Should I add a Mercedes-AMG GT S to my collection? It might read like click-bait, but allow me to explain, and tomorrow's video will go into this in more detail. To ponder the question I popped out to visit Romans International and take an Iridium Silver AMG GT for a short drive. When I placed the order for the AMG GT R last year it was with the thinking of a delivery circa March/April 2017 with a possibility to use it for this year's car event calendar. In reality I over-expected my delivery date and I would expect the car now further towards the end of summer 2017. As trips and event dates start to load up into my schedule it's starting to look really rather busy... and that's an understatement! Out of my current cars, the 675LTS and GT8 are two very special cars that I do not want to overuse on motorway adventures where the driving is quite honestly very boring. The Ferrari FF is clocking up miles far too quickly and it looks like I'm going to do around 10k in just a 3 month period from April-June in it - which in all honesty is just too much when you consider it will need various servicing stops along the way, and the value would collapse with that mileage on it. The Focus RS can be used, but I consider it more my daily/backup when other things go wrong, and it's not a 'supercar' so isn't 100% welcome at every event. In short, to create all of this content through the Spring of 2017, there is easily room for another sensible vehicle acquisition that will be financially protected by saving mileage on significantly more sensitive cars to high numbers. It may, or may not happen, and it may, or may not be an AMG GT, but you have to start the thought process somewhere! And you know what, sometimes we work to do things because we want them, not because we need them, and this is just one of those instances.
statesidesupercars If you think of it as a business asset it makes sense though, e.g. the new faster printer will arrive at the end of the year but your current old printers are losing their value and reliability so you might as well buy the printer for sale now as the best of both worlds.
Schmee150 the AMG GTS could be a good replacement for the GT4 for now since the Aston Martin is too special for long Roadtrips and the FF not that exciting anymore. Until the GTR is here definitely a good "fill-in".
Why? Shmee buy something different instead of basically the same car you're getting at the end of the year!!! I would suggest a GTR or maybe something American.
Mercedes SLS AMG, Corvette Z06, Nissan GT-R, Mercedes S63 coupe, etc. There's so many other options you should consider rather than purchasing a car that you're getting again in a few months!
yes but he needs a car that while being fast, can also hold his crew and luggage as well, just cause the F12 is beautiful, fast and better in performance, it sucks ass for holding luggage and more than two people
The M4 GTS is actually absolutely awful to drive and not a GT Car t all. I've been lucky enough to enjoy a passenger ride in a M4 GTS, due to a friend of mine who works for BMW Munich. And even he said, that it's the worst car BMW has ever built and the worst BMW he has ever driven. Huge lack of power, especially in the lower ranges, a rubbish suspension and definitely overprized. And by the way, he already works for about 20 years now for BMW, so he's experienced a lot of their cars in his life ;)
Fabian Giger Well, of course it's a stunning looking car and especially rare for a BMW factory car, but considering the prize you have to pay for it, I also have to say, that BMW could have done much, much better job ;)
What? It doesn't make any sense, why buy another Mercedes when you already have a GTR coming? There are plenty of other options out there (Bentley Continental Supersports, Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio, Panamera Turbo...).
I think having an AMG GT S during the build up to the new AMG GT R would take away from the "wow factor" when the R finally arrives. I don't think anyone would get bored with the FF in videos. If anything I'd love to see more of the FF.
Guillermo h. So you are giving your opinion for Shmee to buy an SLR even though you didn't like the ride? If you have that kind of money why are you on here surely you have better things in life (I don't)
MrJaymzt1 yes I'm giving my opinion to buy it it's still a beautiful and great car just wasn't for me I got a Ferrari F12 Berilentta for around the same price range. and you make it seem just cuz I have money I can't watch RU-vid
Well not by definition, but it can be used as one, I just think it could be a fun filler before the GT-R. I just dont think that getting the "lesser" car while you have the big brother on its way is a bit silly
that M4 looks very familiar....,i think you better get that AMG GT its good enough and looking at the price point is really well for an well spec AMG GT
Waste of money. You have an FF for that reason to do your long distance travelling. Remember, you said it yourself, the FF is very practical. Why buy a car and keep it for a short period of time and then get rid of it after when your GT-R arrives. Hmmmm?
