xxGenericSNxx

Thank you everyone for your kind words and complements. This car has been a long time in the making and I cannot wait to enjoy it once again stateside.

I'll try and address some of your questions and concerns below.

That's great that you put on the Xpel on the front and the doors. I am going to have it wrapped after it arrives in the States- I was thinking to do the front and lower part of the doors. I'll see what the price difference is as a whole door wrap would be more clean.

Euro Delivery includes free 15 days of road insurance in Europe (with the ability to buy more in month increments). Shipping is covered by the shipper's own insurance. I do not have to, nor am I, going to add this car to my policy until after I take delivery of it at my local dealer ship. MB and their logistics take care of all liability until I pick up the car from the Stateside dealer. The car is, however, already registered under my name (and my license plates are already here) since the car has already been purchased back in November. You must pay for the car in full (or sign your lease, get your loan, etc.) before taking delivery in Europe.

Thank you. This color combo is one of the reasons I chose it- because it's highly unlikely I'll see the same one anywhere in the world. But more importantly, the colors work well together (in my opinion).

I would highly recommend doing Euro Delivery to anyone even remotely considering it. There's nothing like driving your performance car on the roads that these cars were designed on. It's only right to be able to drive the car in its natural habitat- the Autobahn.

That's great to hear that you took a special trip just to see this color. Luckily (or unluckily depending how you look at it) my dealer actually received a 14 E63 Wagon in designo Mystic Brown shortly after I had ordered my car. I took a look at it before they delivered it and it reconfirmed my decision for that paint choice. I only say unluckily because I wanted to be the only one in the city with this color on an E63 Wagon. And then I also was in San Francisco one time when a local dealer conveniently had a designo Mystic Red interior E63 Wagon in stock. I made sure to take a look at that car's interior which also helped me reconfirm that's a color I'd like.

You'll have a great time at Euro Del. Make sure your dealer sets you up for the Center of Excellence- even though all dealer paperwork says you can only do CoE with an AMG, S, SL, or S Coupe delivery the dealer can pull some strings to make that happen for you. With CoE you get a lounge area, three course lunch, a "presentation" to unsheathe your car, access to the customization and designo area, etc. It's a much more personable experience than the standard delivery center and best of all it doesn't cost anything extra.

The only thing I'd do differently next time, because I wanted some custom interior appointments, is to go to the factory while I'm ordering the car so I could choose all custom aspects of the car that aren't available in the Dealer Ordering Guide. There were some parts I wanted to do differently inside the car and at first MBUSA said that the factory said it's possible but then later they reversed their decision. When going to the factory they never denied that those things couldn't be done. So to me it seems like there was a disconnect in communication that would've been more clear had I been at the factory in person. Although a minor point, and not relevant to most people, I wouldn't do anything else differently.

I didn't talk to anyone at Affalterbach or any of the factories about that. Most of the MB reps I spoke with are not well versed in US spec cars. They know of the product in general but not really what's different about our cars aside from having orange reflectors. So basically, those were not the right avenues to approach this issue. I am, however, making headway on finding a solution to getting these lights to work on our cars.

Here's something that would help me. Can you take a picture of the connectors of your Euro lights and email them to me at wong.nathan01@gmail.com? I'm currently speaking with my independent shop about this retrofit in the future once my car's here. He wants to see the connector as well as a wiring diagram if it's possible for you to obtain one. My shop believes it'll be a very simple install with some wire removal and attachment to the US connector but we'll need the wiring diagram for that to work. (Wiring diagram would need to be received from someone overseas).

Who did you order the Euro lights from and how much did they cost you? Maybe you'd be willing to sell them to me and I can be the guinea pig?

I brought a roll of film over there to install myself. Four of us completed the install in about two hours (rough job mind you). The car didn't look the greatest afterwards, as you can tell from some photos, but it did its job well. Everyone was like WTF are you doing to your brand new car!

Thank you. Yes very annoyed about the bracket but MBUSA says they'll fix it at VPC when it arrives in Long Beach. Hopefully they do a good job.

I hope so too. Although I wouldn't mind doing another European Delivery, I'd hate to wait twice for one car! Especially because it seems like the E63 Wagon is one of the slowest cars to be produced by MB after accepting a production slot.

Thank you! That's great you saw my car on Instagram. Please follow me @wongnathan01.

