Why Would Anyone Buy A Mercedes AMG GTC Roadster?

[@psyren7587]

People buy an AMG GT/S/C because they DONT want to look flash but they also don't want to be completely ignored. It's a perfect balance between supercar and sports car and it sounds better than just about anything else on the road. You buy it for yourself because you like driving, not for others to look at... Question answered!

[@balintk.9373]

Well, if you are a grown up man and you are ok with yourself you are more than likely give a fuck about what others say or think :) You buy a car because of you not anybody else.

[@IcelanderUSer]

Oh please. Who are you kidding? Yourself obviously.

[@Ssh52]

You buy a 911 for that reason

[@paulinthailand]

exactly i have a gtr i wanted to be under the radar with it.

[@Peter_Pepper_Love]

I'm glad you goiz have no taste like the pom who'd prefer the Audi V12☝🏻😄

[@davidmoran1162]

Having driven a rented AMG GTS two years ago on the Run To Monaco event I was so impressed how it stacked up on every measure to the Lambos, Mclarens, Ferraris & Porsches on the trip. Understated by comparison but every bit as supple in handling and overall drivability. It kept up with the other nutters easily, had by far the best exhaust note.....no music was required on the entire 1,000km trip, just open windows. Since then I have rented a couple more in the UK and this weekend I have had a GTC, the first time I've driven the roadster. Yesterday 5am departure from Putney to Heathrow for a pickup, roof off, seat & neck heaters on......I fell deeply in love. If you can afford one.....buy one.....I think I'll make the plunge now.....otherwise do yourself a favour, rent one for a weekend. There will be no regrets. Oh, and don't bother in any other driving mode than Sport+, so much fun with your clothes on.

[@iamryanlittle]

Hey Seen Through Glass! As always, amazing video And it's always an honor to have my music in your video. Thanks for featuring my new track "West Coast." :D

[@seenthroughglass]

Always a pleasure to use your tracks dude! Thanks for the great music

[@RoyLeijten]

Seen Through Glass is this an episode of your next daily?

[@appmagician3240]

this one is above his set budget for the next daily

[@JBCTR]

Ryan, love your music... Would you mind if I used it in my videos? Desperately looking for a decent soundtrack! Cheers

[@HorizonVideos]

If you want to talk about "17" different versions of the same car, talk to Porsche.

[@Probablyshouldnthave]

really love these cars and still feel it is exciting to see them on the street they are much more rare than the porsche in the us.

[@Notasheepleandneverwillbe]

Beautiful car , with loads of performance ? Hardly plane or boring in my opinion !

[@j96ccarter]

You mean, "Jet". 🤣

[@mrlilmatt123]

I think the question is: Why WOULDN'T anyone buy a AMG GTC Roadster??

[@toniownez]

BrabusBandit anyone who's got some sort of taste?

[@sesto194]

the price

[@niiielsen]

Because not all are housewives or hairdressers

[@CinemaUnited]

Nielsen They buy a TT or R8.

[@niiielsen]

They buy all sorts of droptops

[@JAXm135i]

If u don't like the weather in Scotland, wait 20 minutes...

[@vdrllt98]

I'm so excited for the 360!

[@ChasingGiants23]

Dude they are MENTAL. DREAM CAR FOR ME

[@beeeneee]

Mercedes never aimed at competing with Ferrari's or McLarens from a rarity perspective. It is a mass producer and never tried to be anything else. And by the way, I have yet to see a GTC / GTR on the street, so yes, I would be in awe if I saw one.

[@flyingphoenix113]

Well, the AMG GT series is designed to compete against the 911 and F-Type directly. They were never designed to be ultra-rare supercars. They were designed to be usable, fun, daily-drivable sportscars. Moving up a level, the AMG GTR, 911 Turbo S, 911 GT3 RS, Corvette Z06, and F-Type SVR are super sportscars, that is, sports cars that have supercar performance (either on road, on track, or both). But, it's important for any potential consumer to understand they will never be supercars, and they were never designed to be. There are plenty of entry-level supercars. The 570S/570GT, R8, etc. But, not everyone is ready to make the adjustment in lifestyle that is necessary to daily one of those cars (smaller trunk space, less interior space, etc.). Personally, I like sports cars and super sports cars over entry-level supercars, but they all ave their pla.ce

[@bonofrancou2]

flyingphoenix113 The GT R competes with the GT3 RS

[@flyingphoenix113]

Yes, and the GT3 RS and Turbo S are in the same exact segment. They are both super sportscars that have different target audiences (track weapon vs. road/drag racing weapon). But, they occupy the same space. But, with regards to the AMG GTR, I'd say it splits the GT3 RS and Turbo S. As someone who was there at the launch of the AMG GTR, I distinctly remember Tobias Moers (the head of AMG) saying that the AMG GTR is a track weapon that can happily be driven everyday. It has a fat torque curve (much like the Turbo S) thanks to it's turbocharged engine, and I imagine it would be equally usable in both road and track conditions.

