2012 now or order 2013 and LSD or not??

merlinn · 04-15-2012, 02:51 PM

I am about to pull the trigger on a new C63. Should I pick up a deal with the promotional financing on a 2012 or order a 2013. I am trying to determine the differences between the 12 and 13.

Also for a car that is unlikely to see track time is the limited slip differential worth the extra $$.

I really appreciate the input as this is likely to happen pretty quickly.

Thanks again,

merlinn

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andya34 · 04-15-2012, 03:13 PM

i go for lsd as it rains the back end in

copo30 · 04-15-2012, 03:27 PM

Another vote for LSD

Thrilla · 04-15-2012, 03:49 PM

I got my 2012 with the LSD too. In my opinion, it's more necessary than the PP on a 451 hP/ 431 tq RWD car.

merlinn · 04-15-2012, 04:52 PM

Adding the LSD was my first thought also. But read where limited track use was involved that the electronics would manage it.

Does anyone know what the changes will be from 12-13??

merlin

Pickles · 04-15-2012, 06:02 PM

We have a 2012 C63 with P31 AND L.S.D.
There is no doubt that for all normal driving it would not be necessary to option the L.S.D.. I doubt whether I would be good enough to exploit the benefits of an LSD.
However, the L.S.D. is one of the few "performance" options on the C63, and to be honest, I just think it adds to the "character"/makes it more "complete" if you like, to have this option. I think it should be a part of P31.
We intend on owning this car for a long time, it means a lot to wifey & Me, so we ordered what we wanted.
However, on the other hand, if your C63 is just "another car", & you'll have it for a few years & get something else, then I'd say that you could easily do without the L.S.D.
I suppose another point would be that should you sell your C63, as it has P31, then it may have more "attraction" to the buyer, who is looking "for a bit more"!
Cheers, Pickles.

gthal · 04-15-2012, 06:33 PM

Yes... I believe you would notice it in aggressive driving... is it needed? No. Is it very, very important on a car with 443 ft/lbs of torque? Absolutely.

merlinn · 04-15-2012, 09:11 PM

I like the idea and called for it on an ordered car. There happens to be a 2012 with all my other requirements but is lacking the LSD. I could take advantage of the promotional financing which would not be available for a 2013 ordered car.

I worked for Ferrari for 25 years, had tons of track time in those cars the c63 would be my wife's daily driver. I love the way it drives and will give it a good go, but on the street not the track.

merlinn

Mort · 04-16-2012, 09:34 AM

There are aftermarket options if you decide you would like to add a LSD down the road.

angusw · 04-16-2012, 02:04 PM

Quaife makes the OEM LSD for MB ! get it after market and save $$$!

04-15-2012, 03:27 PM	#3
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04-15-2012, 06:33 PM	#7
gthal MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1,292 Drives: 2012 C63 coupe	Yes... I believe you would notice it in aggressive driving... is it needed? No. Is it very, very important on a car with 443 ft/lbs of torque? Absolutely. __________________ Current: 2012 C63 AMG coupe \| Obsidian black \| Red/black interior \| Performance Package Current: 1996 BMW M3 \| Estoril blue \| Track car \| Heavily modded for the track but still street legal... barely Previous: 2011 M3 coupe \| Jerez black \| Fox Red interior \| Competition Package \| M-DCT

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angusw Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 62 Drives: slk 350	Quaife makes the OEM LSD for MB ! get it after market and save $$$! __________________ -on order: 2013 F458 -2012 BMW 328i F30 -sold: 2012 Audi A6 2.8 quattro -sold: 2009 SLK 350

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04-15-2012, 03:13 PM	#2
andya34 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 74 Drives: c32 amg	i go for lsd as it rains the back end in

04-15-2012, 03:49 PM	#4
Thrilla Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 345 Drives: 2012 C63 AMG, Evo IX MR	I got my 2012 with the LSD too. In my opinion, it's more necessary than the PP on a 451 hP/ 431 tq RWD car.

04-15-2012, 04:52 PM	#5
merlinn Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Gatos, Ca Posts: 7 Drives: SL500	Adding the LSD was my first thought also. But read where limited track use was involved that the electronics would manage it. Does anyone know what the changes will be from 12-13?? merlin

04-15-2012, 06:02 PM	#6
Pickles Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Melbourne Posts: 766 Drives: (a)'12 C63 P/P, LSD, 19" m/spoke,comfort pack. (b)Astra SRI.	We have a 2012 C63 with P31 AND L.S.D. There is no doubt that for all normal driving it would not be necessary to option the L.S.D.. I doubt whether I would be good enough to exploit the benefits of an LSD. However, the L.S.D. is one of the few "performance" options on the C63, and to be honest, I just think it adds to the "character"/makes it more "complete" if you like, to have this option. I think it should be a part of P31. We intend on owning this car for a long time, it means a lot to wifey & Me, so we ordered what we wanted. However, on the other hand, if your C63 is just "another car", & you'll have it for a few years & get something else, then I'd say that you could easily do without the L.S.D. I suppose another point would be that should you sell your C63, as it has P31, then it may have more "attraction" to the buyer, who is looking "for a bit more"! Cheers, Pickles.

04-15-2012, 09:11 PM	#8
merlinn Newbie Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Gatos, Ca Posts: 7 Drives: SL500	I like the idea and called for it on an ordered car. There happens to be a 2012 with all my other requirements but is lacking the LSD. I could take advantage of the promotional financing which would not be available for a 2013 ordered car. I worked for Ferrari for 25 years, had tons of track time in those cars the c63 would be my wife's daily driver. I love the way it drives and will give it a good go, but on the street not the track. merlinn

04-16-2012, 09:34 AM	#9
Mort MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,233 Drives: 2010 C63 P31;1971 280SE 3.5(Sold);2003 1500 HD Silverado;2008 R320 CDI (sold);2011 GLK350 (wife's)	There are aftermarket options if you decide you would like to add a LSD down the road.

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