In The Club!! 2013 Ordered...Change Color?

Rock · 05-01-2012, 05:38 PM

Hey Guys, I finally decided to sell my 2005 E55 and move on to Mercedes latest and greatest. We put the car in the system a couple of days ago and I am told to expect a July delivery. I am 100% positive on everything I included, except the color. Right now it is in as Palladium Silver but I have gone back and forth with two other colors. I'm told they can still change this in the system if I do something soon. Any comments about the three colors below would be appreciated.

My car will have:

Premium One Package
P30 AMG Performance Package
471 Limited Slip Differential
19" Forged Twin 5-Spoke Wheels
CF Trunklip Spoiler
Ash/Black Premium Leather
Piano Black Laquer Wood Trim
Rear Side Air-Bags
Palladium Silver (for now)

Palladium Silver

Indium Grey

Steel Grey

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Vic55 · 05-01-2012, 05:49 PM

No doubt Steel Grey----- change it

WhitePano · 05-01-2012, 05:54 PM

steel grey all day long

Rock · 05-01-2012, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

No doubt Steel Grey----- change it

Too dark to show off CF rear lip spoiler and front lip CF piece from Vivid?

Vic55 · 05-01-2012, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock

Too dark to show off CF rear lip spoiler and front lip CF piece from Vivid?

Nope not at all- and if you have to decide on a color based on accessories you got issues- the color comes first.... might as well get white.

Color first, accessories second Rock

Not saying the silvers are bad but the Steel Gray is just so damn great and its a new color for 2013 too.

pgordon888 · 05-01-2012, 06:26 PM

Congrats!

In terms of grey, I like designo graphite the best then steel grey.

Vic55 · 05-01-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgordon888

Congrats!

In terms of grey, I like designo graphite the best then steel grey.

Dont forget the amazing Flint Grey !!!!

FinanceMike · 05-01-2012, 08:41 PM

That steel grey looks really clean

xpl0sive · 05-01-2012, 08:55 PM

steel grey ftw

freefall · 05-01-2012, 09:52 PM

All those colors are just way too shiny for me...

Go matte and you'll never go back...

Ali_E55 · 05-02-2012, 01:18 AM

+1 for matte

Mr. Happy · 05-02-2012, 06:30 AM

Congrats on your new order!

My 2 cents: I'm not crazy about these blue gray but they are new and I could get us to it. Palladium is classic and beautiful but there's a lot of cars in the streets with a similar color. Indium is quite unique and doesn't get unnoticed : love it or hate it. You may also want to consider diamond white ( or cashmere white if you're willing to wait ). I am not a fan of white cars but this one looks great in white. My personal favorite is black...can't help myself, she looks so mean and stunning in black although it's a common color.

Hope it helps!

Rock · 05-02-2012, 07:08 AM

Hey Happy, thanks for the reply. I agree that black does look great but it seems that 50% of the CLS63s are black. I already have one black car so I was looking for something a little different.

So did Cory flash your ECU and did you notice much of a difference since you already started with the PP? I spoke to him about a month ago and he told me he has done a few of the new 63s. I am interested to get your impression of this modification.

Edit: Do you have your CLS63 yet? Also, I noticed that the K1 was on your C63........ sorry I get confused by commas.

Mr. Happy · 05-02-2012, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock

Hey Happy, thanks for the reply. I agree that black does look great but it seems that 50% of the CLS63s are black. I already have one black car so I was looking for something a little different.

So did Cory flash your ECU and did you notice much of a difference since you already started with the PP? I spoke to him about a month ago and he told me he has done a few of the new 63s. I am interested to get your impression of this modification.