[@julien.le.createur]

Great video! Just sharing my POV What I like is that the next car will not look the same at all (i.e. SLR, then SLS, then AMG GT), while a 911 and R8 look always the same, just slightly improved. But then after a year, you know that there is a new one already, so you're not the coolest kid in town. But you're still the coolest in an SLS or SLR and even more so in an SLR, because it does not exist anymore.

[@fun-m2168]

Sport plus with middle damper setting is the sweet spot for U.K.! You wouldn't want race in that weather, the esp relaxes a lot!

[@adammccartan-mooney7797]

Drove a GTS on Sunday and loved it. Tempted to go for the GTC though. The noise was intoxicating. The dealer said a coupe is about an 18month wait from the factory though.

[@TheGentlemangrp]

Your review kinda reminds me of an old top gear review of the BMW M5 E60. Jeremy Clarkson was also like '' meh..'' for the first bit. But then with the switch or click of a button the entire car transformed, and it became super duper awesome. You should do these review type of video's more often Sam! Congratulations in advance for the 15th!

[@d0718]

imo I think an AMG GT or some 911s (e.g. the GT3) is more cool and exciting to see than an FType There are tons of F types around especially with them being 4 cylinder now

[@LakeNonaSports]

Most underrated car channel no questions asked.

[@blairhenderson1476]

Don’t know how but you manage to make Scotland look good even in the rain ☔️

[@astonmartin6527]

Blair Henderson Scotland is bloody beautiful

[@scottsherman7069]

It's very easy to do, Scotland is exceptionally pretty.

[@samsen3965]

0:19 ... The look on their face! Priceless!!...

[@hectorgillie8414]

My close friend who's 21 just drove home today in 2018 AMG gtc. It will always be the best car I ever seen

[@DanielSadjadian]

It's a lovely car snd the perfect one to go for in the AMG GT range. You can spec it up with the rear wheel steering too and a nice interior, so in many ways it's nicer than the GTR.

[@veereshsangolliV12]

This over a 911 anyday

[@arabiantxn]

Definitely agree I owned a Porsche and a Mercedes, they are different Mercedes is performance, quality and class and reliability. Porsche is design , handling and dynamics. Porsche was a 2009 Cayenne riddled with poor design problems. 2014 MB Amg E63-S , Rock solid Built quality, reliability and safety wise.

[@Ssh52]

@@arabiantxn you're comparing an old Cayenne to a modern E63?!?

[@BBDSmint]

Of the entire range, the GT C is the one to have. 95% of the GT R but more subtle.

[@s.-8406]

I've only seen a AMG GT once!!!! So yeah I'm still excited when I see one. (I live in the Netherlands)

[@henryboase8226]

Fewawi

[@Jacob-xd3ko]

Henry Boase “Fuhhrarri”

[@thomasinamcqueen9356]

Henry Boase i

[@yvettefeiger3364]

I have had it for two months now and love love love it!!!!

[@Bocajef134]

I've owned a number of sports cars over the years; including Lotus and several Porsches. All fun to drive. However, the AMG GT is, on balance, an equal or better all round performer. Additionally, the fit and finish (exterior and interior) far exceeds Lotus and Porsche.

[@13mrbolivar]

Test drove an AMG GTS. It blew my mind! Compfy and relaxed when wanted, faster than expected and harder when wanted. I am currently in the market for a used GTC.

[@IcelanderUSer]

That area between the seats looks strangely bare. Like a wall needing a picture or something.

[@earldeanpowell]

Yeah? Looks like a place some one could lay over on, IF you know what I mean!

[@perez5249]

A big honking lump of an engine, all the luxuries you could want, and that sound. No confusion here.

