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AMG GT: GT, GTS, GTC, GTR, GT-4 door (C192 / R192)2024 - present: The GT/GT S is the second generation GT sports car developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG.
Thinking about getting one of these. Love the looks and how it drives. Just curious how it would be to daily. I have 3 kids lol...so not sure it would work. I have a big truck that I use normally, if I have to drive the kids around. But I sold my 911 because it was annoying trying to think each day whether I needed to pick up a kid from practice or something. The 911 front trunk wasn't very large and so it was difficult to put backpacks/sports gear in. I'm wondering if the trunk of the coupe is quite a bit bigger. 95% of the time it would just be me driving around...but need to plan for worst case scenarios. Anyone put their kids in the back yet? Haul stuff around? Thanks!
Thinking about getting one of these. Love the looks and how it drives. Just curious how it would be to daily. I have 3 kids lol...so not sure it would work. I have a big truck that I use normally, if I have to drive the kids around. But I sold my 911 because it was annoying trying to think each day whether I needed to pick up a kid from practice or something. The 911 front trunk wasn't very large and so it was difficult to put backpacks/sports gear in. I'm wondering if the trunk of the coupe is quite a bit bigger. 95% of the time it would just be me driving around...but need to plan for worst case scenarios. Anyone put their kids in the back yet? Haul stuff around? Thanks!
I'm planning to daily the GT55 when mine arrives. The trunk is much more spacious than a 911, and when optioned with the back seats which fold down the trunk is even bigger, so plenty of room for sports equipment, backpacks, etc. I currently have the SL43 with the same size back seats, and while not large I can squeeze both my kids back there (10 & 6) with the wife up front. My knees basically touch the steering wheel but it's doable for short drives i.e. picking up both kids from school. I honestly can't think of a more practical sports car unless you wade into 4-door territory.
I'm planning to daily the GT55 when mine arrives. The trunk is much more spacious than a 911, and when optioned with the back seats which fold down the trunk is even bigger, so plenty of room for sports equipment, backpacks, etc. I currently have the SL43 with the same size back seats, and while not large I can squeeze both my kids back there (10 & 6) with the wife up front. My knees basically touch the steering wheel but it's doable for short drives i.e. picking up both kids from school. I honestly can't think of a more practical sports car unless you wade into 4-door territory.
Are you planning to change to A/S tires for Winter daily driving? There don't seem to many A/S options available.
I'm planning to daily the GT55 when mine arrives. The trunk is much more spacious than a 911, and when optioned with the back seats which fold down the trunk is even bigger, so plenty of room for sports equipment, backpacks, etc. I currently have the SL43 with the same size back seats, and while not large I can squeeze both my kids back there (10 & 6) with the wife up front. My knees basically touch the steering wheel but it's doable for short drives i.e. picking up both kids from school. I honestly can't think of a more practical sports car unless you wade into 4-door territory.
The ride is definitely stiffer, but not so much so that it makes it unpleasant to drive on a daily basis. I've driven on some rough roads and it was fine. I would say the biggest initial difference for a daily is that the GT is significantly lower, making navigating driveway, etc. more challenging. I have the lift option but it's tough to always stay vigilant - I've already scraped the bottom coming out of a gas station...
Did you have any paint damage, or was the scraping limited to the Active Aerodynamics Element? Active Aerodynamics Element
Sadly both are a bit scraped up. Not noticeable without crouching down, so will leave it for now (assuming this will likely happen again). Doesn't seem to be any actual damage to the aero element.
The ride is definitely stiffer, but not so much so that it makes it unpleasant to drive on a daily basis. I've driven on some rough roads and it was fine. I would say the biggest initial difference for a daily is that the GT is significantly lower, making navigating driveway, etc. more challenging. I have the lift option but it's tough to always stay vigilant - I've already scraped the bottom coming out of a gas station...
is the lift system not location aware?
even corvettes have this feature from what I recall
The new GT is much more daily driving friendly than the old GT as I've said elsewhere. The architecture is like all the other AMGs. The one thing I picked up on is the door sill is quite wide and combined with how low it is, getting out on a wet day results in wiping the dirt off the side of the car with the back of your pant legs. It was raining on the day I drove it, and that part was unpleasant and unexpected.
is the lift system not location aware?
even corvettes have this feature from what I recall
The location can be stored, but that has to be done manually. It would be nice if Car-to-X could alert drivers to steep entrances like it does for pot holes.
The location can be stored, but that has to be done manually. It would be nice if Car-to-X could alert drivers to steep entrances like it does for pot holes.
Exactly - the location storing works great when you consistently go over something steep (your own driveway, office, etc.) but otherwise you need to be vigilant to set it for the first time. I want to be clear that this is an amazing daily driver - just wanted to flag the ride height vs. the SL.
Exactly - the location storing works great when you consistently go over something steep (your own driveway, office, etc.) but otherwise you need to be vigilant to set it for the first time. I want to be clear that this is an amazing daily driver - just wanted to flag the ride height vs. the SL.
How does the ground clearance and approach angle compare between your SL43 and GT55? I am assuming your SL43 has the standard suspension without Active Ride Control.
