I owned a 458 for 2 years, sold it, now driving the exact car featured here. Hands down the best car I have ever owned! The Ferrari's exhaust note is way better than the GT R but, in my opinion, AMG R is better in all other areas.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

I still like the 458 better but this is one hell of a good car

The 4.0 AMG engine in every application is fantastic. The deep grumble it produces even at idle is amazing.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

I love the grumble

Had a 2018 gtr in Jupiter red, still one of my all time favorite cars. So much fun to drive and yet so easy to drive around on the daily. Fun tidbit about the transmission, it's the same dct box found in the 458, California, f12, and SLS

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah there's really only a handful of dct transmission makers out there

I enjoyed watching you have your expectations exceeded with this car Dan. The GT series is one of the most misunderstood ranges around. When you actually dig into how these cars are put together, you get a better understanding of how Mercedes/AMG engineers won pretty much every argument over the accountants. Love your work

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I'm starting to enjoy your channel thanks for doing it.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

Always enjoy seeing your reviews of other cars Dan

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I have a suggestion for your cameras, Dan. Connect a strong wire to each camera and put a button on the other end (12-18 inches away) and close the button inside a closure (hood or trunk) or a door jamb. If the camera becomes dismounted there's a fair chance you might not lose it altogether!

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah that's not a bad idea

Hahaha.....this is the second car where you sat in silence pondering you future decisions..... i always loved the long front end with the short rear end and that green is incredible.... great addition...

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a hell of a car

Seeing that window sticker I was amazed at the MPG that Supercar gets. I mean 20mpg on the highway with a powerful twin turbo-charged V8 is so surprising and I bet on a long commute you could easily get more than that. With THAT MUCH cargo space that would be a great car for a cross-country Rally; you definitely said it best - parts, service, and maintenance isn't going to be an issue with the abundance of Mercedes service centers. I love the green, it reminds me of Goblin from the Spider-Man series. Someone is going to get a great car, if you keep it I want an invite to drive please! No garage space? Just move some furniture and park it indoors 🤣. In a future video will we see what your wife thinks? I can indeed see that car holding value quite well - all those comfort features along with the color and overall design too; I don't even follow prices but the shapes and contours is very attractive - piece of artwork 🥂

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Meg reviewed it. That comes out Sunday

You have a car problem! 🤣 Thank you for reviewing one of these. I have like these for a little while now and wondered how good they really are. I have to admit, I’m a big Ferrari fan, but there are some truly great cars out there and this is one of them!

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

I’m glad you’re impressed with that car, it’s going to be a classic soon.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Hopefully

Love the color of this car! Exhaust is something to write home about.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

It's stunning

Keep up all the great content :)

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

This car is without a doubt a Supercar. The Black series version held the Lap record at the Nurburgring. FYI it’s actually a front mid engine because if you pop the hood the front tires are actually in front of the engine putting the engine between the wheel base.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yup

Dan, I kind of agree with you on the color, except I have a real distaste for satin paint. The color itself is great. BTW, have you found a "bumpy road" to replace the one near your old house ? Edit: Looks like I commented to soon, you found one. LOL

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Haha it's not quite as bumpy. I'm still trying to get a good route figured out

The super quick DCT shifts make a huge difference in the visceral experience of the AMG GT.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's a great transmission

Thank you for great video ,I have a question your opinion AMG GTR is batter or Mclaren 570 or NSX which one your prefer ? and please tell why Thank you very much

@normalguysupercar

Ай бұрын

McLaren

I want a 2005 mercedes E55 amg. upgrading end supercharger and intercooler with vrp products get you close to 800hp, and add in an E85 conversion kit and your over 800hp. Just skip that 200lb optional panoramic roof.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

That would be fun to drive

Very sharp car and color. A very Porche rear end though....with a hatchback. Was Mercedes trying to make it practical? Anyway...it performed awesome and sounded great. Great video.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I never realized the Porsche rear into pointed out

4th time watching....a couple of questions..... is it hard to do diy maintenance (oil change, fluid changes, belt replacement, etc).. is it reliable for a daily driver ? I'm considering forgoing the 2002 Ferrari 360 and 2009 Bentley GTC for one of these....

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

I don't know on the diy part as I haven't worked on them but they should be

@ndpesicgroup

Жыл бұрын

@@normalguysupercar Thanks Dan.... seen a couple of videos and seems straight forward, nothing complex...i found it pretty cool that fluid top off is under the carbon cover in front of the engine...

