Anyone else pre ordered the new AMG GTR?

[threesixty]

6point2 said:

Can you share the spec!?

Agree on the GTC taking some of the thunder away. It would be useful to know the price point on the GTC.

Edited by 6point2 on Tuesday 25th October 09:41

GTR DOG can be found on this thread on mbworld

http://mbworld.org/forums/amg-gt-gts/640058-amg-gt...


There is a mildly more up to date version floating around but I cant find it at the moment.

[orbtar]

6point2 said:

I was under the impression that residuals are pretty strong...

How come you sold the GTS?

I have only had a short demo in the GTS and I liked the car a lot. The only thing which annoyed me a tad was the light steering.

The residuals are dreadful, all the main top end dealers were not interested unless they could buy at a massive saving as there are so many available and loads more coming off lease from Mercedes. It was a great car apart from the overlight steering but I had only really bought it on a whim when my 12C was due to go for a service (which used to take about 4-6 weeks), I thought it would be a great car to drive for a few weeks and then sell for a premium or get close to my money back. My fault for keeping it too long and not accepting the first dealer bid which was a £10k loss after five weeks.

[FA57EST]

threesixty said:

GTR DOG can be found on this thread on mbworld

http://mbworld.org/forums/amg-gt-gts/640058-amg-gt...


There is a mildly more up to date version floating around but I cant find it at the moment.

Very helpful having that link for the GT-R threesisxty. I'm hoping we will hear in a more official manner that this model will be limited to 150 models.

[f1ten]

I was thinking of ordering one a month ago but I too have lost faith as 150k for this car is getting into neatly new 650s mclaren territory and I know which has the wow factor out if this 2
If the gtr had gull wing doors it might have had a better chance but there is a lot of choice at 120-160k

The gts are really dropping again because how many people want a 2nd hand car over 100k

[orbtar]

FA57EST said:

Very helpful having that link for the GT-R threesisxty. I'm hoping we will hear in a more official manner that this model will be limited to 150 models.

I have just been told that they have 180 orders for the 140 UK cars. I'm not sure whether to go ahead or just wait for the Black Series.

[threesixty]

orbtar said:

I have just been told that they have 180 orders for the 140 UK cars. I'm not sure whether to go ahead or just wait for the Black Series.

I've had a £500 quid deposit/LOI/Whatever it is down for the GT Blackseries for over 2 years now. I've been informed from various people at Brooklands that it wont be a first come first served car.

I would guess that if you want it then buying a GT-R would stand you in good stead for one.

[6point2]

FA57EST said:

threesixty said:

GTR DOG can be found on this thread on mbworld

http://mbworld.org/forums/amg-gt-gts/640058-amg-gt...


There is a mildly more up to date version floating around but I cant find it at the moment.

Very helpful having that link for the GT-R threesisxty. I'm hoping we will hear in a more official manner that this model will be limited to 150 models.

Thanks for the link! Options are pretty sparse.

[6point2]

threesixty said:

orbtar said:

I have just been told that they have 180 orders for the 140 UK cars. I'm not sure whether to go ahead or just wait for the Black Series.

I've had a £500 quid deposit/LOI/Whatever it is down for the GT Blackseries for over 2 years now. I've been informed from various people at Brooklands that it wont be a first come first served car.

I would guess that if you want it then buying a GT-R would stand you in good stead for one.

Interesting, I have my eye on that prize too. I guess if you flip the GTR they won't be too happy...

Threesixty - do you have your order(s) with Brooklands?

Edited by 6point2 on Thursday 27th October 01:36

[threesixty]

orbtar said:

I have just been told that they have 180 orders for the 140 UK cars. I'm not sure whether to go ahead or just wait for the Black Series.

I checked up on this since I was curious. Apparently its 140 cars for 2017, there will be additional cars in 2018.

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threesixty said:

I checked up on this since I was curious. Apparently its 140 cars for 2017, there will be additional cars in 2018.

Threesixty are you getting your info from your Mercedes dealer? My Mercedes salesman from a big dealer says they have no info currently on the GT-R just that it's coming out next year. No idea on allocation etc.

That's a tad worrying then if the UK isn't limited to just 150 total but 150 in the 1st year with more in the 2nd year.

[6point2]

FA57EST said:

threesixty said:

I checked up on this since I was curious. Apparently its 140 cars for 2017, there will be additional cars in 2018.

Threesixty are you getting your info from your Mercedes dealer? My Mercedes salesman from a big dealer says they have no info currently on the GT-R just that it's coming out next year. No idea on allocation etc.

That's a tad worrying then if the UK isn't limited to just 150 total but 150 in the 1st year with more in the 2nd year.

Oh that's not good. Am I right in understanding the purchase price in USA is $175k? My spec is an additional $20k; I'm concerned how they will price the car in the UK now since sterling has lost significant value.

[threesixty]

FA57EST said:

Threesixty are you getting your info from your Mercedes dealer? My Mercedes salesman from a big dealer says they have no info currently on the GT-R just that it's coming out next year. No idea on allocation etc.

That's a tad worrying then if the UK isn't limited to just 150 total but 150 in the 1st year with more in the 2nd year.

My info is second hand from UK HQ, all GTR allocations are dealt with by one person at HQ apparently.

Anyway I've been told £140k base for GTR, ceramics and a few other odds and sods and this will be £160k.

[FA57EST]

Ok. Thanks threesixty.

My dealer have just said they're expecting some news on the GTR by the end of this month so let's see what Mercedes share.......

[threesixty]

FA57EST said:

Ok. Thanks threesixty.

My dealer have just said they're expecting some news on the GTR by the end of this month so let's see what Mercedes share.......

21st is the official release date.

[FA57EST]

threesixty said:

21st is the official release date.

You've got a much better line of comms with your dealer than my salesman & im no.1 in the queue lol

[orbtar]

FA57EST said:

You've got a much better line of comms with your dealer than my salesman & im no.1 in the queue lol

Your dealer is clearly not doing his job. All they have to do is call the specialist at head office who deals with AMG specials. It's quite straightforward.

[CitySlicker]

Only a week till order books are open.

What are people's preferences to colours?

[orbtar]

I'm going to wait and have a Black Series instead, unless they suddenly offer a very early cancellation.

[threesixty]

orbtar said:

I'm going to wait and have a Black Series instead, unless they suddenly offer a very early cancellation.

Will you get one though?

[FA57EST]

CitySlicker said:

Only a week till order books are open.

What are people's preferences to colours?

CitySlicker I will be able to answer that once I know the prices for the different metallic colours. I want to go for a lary colour, but if the yellow/ green etc are £9000 then I will be going for a cheaper colour as I won't get my money back on that.

What about you?