2016 or 2017 GTS
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2016 or 2017 GTS
So I am looking at either a 16 or 17 GTS which year would you go and what package is a must?
I have an 15 E63s wagon and really do not like the transmission.
AMG Aerodynamic Package
AMG Dynamic Plus Package
Distronic Plus
Plus what else?
Thank you!
Astolfo
I have an 15 E63s wagon and really do not like the transmission.
AMG Aerodynamic Package
AMG Dynamic Plus Package
Distronic Plus
Plus what else?
Thank you!
Astolfo
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Haha. You don't like the tranny in your wagon ?
Well then we have to correct this. It will have to be a 17 as AERO was only a first edition option, although you could order Aero parts and install on a 16.
For 20 large less I would go with a 17 GT.... only option you can't get is Dynamic plus but I won't be tracking this car.
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Haha. You don't like the tranny in your wagon ?
Well then we have to correct this. It will have to be a 17 as AERO was only a first edition option, although you could order Aero parts and install on a 16.
For 20 large less I would go with a 17 GT.... only option you can't get is Dynamic plus but I won't be tracking this car.
Well then we have to correct this. It will have to be a 17 as AERO was only a first edition option, although you could order Aero parts and install on a 16.
For 20 large less I would go with a 17 GT.... only option you can't get is Dynamic plus but I won't be tracking this car.
I will go and test the gts tomorrow and yes I was hoping to get some opinions on the additional packages for daily driver and occasional track day.
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I would buy a 17 if possible as hopefully first year issues are behind.
the DCT is clearly on upgrade over the MCT. I had a CLS and the DCT is about as close as you going to get to the PDK. You won't be disappointed.
I do not see the point of dynamic + package unless you are a serious track rat.
If you OK with tinkering your car, then get a GT and tune it. This will save you about $12K.
the exhaust upgrade is a must.
If you do not like chrome then get the night package.
The glass roof definitely makes the interior feel roomier.
I also think the adaptive suspension makes a difference and the difference between comfort and hardest setting is clearly noticeable.
Post pics when you get one.
the DCT is clearly on upgrade over the MCT. I had a CLS and the DCT is about as close as you going to get to the PDK. You won't be disappointed.
I do not see the point of dynamic + package unless you are a serious track rat.
If you OK with tinkering your car, then get a GT and tune it. This will save you about $12K.
the exhaust upgrade is a must.
If you do not like chrome then get the night package.
The glass roof definitely makes the interior feel roomier.
I also think the adaptive suspension makes a difference and the difference between comfort and hardest setting is clearly noticeable.
Post pics when you get one.
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I would buy a 17 if possible as hopefully first year issues are behind.
the DCT is clearly on upgrade over the MCT. I had a CLS and the DCT is about as close as you going to get to the PDK. You won't be disappointed.
I do not see the point of dynamic + package unless you are a serious track rat.
If you OK with tinkering your car, then get a GT and tune it. This will save you about $12K.
the exhaust upgrade is a must.
If you do not like chrome then get the night package.
The glass roof definitely makes the interior feel roomier.
I also think the adaptive suspension makes a difference and the difference between comfort and hardest setting is clearly noticeable.
Post pics when you get one.
the DCT is clearly on upgrade over the MCT. I had a CLS and the DCT is about as close as you going to get to the PDK. You won't be disappointed.
I do not see the point of dynamic + package unless you are a serious track rat.
If you OK with tinkering your car, then get a GT and tune it. This will save you about $12K.
the exhaust upgrade is a must.
If you do not like chrome then get the night package.
The glass roof definitely makes the interior feel roomier.
I also think the adaptive suspension makes a difference and the difference between comfort and hardest setting is clearly noticeable.
Post pics when you get one.
this time will take my time and see... looking at the Alpha Romeo too🤔
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If you care about depreciation go with the 17 unless they are going to give you a great deal on the 16. Also, you may have far less issues with the 17 over the 16. Cars are under warranty, but still a pain in the *** having your car sit at the dealer waiting for parts to fix.
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If you care about depreciation go with the 17 unless they are going to give you a great deal on the 16. Also, you may have far less issues with the 17 over the 16. Cars are under warranty, but still a pain in the *** having your car sit at the dealer waiting for parts to fix.
Thank you Td33 this makes sense going to the dealer is a huge pain. It just drives me out of my mind going to a dealer to fix something they know it is a problem.
At least Mercedes Benz of Seattle does not recognize that if I am not working I am not making $, if I do not make money I can't spend it on cars and telling a customer that spends over $200k in a year on cars at their dealership to wait for 2 hours because they do not give loaners for a service A is just not wise.
I will try Mercedes Benz of Bellevue today.
Is there much lag on the shifting-starting from stop (red light/stop sign or bumper to bumper traffic) on the GTS in C? no I do not drive in S or S+ on high traffic
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I don't find any lag in red light/stop sign or bumper to bumper driving unless I've been in C for a while and put my foot down quickly. Then it takes a second sometimes to figure out how radical I want to be. Nothing awkward for me.
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Thank you Td33 this makes sense going to the dealer is a huge pain. It just drives me out of my mind going to a dealer to fix something they know it is a problem.
At least Mercedes Benz of Seattle does not recognize that if I am not working I am not making $, if I do not make money I can't spend it on cars and telling a customer that spends over $200k in a year on cars at their dealership to wait for 2 hours because they do not give loaners for a service A is just not wise.
I will try Mercedes Benz of Bellevue today.
Is there much lag on the shifting-starting from stop (red light/stop sign or bumper to bumper traffic) on the GTS in C? no I do not drive in S or S+ on high traffic
At least Mercedes Benz of Seattle does not recognize that if I am not working I am not making $, if I do not make money I can't spend it on cars and telling a customer that spends over $200k in a year on cars at their dealership to wait for 2 hours because they do not give loaners for a service A is just not wise.
