Very nice Visa, hope it arrives on time.
43 has enough power for me.
43 has enough power for me.
Selenite Grey GLC 63s AMG on order
As some of you may know I ordered a GLC63 back in December with, as it turns out, an overly optimistic build date of March. Well mid Feb the dealer, after much harassing by me, admitted they didn't have an actual build date at all and that I shouldn't hold my breath.
Being somewhat peeved I sacked off that dealer and took some time to re-evaluated what I actually wanted from a car............... and it turns out the the answer was more power >
So back to Carwow and off to a new dealer to order myself a nice shiny new GLC63s AMG, this time one that also has a confirmed build allocation at the factory with a UK delivery date of June 1D :frown2: but at least I know this one has an actual build date.
So that's me hanging around for another 3 months........But I'm getting a 63s :grin2::grin2::grin2:
For those that are interested here's the spec:
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC
Being somewhat peeved I sacked off that dealer and took some time to re-evaluated what I actually wanted from a car............... and it turns out the the answer was more power >
So back to Carwow and off to a new dealer to order myself a nice shiny new GLC63s AMG, this time one that also has a confirmed build allocation at the factory with a UK delivery date of June 1D :frown2: but at least I know this one has an actual build date.
So that's me hanging around for another 3 months........But I'm getting a 63s :grin2::grin2::grin2:
For those that are interested here's the spec:
Mercedes-AMG GLC 63 S 4MATIC
- Selenite Grey metallic
- Premium Package
- Driving assistance package
- AMG Night package
- 21-inch AMG cross-spoke forged wheels
- Interior AMG carbon fibre with aluminium
- Head-up display
- Parking Pilot with 360° camera
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No the B8 that came after it also had a V8 although it wasn't as good a car . The B7 V8 was the same engine used in the R8 when Audi first launched it.
The B7 also had the same steering wheel as a Gallardo which is the closest I've come yet to my dream of owning a Lamborghini!
. The B7 V8 was the same engine used in the R8 when Audi first launched it.The B7 also had the same steering wheel as a Gallardo which is the closest I've come yet to my dream of owning a Lamborghini!
So I now have the car and here's my first impressions.....
There's more but I'll cover those of when I've spent more time with them
As I bought the car blind, hadn't even seen one in the flesh, I have been lucky that I have not found anything about the car that would have stopped me buying it.
Things I wish I had ordered, well there are 2, the tow bar, I didn't get it because it messes up the look of the rear valance (oh vanity) but will probably miss it, the other is the performance exhaust, now this I didn't order because I'm 50 years old and not some kid in a Corsa with a dummy dump valve ..........until I got in the car then suddenly I am that kid and I want it to pop and bark and crackle
Now I just need to finish the first 1000 miles so I can up the rev limit (should be done this week) and a further 800 miles so I can book it in for a diff oil change that will open up the full Race settings including launch control
I'll give an update after the first 1000 have been done, any questions feel free to ask
PS... could an Admin remove the "on order" bit from the tread title please, I don't think it will let me do it
- The sound on start up, especially in Sport+
- Its bigger than I though but seems to shrink around you when driving.
- The engine is awesome, I'm following the recommended break-in instructions but even so it rapid for a 2 ton SUV
- The one thing that overshadows the engine (at least until it's run in) are the brakes, they are mighty and they completely disguise the weight of the car
- The handling is good (only tried comfort mode) even with the 21 inch wheels, the rides pretty supple and the road noise isn't too bad.......unless you are on a concrete motorway and then you will want to kill yourself its so noisy
- Interior is nice, leather (both real and man-made) feels nice and the stitching all lines up, and the performance seats are not as uncomfortable as they look (thank god)
- Driving assist - Its crazy, I dare anyone not to get behind the wheel of a car that is steering and braking all by itself and not be freaked out by it,
- 360 camera - Cool, all cars should have this, makes parking a doddle
- Head Up Display - Good, but then I'm a fan of HUD's, just needs more configurable options, that's something of a recurring problem for most of the electronics in the car, its good but its just not as configurable as the same tech in say a BMW (go into the settings for the surround sound system in a high end BMW and compare with the 3 settings you get with the Burmester in the Merc)
There's more but I'll cover those of when I've spent more time with them
As I bought the car blind, hadn't even seen one in the flesh, I have been lucky that I have not found anything about the car that would have stopped me buying it.
Things I wish I had ordered, well there are 2, the tow bar, I didn't get it because it messes up the look of the rear valance (oh vanity
) but will probably miss it, the other is the performance exhaust, now this I didn't order because I'm 50 years old and not some kid in a Corsa with a dummy dump valve ..........until I got in the car then suddenly I am that kid and I want it to pop and bark and crackleNow I just need to finish the first 1000 miles so I can up the rev limit (should be done this week
) and a further 800 miles so I can book it in for a diff oil change that will open up the full Race settings including launch controlI'll give an update after the first 1000 have been done, any questions feel free to ask
PS... could an Admin remove the "on order" bit from the tread title please, I don't think it will let me do it
and some pics...
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Wow, just WOW!!! That is total motoring p0rn. As they say, all good things come to he who waits. I too have red brake calipers on my 220d Sport but I had to paint them myself because I really am that sad. I'm told they bring at least another 10-15 bhp to the party. That sports exhaust option would have sounded insane. My TVR has very little between the manifolds and tailpipes and when I lived in London I would always plan my routes so I could detour through the Dartford, Limehouse Link and M25 J25/26 tunnels. I hope you have booked the beast in with Daryl at Offset Detailing for some Kamikaze love. I wish you many miles and smiles, I'm totally made up for you, bud.
That sports exhaust option would have sounded insane. My TVR has very little between the manifolds and tailpipes and when I lived in London I would always plan my routes so I could detour through the Dartford, Limehouse Link and M25 J25/26 tunnels. I hope you have booked the beast in with Daryl at Offset Detailing for some Kamikaze love. I wish you many miles and smiles, I'm totally made up for you, bud.
Of course another alternative to detailing would be a vinyl wrap. The Russian owner of this GLC63S had a full chameleon wrap done.
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He also decided the 503bhp stock output was a tad underpowered and had the engine reworked to produce 940bhp!!!
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I guess it just goes to prove money can certainly buy performance but not necessarily taste. :surprise:
He also decided the 503bhp stock output was a tad underpowered and had the engine reworked to produce 940bhp!!!
I guess it just goes to prove money can certainly buy performance but not necessarily taste. :surprise:
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