Should You Buy a MERCEDES AMG GT? (Test Drive & Review 4.0 GTS)

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[@guinnessharvey4476]

I wish my missus had a rear end like this

[@michaelmclean5088]

She does

[@INFIDI22]

I daily drive a 2017 and I’m in love. The feel that’s delivered through the steering wheel is so spot on. I feel everything (in a good way). I’ve never felt so connected to a car.

[@Ray6256]

What a fantastic looking and sounding car, it sounds brilliant with the exhaust fully open, I'm in my 50's and I don't think I'd have any problem getting in and out of it, try a 1973 Triumph Spitfire which I had back in the day, the windscreen overlaps the cabin entry, I couldn't count the number of times that I belted my knee off of it when I got into it lol, great review though, I always click the like button on your videos as soon as it starts as I know that I will be watching a quality review, I've never been disappointed yet.

[@anoldun8694]

just gone 72 now ..had a E reg '67 Spitfire....ya wanna try canoodlin' in one of them!!!........

[@Ray6256]

I can imagine, they were quite snug cars, mine was Mark 4 with overdrive in 3rd & 4th and came with wire wheels, plus both a hard and soft top, I wish that I still had it now.

[@marufbepary100]

It does sound really nice but I find the Lexus LC to have a weirdly satisfying sound. It sounds quite similar to that LFA they made ages ago.

[@e_lumumba]

I'm in love with that shape...the engine...the sound... I'm in love with the long bonnet... the interior,... the road noises even! I love this car to bits! The only problem is I'm watching from Kenya 🇰🇪. looking online, they go for about $90,000, if I were to ship one here plus taxes(we pay ALOT) id be looking at upwards of $180,000... I can only wish... and live vicariously through you

[@williamfence566]

Having followed your channel for a good while now your passion and knowledge of cars is clearly a big factor for your YT success. I'd also like to add that your preparation and delivery of the content makes the difference to other similar channels . High peak History channel is an easy yes to subscribe to . PS Cars not too shabby!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@hensh911]

+1 for the history channel

[@thecarguy111]

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[@markskeplorn6593]

I reckon a high peak history channel would be a good watch too 👍

[@honda0105]

A beautiful looking car Matt and I love the colour too. Gotta love the mellifluous tones of the exhaust when the valves are opened. Simply lovely. 😉 You work hard enough, so it’s only what you deserve. I wish you all the very best.

[@tcaudiobooks737]

Great word!

[@paultrussy4243]

I like your videos mainly for the scenery! Always been a fan of my own back yard 😎 Good car reviews as well 👍

[@Largeone1968]

Damn you! I’m now the happy owner of a Volvo V90 Cross Country after watching your S90 video. I also own a MK3 Audi TTS Convertible after watching your video. I’m not entirely happy with the Audi due to a lack of cylinders. I’m now watching this video and there’s a convertible version available….

[@HighPeakAutos]

Haha sorry. Yes there is a convertible version!

[@Jeffzzzaus]

Tip for changing songs or stations on the multimedia screen while in Nav (or anywhere) - press the play/pause button on the centre touchpad, a little toaster message pops up on the centre screen of what is currently being played, then slide right or left on the touchpad (or turn the big toggle wheel) to jump to next or prev song/station.

[@TIMSANDYSURF]

A beautiful car and definitely a keeper. It’s got that touch of real class. Listening to your description of the GTS , it struck me how similar the GTS is to my RWD f type R (both can be terrifying!) . Except the f type has the party trick of quiet cruising in comfort setting, which makes it a lovely long distance GT. I can’t afford to daily the f type though because I do lots of short journeys. Lets hope there’s some type of fuel for us in the future.

[@thecarguy111]

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[@davidm3135]

I love how throught the video, while driving and speaking, you added many shots and videos of the car. not only very nice car to look at but also keeps the video entertaining, unlike most other personal car reviews like this.

[@matemarijan3795]

I’ve just driven one and it has been the best automotive experience of my life. The gearbox is perfect and the more you push the car the more it asks for it. Absolutely incredible machine. You are so lucky to have it.

