Anybody order a GT GTC GTR lately waiting on allocation

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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 10:37 AM
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Anybody order a GT GTC GTR lately waiting on allocation

Waiting on an allocation/ build date on a 2020 GTC I won’t bore you with the details of what my dealer told me but I was just wondering if anybody out there had recently put a deposit on a build and what they were told as far as an allocation or a bill date I am out on Long Island New York .
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Old Sep 13, 2019 | 01:57 PM
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Are you using Rallye? They seem to give you a run around.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 06:57 AM
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Is US inventory tight? There are at least 2 cars in stock at most dealers here in Canada, including 2019s with major discounts.
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 07:48 AM
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They don’t have exactly what I want ,Carbon brakes with selenite grey black interior carbon etc
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 12:18 PM
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If you check out Autotrader there are some grey GTRs across the country. Some new and some uses with steep discounts.

If you want a fully loaded Selenite Gray GTR , there is one inbound at MB of Rockville Center. 216k
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Old Sep 14, 2019 | 06:16 PM
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Thanks , I want a GTC , I guess I’m just gonna have to wait ,
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Thanks , I want a GTC , I guess I’m just gonna have to wait ,
Tons of GTCs just sitting unsold in Canada. Not in the US?
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there are 44 new gray GTC on there as well
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https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-...alerId=1360291

there are 44 new gray GTC on there as well
No carbon brakes tho
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Looks like Jan build ����
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It’s 8-9 months total time. Ordering GTR Wed.
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I just ordered a GTC Roadster and was told January/February build and March for delivery.
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There are quite a few 2019s on dealer lots with massive discounts... just FYI.
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I just ordered a GTC Roadster and was told January/February build and March for delivery.
What country? If in USA, what state? Was told no one in USA has an allocation yet by area Mercedes rep.
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What country? If in USA, what state? Was told no one in USA has an allocation yet by area Mercedes rep.
All across the country! 471 brand new AMG GTs available on Autotrader right now.
There is a factory incentive (at least in Canada) of $25K from head office to dealers, to clear out 2019s.
I got more than 25% off MSRP for a brand new fully loaded GTC!

Doesnt make sense to order a 2020 until these are gone. Besides, the 2020 interior is not nearly as nice. They lost the bespoke “V8” center console and the shift lever is oddly no longer centered.
Digital dash? In some ways better but in other ways not. Analog gauges will be part of the charm of this car when everything is digital.
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Originally Posted by Surge
All across the country! 471 brand new AMG GTs available on Autotrader right now.
There is a factory incentive (at least in Canada) of $25K from head office to dealers, to clear out 2019s.
I got more than 25% off MSRP for a brand new fully loaded GTC!

Doesnt make sense to order a 2020 until these are gone. Besides, the 2020 interior is not nearly as nice. They lost the bespoke “V8” center console and the shift lever is oddly no longer centered.
Digital dash? In some ways better but in other ways not. Analog gauges will be part of the charm of this car when everything is digital.
Your opinion. I personally would not buy a 2019. I don’t like the interior or the gauge cluster.
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Your opinion. I personally would not buy a 2019. I don’t like the interior or the gauge cluster.
Agree, sorry, just saw you ordered GTC Roadster.
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Agree, sorry, just saw you ordered GTC Roadster.
That’s an expensive digital gauge cluster and front camera, given that you can get $30K off a 2019, if not more.

And some say exhaust is quieter on 2020s.
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That’s an expensive digital gauge cluster and front camera, given that you can get $30K off a 2019, if not more.

And some say exhaust is quieter on 2020s.
Again, I don't want a 2019 and you don't know what kind of discount I got on my 2020. I drove a 2019 and a 2020 and actually think the exhaust is louder on the 2020. It is certainly louder than my 17 C63s cab. I don't buy cars that make sense. I buy what I want because I work hard and life can be short. If I was worried about value and/or depreciation, I wouldn't have any of my cars. I'm going to install a Renntech tune as well when it comes in that doesn't make sense either to most people.

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Not trying to change your mind. My point was for those who are waiting for an allocation, they should first see what's already landed. There are almost 500 cars to choose from, many with steep discounts.

Personally, if the price were the same for 2019 and 2020, I would still get the 2019 because I vastly prefer the bespoke/unique center console and analogue gauges.
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Originally Posted by Surge
Not trying to change your mind. My point was for those who are waiting for an allocation, they should first see what's already landed. There are almost 500 cars to choose from, many with steep discounts.

Personally, if the price were the same for 2019 and 2020, I would still get the 2019 because I vastly prefer the bespoke/unique center console and analogue gauges.
I am pretty picky as well. He is right, not many GTC’s ordered with cc brakes. Any time cc brakes are available, I order it. Getting the right car as you want it always beats a discount. Been there, done that.
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For me, cc brakes are a major turn-off. To each his own.

The only must have option on the GTC is the active engine mounts. Otherwise, it's all personal preference.

I will say the upgraded Burmester is A LOT better than the standard. I have heard both on lengthy drives. The base Burmester is not that impressive. If you never listen to music, it doesn't matter. Otherwise, if you can spec it, get the upgraded.
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I didn’t order the CC brakes as I prefer steel for strictly street use. The benefit of CC is for track use as they don’t fade like steel when hot. For normal driving, I think steel has stronger stopping power especially compared to my 458 that requires “bedding” the brakes routinely to improve performance.

However, like many of us have stated, to each his own and we should all be happy we each can get what we want!
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