Been driving my new GT 55 daily. Will admit that I have a Chevy CO ZR2 as a backup for bad weather here in CO. Plenty of cargo space, great ride adjustments, comfortable seats, cabin noise is very good all things considered (comparing to 911 especially), I have the front camera set to the favorites menu so I can easily park without damaging the front splitter on curbs and parking blocks. Didn’t get a front lift and so far hasn’t been a problem. Love this car. It’s getting a caliper powder to red this week and full stealth PPF next week. Counting the days until I am through break in. At 600 miles now.
Been driving my new GT 55 daily. Will admit that I have a Chevy CO ZR2 as a backup for bad weather here in CO. Plenty of cargo space, great ride adjustments, comfortable seats, cabin noise is very good all things considered (comparing to 911 especially), I have the front camera set to the favorites menu so I can easily park without damaging the front splitter on curbs and parking blocks. Didn’t get a front lift and so far hasn’t been a problem. Love this car. It’s getting a caliper powder to red this week and full stealth PPF next week. Counting the days until I am through break in. At 600 miles now.
Pics or it didn't happen
Also, did you see the poll I put up regarding gt55 vs? would love to hear your input. Thanks
Pics or it didn't happen
Also, did you see the poll I put up regarding gt55 vs? would love to hear your input. Thanks
Don’t worry my friend I’ll post! Hopefully in about a week or two. The thing I love and also hate is that these cars are very rare at least for now and so there isn’t a lot of customization inspiration out there in the community to draw from. So definitely interested in contributing. My base color is the obsidian black with red interior so the red calipers should be a nice subtle flex to match inside. I’m going to do a hood stripe in gloss black with AMG logo cut out. There may be some other gloss on satin black accents as well but we’ll see. I’ve had the rims re-powdered in satin black to cover the polished lip and AMG logo, which I’ve never liked polished. So this car will be almost fully murdered out when done. Will check out the vs thread!
I have extensive time in both a 55 and 63 coupe, unless you live where's there’s smooth roads the ride is quite firm even in C (could use a C+ mode), more road noise etc. The SL makes for a better DD and it is tuned as such, but the coupe is the looker and the rear hatch space is nice. I wish they’d bring back the S Coupe.
I have extensive time in both a 55 and 63 coupe, unless you live where's there’s smooth roads the ride is quite firm even in C (could use a C+ mode), more road noise etc. The SL makes for a better DD and it is tuned as such, but the coupe is the looker and the rear hatch space is nice. I wish they’d bring back the S Coupe.
Was the R232 SL you are comparing the GT55 ride to equipped with Active Ride Control or the standard suspension?
I have extensive time in both a 55 and 63 coupe, unless you live where's there’s smooth roads the ride is quite firm even in C (could use a C+ mode), more road noise etc. The SL makes for a better DD and it is tuned as such, but the coupe is the looker and the rear hatch space is nice. I wish they’d bring back the S Coupe.
Yes, the S coupe! It's a shame, first time in my lifetime Mercedes did not offer a large top-line coupe. I'd be all over that.
My son just had a bad accident with my 911TT. I’m soo upset about the whole thing The lease is up in June and I was planning to buy it out after the lease as the buyout is $50k less than what it’s worth. Now with significant body work there’s no way I’m buying and having to deal with selling it down the road with a bad Carfax. So now I’m between getting an M8 or the GT55. Has anyone considered the M8 as an alternative?
My son just had a bad accident with my 911TT. I’m soo upset about the whole thing The lease is up in June and I was planning to buy it out after the lease as the buyout is $50k less than what it’s worth. Now with significant body work there’s no way I’m buying and having to deal with selling it down the road with a bad Carfax. So now I’m between getting an M8 or the GT55. Has anyone considered the M8 as an alternative?
Oh no!! Hope your son is ok! That's a lot of power in that car!
My son just had a bad accident with my 911TT. I’m soo upset about the whole thing The lease is up in June and I was planning to buy it out after the lease as the buyout is $50k less than what it’s worth. Now with significant body work there’s no way I’m buying and having to deal with selling it down the road with a bad Carfax. So now I’m between getting an M8 or the GT55. Has anyone considered the M8 as an alternative?
I have an M850, it’s a rocket (they have dynoed bone stock at ~600hp) and rides like a dream compd to the M8 and especially the GT.
Mine has the HP cooling and tire performance pkg. The BMWs are a better value and offer superior performance vs the GT in either guise, but the GT is better looking.
Used to drive 911 Turbos for decades, loved them all having many but the air cooled ones will always have a special place in my heart. Glad your boy is ok.
My son just had a bad accident with my 911TT. I’m soo upset about the whole thing The lease is up in June and I was planning to buy it out after the lease as the buyout is $50k less than what it’s worth. Now with significant body work there’s no way I’m buying and having to deal with selling it down the road with a bad Carfax. So now I’m between getting an M8 or the GT55. Has anyone considered the M8 as an alternative?
We have a 2024 M8 convertible. Love it, wicked fast big GT car. Drives big and heavy, not light. Solid build quality and comfortable for long drives, devours the road. Compared to the Mercedes SL/GT line, it's a banging bargain. These might be look upon as classics one day as production is nearing the end and rumors of a replacement 6 series swirl. No more M8's. We've had zero issues year one.
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