[@carlbeaumont4276]

If you can't stretch to this budget, a much cheaper option is an AMG C43 Coupe. I had one the same colour blue as this GTS with the glass roof and it was a fantastic car. I had it remapped at DMS, so it was producing 467Bhp, its was all wheel drive, so it wouldn't try kill you every winter and it sounded amazing (videos don't do it justice, sounded like a super bike at times). It wouldn't get as much attention as the GTS, but it did get a lot and people were always nice, as he says, the right kind of attention.

[@mohammadal-abbasi7247]

“I like the delicate curvature of the rear” @1:30 well said 😂

[@HighPeakAutos]

I’m revealing my chat up lines 😂

[@tamhunter4035]

I want to know when you are going to start your History Channel. Excellent Idea, that you should look into.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Maybe one day. Its something I'd enjoy doing

[@leavetheworld2880]

I think this is one of most beautiful cars ever made, it's very stylish

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree

[@Alionn1]

the new SL takes the crown for me

[@Conservator.]

Im a BMW driver and I agree. It’s stunning.

[@johnnywires943]

Never knew they existed.What a beauty.You are very right about it being already a classic.

[@oguzatasert5468]

I'm the first one to like this even before the video started to play 😁😁 That's how much i trust your reviews 👍🏻👍🏻

[@HighPeakAutos]

Wow, thanks!

[@MakaAccounts]

History and cars, two of my favourite things too! :) If you start a history channel, I'm there.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@jamessheehy4895]

The m156 6.2 is a superb engine had a couple and nothing beats the sound they used to make

[@HighPeakAutos]

You're right

[@kofiAnkraAsareAttrams]

To change track whiles in map mode, click on the middle button on the trackpad, then slide left or right depending on what you want to do.

[@Trucker-Moosey]

I think my previous comment got deleted because it had a link to the autotrader page. But I was searching for those cars for price comparison and saw yours! New car video coming soon? haha. Glad you had fun with the car!

[@joakimquensel597]

I think this is the overall best looking modern Mercedes sports car! In my eyes this us the true successor of the 300SL gullwing. I want my in silver.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I agree. I too like it in silver with the chocolate brown interior

[@paulrhodes4657]

Love seeing another car I’ve had the pleasure of tinting on KZbin 👌🏼👌🏼

[@MrLou8888]

I agree it's absolutely gorgeous. And the color is so beautiful. Clean well proportioned lines. Elegant without being overwhelming . A classic in the making

[@viduransivakumar3192]

Such a stunning car. Love the colour and the sound it makes

[@paulbornuat5655]

Matt have you ever heard of the Jay Foreman channel? It's got 1.15M subscribers. You're eloquent and plenty of people like history, you should defo do another channel for that 🙏

[@ymyone]

I was lucky enough to take one for a test drive here in Hervey Bay Queensland Australia. What you did not mention was how rigid the car felt as in stiff, I mean that in a nice way. The suspension worked well and it was a very comfortable drive. The car felt like it was a hand made racing car to be honest. It was a revelation to me compared to all the cars I have test driven.

[@Yachtmaster_Lou]

Music can be changed while in None media page, Just press the centre touch pad button can allow you to swipe left or right to change song in any menu

[@zachbackar5389]

So glad I saw this because it reinforced my belief that this is my 🪣 bucket list car hopefuls.

[@geoffdundee]

beautiful car and gorgeous colour too

[@johncollier608]

It is certainly a good looking car. Nothing wrong with brutal, in my opinion - puts a smile on my face every day. Thanks for sharing.

[@HumbleKeto]

Bro, the Industrial Revolution channel would be a Hit!

[@gbphil]

My abiding memory of my test drive was the seating position in that you sit deep inside the car as can be seen in the video when your elbow couldn’t reach the top of the door without stretching upwards to rest on it. Other cars involve sitting above the steering wheel rather than behind it. Truly involving and truly sporty.

[@bazmina]

Ive got an ftype r and this was the main alternative I looked at. Both classy jeckyl and hyde big V8's. The rear wheel drive only for a daily use car was one of the reasons I went ftype r AWD as thats a lot of power in the wet to get down but watching this makes me think. The rarity factor especially. And your cars colour...stunning

[@willardr100]

What a beauty on the eyes and ears. Rare, timeless designs like this are a no-brainier, they will always look a million dollars, even if the infotainment won’t!

[@anarchodandyist]

Hey Matt you would be surprised what people would watch. Martin Zero is on his way to 100k with that sort of channel. A car/history combo would be banging.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Interesting!

