Gt 55 vs Gt 63 2024
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When a $3500 inline removable tune gives you 100% of the value of the upsell, you blew the sales motion. It takes more than power to justify the price hike. It think it was a risk they were willing to take. Their target is the 911. And at targeting the 911 they crushed it. Mission accomplished. But the 55 will cannibalize the vast majority of 63 deals because the 63 lacks differentiation. They’re not going to sell many and it might make the 63 into a bit of a classic as a result.
For me the 55 power is more than enough for road driving at my skill level. Very happy with the 55 spec.
For me the 55 power is more than enough for road driving at my skill level. Very happy with the 55 spec.
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^^ Depends on how it's optioned. Nearly fully loaded and equally optioned the way I'd get it with performance seats and such, the difference is $42k. The pricing of the GT is even more wackadoodle than the SL. All the performance options such as Race mode, Active suspension, dynamic engines mounts, rear locking differential are standard on both the 55 and 63 and the price difference is still $40k. At least if you add those to the SL55 the price difference to the 63 shrinks. So with the GT 63 you basically pay $40k for an additional ~100 hp. That's nuts!
Plus the 63's 577hp is 40 behind the M8 which is also $40k less, I was hoping the 55 and 63's hp were well understated but based on the drag races between the 63 and the m8, it's not even close at the end of the qm in both time/traps.
MB got very greedy with the pricing of the SL's based on what it is, and their sales, or lack thereof, are highly reflective of it, and the new GT's are in the same boat.
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I admired your car every time I took my EQS SUV to get a car wash at the Doylestown dealer. The sales rep offered me a small $3500 discount on it. I am hoping you did a let better than that since it has been in the showroom for several months. One thing that concerned me is the lack of AS or Winter tires for the 21" wheels. If you find some suitable tires to use for the next four months please post the details.
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just took the blind plunge on a GT55 -
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While it was still at the dealer
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While it was still at the dealer
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Good catch! - yes, i did much better than 3500$ - mfg date was 01/24 and car was in inventory for 100 days - i did a double take on the tires myself, i assumed goofdyear but am happy to have the michelines -- initailly the car felt a little soft until i checked the tire pressure, once i fixed that it as expected - i was a bit disappointed by that but i figured it out on the first drive - it's a sunday car so i'm not planning on making any changes until i get a good hande on it
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Good catch! - yes, i did much better than 3500$ - mfg date was 01/24 and car was in inventory for 100 days - i did a double take on the tires myself, i assumed goofdyear but am happy to have the michelines -- initailly the car felt a little soft until i checked the tire pressure, once i fixed that it as expected - i was a bit disappointed by that but i figured it out on the first drive - it's a sunday car so i'm not planning on making any changes until i get a good hande on it
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Plus the 63's 577hp is 40 behind the M8 which is also $40k less, I was hoping the 55 and 63's hp were well understated but based on the drag races between the 63 and the m8, it's not even close at the end of the qm in both time/traps.
MB got very greedy with the pricing of the SL's based on what it is, and their sales, or lack thereof, are highly reflective of it, and the new GT's are in the same boat.
Plus the 63's 577hp is 40 behind the M8 which is also $40k less, I was hoping the 55 and 63's hp were well understated but based on the drag races between the 63 and the m8, it's not even close at the end of the qm in both time/traps.
MB got very greedy with the pricing of the SL's based on what it is, and their sales, or lack thereof, are highly reflective of it, and the new GT's are in the same boat.
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I had Two M8's: 2020 GC Comp and a 2023 M8 Comp Coupe. I now have the GT63 and yes the M8 is faster on paper in a straight line. It does NOT drive as well and doesnt handle the bumps and undulations like the GT63 with the Active Ride Control. The M8 has the dated ID7 while the MBux in the GT63 is optically more pleasing to my eye. The M8 is fast, the GT63 sounds better and handles more aggressively in almost all situations. The chassis and damper dynamics in the M8 leave the car slightly unsorted over random road changes and there is more compression and rebound vs the likes of the GT63 on my same road.
Both cars are clearly overpriced with the GT having the worse starting point. Most M8 deals are leasing around 1600 and change for 3 years while the GT63 doesnt lease remotely as good. Both are great GT cars but I do like the GT better slightly.
Both cars are clearly overpriced with the GT having the worse starting point. Most M8 deals are leasing around 1600 and change for 3 years while the GT63 doesnt lease remotely as good. Both are great GT cars but I do like the GT better slightly.