Can't wait to see you at RTC. Hopefully I'll have the car in time for the show!

sc98

Yeah my decision on what parts to wrap was based on a balance of covering the most at risk areas as well as minimizing seams. So I did the entire front clip including the mirrors and the entirety of all four doors. On the doors there is a small seam that is towards the bottom of the door handle cups. Xpel company HQ is actually in San Antonio and they have a satellite install facility here in Houston where I am, so I went with Xpel for the installation. It was $2800. The entire car would have been something like $5-5.5k, can't remember. I think I may add a strip just outside the trunk opening too. The rest of the car is uncovered for now, though I may do Opticoat Pro or a similar product later on if necessary.

Montesquieu

Thanks for the fabulous pictures and story! Had I seen your shots before ordering mine, I might have gone for mystic brown instead of our pedestrian polar white. We're happy with white, but it's nowhere near as special as yours, or the Mexico Blue on my 911.


Like you, I ordered bamboo trim in mine. My dealership had never seen it before and thought I was taking a risk to request it. But it looks spectacular, especially with our sand leather.


Enjoy your car in good health!

24Hours

Great thread and pics at the beginning there. Just needed drum-roll with the cover being removed.

I am uber-jealous. I asked several times in 2013 when I was placing my order whether the OSD was available for the E63 wagon and was told by my dealer and by corporate (when I called them) it was not avail. I did an OSD for my '07 V70R Volvo and loved the experience. The AMG experience is a couple notches better from the looks of it.

Happy driving... sick wagon!

Phoeny

Nice Wagon and amazing pics,the AMG experience must have been epic!

Otis123

What are the details of the break in on this vehicle? Is it really stay under 55mph for 1000 miles??

HKJay

No more than 4500rpm and no faster than 85mph for the first 1000 miles.

otakki

Awesome car and photos. It must have been a great experience. MB should really team up with Xpel and have the film installed right after the car comes off the assembly line. Very minimal detailing would be needed at that point in time. Wow, check out the MB utensils and AMG plates...I wonder if the gift shop carries those.

jmg1848

Now I miss my wagon even more!

Congrats, this superwagon is stunning!!

Nice add on here:
B07 AMG Carbon Ceramic Braking System

Enjoy!

jmg1848

Did you happen to see any C63 Wagons over there?

JM

Absolutely amazing Nathan,

Last last few AMG's I had I was not able to do European Delivery as school was in the way.

In the future, I MUST do it to one of my future vehicles. That looks like an amazing trip and a blast.

Enjoy your new vehicle in good health.

xxGenericSNxx

I did Opticoat on my R as well as the rims and brake calipers and it's a really good product. It makes the paint have more depth and shine to it and for the rims- it makes cleaning the brake dust so easy. When agitated with my brush and soap the dirt and brake dust just beads right up. Highly recommended!

Those prices for the whole car isn't bad at all.

Since you've got the sedan I'd totally put a piece at the trunk opening (or wrap the whole rear bumper for no seam). I decided to buy an aluminum bumper protector that goes near the trunk opening to protect that area from scuffs (but I've got a wagon so it looks more at home than the ones they make for the sedan).

I think Euro Delivery isn't always available for every car or if it is, there isn't necessarily the discount that will come with it. Definitely do it for your next AMG!


Thank you. It was one of the best car things I've ever done! Really great trip.


As others mentioned nothing over 85 mph and nothing over 4500 rpms for the first 1000 miles. The funny thing is the guy at the factory told me for the first 1000 kms but I knew that wasn't true.


Absolutely I wish the film were on there from the factory. It would save me a load of trouble and I've still got to get it professionally done when it arrives back in Seattle. Unfortunately the MB and AMG plates/utensils are not available for purchase.


Thank you! Where is your wagon at? CCBs are one of the best options!


Yes, I did! The second day I had the car I was driving near the MB Museum (where there's a lot of MB offices). I pull up next to a facelifted Diamond White C63 Wagon at the light. The guy looks over and stares at my brakes before glancing up through the windows and giving a thumbs up.

If you look at my AMG HQ photos with the red GT and my Wagon up front, there's a black C63 Wagon that I'm parked next to.

When driving through the German country side I was following another Diamond White Faceift C63 for a couple kms.

