UV = unbelievably vantastic
12-11-2015, 03:34 AM
#16
congratulation . seen it in ANA with silver one, was finalizing my LO . can't wait to pick it too.
btw, we have gt3/rs group if you want to join message me in private
btw, we have gt3/rs group if you want to join message me in private
Last edited by Toprpm; 12-11-2015 at 05:27 AM.
12-11-2015, 10:57 AM
#19
Race Director
I have over a 1,000 miles in it now and here is what I think so far, street driving only:
1-If you are big (mainly tall, I am 6'4"), your neck will hate you as you get in the car. The roof line drops a lot and unlike the 911, I have to tilt my neck all the way to the left to avoid bumping my head, works most of the time.
2-Once in, it's like a fitted glove. A fraction more room than the LWBs in the RS.
3-Turbo lag is mild but evident. I got over it. More noticeable than the TTS but still OK.
4-Acceration is insane.
5-Acceleration is really insane. If it didn't have turbo lag, it would compete with the 911 Turbo. And that's with rear wheels only.
6-Steering is one of the best I ever had. Incredibly sharp. I hate to admit it but it is, without a doubt, more direct and precise than the GT3/RS.
7-Ride quality is superb in the softest setting. Awfully harsh in the tightest. Like the M cars, you can set your own parameters, so I have sport exhaust on, Sport+ transmission and throttle response and comfort suspension.
8-The exhaust is the best that AMG has ever made. I traded in my S63 and the difference is very noticeable. Idle sound is sublime. The burbles and farts are much more natural than what I had in the Panamera GTS!!
9-The interior is gorgeous but they missed the mark when they used an iPad-like screen for navigation, wish it was better integrated. Very comfortable and I think long trips doable. Golf clubs fit easily. Beautiful car, long hood and all.
10-Handles incredibly well in spirited drives and dare I say, close in characteristic to the 991!
Bottom line is I love the car and if it wasn't for the neck problem during entry, I would have said "I'll keep it forever".
1-If you are big (mainly tall, I am 6'4"), your neck will hate you as you get in the car. The roof line drops a lot and unlike the 911, I have to tilt my neck all the way to the left to avoid bumping my head, works most of the time.
2-Once in, it's like a fitted glove. A fraction more room than the LWBs in the RS.
3-Turbo lag is mild but evident. I got over it. More noticeable than the TTS but still OK.
4-Acceration is insane.
5-Acceleration is really insane. If it didn't have turbo lag, it would compete with the 911 Turbo. And that's with rear wheels only.
6-Steering is one of the best I ever had. Incredibly sharp. I hate to admit it but it is, without a doubt, more direct and precise than the GT3/RS.
7-Ride quality is superb in the softest setting. Awfully harsh in the tightest. Like the M cars, you can set your own parameters, so I have sport exhaust on, Sport+ transmission and throttle response and comfort suspension.
8-The exhaust is the best that AMG has ever made. I traded in my S63 and the difference is very noticeable. Idle sound is sublime. The burbles and farts are much more natural than what I had in the Panamera GTS!!
9-The interior is gorgeous but they missed the mark when they used an iPad-like screen for navigation, wish it was better integrated. Very comfortable and I think long trips doable. Golf clubs fit easily. Beautiful car, long hood and all.
10-Handles incredibly well in spirited drives and dare I say, close in characteristic to the 991!
Bottom line is I love the car and if it wasn't for the neck problem during entry, I would have said "I'll keep it forever".
12-11-2015, 06:06 PM
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12-12-2015, 03:39 PM
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12-13-2015, 03:34 PM
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Great Car! I was going to go with UV but had a change of heart and went PTS Maritime Blue - car arrives in March or April. I see you are in Dubai and getting it detailed - who is going to do this for you? I am going to do the same thing and also get some Paint Protection Film installed. Not sure who to use at this stage though...
12-16-2015, 11:13 AM
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Great Car! I was going to go with UV but had a change of heart and went PTS Maritime Blue - car arrives in March or April. I see you are in Dubai and getting it detailed - who is going to do this for you? I am going to do the same thing and also get some Paint Protection Film installed. Not sure who to use at this stage though...
12-19-2015, 04:57 PM
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Drifting
Did you have to pay for the black upright? My dealer says $1600 for this option but the build sheet does not show the price. Wonder if dealers are gauging us? I was also told $1300 for the yellow door pull but the yellow stitching package includes the yellow door pull.