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I thought I share my experience with my GTS after driving it for 6 weeks. I had a 2016 GTS for about a year and LOVED it! Unfortunately, I got the itch for something different and traded it for a DB11. I regretted it immediately and after 8 months, I got rid of the DB11 and got into another GTS.
I must say, it was very hard to follow the break-in instructions for the 1st 1,500 miles, but I did it and now I am really enjoying driving this beast!!
I love my GTS so much that if for some unfortunate reason, I am ever forced to only have one car and have to get rid of my other rides, without a doubt, I would keep the AMG. Hands down, it is the best driver car I have ever owned. I have been blessed and have had the opportunity to drive other nice & exotic cars, but nothing stands out as my experience with the 2 GTSs. I tried to draw some comparison between the GTS and Hurracan in the following category:
Gear Box: GTS, although DCT in Huracan is a major improvement over the single clutch that has been the norm in Lambos, the GT’s tranny has the edge. When I put the Huracan in Corsa mode, the clutch is snappy and jerks me around.
Driving Dynamics: Although both cars are a lot of fun, I have to go with GTS
Look/style: Probably Huracan, although I love the look of the GTS
Sound: You would think a NA V10 with $4,500 Sport exhaust option would beat most others and it does, but the AMG GT is one of the best sounding cars out there with stock exhaust. They make very different sounds and I like both equally in this department. One thing worth mentioning is when I start the GTS, I feel like I am in a race car!
HP, 0 to 60: Huracan
Fun factor: GTS, you don’t have to go fast or rev it high to enjoy the car. It pivots like a go kart, it sounds like a race car, it’s just AWESOME!
Cost of Ownership/Maintenance: GTS
Interior: Although very different, I like them the same, but Huracan has a slight edge
Technology: IMHO, both cars have antiquated tech that are more than 1 generation behind. I had a 2016 Z06, 2 years ago, it had better tech such as Cosworth’s Performance Data Recorder, dual front parking camera, multi-color, multi-function Heads Up display, etc.. But If I were to choose one over another, I go with GT as it at least has lane keep assist, blind spot monitor, break hold, key-less go etc.
Reliability: Since Audi/Germans took over, the Lambos have gradually become more reliable. My Gallardo and Murci were finicky, but the Aventador and now Huracan are rock solid cars. I feel they are both equally reliable
Ride Comfort: With Mag dampers, Huracan is more comfortable in the Strada mode, unfortunately, you can’t individually configure different settings which forces me to go to Sport mode to open the baffles and change other driving dynamics, so GTS wins. Having said that, I wish the GTR or GTC were more ride compliant, as I originally wanted to get the GTR, test drove 2 and decided against them. I then considered GTC and I guess you could blame my old tired back, but I couldn’t use that as a DD either. I think in this day and age and with available technologies, there is no reason to make a car too stiff in comfort mode, even exotic sports cars.
Exclusivity: Hard one, I see less GTs than Huracans in Dallas area. But if I were to show off, I would probably take the Lambo
I completely understand your comments on GTS vs GTC/R with regard to ride compliance, especially considering the roads we have in our area. I test drove almost everything in the $100-200k range, and the GTS still won me over in terms of package/driving experience to value ratio.
Re: ride compliance in the GT R. The MPSC2s are very susceptible to psi change. I DD mine set to 28PSI cold F&R, and it helps tremendously with the ‘ride’; doesn’t harm handling, and tbh I couldn’t give a toss about longevity; it’s not a family SUV after all.
I traded my loaded ‘15 Z06/7 for the car and like you I miss the PDR; it should be standard in a car like ours as should an HUD which is a tremendous safety feature. Btw when guys at work ask me how I describe the GT R I call it a Germanic Z06. lol
Re: ride compliance in the GT R. The MPSC2s are very susceptible to psi change. I DD mine set to 28PSI cold F&R, and it helps tremendously with the ‘ride’; doesn’t harm handling, and tbh I couldn’t give a toss about longevity; it’s not a family SUV after all.
I traded my loaded ‘15 Z06/7 for the car and like you I miss the PDR; it should be standard in a car like ours as should an HUD which is a tremendous safety feature. Btw when guys at work ask me how I describe the GT R I call it a Germanic Z06. lol
Bish
I also went from a ZO6 to the GTS and tell people it’s a German ZO6.
