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For what it's worth, I test drove this SBY GT R Pro a couple of months ago and have to say it was very eye-catching, particularly when "yellow" has never been a consideration for me when car shopping in the past. Personally, I think the Pro graphics are overkill on SBY and would be tempted to remove them if I had the car.
While I've been casually shopping for a "lightly used" Brilliant Blue GT R for almost a year, I probably would have gone ahead with the purchase if the Phoenix MB Dealer had been willing to discuss a trade-in for my F430 Spider. I did have the same question in the back of my mind though regarding how I would feel about SBY long term. Two months later, it's still sitting on their lot and the price has dropped twice by a total of $5k. Phoenix definitely has a sizable car culture, so I'm a little surprised it hasn't sold yet.
I'm not sure I agree that SBY translates to a premium over other comps though - I've been tracking a few Pro models (along with a few other GT Rs) and don't necessarily see SBY commanding the highest prices....
I just bought a SBY GTC roadster after having an auto-search looking for one for over a month. Picked it up in Nashville and one the way home to VA, I put my first miles on it at Tail of the Dragon. Love the color, love the car.
I just bought a SBY GTC roadster after having an auto-search looking for one for over a month. Picked it up in Nashville and one the way home to VA, I put my first miles on it at Tail of the Dragon. Love the color, love the car.
Well guys - I've been absent for a while after starting this thread BC I've been busy at acquiring a GT.
On the SBY, I cannot believe how many times I went round and round on it. After I started this thread I rejected the car the next day...two days later, back on the agenda...made an offer, then rescinded it. The very peculiar thing about SBY, it looks far better on a GTR than it does on a GT/GTS, especially if it has silver wheels, which this car did. I only went back to it after developing a plan to completely redo the exterior look. Funny thing, apparently I wasn't alone as this dealer has had the car for sale for 80 days and 3 price reductions.
So, finally, today, I bought this boring black/black/black GT. Look for me in the back row...haha...pick it up tomorrow
Congrats but I also say too bad. Black on black is boring.
These cars are special and they do need to say “look at me “.
color is completely subjective. However, I have to disagree with one statement. The car that looks best in SBY is the GTS. The GTR looks great in GHM and SGM.
The GT was never offered in SBY as far as I know .GTS and above .
Congrats but I also say too bad. Black on black is boring.
These cars are special and they do need to say “look at me “.
color is completely subjective. However, I have to disagree with one statement. The car that looks best in SBY is the GTS. The GTR looks great in GHM and SGM.
The GT was never offered in SBY as far as I know .GTS and above .
I get the whole thing about a special paint job that costs 10 grand. I can see the allure to this color when the car underpinning it is worthy. But common man (sorry Biden) the only thing missing on this car is the TAXI sign. I looked at this car with the thought - "What can I do to make it right"? I think I knew (know) but didn't want to risk it in the end. Apparently no one else has in three months.
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I get the whole thing about a special paint job that costs 10 grand. I can see the allure to this color when the car underpinning it is worthy. But common man (sorry Biden) the only thing missing on this car is the TAXI sign. I looked at this car with the thought - "What can I do to make it right"? I think I knew (know) but didn't want to risk it in the end. Apparently no one else has in three months.
I don't blame you. This example was not spec's right. The original owner cheaped out on everything else and spent the money only on the paint job.
I don't blame you. This example was not spec's right. The original owner cheaped out on everything else and spent the money only on the paint job.
Exactly. I like the color, I just struggled with an offer commensurate with the work/money I would need to put in to get it right. I estimated $10K and was trying to make an offer that reflected that on a car already discounted twice. The guy was actually considering it on top of it. I finally didn't feel right about the car or the offer so I rescinded.
On the other hand, black is a car color I've had on most of my cars in the past. Only exceptions was Tempest gray on my Bentley and Victory red on one Corvette. I ordered a 2021 C8 Corvette in black. Black works for me regardless what row I'm in, even the back row....hahaaa......
