PT3 Code and Press Car Code on 2015 C63
08-16-2016, 03:53 PM
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PT3 Code and Press Car Code on 2015 C63
I am looking at a 2015 C63 that the dealer said was an executive car. The car has 9k miles on it. Carfax shows new tires at 3k miles in Monterey, CA. I am wondering if it was a track car from the AMG Driving School or a press car. It is fully loaded including ceramic brakes. Can anyone tell me the history with the last 8 of the VIN FU048055.
We would lease the car not buy it. Does the lemon law cover leased vehicles?Thanks in advance.
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We would lease the car not buy it. Does the lemon law cover leased vehicles?Thanks in advance.
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08-16-2016, 03:58 PM
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There is an AMG Driving School at Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, CA. I would say, especially given the new tires at 3K and ceramic brakes, that it is 100% a former track car.
08-16-2016, 04:22 PM
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My wife and I did the AMG school at Laguna Seca last year. What a blast. Actually this car will be hers. She is coming out of a 2014 C63 Edition 507.
I just thought the school would take care of the tires and not a dealer. I am thinking maybe a press car at the track. Not a deal breaker for me if I can get the right price.
I just thought the school would take care of the tires and not a dealer. I am thinking maybe a press car at the track. Not a deal breaker for me if I can get the right price.
08-16-2016, 09:41 PM
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They put ceramic brakes on the track cars?!
08-16-2016, 11:15 PM
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No I didn't mean that to sound smartass. I'm just surprised since ceramic brakes (I'm assuming we are talking about carbon ceramics) weren't offered on the C63. Also, for a track car, ceramic brakes are usually not a good idea. That's why a lot of people (think 911 GT3 people) swap in steel brakes for track use and leave the ceramics at home for if they sell the car.
08-17-2016, 02:12 AM
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Agree that is odd. Carbon ceramics are actually very good on track. Most people swap them out for steel though because they're so damn expensive to replace.
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08-17-2016, 09:54 AM
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No I agree. They perform well but when used on the limit, they don't last much longer than steel brakes and cost a fortune.