[@sagetheowlfatfeathery2083]

Looks great. I thought about one, but went for its distant cousin, the Aston Martin Vantage.

[@JohnSmith-kq2ff]

Matt, if you set up another channel talking about the Industrial Revolution I can guarantee that you would get LOADS of subs and viewings! I'm a MASSIVE petrol head, and love your vids on cars, but I'm also really fascinated by history, especially the Industrial Revolution. And what two subjects really go together? Cars, and their evolution/history, and the Industrial Revolution. Also with your delivery style on your vids I reckon you could be the Mark Felton of Industrial Revolution history vids.

[@philryan7254]

Morning Mat the looks fantastic the colour is great and it sounds beautiful, so injoy having so a beautiful car .cheers Phil

[@philryan7254]

Hi again, I drive a 2018 2 series bmw convertible 1.5 I would love see you do a video on one to see what you think of them, cheers Phil

[@neilgaydon5430]

I love that car and really wanted one. Agree…a timeless classic… gorgeous. Then drove it, not for me, in fact gutted. The 911 had finesse, balance, handling, speed, great driver visibility & deep engineering, the Merc was like a US muscle car. Trouble was I’ve had 911’s and in comparison they’re now not special. So decided to specialise and found a lovely low mileage Merc AMG S63 coupe for GT cruising and a Ferrari F430 for sports car engagement.

[@OKANGUVEN99]

which is faster? s63 or f430. I would assume s63 would get you in more trouble when you floor it.

[@neilgaydon5430]

@@OKANGUVEN99 Depends…straight line the AMG, winding roads f430. The s63 was Mercedes quietest car built with double glazing etc designed to disconnect you from the road with bottomless power so you rarely think about the driving experience. It is wonderful for driving big GT miles in a day but somewhat numb for nimble connected fast driving. The Ferrari is the complete opposite…designed to connect you to the driving experience with an engine noise that sounds like Pavarotti accompanying you on every journey, where you feel every nuance of the road, focusing on what gear you select from the manual box, where you’re totally connected and so much fun to drive…BUT you wouldn’t particularly look forward to 500 miles of motorway in the driving rain in comparison to the Merc. 2 very different cars for very different experiences.

[@nashhodge3803]

You lucky man!

[@alanwayte432]

@@nashhodge3803 he actually owns a 1996 Ford Fiesta in the real world whilst working at McDonald’s Drive thru ...but apparently has an F430 poster above his single bed ...

[@Fluterra]

I had the opposite reaction: the 992 911 is a complete BORE compared to the AMG GTC. I couldn't be happier with mine.

[@Trouttaranaki]

Make a video series about the industrial revolution. I'd watch it, love that stuff.

[@russellsenior1836]

It is possible to change music track from the map screen, just swipe two fingers apart 🤪 on the touch pad, the music screen will overlay the map and you can swipe back forward as you wish.

[@davidjewood]

Liking the Stone Island wooly pully Mat. I hope you’re also rocking a pair of original gazelles 👟👟

[@matthewgee8122]

History teacher here Matt. Well up for a bit a British history/cars youtube channel. Maybe a tad niche but I'd be one of your 3 subscribers and I'd comment on each upload 😉

[@jjtinkler97]

A friend had his stolen off his drive last night, that keyless entry signal can be amped, and they were gone in 30seconds. Crooklock essential.

[@christineseldon3979]

I have owned a gts selenite grey chrome pack from new since October 2015, still got it still love it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Very nice!

[@SuperMauricem]

A wonderful car and yes I thought it had a look of a 928 Porsche… would have loved it more if it had those useless seats you find in Porsche 911 ( for the grandchildren) harder to justify even when offering the wife my 428i ( it would still be mine)

[@danhall5761]

C63 saloon would be 90% of the car with twice the practicality for you.

[@davewatts7444]

Matt what a car, it definitely passes the Watts test i.e. Every time you look at it you get a trouser tingle and I'm 73. If you want an assistant for the history channel I'm your man

[@BrianFraser]

Jeremy Beadle 😂 Cracking car sir.

[@norsegolf76]

For the record: I would very much watch that channel on the industrial revolution. 👏

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@MrDollarhoe]

If you press the middle button on the center console touch screen command center it brings up the music without interrupting the maps!