Cory did flash my ecu but it was for my c63. Great experience but may not be relevant to this car. My cls is scheduled for delivery this coming Saturday. I don't plan do mod it at this point but who knows what I'll be thinking in a few months.

areuv · 05-02-2012, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock

Too dark to show off CF rear lip spoiler and front lip CF piece from Vivid?

actually I like that the steel gray and carbon fiber deck lid spoiler don't have too much contrast, it almost looks like it's the body color and then when you see it up close you see that it's carbon fiber, it's subtle [IMG]

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Gathofbaal2010 · 05-02-2012, 09:02 AM

Is pricing significantly different for the 2013 model? Still awaiting delivery of a 2012 cls 63 (ordered in November) and wondering if I should just cancel and order a 2013 if they are delivering in July. Doesn't sound like the styling/options have changed too much other than exterior paint and sound system.

Rock · 05-03-2012, 05:18 AM

^ If you do not have your car by now, you may consider canceling the order and getting a 2013. It does not sound like there will be a price increase but they do expect the residuals to be higher (if leasing). I received a nice discount on the 2013, so I would hope you could do even better on a 2012.

c32AMG-DTM · 05-03-2012, 07:44 AM

It's a little hard to tell from the lighting, but boy that Indium Grey looks interesting...

P-silver - classic
I-grey - subtle, but different
S-grey - blue/grey, pretty noticeably different

Just depends on what style you're looking for.

Bright, non-metallic white would look great too, as mentioned earlier... just to further muddy the water.

ajag · 05-03-2012, 10:20 AM

Steel, by far. I would have gotten it if avail in '12!

EPDRB · 05-03-2012, 02:34 PM

I would go with the Steel Grey. I also have a 2013 on order and I went with Black (but all of my daily drivers are Black). My wife's E550 Coupe is Steel Grey and the color looks great........also much easier than Black to take care of. You will get lots of compliments on the Steel Grey! Good luck.

EPDRB · 05-03-2012, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rock

^ If you do not have your car by now, you may consider canceling the order and getting a 2013. It does not sound like there will be a price increase but they do expect the residuals to be higher (if leasing). I received a nice discount on the 2013, so I would hope you could do even better on a 2012.

Hope you're right about the price not going up. Also hope your right about the residuals going up. When I checked the 2012 residuals back in March, they were very high for an AMG Car (68% for a 2 year/7.5K mile lease). Where did you hear they are going to be higher for the 2013 CLS63's?

hyperion667 · 05-03-2012, 03:06 PM

Rock: that cat busting it's *** is just TOO good.....LOL

Rock · 05-03-2012, 03:13 PM

The dealership that I am getting the car from moves a lot of AMGs and the manager told me that he heard it from Mercedes....... so take what I said with grain of salt.

AmmarYasirA · 05-07-2012, 10:55 PM

IMO- Indium Grey has a bit of bronze/gold in it, i think It'll stand out in the sun....ALOT, and get stares, as if this car already doesn't..

05-01-2012, 05:49 PM	#2
Vic55 Super Moderator Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: THE Orange County, California Posts: 8,667 Drives: 2013 M5, 2013 M6, 2012 R8 V10, 2012 C63 Black Series	No doubt Steel Grey----- change it __________________ 2013 BMW M5 2013 BMW M6 2012 Audi R8 V10 2012 C63 Black Series

05-01-2012, 05:54 PM	#3
WhitePano Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 366 Drives: S63 / CLS63	steel grey all day long __________________ CLS63 - The beast has arrived! S63 Bi-Turbo - Lowered, 21" HRE 943rl V Coupe - Lowered, HRE's, D3 Goodies (sold) W212 E63 - Lowered, Carbon Diffuser, ADV1's (Sold)

05-01-2012, 09:52 PM	#10
freefall Super Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The Beach Posts: 647 Drives: 2012 CLS 63 Designo Magno Alanite Grey - Wiestec Tune	All those colors are just way too shiny for me... Go matte and you'll never go back... __________________

05-02-2012, 01:18 AM	#11
Ali_E55 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abu dhabi Posts: 1,325 Drives: E55K sold, Now: C218 CLS63TT PP Edition1	+1 for matte __________________ 2012 CLS63 AMG PP

05-02-2012, 07:08 AM	#13
Rock Super Moderator 2013 THE END HAS PASSED Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,019 Drives: 2013 CLS63, 2013 RS5, 2009 GTR,	Hey Happy, thanks for the reply. I agree that black does look great but it seems that 50% of the CLS63s are black. I already have one black car so I was looking for something a little different. So did Cory flash your ECU and did you notice much of a difference since you already started with the PP? I spoke to him about a month ago and he told me he has done a few of the new 63s. I am interested to get your impression of this modification. Edit: Do you have your CLS63 yet? Also, I noticed that the K1 was on your C63........ sorry I get confused by commas. __________________ 2013 CLS63 PP, 2013 RS5, 2009 Switzer GTR Last edited by Rock; 05-02-2012 at 08:03 AM.