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I had Two M8's: 2020 GC Comp and a 2023 M8 Comp Coupe. I now have the GT63 and yes the M8 is faster on paper in a straight line. It does NOT drive as well and doesnt handle the bumps and undulations like the GT63 with the Active Ride Control. The M8 has the dated ID7 while the MBux in the GT63 is optically more pleasing to my eye. The M8 is fast, the GT63 sounds better and handles more aggressively in almost all situations. The chassis and damper dynamics in the M8 leave the car slightly unsorted over random road changes and there is more compression and rebound vs the likes of the GT63 on my same road.
Both cars are clearly overpriced with the GT having the worse starting point. Most M8 deals are leasing around 1600 and change for 3 years while the GT63 doesnt lease remotely as good. Both are great GT cars but I do like the GT better slightly.
Both cars are clearly overpriced with the GT having the worse starting point. Most M8 deals are leasing around 1600 and change for 3 years while the GT63 doesnt lease remotely as good. Both are great GT cars but I do like the GT better slightly.
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Normally, I would walk in and drive the 63 and not even bother looking at the 55. But the price delta and the fact that the dealer had a 55 spec'd very close to what I wanted made me rethink this approach. I went in to test drive the 55 and 63 back to back. When we came back from the 55 test drive - I bought the 55 and never bothered driving the 63. I love the 55. It is truly an amazing car to drive. My MSRP was approx 151K and it has everything I wanted except for ventilated seats and the glass roof. I have a long relationship with the dealer and they offered to build a car for me - but I loved the drive of the car so much I decided I'd rather take the car they had in stock vs waiting 3 months.
I'm sure the 63 is great but I'd be surprised if you felt anything was missing in performance of the 55.
I'm sure the 63 is great but I'd be surprised if you felt anything was missing in performance of the 55.
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Normally, I would walk in and drive the 63 and not even bother looking at the 55. But the price delta and the fact that the dealer had a 55 spec'd very close to what I wanted made me rethink this approach. I went in to test drive the 55 and 63 back to back. When we came back from the 55 test drive - I bought the 55 and never bothered driving the 63. I love the 55. It is truly an amazing car to drive. My MSRP was approx 151K and it has everything I wanted except for ventilated seats and the glass roof. I have a long relationship with the dealer and they offered to build a car for me - but I loved the drive of the car so much I decided I'd rather take the car they had in stock vs waiting 3 months.
I'm sure the 63 is great but I'd be surprised if you felt anything was missing in performance of the 55.
I'm sure the 63 is great but I'd be surprised if you felt anything was missing in performance of the 55.
Eventually found a local dealer who could get me a 2024 GT63 in Alpine Grey with Red Pepper interior for a decent deal (shipping and all other fees included). I went in to make the deal on the GT63, but on the floor was a GT55 spec’d exactly how I would’ve wanted a 63—fully loaded, clean look, everything I wanted. To my knowledge, the only real difference was the power output.
Ended up going with the GT55 since getting that same spec in a 63 would’ve required a special order, and I wasn’t trying to wait and couldn’t really justify a 40k+ difference in just gaining some power.
It’s only been a day, but I’m loving the car super aggressive look and it drives amazing
Have you looked into tuning yours? I’m considering the RENNtech Stage 1. Dealer said it won’t void warranty and it’s probably the safest option if I go that route. Just wondering if it’s actually worth the $3K. I know it won’t hit the full claimed numbers, but I’ve heard good things.
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Just picked up a 2025 GT55—had a similar situation to you. I was pretty set on the GT63, especially since there were some heavily discounted 2024 models floating around. But every dealer in my city only seemed to have 2024 or 2025 GT55s in stock.
Eventually found a local dealer who could get me a 2024 GT63 in Alpine Grey with Red Pepper interior for a decent deal (shipping and all other fees included). I went in to make the deal on the GT63, but on the floor was a GT55 spec’d exactly how I would’ve wanted a 63—fully loaded, clean look, everything I wanted. To my knowledge, the only real difference was the power output.
Ended up going with the GT55 since getting that same spec in a 63 would’ve required a special order, and I wasn’t trying to wait and couldn’t really justify a 40k+ difference in just gaining some power.
It’s only been a day, but I’m loving the car super aggressive look and it drives amazing
Have you looked into tuning yours? I’m considering the RENNtech Stage 1. Dealer said it won’t void warranty and it’s probably the safest option if I go that route. Just wondering if it’s actually worth the $3K. I know it won’t hit the full claimed numbers, but I’ve heard good things.
Eventually found a local dealer who could get me a 2024 GT63 in Alpine Grey with Red Pepper interior for a decent deal (shipping and all other fees included). I went in to make the deal on the GT63, but on the floor was a GT55 spec’d exactly how I would’ve wanted a 63—fully loaded, clean look, everything I wanted. To my knowledge, the only real difference was the power output.