[@tariqjulani6793]

The perfect machine and it suits you Matt, I also because of you got my S350d gearbox service done by SPR, very good garage and I asked the lady to say Hi to you next time you call in there lol

[@HighPeakAutos]

Ah very good! Well worth doing if you’re going to keep the car. Cheers

[@simonpotter4974]

Hi Matt, I am interested in the industrial history of Manchester. My great great grandfather Sidney Potter was a calico printer in partnership with others from the 1830's He was elected to the town council late in 1840's before Manchester became a city. I would be interested to know where his printing works was. His brother Edmund, Beatrix's grandfather, also a calico printer, moved to Glossop and became the biggest calico printer in the world. Bye the way, love your channel and hope to visit next time we are in the UK . 2023?

[@Chips273]

To change track when not in media just click the middle button at the back of the mouse control then use the dial left and right! 👍

[@wrthrash]

Just great, as I'm in the finals of pinning down a Lexus LC500 or Vette C8, you have to post this! Boggerz

[@54mgtf22]

Our Porsche also has 3 driving modes: Placid puppy, Rampaging lion and Fire-breathing dragon. Love your work 👍

[@sysakPL]

I don't even like Mercedes as a brand but this is just perfect. Probably one of the best cars released in the last decade.

[@scroggins100]

Great Car mate, Re History.... DO IT ! GO on have a go. Love history!

[@GrumpySalmon]

I drove this on the circuit a few years back. It’s one of the best handling cars out there and the long bonnet looks amazing from the inside.

[@paulwoodhead5001]

"High Peak History" has a nice ring to it, I'd certainly watch!

[@andrewwang885]

I'm by no means a real car enthusiast. I go as deep as watching Doug demuro on occasion. But imo I think people will look back on this car 10-30 years from now as an absolute classic. I totally agree with you that this car has an absolute timeless look. Let's see if that's right in a few decades.

[@mikeybob4251]

To change track with the sat nav on, just click the star button on the touch pad. a pop-up menu will appear showing the track that's playing. left or right push on the dial will FF or RR the tracks

[@davidmoynahan9585]

...sends all of its power to the rear wheels, which can be terrifying...... Then Matt stomps on the go faster pedal haha. Yes catching a reflection in shop windows when in your favorite car, does give a lift to your day. A touch of British understated design. No extra Bling required here.

[@robstaples6649]

If you ever get chance, try the GTS experience session at Mercedes world. I had the pleasure of driving the nuts off one last year and it was bloody wonderful- they handle and steer wonderfully on track. Great video.

[@clairandco]

I have a 2017 white GT. It’s a lot of fun, the squeaky brakes are my only complaint.

[@amg202benz]

*You can actually change the song by clicking on the bottom center of the touch pad while in nav, gauges, ect

[@nisadave]

Matt I think we saw you last sunday whilst you were making this Video. We were driving from Bakewell over to Mam Tor and you were coming in the opposite direction.

[@Hustwick]

It's such a pity that you'll never see that rear spoiler pop up Matt. 😅

[@SY-tn2io]

There’s a GTC as well, that sits between the GTS & the GTR.

[@HighPeakAutos]

I think thats only on the newer facelift model though

[@Rob-yr7xk]

Swipe left or right on the track pad - or rotate the control knob left or right - to skip tracks.

[@P.Galore]

After the XKE and the Z8, this is the third best looking sports car ever made.

[@dtaylor9673]

Great car... Merc knew exactly what they needed to do, to update and sell a modern Porsche 928 gte. I would buy one, but I would secretly wish and hope it was a Porsche 928 :)

[@leeparker8926]

Impressive car I drive an old porshe 928 as my weekender I would consider one of these

[@michaelfk2548]

You like it then ....steady !..

[@Stormy177]

"You wouldn't want to do a long motorway journey in this, as it's a bit loud" - thanks for this. As most of my driving fits this description, it's off my shortlist. It is a beautiful car though, and you've chosen one in a gorgeous colour.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Maybe try a Lexus LC500 V8. They’re superb and more refined

[@adamgorse7360]

Only a real man loves a bit of Kylie 😉😂 great review as always Matt!