Also spotted a couple C63 wagons when walking around, it's a much more popular car than the C63 sedan from what I saw.


Thank you and when the timing is right- go for it! You will not regret it one bit.

jmg1848

hubba hubba "there's a black C63 Wagon that I'm parked next to."

AMGoneday

I can't wait to see this E in person!

Beemie

Your wagon is absolutely STUNNING!!! Congratulations!! That mystic brown is just gorgeous.

Thanks so much for sharing your photos and experience with us - it looks like an amazing time. I'm looking forward to your future posts (and photos) when the car returns stateside.

xxGenericSNxx

Thanks guys. I can't wait for the car to come back. Boat is supposed to arrive in Long Beach on January 29 and VPC will still need to repaint the bumper and then truck the car up to Washington. I'm **hoping** mid to late February for redelivery!

Beemie, when does your wagon come in? I saw you mentioned your designo trim pieces came in! Like you, that was also the first time I saw my trim in person, when the box arrived from the dealer.

Beemie

That is SOOO exciting! Mere weeks to go for you! I'm so looking forward to your mod threads - especially the re-contenting trim! Will you DIY for that one or send it out?

As of a couple weeks ago, my wagon had an estimated production date of 1/29, and since it's been in B4 status since December 11, I'm hoping it will be in a boat to Long Beach by early February. Since I also live in the LBC (and my dealer is Long Beach MB), I'm sure I will be literally stalking the car from the moment the boat docks. Hell, I'm tempted to stalk YOUR car too!

xxGenericSNxx

I've got a good independent shop that works on my cars. I'll likely have them help me pop in the trim pieces. I've got the four door armrests already and am awaiting the one that goes in the speedometer area. Unfortunately the center console ledges and AC vent shape on the AMG is different than the regular car so I can't use those pieces. I'm looking into having the black plastic pieces custom made in bamboo for me.

It's not too much longer until your wagon will be completed and on its way over to the US. If you find my car make sure to take a pic for me!

KINGLEH

Thanks for the pics.. Nice teaser for me.. Really cant wait til May now for when i go over there for ED.. I am also doing COE..

grimesch

I picked up my wagon the week before yours. Same pics, i guess. It was my second ED, last for E350 cuprite brown (2011), this time for E63 Mocha Black, auburn interior, walnut dash, total assist package, but no carbon fiber, B&O sound. Drove it to Scotland, broke in on Highland roads. We wanted cuprite brown but MB quoted $8k and several month delay, and I couldn't wait! Now it is in Vermont with layers of salt, road dirt, ice. I changed from Zero Neros to Hakkapalitas and de-badged at our Vermont dealer, and the car is every bit the winter car (although it has a tendency to have a slight fishtail when accelerating after turn on ice/snow, but straightens out quickly.)

Lenin

Nathan, what are you doing for the front license plate holder? My plates just came in and I'm exploring my options.

dr. ss

this is the most incredible e63 i have seen in my life. bravo sir. unreal. thanks for sharing.

xxGenericSNxx

Euro Delivery is one of the best things you can experience and the COE will only make it that much better! Make sure to sign up for the AMG Private Lounge and when you get the VIN# from the dealer, ask the AMG Private Lounge who built your engine. This way you can arrange a tour of the AMG engine facility in Affalterbach to meet your engine builder in person!

Love the Cuprite Brown! Sounds like you had quite a blast and it's being well loved in winter! Let's see some pics! Was the Mystic Brown too bright for you?

Thank you!


I want to get something similar to what I had made for my R-Class:
https://mbworld.org/forums/r63-amg-w...ml#post5461824

The advantages are that it mounts and dismounts in seconds but is still very sturdy. This way you can easily remove it for photoshoots, car shows, auto car wash, etc. In my opinion it also looks better than the tow hook option which is so off center and you have to put it in such a weird position in order to clear the parking sensors.

Unfortunately, that guy has since passed away so I'm seeing if my local shop can fab a bracket in the same style for the E. If you're interested, I can have them make two. I'm going to talk to them tomorrow. Send me an email to wong.nathan01@gmail.com and we can continue this conversation. Cost might be lower if two are made as well.

GezaBMX

The car and the whole journey seem like a dream. Take good care of her

Mbunak

What is the difference delivery between the Mercedes customer center and the Center of Excellence?