BenDiem

All,

This past weekend, and as I always do, I spent considerable time at my local Borders and Barnes & Noble bookstores.

I read all car enthusiast magazines and thoroughly reviewed all articles concerning the 2012 C63.

I may be in the minority here, but I can tell you that I loathe the new interior of the '12 C63. I hate the new dashboard, that looks just like the M3's dashboard with the integrated screen. I hate the new steering wheel, which appears larger in diameter and thinner than the '11 version. I also do not like the chrome ring around the new steering wheel.

Lastly, I can't stand the feminine headlights, and frankly, I'm not a fan (yet) of the new tranny...

So, my point, I have no buyers remorse whatsoever in purchasing an '11 (last month) over the new '12 model. I knew of the approx 2000 changes to the new '12, yet, the changes did not convince me to purchase the new '12.

I prefer proven reliability (known factor) over new technology any day. I tend to purchase the last model year of a particular model over the new first year model... In the end, I'll look at the new/updated/proven C63 in four years...

I love(d) the '11 over the '12, considerably. There you have it, Mates.

Cheers,
B

DTMCLK

The new Steering wheel is actually thicker than previous model, but yes it seens little larger in Diameter.. I sat in the new CLS63, had a feel with the new steering wheel, I wonder why AMG went for Flat Top Steering wheel. Maybe for visibility of the speedo? anyone? My opinion is the previous steering wheel seens more easier to maneuver, maybe because of smaller diameter...

timmy18

Of course how you feel about the changes are subjective, but I do have to agree with some of the things you said.

I was given a new model c class as a replacement car while mine was getting serviced. Firstly, the steering wheel was terrible, it was so SMOOTH (no grip). And it looks funny. The 3D dash... not a huge fan. The current model dash looks MUCH better in my opinion.

Other than that, I think the new c class is much better than the old. The material used needed the upgrade. The center console (and the screen - WOW, what an improvement) is just much much better. It just felt like a more complete car. And the lights, I think it looks better than before - although less aggressive, it does look more... smooth. Clean. Same goes with the rear lights.

Hopefully the steering wheel wont feel the same in the AMG...

Jycke

Mind you that most will order it with P31 which features the alcantara steering wheel which already in itself has a better grip.

PC Valkyrie

Yes, the facelifted 2012 C63 has cosmetic changes both inside and outside, but the most important changes are the mechanical ones: a faster shifting MCT transmission, and revised suspension with more negative camber to (hopefully) make it more competitive on the handling side of things compared to the M3.

Time will tell whether these improvments will make a better car. History shows that the suspension/chassis changes that were implemented on the facelifted W203 C55 resulted signficantly improved handling compared to the pre-facelifted W203 C32.

Dome///AMG

I orderd the new AMG steering wheel with alcantara for my old 2008 C63
It's plug&play but if u want to have Illuminated buttons u need the steering column cover of the W212

I plan this mod for next month, then I can tell u more about it

Here is a pic:

timmy18

Hmm the performance steering wheel was very nice when i test drove the 2011 C63. My dealer did tell me that the suede steering wheel was prone to get dirty easier, anyone have an opinion about this?

Here in Aussie, the performance pack is a $15,000 option... thought about it, and to be honest a 0.1 second improvement for $15,000 is... well... not an option? lol

Would love the rims that comes with it though!

JeffDL

I'm interested in this Dome. Where did you get the trim for the airbag? or are you using a new 2012 airbag? The current airbag should fit this new wheel just need the trim that covers it. Or I could be wrong on that and it requires a new airbag.

coladin

I rather like the new interior, even if it seems unoriginal and Audi-like. I don't like the grill and the new lights and for whatever reason the car seems to have lost the edge that this particulart model has. It will blend in better with the masses rather than stand out a bit like the current C63.

I am sure it is one of those things that when you see it in person you will either chnage your minds or reaffirm your impression...I have seen it in pics, at the F1 races and so far, I am happy that I didn't wait for the 2012.

GMA36C

I think the 2012 looks great, if I could have afforded new I would've definitely waited it out. Just the interior alone is worth it IMO and I actually like the new headlights.

dutsadeesak

I'm saw your AMG steering wheel.
How much?
Where are you buy?

Thank you
Dutsadeesak

4ramin

I agree with you, the dash just looks way too longated. I don’t care for the long strip on the dash. The headlights and the front end just look way too simple. I do like the front grill and as I said from other posts that’s the only thing I like on the new 2012. It’s important to realize everyone has a different taste for me the new model seems like a step back rather than forward.

coladin

Seen a few pics of the new 2012s and they look neutered to me. Noy feeling the front and it has lost, to me, its aggressive mean look.