One issue after another
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I'm curious where your R8 fits into the group. To me, it's one of the best cars out there ( and i'm surprised at how little people talk about them or mention them)....i'm still hung up on my R8...There are a few things i like better about my Ed 1 but over all, i think i prefer the R8 ....to the point of buying a new one in 3 years when i've given this GTS a fair chance. She only has 1k miles on her.
What's your thoughts on the two ? (your R8 and your GTS)?
What's your thoughts on the two ? (your R8 and your GTS)?
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To be fair with the GTS, you would have to compare the 2017 V8 R8 and not the V10, or possibly the new rumored 5 cylinder R8 to replace the V8. I think performance wise the GTS would win.
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I think today I heard the dreaded suspension noise? It sounded like I was dragging a metal can on the ground for about 5 feet at very low speeds under 5mph. It sounded like it was coming from the rear suspension however. No warning lights, went away once I accelerated. Is this it?
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No. Sorry. The suspension noise comes from the front of the car and is just a thump. Sounds like some metal rod cracks but it's just some rubbing and not a big deal. Very alarming sound though. You get it when going over a speed bump or up a driveway. Especially at an angle.
Vic, I loved my R8. Had one of the very first v10's. But I got it in manual cause I wasnt a fan of that egear thing. I actually still think it was better then current 911's. The totally fresh look, however, is very long in the tooth. Would like to see them redesign while keeping it simple inside like the original.
Vic, I loved my R8. Had one of the very first v10's. But I got it in manual cause I wasnt a fan of that egear thing. I actually still think it was better then current 911's. The totally fresh look, however, is very long in the tooth. Would like to see them redesign while keeping it simple inside like the original.
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2016 GTS, 2017 S550 Cabriolet, 2015 911Turbo S 2016Q5, 2008 Z06
I think today I heard the dreaded suspension noise? It sounded like I was dragging a metal can on the ground for about 5 feet at very low speeds under 5mph. It sounded like it was coming from the rear suspension however. No warning lights, went away once I accelerated. Is this it?
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I think today I heard the dreaded suspension noise? It sounded like I was dragging a metal can on the ground for about 5 feet at very low speeds under 5mph. It sounded like it was coming from the rear suspension however. No warning lights, went away once I accelerated. Is this it?
It quickly disappear.
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I was getting noise out of the back suspension as well, usually as mentioned with a speed bump or driveway curb.
I will still say they were two different noises. One was absolutely front suspension (while under load) usually while pulling into a high curbed driveway or over a speed bump. The second (which I attribute to the pano roof personally) was very different. Seemed like behind me and only when really torxing the body. So speed bump offset so the frame gets some torsion.
BOTH were resolved mind you with the "suspension tightening" that the dealer did. Why do I make a note about the different noises? Cause I really think they are two separate things that thankfully were both taken care of.
Update on the exhaust noise. Completely new exhaust fitted to car (gulp) one of the baffles failed in the muffler or something. Lost another week in the car but she is now just sitting back in the garage where she will stay
Driving her and waiting for the next thing to fail is getting old.
Love the discussion of other cars in people's stables
-Dave
I will still say they were two different noises. One was absolutely front suspension (while under load) usually while pulling into a high curbed driveway or over a speed bump. The second (which I attribute to the pano roof personally) was very different. Seemed like behind me and only when really torxing the body. So speed bump offset so the frame gets some torsion.
BOTH were resolved mind you with the "suspension tightening" that the dealer did. Why do I make a note about the different noises? Cause I really think they are two separate things that thankfully were both taken care of.
Update on the exhaust noise. Completely new exhaust fitted to car (gulp) one of the baffles failed in the muffler or something. Lost another week in the car but she is now just sitting back in the garage where she will stay
Driving her and waiting for the next thing to fail is getting old.Love the discussion of other cars in people's stables
-Dave
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I was getting noise out of the back suspension as well, usually as mentioned with a speed bump or driveway curb.
I will still say they were two different noises. One was absolutely front suspension (while under load) usually while pulling into a high curbed driveway or over a speed bump. The second (which I attribute to the pano roof personally) was very different. Seemed like behind me and only when really torxing the body. So speed bump offset so the frame gets some torsion.
BOTH were resolved mind you with the "suspension tightening" that the dealer did. Why do I make a note about the different noises? Cause I really think they are two separate things that thankfully were both taken care of.