[@harrygibson1883]

Love this. Thank you also… I would absolutely watch industrial revolution videos 🤞🏼

[@HighPeakAutos]

Interesting 🤔

[@stuarthunt5763]

Stunningly professional 'get the badge in' review

[@chrismcfarlane8996]

Brill channel. Brill reviews. Best of luck in all your endeavours.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks, you too!

[@ryanreid5646]

Took the plunge into stone island and canada goose 👍nice to see the creamy garms with the dream cars

[@HQBProductions]

Yes…one of those please! One thing I am surprised by is the difficulty you mention changing radio settings. My R231 SL is a perfect lesson in how to do things properly. I get real buttons and knobs that work instantaneously and the Harmon Kardon is outstandingly good…altering or changing anything is as fast as your hand can move BUT if you wish, you can tell it to change and it will do it all for you. Navigation is good even if a few years old but then you use Waze anyway! I really love my SL and look forward to an AMG GT…hopefully 2019 onwards!🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼😀😀😀😀😀

[@alchapman1052]

A real stunner with a hint of the E type look. A sunny day in Manchester too,what ever next.

[@jimd385]

Fantastic car, great review. Until you bought one of these and put it on your channel, I had no idea that they existed. Unusual, individual and exotic. I’d have one. …..and I would watch the industrial revolution channel you spoke about.

[@alexvlad2770]

Lovely car, I remember seeing one at a meeting and they are gorgeous, the exhaust sounds amazing. I think it's a hidden gem, the R8 is lovely but a bit to "common", like you said for the money it's hard to find something better, maybe the AMG S63 Coupe but I feel like this is more "special".

[@Closetchef23]

Obscenely good looking (the car Matt, the car..)

[@liamsce5082]

Please set up a history channel, I love the car reviews and as a fellow car and history geek it’d be awesome!!

[@HighPeakAutos]

😉

[@liamsce5082]

@@HighPeakAutos great answer good man 😂

[@adityarajdev1]

What a fantastic video. Such a beautiful car. I was following one on M40 this morning in my GLA45 ( not the new ugly new one ). we both gave each other thumbs up. Such lovely proportions. You have done well and you deserve this car. Great video as always brother.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thank you!

[@al_ruraya]

The sounds are just everything, amazing buy Matt!

[@alanwayte432]

Honestly the ride on Lotus Evora 400 is absolutely exceptional

[@duncMAC150]

hah it's got same key as my 2006 c class. it's a beautiful car alright if I had the money I'd get one. you guys are so lucky when it comes to car tax mine is €630 per year. Great video as usual. you'd be surprised at how many people would if you did a history based channel I'd watch it.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks! I'll think about content for that

[@MomentsInTheSky]

“I just caught my reflection in the window. The car looks good too” 🤩😆

[@umairahmad4711]

My heart says : YES !!! My bank says : NO!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@killerfitz84]

Loving all your content. can I suggest to you that you put a High pass filter (cut off the bass end of your audio) as when I play your videos through my sound system, the bass rumble shakes the windows! This filtering will make all your dialogue sound a lot clearer too! there's probably a basic filter system in your editing software.... DM me for more info if you want.

[@TheMarcball]

Best looking car at the current moment imho. Thanks for the inspiration and keep on trucking!

[@HAYDNBBH]

I was on the same roads this weekend very fun! Car looks great especially in the blue

[@garrygreen3210]

What a great car, and you had me chuckling with Jeremy Beadle lol. Oh, and I would watch a history channel if you did one 😀

[@HighPeakAutos]

Cheers!

[@MrNufzed]

Great review, great dialogue.

[@HighPeakAutos]

Thanks!

[@simon.revill]

My son loves these too, so much I bought him two after he lost the first one. Although a bit compact and under-powered at 1:24 scale. :)

[@paultasker7788]

Proper muscle car. I've driven an 2008 Slk 55AMG which my family own. The 0-60 is about the same and it sounds fabulous. With no turbos there is real exhaust noise. Its a lot lighter hence how it can accelerate so fast. Sadly not so much effort went into the handling and it does feel nose heavy. It really does give you the feel good factor thanks to convertible, low seating, 400bhp in a car smaller than a focus and that soundtrack is addictive. The interior is very dated but it's comfortable. I don't like sitting that low in 3 Lane city traffic but for country roads on the weekend worth now about 10k it's a bargain.