Why do people not understand that it's smarter to buy a new ( used ) car for upcoming trips, instead of putting a ton of miles on one of the current cars. financially It's cheaper to buy another car and spread the mileage, than the depreciation of one of the current cars after so many miles.
Bob Saunders Not really, they are supremely comfortable and still have enough poke to leave behind most cars on the roads today. They also are the epitome of class.
Bob Saunders What is with the car enthusiasts obsession with a manual? I really don't understand and I love cars myself. A Rolls Royce isn't supposed to be fun, it is supposed to be supremely comfortable and amazingly cool.
Shmee150 Thanks for the reply!! Love your videos :) Makes sense but I suppose it all depends on how comfortable the R is when you get it. For a temp road trip car I would suggest maybe a pre owned 911 or a Bentley continental that's already had the depreciation hit
I sure didn't, so I don't know why you're asking me. Why is using a car like that a bad thing? It's already got a high mileage, it was bought used, the new FF has now been released, so the value in that car is not high. If you think it's not fun enough for youtube because you use it too much, replace it with something else.
+IElRedI Yeah, and that is what he is doing, he wants to replace it. But it seems he still enjoys the FF, although he does not want to "bore" us with it all the time. Did you not watch the video?
For this use that you need this for I would say this spec and version is a great choice. You want some comfort as you are tens of thousands of miles and producing product for your audience along the way so you want to maintain some mental agility and freshness so comfort takes a higher priority over the fun of outright sportiness in the S version which can make one tired over longer distances and you are getting the R anyway. I think the comfort seat option is essential for these reasons also and I think though not my favourite colour combination I think for what you are going to use this car for it is an immensly practical combination ( I hate to think of the maintainance on your Ferrari's seats!). Another colour choice I love on these as it is so old school Mercedes is Selenite grey with Saddle leather.
Would you consider a Maserati Gran Turismo? The convertible version would be a unique feature among your cars (although admittedly tougher to film with wind noise).
No. Please don't Paul from Super Cars of London already bored us to death with AMG GT S content. You already have the FF for your long distance/practicality needs.
Shmee150 Conversely, doing these road trips in what is already a good car - the AMG GT - could get you extra excited knowing that you have something even better on the way!
Hi Shmee, I recently popped into a local Benz dealer and drove an AMG GT. It was a nice car, very responsive, and reasonably quick. I drove the standard 450 horsepower version and I thought it could have used more power though, so I think the S variant is a good idea. The transmission is sitting right behind you and I heard noise coming from it fairly frequently, especially when starting or stopping. The steering had poor feel, yes it was responsive enough, but it lacked feedback. I'm not sold on this being as good an all around GT car as you seem to be looking for. I think I enjoyed driving the F-Type more and it sounded even better.
Strange choice Tim, buy another version of a car you already have on order? Why not get the Alfa Giulia Quadrifogglio? Not sure they are available yet though.
Tim, I would definitely consider the GTS over a GT. Even after a year, you would probably get most of the premium back when you sold it. Also, I agree about saving extreme mileage on your more prestigious cars. Why not get a GTS, use it on your first road trip, and use that as your testing ground. If it doesn't give you the buzz, sell it and just take the hit on the £10k you might lose in depreciation. At least you'll know. Plus you'll be saving 5k miles from going on one of your other cars, which theoretically will save you a bit of depreciation on them.
Shmee uses RU-vid metrics (views, likes, comments) as input parameters to his car investment algorithms to optimise profitability. He's very open about his investments background and how many of his purchases are for financial reasons. Clever.
Do all the trips in the FF. It is so much better for everything. V12 symphony. Luggage room. It is still one of the best around. The GTs is too common .
