Yeah, was going to buy, but I'm on fence about a winged DD.

 

GTR

because this is a Porsche board

I'm a Porsche guy, but in my opinion, for the first time ever, AMG is making products that are so damn good... in the past they always had great power plants but lacked in many other ways, feeling, handling, transmission, even design aesthetics, I think the GTS and the GTR are one hell of a lot of kit, especially for the money... I'm definitely getting a GTR... they are superb cars and I don't think the looks even come close, I think the AMG has more presence and it's just beautiful - but then again, that's why there's vanilla and chocolate

 

I second that, after about 10 seconds in the GTS I could not believe I was sitting in a Merc... they have gotten to be so good now. And to think you can get a GTS with very few miles for $100k is hands down the best deal in town.

 

wise words !

 

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They're both awesome cars. The look of the AMG is a acquired taste imho.

I believe the GT 3 will provide you a more direct, raw and emotional connection to the car and driving experience. I think the AMG will be a little more disconnected but nevertheless a brute .

if resell value is a concern that would definitely be a strike against the AMG and a concern .

 

interesting, why do you think that? as far as I know there are very few GTRs made than GT3s, no?

 

gt3 is probably the better car, GTR probably the more exciting car and maybe even better looking, with more presence

gt3 will feel faster in the corners, GTR faster in the straights, even though maybe faster overall on track

gt3 more precise chassis and steering feel, GTR perhaps overly assisted steering feel

gt3 more of a precision weapon, GTR more of a hooligan

takes all kinds

 

Which one gives you wood? GT3. Which one looks like wood? GT R.

 

I actually looked at both. I don't really get warm with the design of the GTR, it's exaggerated. Further, the dimensions of the GTR are really not of this world - that might not be issue on US highways, but here in Switzerland, we still have many of these narrow backroads, where a GTR simply does not fit without constant fear that you scrap your mirrors or worse.

 

I would get the .2 GT3 - stick to the German NAs while we can still order them (maybe only another 5 to 10 years or even less left). Plenty of time to own FI cars and they'll only keep improving as well.

 

As much as I try to like the Mercedes the styling turns my Wood in to Rubber.

Can not function like that

 

You always pick a manual over automatic! So the choice is crystal clear!

 

I suppose your quesiton is directed at my comment on resale.

AMG are all "limited" production compared with the standard production models. In general AMGs don't do well on resale. Some exceptions but in general not good. Crap shoot with the GTR.

GT3 historically very strong resale.

AMG and GT3/GT3RS have a history as to resale. No question which one has the better history. Crystal clear.

 

I recall this or similar being in a few launch articles, this from the car and driver one:

"Mercedes isn’t talking pricing yet, but expect a base approaching $200,000. Despite its hard-core mien, the GT R will not be a *limited- production run; Mercedes will build as many as it can sell"

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...sected-feature

Dealers are simply trying to take advantage of the current car market hysteria. I've seen 1 AMG GT (not sure if S or regular GT) on the street so far, I'm guessing they're not selling many.

 

I don't think you can lump all AMG badged cars together. This car is AMGs second car that follows SLS. Some suspension changes in rear, but same platform.

Can't argue with resale on PGT cars although it will be interesting when warranties run out on 14-15s.