[@fredso]

You can't say that the R8 is more exciting to see than the AMG GT? I think the R8 is too common which makes it a bit boring

[@SamXbit]

Fredrik V10 engine is boring?! 😂

[@fredso]

I'm not talking about the engine, I'm only talking about the aesthetics. I pretty much see a R8 everyday in Stockholm. I know it's a crazy good car, and the V10 engine is insane

[@andyp8464]

until very recently though the R8 was allwheeldrive so not quite the same type of car than this

[@abdullahz4804]

Same i see RS6's everywhere in oslo, they are boring for me now.

[@lankaat]

Must be joining right?

[@hernanhernandez3861]

All your videos are quite entertaining. Even your hangover one (well, not your hangover but two in the back seat). Hope to see you spotting in Los Angeles. Weather is better. And all you need to do is sit, relax with a coffee at Boulevard in the Beverly Wilshire hotel and watch them parade in front of you...

[@steerj07]

What's so confusing about 4 variants of a car?

[@TheSimdroid]

jjsteer91 especially when jaguar is doing the same thing with the F-type & he clearly does not have a problem with that one

[@appleaday3868]

The F-Type has exactly 19 variants, Sam must be so confused!

[@Audi123000]

You have to love the AMG sound.

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Agree....first AMG GTC that has the outstanding combi of hooligan/cruiser/top down for sound!

[@Flamenginho]

Sam , you're killing it dude. Just might be up there with Harris and the best of them.

[@cookiemonstaaaaaa234]

I always love your choice of music

[@Holdeenio]

Great vid Sam. Definitely illustrates the oddness of the Mercedes GT range... If the engine is the same and you wanted to save money, you could just buy a used GT and get it tuned... specs suggest it's just the software between them (engine only) which is disappointing. I'm sure brakes and suspensions differ etc.

[@nollietre72]

This looks even better than its hard-top counterparts.

[@checkerbecker97]

That’s not true. There is already an AMG GT C Coupé. I think it’s called the 50 anniversary edition. It also has the 557hp engine

[@gambanteinodal1246]

Fantastic car! When I grow out of my SLK55 AMG - a GTC roadster is definitely on top of my list.

[@cyclingadventureswithspeed1697]

Nice, good old Edinburgh, my local, driving up past Glencoe to Skye is a great run.

[@pspuser1991]

I love the way you shoot your videos Sam.

[@nahidrahman]

Absolutely love the GT C!

[@thinc2272]

Great video. You are on a roll in the last few months with the Italy videos and the Daily Driver series. For us Americans though, you should spell your show name as Seen Through Gloss :) That's how your pronunciation sounds to our unrefined ears :)

[@4SmokingTailpipes]

Nicely done, I get it too.. I'm a massive fan and the AMG GTS/C is definitely on 'The List!'

[@jaysuttle1269]

Love this car !

[@topgun8683]

The car came to life, like Shmee150 says when you put it in sport plus mode and the sun came out ! That's your new replacement car Sam, I get it !

[@pedrotennant9324]

In my neck of the woods Sam. Roads are great up here.

[@user-mv6he6gl8m]

For accidents, that is...

[@michae8jackson378]

Glad you got it towards the end! I love these cars!

[@micahdye5411]

Would you mind sharing how you get so many invites to drive these cars? Do you have to ask the dealers/companies for test drives or do they approach you because you are an influencer? Seems like a great experience! I would just like to know a little more of the behind-the-scenes of this process.

[@nameussparticus]

Sam don’t be afraid to say if you don’t like a car. Is it necessary to be so diplomatic in order to secure further test drives?

[@jeffnnj]

There are literally so many 911s in my town that I can't drive 5 minutes without seeing one. I have the only GT Roadster.

[@v8velocity446]

Not a fan of all that satin chrome and silver inside the cockpit, and I agree, I’ve seen a few AMG GT cars on the road, and never thought OMG WOW, look! It does sound great though!

[@AlexOliver555]

I like the AMG GT but like you I don't get the line up. I mean looking at the stats you put on screen.... why buy the GTR? The GTC is so close in performance unless you do a lot of track days (where I'd assume the GTR suspension would make it faster) is it really worth the extra cash over the GTC when the Coupe comes out? I don't think so personally. Slightly feels like Mercedes is shooting themselves in the foot.

