Mercedes 2016 GT-S AMG Biturbo

[Steve Williams]

Kawabunga Buffalo Bob

 

[Hi-FiGuy]

If you have not, please drive a 458 if you are going pre owned or a 488 if going new, it will change your world.

This from a 20 year Benz guy.
458


488

 

[Bruce B]

Kawabunga Buffalo Bob

and there you go!!

 

[Hi-FiGuy]

Or an F12 if you want that look.

 

[Hi-FiGuy]

488 Spider if you want the top down.


458 Spider

 

[Hi-FiGuy]

[video]http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/12/automobiles/autoreviews/review-ferrari-488-gtb.html?_r=0[/video]

 

[Folsom]

The size is very appealing.

 

[rockitman]

I say go for it Steve if the car moves you.

 

[rockitman]

and there you go!!

are you getting green ? I like it !

 

[FrantzM]

I don't hold that sort of brand loyalty when the brand doesn't reciprocate, but I'm willing to go a great measure for what I want even when it's not "correct" or such. As in I don't always go with what some would believe to be best, either.

Mercedes certainly made some of the most dependable long lasting vehicles ever known to man, in another time. I'm actually considering buying a restored 70's model at some point.

As a Mercedes owner , I have a love-hate relationship with the brand and believe they need to clean up their acts. Most models of their lineup have reliability issues. My G-Wagon is an amazing car capable of going where most SUV can't venture and do it with style ... They're not shabby either in term of performance. They are quick if not fast but .... darn!!!! ... the car is unreliable ... from time to time stupid little things that creep on its very functioning and a (expensive) trip to the dealer for repair ... We've become great friends ... ..He's a fine gentleman but ... meanwhile the Toyota Land Cruiser is as good and simply never breaks ... I still love the boxy G-Wagon .
So, I understand Steve but could well spring for another real SUV one of these days perhaps a Lexus GX 460 .. I will still keep the G-Wagon

 

[Folsom]

I love the G-Wagon look. The fuel mileage is abysmally bad however. And the V12 version is a total joke that has the same or slower 0-60 as the V8; I guess it's an old engine they plopped into the G. I'd like to see a diesel or something that makes it into a serious SUV.

I'd take this with a diesel from the era, please.

 

[FrantzM]

Mine is a diesel with a serious V6 engine .. The V12 performance is superior to the V8 by far. It pulls the G-Wagon to 60 under 5 secs... The Diesel is not shabby .. The issue is the car high center of gravity and its truly bad aerodynamics. Quick but ultimately not at ease with speed over 150 Km/h. As it would be expected with a body shape like that:

 

[Ron Resnick]

That's why the world has chocolate, vanilla and strawberry Ron.

. . .

Of course. That is my speech about subjective audio preferences!

 

[Bruce B]

are you getting green ? I like it !

No... I'm definitely waiting for the GT-S roadster.

 

[Steve Williams]

No... I'm definitely waiting for the GT-S roadster.

It's called the GT-R

 

[Steve Williams]

I consider the GT-S vs the GT-R the same as when years ago they had an SL and an SLC

 

[Bruce B]

I consider the GT-S vs the GT-R the same as when years ago they had an SL and an SLC

There will be 4 versions.

GT which is base version
GT-S which is the optioned version
GT-C which is cabriolet
GT-R which is for the track and only available in Green!

 

[Mobiusman]

Steve,

From my perspective--Life is Short. Do what makes you smile and feel good. Like audio, high end cars defying financial logic, so go where the money is--pure fun.

 

[Steve Williams]

I pick up my car tomorrow after in for 3 day service and a $3K bill

Makes me ponder

 

[Bruce B]

I pick up my car tomorrow after in for 3 day service and a $3K bill

Makes me ponder

I cringe at the idea of mine running out of warranty! Service was bad enough!!