I will try Mercedes Benz of Bellevue today.
Is there much lag on the shifting-starting from stop (red light/stop sign or bumper to bumper traffic) on the GTS in C? no I do not drive in S or S+ on high traffic
1. Unless you ge a real nice discount on a 2017, your better buy is the 2016 since the dealer wants to get them off of his lot. Do your homework and like several here you can turn up a great car at a terriffic price.
2. BOTH the 2017 and the 2016 use essentially the same parts, and carry the same 4 year warranty. So if you have to wait for a part on one you will on the other.
FWIW: I have a thread for GTS PROBLEMS AND ISSUES--OWNER POSTS ONLY over on the PL. There haven't been any new postings in at least 2 months. To the best of my knowledge, virtually ALL of the initial problems have been, identified, documented and resolved.
3. Unless the problem you run into is very serious or life threatening, wait until you have a couple, make a appointment and get everything fixed at once.
4. The issue of getting a loaner from your dealer is troubling. I would take this issue up with the dealership management NOT the service management.
I hope this information helps you in your decision.
Regards
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[QUOTE=JSwan724;6939228]A few clairification points;
1. Unless you ge a real nice discount on a 2017, your better buy is the 2016 since the dealer wants to get them off of his lot. Do your homework and like several here you can turn up a great car at a terriffic price.
2. BOTH the 2017 and the 2016 use essentially the same parts, and carry the same 4 year warranty. So if you have to wait for a part on one you will on the other.
FWIW: I have a thread for GTS PROBLEMS AND ISSUES--OWNER POSTS ONLY over on the PL. There hasen't been any new postings in at least 2 months. To the best of my knowldge, virtually ALL of the initial problems have been, identified, documented and resolved.
3. Unless the problem you run into is very serious or life threatening, wait until you have a couple, make a appointment and get everything fixed at once.
4. The issue of fetting a loaner from you dealer is troubling. I would take this issue up with the dealership management NOT the service management.
I hope this information helps you in your decision.
Regards[/QUOTE
Thanks!
I found a dealer with a few 2016 and 2017. none of the have the fix spoiler, then some of them have the dynamic plus and some don't.
Anyone here can get wholesale pricing?
I could provide the VINs
Thank you
1. Unless you ge a real nice discount on a 2017, your better buy is the 2016 since the dealer wants to get them off of his lot. Do your homework and like several here you can turn up a great car at a terriffic price.
2. BOTH the 2017 and the 2016 use essentially the same parts, and carry the same 4 year warranty. So if you have to wait for a part on one you will on the other.
FWIW: I have a thread for GTS PROBLEMS AND ISSUES--OWNER POSTS ONLY over on the PL. There hasen't been any new postings in at least 2 months. To the best of my knowldge, virtually ALL of the initial problems have been, identified, documented and resolved.
3. Unless the problem you run into is very serious or life threatening, wait until you have a couple, make a appointment and get everything fixed at once.
4. The issue of fetting a loaner from you dealer is troubling. I would take this issue up with the dealership management NOT the service management.
I hope this information helps you in your decision.
Regards[/QUOTE
Thanks!
I found a dealer with a few 2016 and 2017. none of the have the fix spoiler, then some of them have the dynamic plus and some don't.
Anyone here can get wholesale pricing?
I could provide the VINs
Thank you
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[QUOTE=Astolfo;6939271]
It probably would be helpful if you could tell us all where you are..... it's a big internet and a bigger world....
A few clairification points;
1. Unless you ge a real nice discount on a 2017, your better buy is the 2016 since the dealer wants to get them off of his lot. Do your homework and like several here you can turn up a great car at a terriffic price.
2. BOTH the 2017 and the 2016 use essentially the same parts, and carry the same 4 year warranty. So if you have to wait for a part on one you will on the other.
FWIW: I have a thread for GTS PROBLEMS AND ISSUES--OWNER POSTS ONLY over on the PL. There hasen't been any new postings in at least 2 months. To the best of my knowldge, virtually ALL of the initial problems have been, identified, documented and resolved.
3. Unless the problem you run into is very serious or life threatening, wait until you have a couple, make a appointment and get everything fixed at once.
4. The issue of fetting a loaner from you dealer is troubling. I would take this issue up with the dealership management NOT the service management.
I hope this information helps you in your decision.
Regards[/QUOTE
Thanks!
I found a dealer with a few 2016 and 2017. none of the have the fix spoiler, then some of them have the dynamic plus and some don't.
Anyone here can get wholesale pricing?
I could provide the VINs
Thank you
1. Unless you ge a real nice discount on a 2017, your better buy is the 2016 since the dealer wants to get them off of his lot. Do your homework and like several here you can turn up a great car at a terriffic price.
2. BOTH the 2017 and the 2016 use essentially the same parts, and carry the same 4 year warranty. So if you have to wait for a part on one you will on the other.
FWIW: I have a thread for GTS PROBLEMS AND ISSUES--OWNER POSTS ONLY over on the PL. There hasen't been any new postings in at least 2 months. To the best of my knowldge, virtually ALL of the initial problems have been, identified, documented and resolved.
3. Unless the problem you run into is very serious or life threatening, wait until you have a couple, make a appointment and get everything fixed at once.
4. The issue of fetting a loaner from you dealer is troubling. I would take this issue up with the dealership management NOT the service management.
I hope this information helps you in your decision.
Regards[/QUOTE
Thanks!
I found a dealer with a few 2016 and 2017. none of the have the fix spoiler, then some of them have the dynamic plus and some don't.
Anyone here can get wholesale pricing?
I could provide the VINs
Thank you
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