Update on the exhaust noise. Completely new exhaust fitted to car (gulp) one of the baffles failed in the muffler or something. Lost another week in the car but she is now just sitting back in the garage where she will stay Driving her and waiting for the next thing to fail is getting old.
Love the discussion of other cars in people's stables
-Dave
I will still say they were two different noises. One was absolutely front suspension (while under load) usually while pulling into a high curbed driveway or over a speed bump. The second (which I attribute to the pano roof personally) was very different. Seemed like behind me and only when really torxing the body. So speed bump offset so the frame gets some torsion.
BOTH were resolved mind you with the "suspension tightening" that the dealer did. Why do I make a note about the different noises? Cause I really think they are two separate things that thankfully were both taken care of.
Update on the exhaust noise. Completely new exhaust fitted to car (gulp) one of the baffles failed in the muffler or something. Lost another week in the car but she is now just sitting back in the garage where she will stay
Driving her and waiting for the next thing to fail is getting old.Love the discussion of other cars in people's stables
-Dave
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e63s estate
I fell in love with the car on the track. Yep I am that sucker that paid for the driving academy then went and bought the car purely based on that experience. My intent had been to track her, not race or anything but I live an hour from Harris Hill so why not.Obviously not going to happen now. Never done a race start, baby'd her probably more than any other car I have owned and just problems. I thought my old 964 was in the shop alot
The other car I was looking at was a used 2013 Aston V12 Vantage Carbon (last v12 manual that will probably ever be made). I specifically didn't buy it cause I assumed that being british built it was going to be a maintenance nightmare.
Not looking for a pity party, I am just really curious if my experience has been just straight up the opposite of everyone else. Certainly sounds that way...
-Dave
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I fell in love with the car on the track. Yep I am that sucker that paid for the driving academy then went and bought the car purely based on that experience. My intent had been to track her, not race or anything but I live an hour from Harris Hill so why not.Obviously not going to happen now. Never done a race start, baby'd her probably more than any other car I have owned and just problems. I thought my old 964 was in the shop alot
The other car I was looking at was a used 2013 Aston V12 Vantage Carbon (last v12 manual that will probably ever be made). I specifically didn't buy it cause I assumed that being british built it was going to be a maintenance nightmare.
Not looking for a pity party, I am just really curious if my experience has been just straight up the opposite of everyone else. Certainly sounds that way...
-Dave
In fact I am impressed how well the car does.
I contrast, Our last BMW 750li 3 years into the production cycle had an engine that essentially self destructed. Their recall had the car in the garage for 3-6 weeks.
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I fell in love with the car on the track. Yep I am that sucker that paid for the driving academy then went and bought the car purely based on that experience. My intent had been to track her, not race or anything but I live an hour from Harris Hill so why not.Obviously not going to happen now. Never done a race start, baby'd her probably more than any other car I have owned and just problems. I thought my old 964 was in the shop alot
The other car I was looking at was a used 2013 Aston V12 Vantage Carbon (last v12 manual that will probably ever be made). I specifically didn't buy it cause I assumed that being british built it was going to be a maintenance nightmare.
Not looking for a pity party, I am just really curious if my experience has been just straight up the opposite of everyone else. Certainly sounds that way...
-Dave
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AMG GTS
Hi Dave, I have the tick,tick,tick at Idle. Should I take it in ?
I do hear the tick, tick noise at idle should I take the car and I have noticed no difference in performance.
Greetings everyone. I am an owner of a non-edition 1 GTS and I am interesting if anyone else is having just endless issues with their car like I am.
Within a few weeks an oil return line failed (there was a very strange tick tick tick at idle) after a week in the shop they ended up cannibalising another car to get me going since the part didn't exist. Next up all the suspension bolts needed to be re-torqued to stop both the "normal" panoramic roof sounds but a very very very ugly suspension noise at full front suspension bump.
Greetings everyone. I am an owner of a non-edition 1 GTS and I am interesting if anyone else is having just endless issues with their car like I am.
Within a few weeks an oil return line failed (there was a very strange tick tick tick at idle) after a week in the shop they ended up cannibalising another car to get me going since the part didn't exist. Next up all the suspension bolts needed to be re-torqued to stop both the "normal" panoramic roof sounds but a very very very ugly suspension noise at full front suspension bump.
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Greetings everyone. I am an owner of a non-edition 1 GTS and I am interesting if anyone else is having just endless issues with their car like I am.
