Drum roll, please!
Finally picked up my 2018 AMG GTS. It is friggin awesome !
First, the Solarbeam Yellow is stunning . I showed up to the Dealers. There were people milling around the car. It was like a beacon in the sea of MB white, gray and black cars.
The Carbon fiber exterior package is striking against the yellow metallic paint especially in the sunlight.
The all leather interior is so clean. I’m glad i didn’t get the contrasting Dinamica dash board. The Dinamica steering wheel and headliner is enough . The Gloss Carbon Fiber trim sparkles. The seats are snug but comfortable. No sliding at all.
The infotainment is a little complex to absorb in one sitting but seems pretty intuitive . The gear shifter will take some time to get used to. It’s a little too far back to reach comfortably.
Steering is firm but responsive. In Comfort suspension, the ride is not bad at all. Even the rough, torn up streets were bearable . I didn’t compress a vertebra ; i didn’t forget how to operate. It was comfortable compared to my SUV.
Visibility is fair. The A pillars were ok not obstructive. Rear view side mirrors are appropriately placed. The windshield seems a little narrow, part is due to the long bonnet taking up part of your field of view . It was t too dark in the cabin. Light comes in through the perforations of the roller shade even when closed . I have plenty of head rooom.
Easy exit of the seats would be nice but i set my drivers position as M1 and the seat way back as M2.
Handling was great. The High End Burmiester is reasonable . The speakers need to break in. Cabin noise was surprisingly acceptable eithe Windows closed.
its now stored in the garage waiting for PPF application. The roads around here are filled with sand and gravel .
Will post pics soon.
Finally picked up my 2018 AMG GTS. It is friggin awesome !
First, the Solarbeam Yellow is stunning . I showed up to the Dealers. There were people milling around the car. It was like a beacon in the sea of MB white, gray and black cars.
The Carbon fiber exterior package is striking against the yellow metallic paint especially in the sunlight.
The all leather interior is so clean. I’m glad i didn’t get the contrasting Dinamica dash board. The Dinamica steering wheel and headliner is enough . The Gloss Carbon Fiber trim sparkles. The seats are snug but comfortable. No sliding at all.
The infotainment is a little complex to absorb in one sitting but seems pretty intuitive . The gear shifter will take some time to get used to. It’s a little too far back to reach comfortably.
Steering is firm but responsive. In Comfort suspension, the ride is not bad at all. Even the rough, torn up streets were bearable . I didn’t compress a vertebra ; i didn’t forget how to operate. It was comfortable compared to my SUV.
Visibility is fair. The A pillars were ok not obstructive. Rear view side mirrors are appropriately placed. The windshield seems a little narrow, part is due to the long bonnet taking up part of your field of view . It was t too dark in the cabin. Light comes in through the perforations of the roller shade even when closed . I have plenty of head rooom.
Easy exit of the seats would be nice but i set my drivers position as M1 and the seat way back as M2.
Handling was great. The High End Burmiester is reasonable . The speakers need to break in. Cabin noise was surprisingly acceptable eithe Windows closed.
its now stored in the garage waiting for PPF application. The roads around here are filled with sand and gravel .
Will post pics soon.
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Well well. All good things to those that wait. Congrats Cutter!
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Etta James is singing as I type...
Congrats and you better post some pics asap.
Congrats and you better post some pics asap.
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CONGRATULATIONS!! Well deserved.
The seats and suspension will fit you better as you drive it more.
ENJOY!!
The seats and suspension will fit you better as you drive it more.
ENJOY!!
Thanks guys.
And more importantly, thanks for all the input and hand holding during the waiting period .
And more importantly, thanks for all the input and hand holding during the waiting period .
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So great that you’ve picked her up. Congrats!
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Congrats, Cutter. I'm just a wee bit jealous....
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Congrats and well deserved but this thread is worthless without pics. You such a tease 
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Congratulations Cutter, but without pictures, it didn't happen...
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Congrats - sounds like a thing of beauty, so we need pics ASAP!!!
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And we want Cutter in full surgical garb .....
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Cutter you are now cooler than that other member who is still asking questions over at Rennlist but you need to post pictures soon or the BS police will come out
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ill post them as soon as i can. This thing called a “ job” is getting in the way of enjoying my long awaited pleasure . It was a busy weekend after picking up my “Honey”😳Originally Posted by Vic55
Cutter you are now cooler than that other member who is still asking questions over at Rennlist but you need to post pictures soon or the BS police will come out
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Congratulations on the new car. Solar Beam Yellow is an awesome colour! Pics.
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Yea Im excited to see the solarbeam with the new panamericana grill and carbon fiber... your a surgeon with the screen name cutter? lol thats awesome
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Hes out driving...too busy to take pics
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Could only be so lucky. I’ve been stuck at work all week and haven’t seen the light of day to be able to take pics of her in natural day Originally Posted by susman@eurogermantown.com
Hes out driving...too busy to take pics
The only photo i have is a teaser photo from the Dealer. I will take her out this weekend and take some photos . I promise to post them this weekend .
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Could only be so lucky. I’ve been stuck at work all week and haven’t seen the light of day to be able to take pics of her in natural day
The only photo i have is a teaser photo from the Dealer. I will take her out this weekend and take some photos . I promise to post them this weekend .
The license plate looks interesting. Is it normal for a brand new, non delivered car to have a plate that looks like that in NJ?Originally Posted by thecutter64
Could only be so lucky. I’ve been stuck at work all week and haven’t seen the light of day to be able to take pics of her in natural day
The only photo i have is a teaser photo from the Dealer. I will take her out this weekend and take some photos . I promise to post them this weekend .
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its in NYOriginally Posted by guynamedsean
The license plate looks interesting. Is it normal for a brand new, non delivered car to have a plate that looks like that in NJ?
