Opinion Needed - In the market for a AMG
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Relooking the dealer lots, I am seeing alot of 2016-2017 GTS under 30k (Miles) for the price point. Assuming it had the right specs, what is the big difference aside from the front end of the pre 2018 GTS?
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I'll repeat my message about finding one unmolested if you can. I say that not BC I'm against performance mods. I am a tuner and have been tuning since 2009. I'm all for performance (performance that works, BC some mods like catless down pipes don't do anything except make noise and are expensive to reverse), but I've seen too many nightmares of people buying used and ending up with mods that have no history, so they don't know who/where the tune came from. Sometimes these tunes are locked (for stupid selfish reasons) and a new unsuspecting owner buying from a clueless dealer who took the car in on trade and didn't know what they bought, leaves the new owner with an unserviceable ECU. Then, if you're in the wrong state (don't know about VA) you're dead ended in emissions testing. I've seen this way too many times in the last two/three years as times are changing fast.
By other posts, you sound like you're going to mod your DD anyway. If so, and you want to shortcut it and buy modded, MAKE SURE you know exactly what was done and who did it. If you know the tuner you can get tunes reversed. Downtubes are a different story if you have to reverse these as it'll cost a lot if you don't have the factory parts to replace.
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You should easily find GT/GTSs in the 2016/17 years well within your price range, probably mileage range as well.
I'll repeat my message about finding one unmolested if you can. I say that not BC I'm against performance mods. I am a tuner and have been tuning since 2009. I'm all for performance (performance that works, BC some mods like catless down pipes don't do anything except make noise and are expensive to reverse), but I've seen too many nightmares of people buying used and ending up with mods that have no history, so they don't know who/where the tune came from. Sometimes these tunes are locked (for stupid selfish reasons) and a new unsuspecting owner buying from a clueless dealer who took the car in on trade and didn't know what they bought, leaves the new owner with an unserviceable ECU. Then, if you're in the wrong state (don't know about VA) you're dead ended in emissions testing. I've seen this way too many times in the last two/three years as times are changing fast.
By other posts, you sound like you're going to mod your DD anyway. If so, and you want to shortcut it and buy modded, MAKE SURE you know exactly what was done and who did it. If you know the tuner you can get tunes reversed. Downtubes are a different story if you have to reverse these as it'll cost a lot if you don't have the factory parts to replace.
I'll repeat my message about finding one unmolested if you can. I say that not BC I'm against performance mods. I am a tuner and have been tuning since 2009. I'm all for performance (performance that works, BC some mods like catless down pipes don't do anything except make noise and are expensive to reverse), but I've seen too many nightmares of people buying used and ending up with mods that have no history, so they don't know who/where the tune came from. Sometimes these tunes are locked (for stupid selfish reasons) and a new unsuspecting owner buying from a clueless dealer who took the car in on trade and didn't know what they bought, leaves the new owner with an unserviceable ECU. Then, if you're in the wrong state (don't know about VA) you're dead ended in emissions testing. I've seen this way too many times in the last two/three years as times are changing fast.
By other posts, you sound like you're going to mod your DD anyway. If so, and you want to shortcut it and buy modded, MAKE SURE you know exactly what was done and who did it. If you know the tuner you can get tunes reversed. Downtubes are a different story if you have to reverse these as it'll cost a lot if you don't have the factory parts to replace.
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I haven't seen many modded GTs and all I did see modded were very professionally done. But CPO would be nice, and would be nice to know your car wasn't on the track. I'm a car modder and all I've done or plan to do to my GT is a tune. I guess lowering springs, then downpipes, then Pure Turbos seem to be the other more common mods.
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I haven't seen many modded GTs and all I did see modded were very professionally done. But CPO would be nice, and would be nice to know your car wasn't on the track. I'm a car modder and all I've done or plan to do to my GT is a tune. I guess lowering springs, then downpipes, then Pure Turbos seem to be the other more common mods.
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Hi,
The Panamerica facelift isn't just cosmetic.
The aerodynamics have been improved by the shape and the closable radiator inlet.
This also resulted in a complete conversion of the cooler packages. The engine oil cooling has certainly benefited from this.
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The Panamerica facelift isn't just cosmetic.
The aerodynamics have been improved by the shape and the closable radiator inlet.
This also resulted in a complete conversion of the cooler packages. The engine oil cooling has certainly benefited from this.
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It really depends on what you're shopping. Cars like these cars all follow a similar path. If you're shopping very new but used you're likely getting a one owner car. Often these are the best odds for "unmolested". As they get older and older and fall into the hands of more and more owners, the odds are higher those are going to be sold modded. Shop some 2016 GTSs now and it's a very different story than if you're shopping a 2020 GTC/GTR for example. I've seen some 16s recently already on second motors.
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Hi,
The Panamerica facelift isn't just cosmetic.
The aerodynamics have been improved by the shape and the closable radiator inlet.
This also resulted in a complete conversion of the cooler packages. The engine oil cooling has certainly benefited from this.
Best regards
Stenzel
The Panamerica facelift isn't just cosmetic.
The aerodynamics have been improved by the shape and the closable radiator inlet.
This also resulted in a complete conversion of the cooler packages. The engine oil cooling has certainly benefited from this.
Best regards
Stenzel
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What would be a safe mileage to steer away from? Anything under 30k? Or 40k? I this point I'll end up with a 2017 or 2018 .. I'm not in a rush but ready to ready if the right gal comes around.
I've seen random posts on 2016 or 17 models having recalls.... any truth to this that I should be on the look out for,?
I've seen random posts on 2016 or 17 models having recalls.... any truth to this that I should be on the look out for,?
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Acta, I just bought my car this summer so my comments were fairly updated. I saw info about blown motor or two, and many recalls/turned in as lemons due to transmission issues, etc.
SRD, I bought a 40k mile car and saved $10+k vs similar 20k mile cars. So it all factors in. I personally was not worried about miles. My car had been leased but it still had a great tint job and a great radar jammer installed. My wheels have no curb damage, but one had been replaced. For sure you'll want to see the CarFax, etc on a purchase like this. One funny thing I ran into is the dealer would not tell me about prior maintenance when I took the car in. They told me check the CarFax.
As far as models go, others here will know more than I do, but I heard mainly negative comments on the 2016 Edition1 models.
SRD, I bought a 40k mile car and saved $10+k vs similar 20k mile cars. So it all factors in. I personally was not worried about miles. My car had been leased but it still had a great tint job and a great radar jammer installed. My wheels have no curb damage, but one had been replaced. For sure you'll want to see the CarFax, etc on a purchase like this. One funny thing I ran into is the dealer would not tell me about prior maintenance when I took the car in. They told me check the CarFax.
As far as models go, others here will know more than I do, but I heard mainly negative comments on the 2016 Edition1 models.
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So, the 2018 GTR, 20K miles clicked in at $185K on BAT.
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...nz-amg-gtr-14/
For the OP - good summary page here:
https://bringatrailer.com/mercedes-benz/amg-gt/
https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...nz-amg-gtr-14/
For the OP - good summary page here:
https://bringatrailer.com/mercedes-benz/amg-gt/
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Right, you didn't say that. Didn't want to improve or criticize you.
Just wanted to point that out. Some don't know that and think it's just another grill.
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If you think this doesn't make sense, you should see Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale (happening this week). Talk about an ostentatious display of wretched excess....
Saturday is the day the "big guns money" comes out on display. I've seen a better car auctioning on Thursday at a lesser price than a similar car auctioned on Saturday. No logic to it, but it happens.
