Mercedes-AMG GT S
Why 6.1: The GT S added the power and sharper chassis most buyers expected from AMG's halo coupe. Values are now well below sticker, making it the sweet spot for people who want to actually use the platform.
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Market value
Median asking price, good condition · €138k (2016) → €75k (2026), trending down · illustrative data
The long version
The GT S is the default answer for the first-generation AMG GT: enough power to justify the nose, enough chassis hardware to separate it from a boulevard SL, and enough depreciation to move it out of pure collector orbit. Early cars were bought as status coupes, but ten years on the market has filtered many into enthusiast hands. The DCT and turbo torque make it faster than it is delicate, while the transaxle layout keeps it from feeling like just another big-engine Mercedes. DougScore 67 matches the vibe: excellent weekend car, acceptable daily, still more serious than the badge tourists expected.