I would never pick or order a green car for myself, but I frequently see green cars that look amazing like this.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's really good

the matte paint is very difficult to match, even if u get the color right the sheen is just hard to match. I considered an aventador with scratches and chips on the matte paint, asked around 6 body shops in the LA area and most of them turned down the job or charge 2-3x more. You cant polish and fix any mistake, or any future blemishes. Would never get a matte paint car without proper full body ppf. I was shopping for an amg gt series recently, and 9/10 cars have no ppf at all, apparently the owners are not into owning their cars long term, they pretty much dump them after the warranty is over. Very different from ferrari or porsche owners

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

Late to this, but how does this compare to the 599, they are similar cost these days in Australia

@normalguysupercar

2 ай бұрын

Hmmm good question. They behave very differently given one is turbo and once it's na.

What are your thought on the new 992 turbos versus the 991?

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Eh

Great car. You gotta PPF that Magno paint almost immediately so you can wash it normally. One trip through a car wash with a wax or harsh detergent kills the magno paint. It's a terrible design for people who dont wash the cars themselves. I know a few people who wrecked there entire paintjob with 1 drive through wash. AMG GTR is almost a supercar, excellent linear power. Really glad you guys are doing so well with this dealership

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah ppf would be critical on this

@jeoboden

Жыл бұрын

what do you mean kills it? how is it different and how can you tell a pristine one?

@kottuning3294

Жыл бұрын

@@jeoboden the factory magno paint can’t accept any wax or harsh detergents. Can only be hand washed. You can see immediately if the pain is affected. There is specific cleaners that need to be used

@sjp3003

6 ай бұрын

Totally agree...I have a magno gray AMG and initially PPF'd the front. Once I realized you can't buff out scratches without losing the matte look, I wound up PPFing the rest of the car.

I'd say that this is probably the best daily driver supercar. No need to worry about reliability thanks to the Mercedes dealers almost everywhere, very practical and very comfortable. If only the newer models (like 2020) sounded like this car, but they don't due to emissions and filters :(.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Well that's unfortunate

@JustinTipton

Жыл бұрын

It's also wife friendly. My wife loved driving our GTS, but hates our 458.

Had to watch it a second time...gorgeous spec.... what year is it ? I'll email you for the price ?

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

2018

@ndpesicgroup

Жыл бұрын

@@normalguysupercar Yes sir, Josh directed me to the link !!!! Absolutely incredible deal !!! As i wrote him, never thought about adding this to my future collection, but it's definitely worth exploring !!! Congratulations on a great find !!!!

I have that same exact car and it’s a phenomenal car .

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it really is

I owned the AMG GTS, and that car was absolutely world class

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they are

I used to watch some of your 458 videos, how much did you sell the car for?

@MEGLITatUT

Жыл бұрын

$185,000.00 if memory serves

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I think 185k. I honestly can't remember and I'm too lazy to go look it up

Love this 599

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

I tracked a GT S and had a blast. Can't even imagine how much better this one would be.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I need to try it on the track

@JustinTipton

Жыл бұрын

I've tracked both and have 15 track days in the GT S. The GT S is a wet noodle compared to the R. Hopefully the R holds up better on track than an S does.

@AB-80X

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinTipton It does, however, it needs some dialing in. It's main drawback is understeer. It can easily be changed by changing camber, but part of what makes it feel so secure on the road, is also what creates some drawbacks on track. Also, it needs a set of Pagid RSC2 pads for track. It burns though a set of OE pads in 3-5 hours depending on the track.

@JustinTipton

Жыл бұрын

@@AB-80X Pagid pads, Endless fluid and a different disc is where I ended up. Racing brake and OEM discs didn't last, but I can't remember the name of the one I liked. I did a corner balancing which helped a ton. But the GTS (2016) has crazy body roll compared to the first run GTRs. Night and day difference.

@AB-80X

Жыл бұрын

@@JustinTipton I have had no issues with discs, but we don't track that GTR that much. I have had Surface Transforms discs on my Pista and 488 though, and ran them with RSL1 endurance pads. Not cheap, but will out-stop and outlast anything. As for fluid, I prefer SRF.

What an insane color, such a shame they didn't PPF it.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it really needs it

I love my AMG gtr. It’s by far the best car I have ever owned or drivin.

@normalguysupercar

11 ай бұрын

They are pretty damn fun

Well I have a friend that is willing to sell his green hell magno GTR with upgraded turbos, downpipes, tune, tons of carbon, etc. If you want message me. I own a GTS and it is a beast. Especially once you downpipe and tune these cars the engines GO WILD!