[@DanielSadjadian]

Agreed! When you consider the fact that there may be a black series/updated GTR model in the works, getting the AMG GTR don't make much sense. The GTC specced properly with the rear wheel steering/AMG driver package/etc is very nearly as good as the GTR.

[@RainMakr]

Thanks Sam, I am AND I was confused on the variants, thanks for clearing that up! I'm torn between this and the R8 V10 Spyder

[@georgesuzuki7040]

I was in the same situation, R8 V10 spyder or Amg GTC. I chose the amg

[@MrRandomTwat]

Happy with the choice? I’m between V10 coupe and GTC coupe - prefer the Audi engine, but Mercedes looks a lot better and I prefer the brand as well.

[@AMGF815]

Since the top can be operated while driving, I'm pretty sure you don't have to hold the button down.

[@vdrllt98]

5:23 I'm gonna call world animal protection for what you did to this poor sheep

[@KenitoElGrande]

Viigas That sheep has probably had some more trauma happen to it from a Scottish farmer that hasn't had a lady friend in a few years.

[@jazzman1626]

They usually move if you tell them to. “Out of my way, you ewe, you!”.

[@WesternMercedes-Benz]

Great video, thanks for visiting!

[@ChrisLee-UK]

Sounds soo good and yes crazy southerner with the roof down in the rain haha

[@MyronStel]

I don't know how an R8 is a stunner. The look has changed in the new model and it is too perfect to drive making it boring unless you want it for a daily driver. The GT S is a great car. I owned 2 and used it as a daily driver including in winter in Canada with snow tires. I like the GT C but it does have the appearance of the SL series from the front. Not sure if I will get it as there is zero trunk space with the convertible model.

[@joshuuaaaa440]

The AMG GTC definitely has a nice looking booty... probably one of the largest in the car market right now

[@anonymousmind]

*Answer to the title = To drive*

[@trevourmcgoon8499]

Pity about the weather! Perfect for Brisbane weather though👍

[@DisiHahn]

I really think that's a beautiful car men

[@th3b0untyhunter]

Love your videos Sam (and the quality of the filming and editing on this is amazing) but why oh why were you driving it on such stupid, tiny narrow roads ?

[@davidgilbertjewellery737]

Is the glass wind break a manual operation? OMG if it is! Nice vid - thanks!

[@bambychoi9366]

Hey Sam, Awesome vid! When are you going to come to Nauru island to film?!

[@TWHISPERER]

That's clear blue skies? Come to Colorado and you'll see what a bright, sun shiny day is like.

[@DenisKudlik]

The best comparison for the AMG GT line might be the F-Type. It also comes as a coupé or cabriolet and it also has various power levels.

[@mitchmincarlo5582]

Sam were do you get the retro 60s music from ???? Great Reviews , your next Daily should be the Range Rover Velar :-)

[@razvanlucan1569]

Everytime I see this car no matter the variant I wonder why the SL still exists and why this isn't the SL? More than that, who still buys the SL over this and why?

[@charlievinen8106]

once again, great video

[@Bryan-fg3ey]

That awkward board meeting between mercedes Hq and the Scottish dealer,when Sams clips at 5:36 and 6:50 are highlighted.lol

[@Bonnie_Shot]

the music in these videos always reminds me of 'grand turismo'

[@fairygodbrother]

I dunno why but the display on the speedo to me looks so old fashioned. Banging car though.

[@kj9067]

I’m still tripping on the Bobby Womack in the intro 🎶

[@RedC220]

You need to drive an SL Sam, but not the AMG models, try the SL400 or SL500. They make more sense and are two cars in one. Coupe or roadster.

[@funemployed468]

RedC220 non AMG SL's are terribly boring and for grannies.

[@RedC220]

The AMG SL's are now overengined, you don't drive them as much as simply hang on as it hurls itself at the next corner. Kind of like the GTC. Cars are simply becoming too fast for the road now - that's the single biggest complaint about the 911 Turbo S, it's just too fast, you can't use it. The current model SL500 is north of 450hp, the SL400 is 367hp . The 400 is an incredibly well balanced car and a joy to drive on UK roads. The SL400 (the entry level SL) is sub 5 sec 0-60 and limited to 155mph. It's a perfect UK road car and can actually be enjoyed.

[@funemployed468]

Well I own a SL63 AMG, the 5.5L Biturbo and I actually felt its too slow. Mine even has an ECU remap and new exhaust, combining to around 720HP.

