how Youtubers (who are enthusiasts, just like we are) have become the new targets of hatred and derision on this forum, particularly as they're usually targeted by people who could never afford the cars they drive in the first place...

I know Tim is on here and I'm sure many others also lurk around - if any of you guys are reading, more power to you for living the dream!

Hmmm, I hope you weren't including me in such a blanket statement?

Only you can answer that.

[Arsecati]

sidesauce said:

nly you can answer that.

Well no, it was YOU who made the statement, so I'm asking YOU to clarify/expand on it.

[IMI A]

Awful IMO. Prefer the base GTR.

[ianMD]

Arsecati said:

And in one fell swoop - I have literally lost every ounce of desire for this car.

Sorry, while he's clearly a popular guy in the Youtube world - I simply cannot abide him.

lmao, you don't like the car because Tim was involved? You do realise how many AMG's Tim has; surely you'd have been put off already?

Fair enough, everyone has their own personal views, but in my opinion, Tim is an ambassador for the motor industry; he's respected by many, especially the brands, is honest, open, doesn't swear, rarely accepts sponsored videos and puts plenty of miles on his 'collection' for all of us to enjoy.

[Dave Hedgehog]

Arsecati said:

ghuk said:

Looks pretty epic. Isn't that Tim Burton (aka Shmee150) driving the car in the video?

And in one fell swoop - I have literally lost every ounce of desire for this car.

Sorry, while he's clearly a popular guy in the Youtube world - I simply cannot abide him.

He certainly is an aquired taste but his recent content along with robert on the SLS black and GTR Pro has been excellent probably the best videos he has done. He actually uses his cars rather than sticking them in a garage and has been putting some pretty respectable laps in on the ring.

[Arsecati]

ianMD said:

lmao, you don't like the car because Tim was involved? You do realise how many AMG's Tim has; surely you'd have been put off already?

Fair enough, everyone has their own personal views, but in my opinion, Tim is an ambassador for the motor industry; he's respected by many, especially the brands, is honest, open, doesn't swear, rarely accepts sponsored videos and puts plenty of miles on his 'collection' for all of us to enjoy.

Yep, and yet another one who completely misses the point of my post. Do you honestly, honestly think someone would really take a dislike for a car, based on the appearance of a YouTuber in a promo video? Seriously?

And no, I have no idea how many AMG's he has nor anything else of his 'collection' (I didn't even know his name was Tim), as I have never watched any of his videos. I've tried, but no, he is not 'my cup of tea', so I have never gone past a minute. I have no doubt he's probably a very nice guy - as I said in my original post, clearly he is popular on YouTube, so he's obviously doing something right. But he is not for me...... why is that not allowed? So he has a whole heap of AMG's, and so I HAVE TO LIKE HIM??? If he does have a whole heap of AMG's, then more power to him - he knows his market well and has obviously made a success of catering to it, so for that I applaud him. But just because YOU think he's an amazing human being (and obviously the other respondent to my post also), doesn't mean I have to think he's one too: is that not OK with you?

[ianMD]

Arsecati said:

Yep, and yet another one who completely misses the point of my post. Do you honestly, honestly think someone would really take a dislike for a car, based on the appearance of a YouTuber in a promo video? Seriously?

And no, I have no idea how many AMG's he has nor anything else of his 'collection' (I didn't even know his name was Tim), as I have never watched any of his videos. I've tried, but no, he is not 'my cup of tea', so I have never gone past a minute. I have no doubt he's probably a very nice guy - as I said in my original post, clearly he is popular on YouTube, so he's obviously doing something right. But he is not for me...... why is that not allowed? So he has a whole heap of AMG's, and so I HAVE TO LIKE HIM??? If he does have a whole heap of AMG's, then more power to him - he knows his market well and has obviously made a success of catering to it, so for that I applaud him. But just because YOU think he's an amazing human being (and obviously the other respondent to my post also), doesn't mean I have to think he's one too: is that not OK with you?

Of course you are entitled to that view sugar cup, that is why I respected your opinion and shared my own.

[Davey S2]

Arsecati said:

sidesauce said:

I love how Youtubers (who are enthusiasts, just like we are) have become the new targets of hatred and derision on this forum, particularly as they're usually targeted by people who could never afford the cars they drive in the first place...

I know Tim is on here and I'm sure many others also lurk around - if any of you guys are reading, more power to you for living the dream!

Hmmm, I hope you weren't including me in such a blanket statement?

Then have another coffee mate and clear your mind a bit: the point is still in front of you if you're prepared to look for it.

[Arsecati]

ianMD said:

Of course you are entitled to that view sugar cup, that is why I respected your opinion and shared my own.

'LMAO' means 'I respect your opinion'? Hmm, interesting. I don't think I'll ever understand this Millennial Mindset, but hey, whatever works for you.

[Arsecati]

Davey S2 said:

Then have another coffee mate and clear your mind a bit: the point is still in front of you if you're prepared to look for it.

You've been seething with that one all day, haven't you? You need to relax man, you shouldn't let things get under your skin like that - it's the weekend! Just take a breath, count to ten, and you'll be fine - there really are more important things in life for you to be worrying about.

[BlackPrince]

Arsecati said:

You've been seething with that one all day, haven't you? You need to relax man, you shouldn't let things get under your skin like that - it's the weekend! Just take a breath, count to ten, and you'll be fine - there really are more important things in life for you to be worrying about.

Is a performance car with an autotragic tranny something you'd actually desire anyway? Come on mate you're a biker - road feel and engagement and all that

I'm not the biggest fan of Shmee or Doug DeMuro, but once you get past their whiny annoying voices and playing to the gallery (DeMuro: OH MY GOD this car has a heated steering wheel), they have some informative content.

That said, I only watch every 10th video or so they do cos I can't handle the packing of said content

[Burnham]

Arsecati said:

Davey S2 said:

Then have another coffee mate and clear your mind a bit: the point is still in front of you if you're prepared to look for it.

You've been seething with that one all day, haven't you? You need to relax man, you shouldn't let things get under your skin like that - it's the weekend! Just take a breath, count to ten, and you'll be fine - there really are more important things in life for you to be worrying about.

He literally couldn’t be bothered to do anything more than quote you. That how little he, or anyone else I’d imagine, cares about your post.