ozy

Thinking of changing my '13 cls 63 to a '15 e63s- any opinions ,experiences with the new e63?
What would you do if it was your $?

PeterUbers

I would... All wheel drive... More power and better launching capability

ozy

Thanks peter, great input.
anyone else?

TTA850

I would and for the same reasons, mainly AWD - after driving one around Lime Rock I got out of my C63 early and am sold on AWD. Why not a '15 CLS63?

PeterUbers

Plus awd gives me year round drive ability and with more and more power at the crank in these amgs it's nice to use all the power with awd

Cls63 with awd would be a nice choice too

ozy

Ok drove a 2015 e63sthis pm , a beast for sure(aren't they all?).
Very nice ,nimble drivability ,but not that much better then my cls 63.... A bit of a higher sitting position(like my 2010e63).....mmmm
Is this w212 going to be replaced in 2016 with a new redesigned e class???

PeterUbers

2017 is the anticipated redesign

The cls does seem to sit lower and more of a cockpit feel

Doesn't sound like you were wowed by it ....

ozy

I was impressed with the improvements to the the e-amg class, but not bowled over ,no.

2012 merc amg

I'd think rear tires must last longer with awd too, I'm pretty happy with my RWD 2012 and probably will keep it at least another couple of years and see what the 2017's look like. I have been considering selling the 2012 as I got a new VW golf TDI SEL wagon and really like the car, very smooth, great Fender audio system sounds much better than the benz and of course 50 mpg. They did a complete redesign of this car for 2015. Use it for all the long range driving I do. I just think if I do get rid of the AMG I'm gonna really miss the performance of the car though and it's not like I'm that desperate to save money or anything. It's funny with the VW though, it's obvious they were looking at Benz when they designed the car, the climate control readout is the same (only smaller) and a lot of other things, I almost feel like I'm driving a "mini AMG wagon" well minus 400 hp, lol.

NOLA E63S

How about the rumored 2018 CLS?

ozy

Now thats a bueat! very Gts-like but stunning!
definitely a consideration.

Munich77

Or what a bout the face-list CLS-AMG?

ozy

That's a possibitlty, but rather wait on the '18 cls.... Looks yummy!

PeterUbers

Nice photoshop of the yellow gts

PeterUbers

Rumors and only that, rumors and bad photoshopping

Rock

I was in the same boat as you, just recently considered making a switch to a 2015 E63 or even the face lifted CLS63. I spoke to the dealer, went for a couple test drives and even got some nice lease numbers. I ultimately decided not to change out my 2013 CLS. I really think the main advantage of the 2015's is the AWD. If I had to drive the CLS in the cold months I probably would have made the switch. I also like the new CLS face lift but not enough to purchase the same car with a new front end.

I'm not sure if you are stock but I purchased Switzer's P700 package a few months ago and it transformed the car. Maybe you just need to spice things up. Renntech, AMS, KLEEMANN and others can do amazing things with the M157.

I will likely wait for the new CLS or the E63 coupe that is suppose to be coming.

Good Luck!

hyperion667

I like doing burnouts, so, no AWD for me on an AMG

ozy

thank you rock, you are right. the more i think about it, the more i'm convinced to keep my '13 cls and wait for something else amg to come along. thanks for the tps... maybe i will spice it up a bit..

UAG1

Keep the 13CLS unless AWD is a must have
Only small gap in terms of performance

ozy

Decided to keep my cls 63, for now. Couldn't justify the hoopla for a marginal delta in performance. Maybe 2016 brings some nice new features that can really wow me.
Thank you all for your valuable input.

PeterUbers

I think smart move. Sometimes we have to come close to pulling a trigger to realize how little we gain with a change

I think you'll need to wait till 2017 refresh comes out until you're wowed