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Originally Posted by soundman98
to be fair, ALL cars are that. the price is only dependent on the owners salary.
i realized yesterday sitting in traffic next to a mercedes gt-c amg. the higher up one goes in vehicle pricing, the more integrated everything is, and the harder everything is to change/replace/modify, which is what irritates me the most about high end cars. i want driver interaction, and simplicity. i don't want carplay, satellite-linked hvac, moon roofs, or vibrating seats...
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You're sort of confusing a few different things here.
First of all, yes, these are absolutely on the "disposable" end of the sports car spectrum.
These cars, while extremely well designed
for their price point, are rather cheaply built.
Just an entry-level hoon car for a ~24 year old.
Not all cars are built this way. Some cars are built with a higher focus on longevity and status.
I suppose, if you want to split hairs, yes, "all cars are meant to be used and replaced" in the same essence that cars are built to be driven just as machines are built for a purpose.
As with all machines, some cars are built more with longevity, repairability, and owner satisfaction in mind than others.
Which brings the 2nd point: You're talking about the Mercedes GT-C AMG.
Here's a picture, for those who don't know this car (I didn't because I don't bother to remember eccentric car names anymore)
The Mercedes GT is like the furthest thing from the FRS while still being in the 'sports car' category. Remember GT stands for Grand Tourer, which means a car designed for long distance trips, while still being a fun car.
Like you and the wife hop in, throw a small duffel in the trunk, and do 4 hours of spirited driving to the beach, in extreme comfort.
There is no interest in stripping the car down to bare essentials at the expense of lower back irritation, exhaust drone, or etc. Quite the opposite, even silly features will be added for the purpose of driver comfort. This is the exact reason the buyer wants this car.
If someone wanted an all-out track demon, they would spend that same $160k on a Porsche GT3 or 911 turbo - a car that has amenities removed for the sake of performance.
In addition, both the MB and 911 would have superb ride quality and handling. Something you could literally never achieve with an FRS.
Neither intended demographic is interested in working on their own cars. Or really keeping them more than a few years.
These cars are for distinctly different personalities. Obviously, neither of which apply to you with your primary interest in simplicity.