AMG GT R - Der Tag

[ahar]

I have just insured the car with Manning UK, who also provide track cover.

£1680

That's remarkable given its a hundred grand car!

Maybe I should revisit my calculations on the running costs of expensive cars and reasons not to get one.

 

[watercooledman]

That's remarkable given its a hundred grand car!

Maybe I should revisit my calculations on the running costs of expensive cars and reasond not to get one.

true and with track days, bargain.

 

[Tenzo]

Such a fantastic motor, can’t wait for a vid

 

[Deleted member 651465]

Nice safety car, you have there!

 

[Bear]

Lovely!!

That's the only colour callipers I'd have on a car, Red is Soooooooooooo cheesy.

Oi it’s not my fault, I didn’t spec them

 

[Rids]

Thats not a car, thats a work of art.

 

[Bear]

Thats not a car, thats a work of art.

You should see how they build them underneath

 

[Diddums]

Needs a starlight headliner tbh.

 

[Tax Evader]

Is it your first AMG Housey? I know you've had quite a few hot Audis, Porsches and BMWs in your time but can't remember you having an AMG.

Nah.. he has an AMG Line E Class Saloon

 

[EddScott]

I think you might be confusing Housey and Dr House

I'll get me coat

 

[Housey]

Nah.. he has an AMG Line E Class Saloon

It’s no Polo to be fair

 

[montymint]

Needs a starlight headliner tbh.

 

[Housey]

Not convinced by the Burmeister hifi. Bose system in the R8 slaughters it but outside of that Merc wins. Sharper, faster, even noisier, road presence. I can see how this is so quick on track, very sharp and easy.

 

[TomO]

Got a C63 last year and it has the Burmeister in it. I think the E class Burmeister is same as C class, so wouldn't be suprised that yours is similar configruation as well. I was expecting good things knowing their reputation in home hifi, however I would rate the F80 M3 HK setup over it, its not great for a 'top' hifi option. Luckily V8 noises make up for it as I don't miss the good stereo as much as I thought I would!

 

[Havana_UK]

Epic motor!!! Be sure to keep it under 3k RPM or risk the AMG S59!

 

[Bear]

Got a C63 last year and it has the Burmeister in it. I think the E class Burmeister is same as C class, so wouldn't be suprised that yours is similar configruation as well. I was expecting good things knowing their reputation in home hifi, however I would rate the F80 M3 HK setup over it, its not great for a 'top' hifi option. Luckily V8 noises make up for it as I don't miss the good stereo as much as I thought I would!

The E class has an upgraded system from the C class if I’m not mistaken. I’m of the complete opposite opinion, I had a 640d which had the HK system and I thought it was a very average system compared to either the B&W I had in the XJ or the Burmester in my E63S.

 

[TomO]

some of it can be how its setup / what you are used to hearing. I test drove a M6 GC with the optional B&O system and thought it sound muddled and was very underwhelmed, someone had really messed around with the EQ settings but even with trying to change those I wasn't impressed.

 

[Clarkey]

I have the B&W system in my BMW, honestly I find it totally underwhelming. I'm sure the bog standard audio in my old Toyota was actually better. I'd be bitterly disappointed had I paid the extra 3.5k that it cost. Sounds like these fancy name brand car audio systems are a bit of a scam all round.

 

[Bear]

some of it can be how its setup / what you are used to hearing. I test drove a M6 GC with the optional B&O system and thought it sound muddled and was very underwhelmed, someone had really messed around with the EQ settings but even with trying to change those I wasn't impressed.

Absolutely, people have different preferences for what they think sounds good and on top of that people aren’t listening to the same systems and in different cars, so it’s no wonder there is a difference in opinions

 

[ezekial]

I really didn't like the AMG GT when it came out but its subsequent iterations have really made it an absolute stunner.