Exactly. I like the color, I just struggled with an offer commensurate with the work/money I would need to put in to get it right. I estimated $10K and was trying to make an offer that reflected that on a car already discounted twice. The guy was actually considering it on top of it. I finally didn't feel right about the car or the offer so I rescinded.
On the other hand, black is a car color I've had on most of my cars in the past. Only exceptions was Tempest gray on my Bentley and Victory red on one Corvette. I ordered a 2021 C8 Corvette in black. Black works for me regardless what row I'm in, even the back row....hahaaa......
I have this one on order still waiting for the dealer to let me know when I'll get it.
I have this one on order still waiting for the dealer to let me know when I'll get it.
My lord...that's my car w/ the Z51 opt and wing on the first go around in the configuater, but in the end, I switched to an HTC minus Z51 on the workbench order.
I get the whole thing about a special paint job that costs 10 grand. I can see the allure to this color when the car underpinning it is worthy. But common man (sorry Biden) the only thing missing on this car is the TAXI sign. I looked at this car with the thought - "What can I do to make it right"? I think I knew (know) but didn't want to risk it in the end. Apparently no one else has in three months.
That spec is ALL wrong. The silver accents and wheels are no bueno. I personally hate silver / chrome wheels on yellow
That car is listed for $75k with 25k miles. That’s why it hasn’t sold in 3 months.
Back in early 2016 when the AMG GT s first arrived here in Vancouver, I went to go look at what was available. The first place I checked out, a high end exotic leasing company that caters mostly to rich foreign University students, had one that was Matte Grey and the only other option was red seatbelts. Lol
Some builds are head scratchers.
This one was for a lease so that is why keep the options $ low or none.
For what it's worth, I test drove this SBY GT R Pro a couple of months ago and have to say it was very eye-catching, particularly when "yellow" has never been a consideration for me when car shopping in the past. Personally, I think the Pro graphics are overkill on SBY and would be tempted to remove them if I had the car.
While I've been casually shopping for a "lightly used" Brilliant Blue GT R for almost a year, I probably would have gone ahead with the purchase if the Phoenix MB Dealer had been willing to discuss a trade-in for my F430 Spider. I did have the same question in the back of my mind though regarding how I would feel about SBY long term. Two months later, it's still sitting on their lot and the price has dropped twice by a total of $5k. Phoenix definitely has a sizable car culture, so I'm a little surprised it hasn't sold yet.
I'm not sure I agree that SBY translates to a premium over other comps though - I've been tracking a few Pro models (along with a few other GT Rs) and don't necessarily see SBY commanding the highest prices....
This car is less than a mile from my house. I see it almost everyday and wondered why it hadn’t moved.
Well guys - I've been absent for a while after starting this thread BC I've been busy at acquiring a GT.
On the SBY, I cannot believe how many times I went round and round on it. After I started this thread I rejected the car the next day...two days later, back on the agenda...made an offer, then rescinded it. The very peculiar thing about SBY, it looks far better on a GTR than it does on a GT/GTS, especially if it has silver wheels, which this car did. I only went back to it after developing a plan to completely redo the exterior look. Funny thing, apparently I wasn't alone as this dealer has had the car for sale for 80 days and 3 price reductions.
So, finally, today, I bought this boring black/black/black GT. Look for me in the back row...haha...pick it up tomorrow
I wanted Blue then Solarbeam then black, in that order. Based on other options and price, I ended up with the boring black, but I think the car looks sexy now that I’ve worked some magic.
This car is less than a mile from my house. I see it almost everyday and wondered why it hadn’t moved.
I was looking into this car a bit ago. I think it is a combo of the dealership not listing it on Autotrader + the very unusual mods done.
They car has wrapped wheels - that seem to be curbed when the dealer sent me pics. The rear PRO logo is swapped out for the real one that is located inside between the seats - for some reason. The front AMG logo is green as well. The front splitter struts are wrapped in yellow too. They said its all stock till I gave them a long list of what is modified and I got an email from the GM explaining the cars history. It was some footballers car before. One user here test drove the car and said the front parking sensor kept going off. At that price point, I don't think anyone wants to buy something with unusual mods that make you question the cars history.
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