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I am actively on a purchase path for an AMG GT and have been spending hours combing the marketplace (active meaning like tomorrow morning). I have found a car, perfect in every way, and it is Yellow Solarbeam. The color has me stalled. I'd ask anyone for input they have on the color. I realize "color" is a personal choice. I guess before I fire this gun, I'd like to know if the color is.....whatever you all know from experience...is it popular? Is it a mistake? is it something most would pass on?...jump on?
I'm leaving the world of Bentley Continental GT, and have ordered a 2021 Corvette, but anyone following this nightmare knows if you've "ordered" a Corvette, you might see it someday before you expire. Then I was planning on a "plan B" and happened upon a MB AMG GT and fell hopelessly in love. So, now my plan B is quickly moving into first position.
Back to the color, I am a "garage queen" car guy. I don't race, I don't drive aggressively...heck, I did at 20/30, but now at 70..... So, back to the color. Should I pass and keep shopping for a white/black/gray? Or would you jump on it?
Thanks guys.
PS: Once I get settled I will become a pretty active member. In the Corvette world I am an HP Tuner, and in the Bentley world, I have as much diagnostics and my dealer....so, I'm a tech-nerd.
Welcome to the AMGGT. The German Corvette. Solar beam has grown on me over the years as it’s not so much yellow as gold. I think it looks great with some carbon fiber. Go for it.
Rare, spectacular and a $10K premium over all the other colors in the arsenal. If you don't want anyone in cars behind you to take out their cell phones and start taking pictures then don't go for it. I know because I own one.
Thanks for the input so far. What about resale? I know it is a rare color and an upgrade. I saw the invoice (dealer was waving that in my face before I could finish the sentence).
What I've experienced in other car worlds (most of which have specialized colors) is that those who desire them are 1 in 100. But, if you're selling and you can't find that one....or you do?
What about reselling? I am asking this BC I am about a 2-4 year car guy, then want to move to the next adventure which could be another AMG model....or, I'll be 75 and looking for that step van...hahaa.
Solarbeam is the best factory color, imo, as it has the most depth, and pop, especially in the sun, and with some carbon aero thrown in the mix... If I hadn't been dead set on a tan interior, and not being able to find that combo after 6 months of searching, I'd be in a SBY car.
Wouldn’t add any value to resale. That said if it is discontinued then who knows. As an owner of a white GTC I get tons of attention without the Yellow. I’ve always loved it but never had the guts to do it but that might be because I drove a giant yellow pickup truck 15 years ago, who knows. Best of luck!
I have a 2018 Amg Gts. I spec’ed mine out sight unseen with Solarbeam.
The color is stunning in sunlight . Deep, warmth. I do have exterior Carbon fiber package .
It is different. In NY, no one ever looks twice .
White, black and gray are boring . You can be driving a S560 with that coloration.
Thanks for this input! Sorry I joined here starting with a "help me" post especially as personal as color. I'm on several car forums and I know the one and done members are known for needing help once then never return. That will not happen if I acquire this or another GT.
BTW, I am a "black out" fan. Right now this car doesn't look correct to me with Solarbeam, silver wheels and bright work body accents. That will be my first project if this car works out.
I have a 2018 Amg Gts. I spec’ed mine out sight unseen with Solarbeam.
The color is stunning in sunlight . Deep, warmth. I do have exterior Carbon fiber package .
It is different. In NY, no one ever looks twice .
Were you heading east through Miller Place LI on Saturday afternoon? Saw a solarbeam GTS around 4PM, first one I've seen in that color.
In all seriousness, Solarbeam is my favorite modern MB color. From what I've seen, yellow ones hold their value a little bit more - but it could just from the higher initial purchase price.
Gorgeous color. It's not yellow, but like a shimmering mustard, gold chromate-ish....looks great along carbon fiber contrast. Simply ouuuufff for the GT line...
In all seriousness, Solarbeam is my favorite modern MB color. From what I've seen, yellow ones hold their value a little bit more - but it could just from the higher initial purchase price.
I just sold my GTS Solarbeam and the buyer had looked at 7 other GTS's. I pulled the car out of the garage into the sunlight...He says "that's it I want to buy it"! I got great money for the car and it was definitely the color.
I just sold my GTS Solarbeam and the buyer had looked at 7 other GTS's. I pulled the car out of the garage into the sunlight...He says "that's it I want to buy it"! I got great money for the car and it was definitely the color.
Gorgeous color, if you aren't afraid of attention. I really wanted one, but my girlfriend was adamant that she'd never ride in it with that color as it was too "look at me". I "settled" for my second favorite color, brilliant blue, which is still gorgeous, but definitely more low key.
SBY comes at a significant price premium as new, this does not translate at resale so this is really a personal choice.
In the UK, the Designo colours SBY, Hyacinth Red and Selenite Matt Grey are the longest to re-sell according to my dealer friends.
Some dealers may actually offer you a marginally lower price if the rest of the spec does not match the SBY exclusiveness because they know it will sit on their forecourt for longer.
This means a base model AMG GT with SBY and without the carbon trim and other options may not be the best buy.
Designo Diamond White, Black and Selenite Grey are most commonly bought and traded (so arguably you see more of them driving around!)
Tanzanite blue is also a stunning colour and at a kind of half-way point. Not quite the classic blue of Mercedes convertibles and coupes of the past but striking.
So it depends if you want a relatively rare colour. Or if you prefer to blend in.
Fact is all AMG GTs get a lot of attention. I am not convinced more for one color over the other.
Perhaps the brighter SBY and HYR gets noticed initially more for a GT (rather than the other colors that can blend in) as they're usually seen on exotics.
I love the SBY. But I bought the Designo Hyacinth Red because I could see myself enjoying it for years to come.
Gets the same smiles, thumbs up, camera phones flashing as anything else on the road that is a little bit special.
If you do get one, do get it wrapped in clear, self-healing PPF because it is not easy re-spraying SBY.
A colour match is almost impossible as any responsible dealer will tell you.
Fact is all AMG GTs get a lot of attention. I am not convinced more for one color over the other.
Perhaps the brighter SBY and HYR gets noticed initially more for a GT (rather than the other colors that can blend in) as they're usually seen on exotics.
Depends on where you live. Around me most folks don't bat an eye at a silver, white, or black GTS, but absolutely take notice of yellow, red, and especially green. At our local exotic car shows the boring colored GT cars get put in the back, and the bright colored ones near the front. Trust me, after having gone from a SGM GTS, to a bright color, the difference in attention was shocking.
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