Insurgent Gamers I'm a Mercedes nut but I agree. The SVR is very fast, great road tripper, sounds even better than the stock GT, and is another whole different thing to try.
If you absolutely want a car for roadtrips, you actually have quite a few options. AMG GT, R8 540, F-Type R, M6/Gran Coupe, Continental GT... I'd say the R8 is probably the more versatile one and it sounds properly amazing. It's also surprisingly comfortable and quick enough. A Porsche Turbo is also higly desiderable, especially the Cabriolet version.
I know this sounds like driving 101, but check your tyre pressures. From the factory AMG tend to set the pressures at maximum. The C63S coupe I just took delivery on last month had its tyres on 47/42 PSI on the 19/20" AMG wheels. Recommended for 2 people, sub 150mph speeds is 34/32. Changing made a big difference to the ride and handling.
It does make sense to add an additional car to your fleet for the upcoming trips. That will spread the mileage and in the end will be cheaper than having your current cars depreciating a lot by putting so many miles. Ideally you should try to get a long term loan vehicle like the BMW X6 you had last year. Which will save you forking out on an additional car and is therefore the cheapest option. Unless you need to buy another Mercedes to up your chance to get you on the waiting list for the Mercedes Project One Hypercar. In that case obviously buy a Mercedes GT (S) before your GT R will get delivered.
If your really asking for our opinion then honestly know you should not buy a AMG GT S. You have enough cars in your garage that can be used for different purposes so I would ask, do you REALLY need another car just to get you by for 6 months? Obviously you can decide on your own, but it seems kind of pointless if you ask me. If your AMG GTR was going to come in not until over a year or so, then thats a different story. Also, if your really want a gap filler then buy a different car. I know the AMG GTR is a lot more extreme then the GTS but I feel that this could take away from your experience of your GTR. The GTR may not feel as special just because you kind of already know the car having owned the GTS so I would look at something else.
Possibly, Tim. I see your point. But one question. Would it possibly be slightly anti-climactic for you to get something like this (GT, or GTS, whichever) only to reveal a basically similar car in 6 months time? Are you possibly trying to make exciting content soon, only to just reveal something slightly "yawn" for your BIG moment? Don't mean to be a buzzkill, and I seriously don't know anything about the AMG GTR, so it could WOW your audience even with your plan. Just wondering.
FF is not a boring car, just wrap it in a different color. and perhaps upgrade the exhaust. its just the perfect car for your tours. and we enjoy watching it.
I think the GT (not the S) is perfect for your needs. Pile on the miles and don't worry too much about it. Buy one keenly for mid 80's and you will get at least 75k back at year end, even with some big miles. Bombproof engine and transmission. Go for it!
have you ever thought about buying an SLS? not instead of an amg gt, or even the F12, but don't see many youtubers with one, personally I think they look great
I wouldn't go for the gt(s) since you will have the same or better experience later in your gtr. I'd go for some other car like an (R)S7 or an Mercedes S class Coupe or M6. They all offer lots of space and comfort, and will give you another driving experience than the gtr you will enjoy later on.
Why not get an SLS convertible or something along the lines of that? As you've said they are collector's items and they are appreciating in value. It serves the same purpose as a GTS and it will not lose money. Win-win situation.
If you want something for the 2 summer months for long roadtrips before the GT R arrives, consider buying second-hand. This will give you all the pleasure of driving, but keep you away from devaluation from the long mileage, because most of that has happened already.
I think it is a good option but the comments aren't great towards the AMG GT/S. The main reason I would say yes to getting one is because if you get the GT (and not the S) and when you get GTR it will be an animal in comparison. What about an RS7 or M6 Tim?
I do think another car would be the right thing. Bringing always the LT and the FF in all the different road trips would be a little bit boring. This is a really good option, I would personally consider a Jaguar F-Type Svr
Solar beam yellow would be the ideal color to buy it in since it has the zing and whoa factor of brightening one's day in this case yours. Fits your personality well imho