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

I'm not sure we'd want a modified one as they are always harder to sell

I want to see your review of a 991 GT3RS

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Someday I'm sure we will

Review the C8 Vette Z06. With your Ferrari experience, it will be valuable.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

I will once I get my hands on one

@TaffPlays

Жыл бұрын

@@normalguysupercar I know someone pretty famous in Utah is getting one really soon, like its at the dealer right now, should get in touch with him and go check it out when he gets it!

You finally bought what I have been suggesting 😀👍Huge fan of Mercedes AMG GT 👍Ferrari.....🙄🤨😚

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Beautiful car!

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

3rd time watching..... very impressive machine...a new favorite

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yup

the price for that color doesn't seem that bad compared to Land Rover charging $7000+ for some of their colors

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah it's all relative I suppose

One of my favorite cars

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure

I will have one just like that but with yellow belts. Don't know how, but it will happen.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

That would be a cool combo

@floridarx7

Жыл бұрын

@@normalguysupercar they are out there

Yellow Ones look amazing too!!!

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Eh, it's all about the green

@dzikijohnny

Жыл бұрын

@@normalguysupercar 😢

@AB-80X

Жыл бұрын

@John Dziki I dare you to say that to Meg lol.

@dzikijohnny

Жыл бұрын

@@AB-80X I have in the live stream!!! 😂

@AB-80X

Жыл бұрын

@@dzikijohnny And you're still alive? If memory serves, Meg hates anything yellow😀

Its Hulk, it can be a calm GT but it can be a angry monster

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Seriously!

I'll be back later, I'm going over to Meg's video!

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Haha ok

That’s what happens when you let engineers build a sports car???

@normalguysupercar

6 ай бұрын

I suppose

This car should move pretty fast for the price! I wish I could afford it! A new C8 ZO6 or this…easiest decision in the history of decisions! 🤣

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!

Like, the 4th time I'm watching this.... such a beautiful car....

@normalguysupercar

8 ай бұрын

Yes it is!

But Dan, Ferrari V8 turbo bs MBAMG sound. Pick 1. No competition vs F V8 no turbo.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

I still like Ferraris more in general... But this is a hell of a good car

What about the gas station factor? Do people appreciate it?

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

No idea yet

@jeffkovatch103

Жыл бұрын

I own a 2018 GTC, and an Audi v-10 R8. I was completely surprised that the Merc gets more attention. R8's are a common super car seen on the road, but many people have never seen an AMG GT, and more did not know they even exist! Seems to appeal to broader audience?

It is a " Dodge Viper" Eurotech.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Haha

Rather have the turderia than a merc

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Lol

I do hate the fact that it is without Apple Carplay.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Ah yeah that sucks

Engine sounds GREAT!!! Lots of torque! Unique look, but looks like a fish bowl! I'd opt for a Ferrari!!!

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

I'd still prefer a Ferrari, but it's certainly an amazing car.

Garage lookin like a bag of Skittles lately

@MEGLITatUT

Жыл бұрын

You know it Horsecock!

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Indeed! All the good colors

Where's the F1 emergency medical crew? (Maybe not exact match)

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Lol

Today's word; Linear...

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Lol yup

Test the Nissan gtr

@normalguysupercar

4 ай бұрын

Eventually

Theres enough space in the back for a nitrous bottle and a meth kit... ask me how I know ;)

@normalguysupercar

9 ай бұрын

Lol!

They all sound like hopped up Dyson’s.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Hmm I disagree

Its technically Mid Engined.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yup

Told you so!!!! You have been doing wrong all this time I was today years old when I saw Dan cross into the light and sell all his fancy fiats. Please please let Meg review this, I can not wait to see what she says. The heated seat switch is up on the roof near the lights and the mirror.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Meg reviewed it. That comes out Sunday.

😄 You come back from spending a little time with Hoovie and now you've got a burgeoning car addiction. How about you lease a car to yourself so it could at least be written off?

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Haha interesting idea

Ferraris break down .Gtr does not .

@normalguysupercar

20 күн бұрын

Yes they never break. 🙄

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Yup

𝓟Ř𝔬𝓂𝔬𝐒ϻ

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great car. Color, not for me.

@normalguysupercar

Жыл бұрын

Oh that color makes the car

Rather get plastic surgery.

@normalguysupercar

Ай бұрын

Hmm