Ended up going with the GT55 since getting that same spec in a 63 would’ve required a special order, and I wasn’t trying to wait and couldn’t really justify a 40k+ difference in just gaining some power.
It’s only been a day, but I’m loving the car super aggressive look and it drives amazing
Have you looked into tuning yours? I’m considering the RENNtech Stage 1. Dealer said it won’t void warranty and it’s probably the safest option if I go that route. Just wondering if it’s actually worth the $3K. I know it won’t hit the full claimed numbers, but I’ve heard good things.
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Just picked up a 2025 GT55—had a similar situation to you. I was pretty set on the GT63, especially since there were some heavily discounted 2024 models floating around. But every dealer in my city only seemed to have 2024 or 2025 GT55s in stock.
Eventually found a local dealer who could get me a 2024 GT63 in Alpine Grey with Red Pepper interior for a decent deal (shipping and all other fees included). I went in to make the deal on the GT63, but on the floor was a GT55 spec’d exactly how I would’ve wanted a 63—fully loaded, clean look, everything I wanted. To my knowledge, the only real difference was the power output.
Ended up going with the GT55 since getting that same spec in a 63 would’ve required a special order, and I wasn’t trying to wait and couldn’t really justify a 40k+ difference in just gaining some power.
It’s only been a day, but I’m loving the car super aggressive look and it drives amazing
Have you looked into tuning yours? I’m considering the RENNtech Stage 1. Dealer said it won’t void warranty and it’s probably the safest option if I go that route. Just wondering if it’s actually worth the $3K. I know it won’t hit the full claimed numbers, but I’ve heard good things.
Eventually found a local dealer who could get me a 2024 GT63 in Alpine Grey with Red Pepper interior for a decent deal (shipping and all other fees included). I went in to make the deal on the GT63, but on the floor was a GT55 spec’d exactly how I would’ve wanted a 63—fully loaded, clean look, everything I wanted. To my knowledge, the only real difference was the power output.
Ended up going with the GT55 since getting that same spec in a 63 would’ve required a special order, and I wasn’t trying to wait and couldn’t really justify a 40k+ difference in just gaining some power.
It’s only been a day, but I’m loving the car super aggressive look and it drives amazing
Have you looked into tuning yours? I’m considering the RENNtech Stage 1. Dealer said it won’t void warranty and it’s probably the safest option if I go that route. Just wondering if it’s actually worth the $3K. I know it won’t hit the full claimed numbers, but I’ve heard good things.
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Just picked up a 2025 GT55—had a similar situation to you. I was pretty set on the GT63, especially since there were some heavily discounted 2024 models floating around. But every dealer in my city only seemed to have 2024 or 2025 GT55s in stock.
Eventually found a local dealer who could get me a 2024 GT63 in Alpine Grey with Red Pepper interior for a decent deal (shipping and all other fees included). I went in to make the deal on the GT63, but on the floor was a GT55 spec’d exactly how I would’ve wanted a 63—fully loaded, clean look, everything I wanted. To my knowledge, the only real difference was the power output.
Ended up going with the GT55 since getting that same spec in a 63 would’ve required a special order, and I wasn’t trying to wait and couldn’t really justify a 40k+ difference in just gaining some power.
It’s only been a day, but I’m loving the car super aggressive look and it drives amazing
Have you looked into tuning yours? I’m considering the RENNtech Stage 1. Dealer said it won’t void warranty and it’s probably the safest option if I go that route. Just wondering if it’s actually worth the $3K. I know it won’t hit the full claimed numbers, but I’ve heard good things.
Eventually found a local dealer who could get me a 2024 GT63 in Alpine Grey with Red Pepper interior for a decent deal (shipping and all other fees included). I went in to make the deal on the GT63, but on the floor was a GT55 spec’d exactly how I would’ve wanted a 63—fully loaded, clean look, everything I wanted. To my knowledge, the only real difference was the power output.
Ended up going with the GT55 since getting that same spec in a 63 would’ve required a special order, and I wasn’t trying to wait and couldn’t really justify a 40k+ difference in just gaining some power.
It’s only been a day, but I’m loving the car super aggressive look and it drives amazing
Have you looked into tuning yours? I’m considering the RENNtech Stage 1. Dealer said it won’t void warranty and it’s probably the safest option if I go that route. Just wondering if it’s actually worth the $3K. I know it won’t hit the full claimed numbers, but I’ve heard good things.