I thought I share my experience with my GTS after driving it for 6 weeks. I had a 2016 GTS for about a year and LOVED it! Unfortunately, I got the itch for something different and traded it for a DB11. I regretted it immediately and after 8 months, I got rid of the DB11 and got into another GTS.
I just picked up a 2019 Huracan just a little over a week ago. Here are some of the things I like in the GTR that the Huracan doesn't have. I'm sure you'll be able to relate. Big thing I've also noticed is how low the Huracan is. Ingress/egress is def. a little more work. More so for me at 6'2 tall. Vic55 hit the nail on the head when he said the Huracan is more of an "event" car compared to a GT car. As he had both as well. Btw - your car locks awesome. Rocking the stormtrooper look - love it.
No blind spot assist
No keyless entry
No adaptive cruise control
No lane keeping assist
No park and hold feature - caught the car rolling forward a couple times after I pressed and released the brake out of habit - yikes
No automatic high beams
No memory seats
No volume controls in the steering wheel
No trunk space to speak of
Can't make passenger mirror dip/drop in reverse
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YBtw when guys at work ask me how I describe the GT R I call it a Germanic Z06. lol
Bish
Bish, I call it the "German muscle car". What is interesting is that the Z06 had 145 more HP than the 16 GTS and way more torque at least on the paper, but my lap time on 3.1 mile MSR track was only about 2 second faster with the Z06 on Cup 2 tires. With regular tires, it was only 1 sec faster.
I just picked up a 2019 Huracan just a little over a week ago. Here are some of the things I like in the GTR that the Huracan doesn't have. I'm sure you'll be able to relate. Big thing I've also noticed is how low the Huracan is. Ingress/egress is def. a little more work. More so for me at 6'2 tall. Vic55 hit the nail on the head when he said the Huracan is more of an "event" car compared to a GT car. As he had both as well. Btw - your car locks awesome. Rocking the stormtrooper look - love it.
benzlbell, congratulations on your new Lambo! I just saw your thread and your Huracan looks awesome. I love your seats!.
You are right, it is not as practical and the low clearance is a pain as sometimes I forget to lift the nose and you hear the dreaded scraping. I use my GT as a DD, park it everywhere, do grocery shopping, run it through car wash, etc.
Great comparo and I agree on all points. The Lambo is just too damn magnetic at times. Its like a big shell with a bad a$$ v10 in there. Sadly its the car that I always used to park and then have to look back at a few times to ensure it was in the right spot and away from the "door dingers".
If one wants a V10 thats normally aspirated and desires a daily or semi daily I highly recommend the Audi R8.
Great comparo and I agree on all points. The Lambo is just too damn magnetic at times. Its like a big shell with a bad a$$ v10 in there. Sadly its the car that I always used to park and then have to look back at a few times to ensure it was in the right spot and away from the "door dingers".
If one wants a V10 thats normally aspirated and desires a daily or semi daily I highly recommend the Audi R8.
Vic55, I have never been in an R8 but a friend of mine had an older model and was very happy with it. How does the tech compares to the H or other sport/exotics?
Vic55, I have never been in an R8 but a friend of mine had an older model and was very happy with it. How does the tech compares to the H or other sport/exotics?
The Gen 1's have NOTHING on the Gen 2's in regards to driveability, understeer, transmission, and cabin tech. Id argue that the virtual cockpit in the Gen 2 R8 is better than the Lambo. I always felt the Lambo was a bit "busy" with the airplane switches. The B&O option in the R8 is not ideal but better than the H car. The virtual cockpit is pretty cool but to be honest, the novelty does wear off; but the visuals and the line of sight of the car beat the H car hands down.
I can compare the R8 to these exotics Ive had:
2014 458
2014 Ferrari FF
Both dont hold a candle to the R8; Audi does a better job incorporating tech IMHO. My F cars both had the nasty chrysler BS radios but then again, I didnt buy those cars or even the R8 for tech as my defining choice.. I just love the R8 V10 song (Ive had 2 of them) and its so brilliant that I got over any inadequate interior amenities.
I loved my R8 and will get another- the only reason to go with a Gen1 is for the gated 6 speed and what I think is better styling
Gen2 is a big improvement in all other categories
Id argue that the virtual cockpit in the Gen 2 R8 is better than the Lambo.
I agree! Historically Lambos have been getting Audi's infotainment that were usually 1 generation behind. I saw the Evo at the unveiling party and looks like the Bull finally is getting a decent infotainment.
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