MY 2018 GT2 vs MY 2019 GT1

[CarBrad]

At the same price point which would you buy, and why?

 

[MerlintheMad]

I would rather not have all the features I don't want. So GT1 for me, still. The only feature I'd value is the 360 degree camera. But I have gotten much better at parking and don't need it now. The GT1 has one feature that I would miss in a GT2: manual gate. The "T" shifter looks fine to me (some think it looks cheap, which I don't relate to).

 

[Jeaddi]

I was looking at getting a 19 GT1, but got a deal I couldn't pass up on a 19 GT2. The MY18 GT2 didn't come with the 360 degree camera and that's one of my favorite features.

So back to your inquiry...

At the same price point, I would choose the 19 GT1.

 

[Ty Davis]

I would rather not have all the features I don't want. So GT1 for me, still. The only feature I'd value is the 360 degree camera. But I have gotten much better at parking and don't need it now. The GT1 has one feature that I would miss in a GT2: manual gate. The "T" shifter looks fine to me (some think it looks cheap, which I don't relate to).

Yes. I would much rather have the mechanical shift lever and manual gate found in the GT1, than the electronic shifter in the GT2. I feel the mechanical shifter has a better tactile feel while moving through the detents. Having a manumatic shift gate is a big bonus too.

That being said, I do find the Stingers electronic shifter more agreeable than the ones found in my previous BMWs.

I am thankful that we don’t have a push button (Acura, Honda, Ford, Lincoln), rotary knob (Jaguar, Chrysler), or column style (Mercedes) shifter.

 

[MisterMac]

GT2, hands down, without question, everyday and twice Sunday.

 

[CarBrad]

GT2, hands down, without question, everyday and twice Sunday.

@MisterMac
So why would you get the older model year car? The extra features? To my understanding the 18 gt2 awd vs the 19 gt awd gets you the HUD, and different shifter, nappa leather, and the automatic liftgate. But you are get a one year older car and a first model year car. Unfortunately, the 360 degree camera isn't available on the 18s. If It were I wouldn't hesitate to pick the 18. Since the isn't the case I am kind of torn.

 

[MisterMac]

@MisterMac
So why would you get the older model year car? The extra features? To my understanding the 2018 GT2 awd vs the 19 gt awd gets you the HUD, and different shifter, nappa leather, and the automatic liftgate. But you are get a one year older car and a first model year car. Unfortunately, the 360 degree camera isn't available on the 18s. If It were I wouldn't hesitate to pick the 18. Since the isn't the case I am kind of torn.

I have the 2018 GT2 and love, love, love, all those items the 2019 GT1 doesn't have. They make the driving experience for me. I've come to prefer the electronic shifter, the HUD display, the Napa leather with adjustable side bolsters, the automatic lift gate, etc. I have nearly 21,000 miles on my GT2 with very few issues, so the first model year thing has been a none-issue. Also, the 2018 still has the radio/electronics warranty of 5/60,000 whereas the 2019 is 3/36,000 warranty.

My 18 GT2 is in the shop since yesterday afternoon (I needed a new strut assembly because an idiot backed into my front tire causing the strut to bend), so I am driving a 2019 GT1 as a loaner. I hate this GT1 because it doesn't have the things I enjoy, especially the HUD!

I also have the 2020 Telluride SX Prestige. It has the 360 camera set-up and the wireless charger. Initially, I thought that'd be cool. Truth is, it does nothing for me. I can't look at the 360 camera image and look where I am driving at the same time and I dislike wireless charging.

 

[CarBrad]

I have the 2018 GT2 and love, love, love, all those items the 2019 GT1 doesn't have. They make the driving experience for me. I've come to prefer the electronic shifter, the HUD display, the Napa leather with adjustable side bolsters, the automatic lift gate, etc. I have nearly 21,000 miles on my GT2 with very few issues, so the first model year thing has been a none-issue. Also, the 2018 still has the radio/electronics warranty of 5/60,000 whereas the 2019 is 3/36,000 warranty.

My 18 GT2 is in the shop since yesterday afternoon (I needed a new strut assembly because an idiot backed into my front tire causing the strut to bend), so I am driving a 2019 GT1 as a loaner. I hate this GT1 because it doesn't have the things I enjoy, especially the HUD!

I also have the 2020 Telluride SX Prestige. It has the 360 camera set-up and the wireless charger. Initially, I thought that'd be cool. Truth is, it does nothing for me. I can't look at the 360 camera image and look where I am driving at the same time and I dislike wireless charging.

Fair point. I did not know there was a warranty difference between the 18 and the 19. You have one of my favorite colors in the micro blue. That and the pather are my two favorites.

 

[MisterMac]

Fair point. I did not know there was a warranty difference between the 18 and the 19. You have one of my favorite colors in the micro blue. That and the pather are my two favorites.

How funny. My 2018 GT2 is Micro Blue and the loaner 2019 GT1 is Panthera Metal....

 

[Aarvix]

The HUD is addictive. I feel like a peasant now when I drive my truck and have to look down at the gauges to verify that I'm speeding.

360 camera is also nice. I'm always scared of curbing my wheels since I drove a truck for so long and used to hit curbs daily.

Everything else is a nice-to-have but not essential. Definitely glad I went GT2.