[@RedC220]

Too slow for what? If you live in Germany and want to run 200mph on the autobahn then I kind of get it. But anywhere else, what can you do with 720hp that you can't do with 550hp? I bought the SL400 after driving fast versions, in fact my daily is a 2017 S6 Avant which is more powerful than the SL. The 400 is just a better UK road car, it's actually more enjoyable as you can actually drive it rather then constantly looking at the speedo and trying to stay under 3 figures.

[@vishaalclips]

It is a great car,and you can fell the element better.

[@sydney4814]

6:36 I misheard and thought you said peasants:) did that RoRo Phantom experience really change your life that much?* *sarcasm.

[@gexpe2003]

good honest review

[@Sebastian.39]

@Seen Through Glass did you like the matte color more or the metallic? Keep up the good work! :D

[@chillipompom5263]

How come you dont freeze in scotland wearing only a long sleeve t-shirt?

[@liamboxall5568]

Did anyone else immediately think of Autovlog at 5:04? lol

[@DanielSadjadian]

Haha yeah! He was really unlucky though. I mean if all Mercc were that bad, you wouldn't see so many on the road. (especially in the UK, where it rains so much).

[@liamboxall5568]

The Truth it's a joke bro. Also, insurance doesn't work like that mate. Think about it.

[@liamboxall5568]

The Truth aight bro

[@dimitrijordan8414]

"why would anyone buy blabla " such a bullshit , why not ???

[@philipguacci6452]

Stupid money in Australia. $355,000 plus any options.

[@anonymousmind]

It's around £120,000 in the UK!

[@BalkanBoyBiH]

2e hand yeah with alot of miles

[@dsal9640]

everything is stupid money in Aus! even an M2 is like $100,000!

[@XZagatoX]

Yeah only good thing about Australia is their cricket

[@dsal9640]

Am i the only aussie that hates cricket...

[@RumblestripDotNet]

The GT-C is a car for people who have some maturity and don't feel the need to impress others with a shouty showy vehicle. The beauty and desire is in the subtleness.

[@3xoticx]

I drove this beauty. A guy I dated has it. I almost crashed. It’s fast. FAST. beauty.

[@ducanh244]

That tumbnail is even better than the video.

[@waltermartinez5907]

I would - is a beautiful piece of art!

[@Joek9100]

I wouldn't consider it a super car. That's the reason why you don't get as excited when you see one. I still get excited but not as excited with Audi r8 v10, Ferrari's, Lamborghini's, Mclaren's, etc.

[@allensaunders449]

I'd rather see a Porsche GT2RS over any audi plus 8 that would excite me. The weather tells you what to get as a daily this would not be the car i know this vid isn't about your next daily driver. Still here in socal this would be a great car in the UK weather and traction play a big roll

[@benoit1335]

the cab design is far superior over the coupe as it already was the case with the SLS imho.

[@javieroargubi]

what is that whiney noise coming from the engine? sounds like supercharger but its turbocharged

[@RobertFeltrin]

Sam, when are you coming to Australia :)

[@kurtpullen7806]

ROBERT FELTRIN yeah man, come SYD

[@HABHBX]

Lol car culture in Aus is dead... I've lived here for over a year now and an S class is considered a decent car.... In the UK thats an Uber lmao... Best supercar I've seen is a 488, and an R8 v10.... lmfao the cars here are terrible.

[@AussiePetrolhead]

150 dreamteam you probably havent heard but Victoria has allowed rare cars to be driven in the state, like a Veyron (over-rated) Laferrari, Enzo all that stuff. and now other states are gonna allow this to happen.

[@thomasdarren6434]

All the rich fuckers in Australia(at least in Sydney) don't have any good car taste at all aha

[@richardjohnson8725]

There’s literally nothing here in aus it’s shit as. I get excited when I see a fucken c63 ffs Ahahaha

[@TheReezy97]

AMGs are real men cars. You don't fit into that category Sam. You'll never know what it is. I'm sorry

[@maxdelran1307]

im not a convertible fan but this is really beautiful

[@IcelanderUSer]

So MB can’t sell the SL models and is betting this version will do better. I hope so. The SL just didn’t excite anyone whereas this one started out being really hot. We’ll see

[@AndyIstDoof]

I really don't like the center console and the air vents inside.... 4 are too much