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Old Jul 1, 2021 | 10:08 PM
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New AMG GT S owner - Hello!

Hi all!

I bought a 2016 AMG GT S for $63k from Vroom.com last fall and it turned out to be a total fiasco. The transmission had overheating problems, the wheels had a garbage repaint, and the leather dash was dried up and pealing away. After a bunch of bickering with Vroom.com, they did the right thing and bought back the car. I wrote about the whole ordeal here: https://mikessteeringcolumn.wordpres...edes-amg-gt-s/

Since I loved driving the AMG GT S so much, I optimistically (stupidly?) bought a second 2016 AMG GT S from Vroom.com. This one came with paint problems, but it drives beautifully, and I'm keeping it. I wrote about the new car too: https://mikessteeringcolumn.wordpres...edes-amg-gt-s/

Anyway, I'm looking forward to being part of the Mercedes community, and to taking the GT S to a few track days!

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Old Jul 2, 2021 | 04:07 AM
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Welcome to the site and congrats on your new Mercedes! Don't forget to search this site, it has a plethora of information regarding almost any question you may have.
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Old Jul 2, 2021 | 12:33 PM
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Old Jul 3, 2021 | 01:24 AM
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Hi @503hp and welcome to MBWorld. Great looking AMG. Nice photo too! All the best with it
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Old Jul 3, 2021 | 08:08 AM
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Welcome! Nice looking GT.
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Really enjoyed your writing and pictures too.....you do seem to have a way with words
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Really enjoyed your writing and pictures too.....you do seem to have a way with words
Thanks hyperion667! I appreciate the encouragement!
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Thanks hyperion667! I appreciate the encouragement!
Well, you earned it with your well written reviews/points of view!
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