Y.Haider

You should list your car on BAT.. might just get what u want for it

SRDrucifer

I see several models out there under the 40k marker. I am assuming, and please if I'm wrong correct me but anything under 40k would be ideal mileage wise. So far looking at dealer sites 2016-2018 under 40k seems to be target. i would prefer to stay in the 2018 range, just love the look better.

57 GTR

I have been thinking about it, sold my Viper there. Just have to find out if they will let me list it with a 175K reserve.

SRDrucifer

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?

UCIMBZ

Mostly cosmetic.

Acta_Non_Verba

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.

SRDrucifer

I hear ya, I have seen lots of sideways acceptance from cars I know were tuned every which direction in the BMW world for guys who leased and returned cars in for the next victim. I've learned short cut mods never pay off in the end, and given the amount of cheap 3rd party mods are sold I have never been a fan of buying cars that are modded. I would prefer to get a complete virgin and go down my own path with modifications the right way. Hell i already have my list of things I want to get done within the first couple months. lol

Eyeman89

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.

Acta_Non_Verba

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.

Stenzel-Germany

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

SRDrucifer

to be honest I never would have guessed guys would be on their motors... but the dealer should disclose that I would think if they did a full motor swap vice an overhaul... either way never cross my mind....

UCIMBZ

I didn't say that there aren't technical improvements. What I meant was that most of the changes are cosmetic which means there are some technicals too.

SRDrucifer

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,?

Eyeman89

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.

Acta_Non_Verba

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/

57 GTR

Great number for a car with 20K and in primer.

Stenzel-Germany

Hi UCIMBZ,


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.


Best regards

Stenzel

Stenzel-Germany

Hi 57 GTR,


I had to laugh out loud at your words.

Exactly my sense of humour. Thank you.


Love the color though.


Best regards

Stenzel

Y.Haider

that paint job was the reason it sold for 185k?

another 2018 with 3600 miles sold for 167k… what am i missing

Acta_Non_Verba

It's the mystique of high visibility car auctions.

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.