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I think it´s because the design was intentionally inspired by some nice looking oldtimer sportscars. It looks like a symbiosis of old and modern. Just the ridiculous proportions with the ultra long hood will make this car look cool even in 30 years. But as always a design like this will polarize. Some hate it, some love it.
Would you shut the fuck up with these doug is the type of guy bullshit, you stupid lame fucks only say this bullshit just to score likes and its fucking irritating
Watching in 2023... we need some of these old school reviews. Seeing the car drive by on the road and getting that external viewpoint is just as important as seeing Doug's face when he's driving.
The specialized media knows how capable the AMG GT is, but it isn't disseminated as 911's performance for exemple. If you ask a kid/teenager that like cars if a 911 is a good sportscar they'll answer yes right away, the same won't happen with the Merc tho... I think that was his point.
I love this car! Got to drive it recently and I'm now selling my car to make room for one of these. It's a hoot, wonderfully built, and from reading some owner experiences at MB forums, it's very reliable and cheap to maintain. I really don't see any downsides with this car, Mercedes has finally made something I want.
People forgot that Mercedes is active in the F1 race and have won 8 Championship titles😎 They‘re experienced and that explain it all, I think if you have a real AMG you have little bit of F1 inside😁
Thibald Leonhard Of course! Should have done so when the "coupe version" of the Panamera. NOT that I like the Panamera but that match could have been quite attractive...
Glad you said that. I saw an AMG GTR on the road last week travelling in the same direction as me. We passed each other (slowly) a couple of times so I got a great look at it. Awesome! I thought it was reminiscent of the 928. So much so I looked up Doug D & 928 right before searching for this vid. Then I switched between still side shots of each, back and forth, back and forth, but they really do not look alike. But there is definitely something "brother from another mother" about them!
The AMG GT-S is the real Mercedes SL. The first iteration was a super car while the modern cars are Lux GTs. The current SL is now completely obsolete with the introduction of the GTC Roadster.
I own a GTS ed 1 and a S550 cab... Im not an SL buyer however I like the SL and its hard top vert, its way more cushy than GT, more sport than S, perfect balance in between. Its not a replacement for a GT or S, it'll stay for a long time
lmao. No. it's called W124, there are a lot of e class models, but to bo specific about one you say W124 ('91 e class) or W210 ('95-03 e class) What i want to say if you dont understand is W124 is a model code, e class is a name of mb class like s class, c class etc. etc.
I could also call it E200 e stands for class, 200 stands for engine, in my case 2.0d, but that would be confusing since there also is brand new E200 (W212)
Just bought my 2016 GTS with 3,380 miles. You had some definite influence and I thank you. However, you also ridiculously underestimated this car. Did you actually go balls out? It is fastest 65mph -145mph. Craziness! Big fan.
nope. sod off. he said that it wasn't even American muscle, my point was to show that Americans didn't pioneer the muscle car. I'll take that 5 quid though.
I stated an opinion, and you've done nothing to refute that or address it. Then you resorted to personal attacks both times. Haven't "diverted" anything. And I'm male, thanks. Keep bringing the hate, it sustains me.
They killed it with that long wide hood, especially once paired with the iconic low-slung design. They knocked this one outta the park and I feel like going forward people will continue to look back at this automotive icon and covet/chase after it for distinguishing itself to be counted among the select few greatest as well as the most memorable cars for the rest of time
This car doesn't start at $130,000, it starts at $111,000. People who are buying cars in this price range aren't looking at a Ferrari or Lamborghini but they are looking at a Jaguar, Porsche and Maserati. The Porsche 911's are such beasts that it's hard to get this car instead of a Porsche 911 but for those who want to stand out go for the Mercedes AMG GT instead.
The 911 range that starts competing with this car´s engine (v8 4000cc) is the 911 turbo, starting at €200k. Seems like a substantial difference to me. And please, don´t mix German cars with Indian-owned brands. Jaguar´s time was about 20 years ago, look up their mkt share.
And I love the classic dimensions of this car. Long front end with a really short back, and you sit nearly on the rear wheels. I bet acceleration feels like a direct kick in the back.
Freddy, just covered up the front and I have to agree, the back end does look like a 911, but on the viper front end, the front has no dodgy panel gaps, it's nothing like a viper. :)
HEY DOUG! I was wondering if you wanted to drive and review my "1999 TOYOTA SIENNA XLE" with {189,000 miles} on it. Please let me know ASAP. With regards, Sean.
With all due respect, he doesn't. And the community would have very little to gain from it, sir. Look through the type of vehicles he compares, and then feel silly for asking. Lol Cheers!
Small correction, has a biturboed engine. Its a little different because the two turbos are completely independent from each other. One turbo for each side of the engine instead of a smaller one and bigger one for different rev ranges.
He left out that's an edition 1 model. I own one, they come with additonal touches like carbon tips on the exaust and lip, blacked out grill and 8 spoke wheels instead of 5.
@@aliakadraco if you fumbled a gear shift during hard acceleration in a high power car, like 4 to 3 when you want 4 to 5, you will lock the wheels and make a fool of yourself.
I recently acquired a 2016 AMG GTS, and with a tune by Weistec Engineering, it now has over 600 horsepower. I absolutely love it. A combination of luxury, performance and styling. I will also note I got rid of my 911 Carrera S which now seems like a toy in comparison.
My friends Dad has this car and he said that it's so fast that his dads scared to drive it but nobody wants to buy it off him and he can't sell it to Carmax. L
Why am I watching these vidoes! I love the AMG's and the more I watch the more I want one. Well, I may have to go to the dealership this weekend. I don't think I can talk myself out of it anymore!
What do you mean "underrated" , when it came out it was crazy popular , it was put in literaly ALL THE GAMES EVER and it has an amazing advertising "procedure" , this car is awesome and people know it!
Hey Doug DeMuro... I know this is an older video, but I still hope you see this comment. QUESTION: Could you do a 'Doug Score' on your facial expressions and your vocalizations, whenever you get behind the wheel of an an exceptionally powerful and awesome car? I think it would be a fun way to better judge performance of any given car. BTW, I really enjoy your videos, all the best to you!
Hey Doug. I discovered your show a few months ago, subscribed shortly after and have been an avid follower ever since. But, even though I enjoy each of your videos, I do have one small problem, and that’s with your “Dougscore”. I like the idea of a scoring system for each vehicle you test, however, I just can’t help but think it unfair to judge the older cars you drive to the modern stuff. For instance, just because a certain model from around the mid eighties takes say six seconds to hit 60mph, it gets a low score, even though in its day it would have been an impressive time. It’s just my humble opinion, but don’t you think this should be taken into account when giving out the scores. I’ve always been a car lover, but can’t help but feel disappointed when a particular favourite car from my youth gets an unfavourable final score because it can’t possibly compete with modern technology.
Some say the rear is too porsche-like. Trust me, you can only say something that wrong if you haven't seen one in real life. It's way more rounded, lower, sexier and it only reminds of a 911 in pictures and from a couple particular angles. This is a special looking car, seriously. When you see one on the street, it gives you that supercar feels, that childish thing.
"Dude, why is the camera on you in the car? We want to see the hood of the car and the road. We want to feel what it is like to ride in the car? Really? You're kidding right?"
Fun fact this car won car and drivers 2017 lightning lap. Beating the new camero z1 (i think thats the model) at an incredible speed. Look it up its crazy.