Within a few weeks an oil return line failed (there was a very strange tick tick tick at idle) after a week in the shop they ended up cannibalising another car to get me going since the part didn't exist. Next up all the suspension bolts needed to be re-torqued to stop both the "normal" panoramic roof sounds but a very very very ugly suspension noise at full front suspension bump.
Now the exhaust makes a very funky ticking noise when coming on throttle or off throttle (engine braking). Putting it into full race mode with the "loud" button helps it disappear but then I am THAT guy driving around the neighborhood.
I am not a particularly picky person, however I cannot believe how frequently I have had to leave the car at the dealer since I bought it in June. I am just utterly disappointed with my experience so far and at a complete loss on where I go from here. This is my second AMG (e63 Estate which I miss since it just worked) and absolutely my last. If I hadn't have put an $$$$$$ wrap on the car out of the gates I would almost be ok taking the depreciation and just getting rid of it and going back to porsches.
If somehow I just got a dud of a car well that is another thing than I am SOL. I didn't buy some exotic that I expected to be finicky and needs to visit with the mechanic every thousand miles but that is exactly what I got. I just wanted a mercedes...
Not trying to start a pitty thread but I just can't imagine my experience is some oddity, I didn't think karma-wise I was that poorly off lol
-Dave
Within a few weeks an oil return line failed (there was a very strange tick tick tick at idle) after a week in the shop they ended up cannibalising another car to get me going since the part didn't exist. Next up all the suspension bolts needed to be re-torqued to stop both the "normal" panoramic roof sounds but a very very very ugly suspension noise at full front suspension bump.
Now the exhaust makes a very funky ticking noise when coming on throttle or off throttle (engine braking). Putting it into full race mode with the "loud" button helps it disappear but then I am THAT guy driving around the neighborhood.
I am not a particularly picky person, however I cannot believe how frequently I have had to leave the car at the dealer since I bought it in June. I am just utterly disappointed with my experience so far and at a complete loss on where I go from here. This is my second AMG (e63 Estate which I miss since it just worked) and absolutely my last. If I hadn't have put an $$$$$$ wrap on the car out of the gates I would almost be ok taking the depreciation and just getting rid of it and going back to porsches.
If somehow I just got a dud of a car well that is another thing than I am SOL. I didn't buy some exotic that I expected to be finicky and needs to visit with the mechanic every thousand miles but that is exactly what I got. I just wanted a mercedes...
Not trying to start a pitty thread but I just can't imagine my experience is some oddity, I didn't think karma-wise I was that poorly off lol
-Dave
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I m in the same boat as most of you guys. Have had so many problems with my edition 1 GTS. Have had to bring it into servicing twice to take care of the rear suspension noise and wasn't fixed until a third try when I blew off my lid and they finally "replaced" a lot of the parts rather than tightening them. Also had a very serious incident where the car just froze in the middle of the road due to a "transmission problem". Good thing it was late at night and there wasn't much traffic around. Just lost power when accelerating. Again, servicing tells me it's just a minor problem that's easily fixable. My problem is that this is AMG's flagship car and I have had it for less than 6 months with around 3,000 km only and it's been in servicing for about 2 months. How does the price justify what I get?
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I ended up getting so fed up with all the problems with mine I traded it in. Biggest POS I've ever owned, right up there with my POS CTS-V for number of problems in first year of ownership.
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global recall
i just realize that my most recent problem and complaint as to what happened to me caused a global recall.
http://autoweek.com/article/recalls/...aft-separation
everything in the article happened to me and I would have been the 1st injury if there were more cars on the road that night.
http://autoweek.com/article/recalls/...aft-separation
everything in the article happened to me and I would have been the 1st injury if there were more cars on the road that night.
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Hi all, would love to have all of the owners weigh in on this poll to give their final verdict:
https://mbworld.org/forums/coupe-roadster/631791-would-you-buy-2016-gt-s-again.html
Tnx
https://mbworld.org/forums/coupe-roadster/631791-would-you-buy-2016-gt-s-again.html
Tnx
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AMG GTS
I see this recall in my future.....haven't heard from the dealership yet.
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I also had numerous issues with my Edtion 1. In my case both the dealer and MBUSA worked with me and I ended up with a late model year replacement.
Knock wood no issues so far..
Knock wood no issues so far..
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