05-01-2012, 06:26 PM	#6
pgordon888 Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 201 Drives: 2012 CLS 63 P30 AMG (Lunar Blue)	Congrats! In terms of grey, I like designo graphite the best then steel grey.

05-01-2012, 08:41 PM	#8
FinanceMike Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: FL Posts: 118 Drives: CLS55	That steel grey looks really clean

05-01-2012, 08:55 PM	#9
xpl0sive Super Member 2006 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 835 Drives: CLS55 AMG	steel grey ftw

05-02-2012, 06:30 AM	#12
Mr. Happy Senior Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 438 Drives: 2012 CLS63 PP Kleemann Tuning	Congrats on your new order! My 2 cents: I'm not crazy about these blue gray but they are new and I could get us to it. Palladium is classic and beautiful but there's a lot of cars in the streets with a similar color. Indium is quite unique and doesn't get unnoticed : love it or hate it. You may also want to consider diamond white ( or cashmere white if you're willing to wait ). I am not a fan of white cars but this one looks great in white. My personal favorite is black...can't help myself, she looks so mean and stunning in black although it's a common color. Hope it helps!

05-02-2012, 09:02 AM	#16
Gathofbaal2010 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 26 Drives: 2012 CLS 63	Is pricing significantly different for the 2013 model? Still awaiting delivery of a 2012 cls 63 (ordered in November) and wondering if I should just cancel and order a 2013 if they are delivering in July. Doesn't sound like the styling/options have changed too much other than exterior paint and sound system.

05-03-2012, 05:18 AM	#17
Rock Super Moderator 2013 THE END HAS PASSED Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,019 Drives: 2013 CLS63, 2013 RS5, 2009 GTR,	^ If you do not have your car by now, you may consider canceling the order and getting a 2013. It does not sound like there will be a price increase but they do expect the residuals to be higher (if leasing). I received a nice discount on the 2013, so I would hope you could do even better on a 2012. __________________ 2013 CLS63 PP, 2013 RS5, 2009 Switzer GTR

05-03-2012, 07:44 AM	#18
c32AMG-DTM MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,950 Drives: 2004 C32 AMG, 2002 996TT X50, 2009 X5 (wife's)	It's a little hard to tell from the lighting, but boy that Indium Grey looks interesting... P-silver - classic I-grey - subtle, but different S-grey - blue/grey, pretty noticeably different Just depends on what style you're looking for. Bright, non-metallic white would look great too, as mentioned earlier... just to further muddy the water. __________________ 2002 996TT X50 - polar silver/black leather 2004 C32 AMG - black/charcoal, COMAND, bixenons 2009 X5 - white/beige

05-03-2012, 10:20 AM	#19
ajag Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 292 Drives: 12 CLS63	Steel, by far. I would have gotten it if avail in '12! __________________ 12 CLS63 Diamond White \| Int Black/Piano Black \| Renntech \| KW 09 R8 V10 6MT Sepang \| Stasis ECU/Exhaust \| MACarbon \| ADV 5.0 12 RR Sport Previous: 09 Maserati GT, 08 997 GT2, 08 997 C4S, 09 C63, etc.

05-03-2012, 02:34 PM	#20
EPDRB Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 45 Drives: 2013 CLS63	I would go with the Steel Grey. I also have a 2013 on order and I went with Black (but all of my daily drivers are Black). My wife's E550 Coupe is Steel Grey and the color looks great........also much easier than Black to take care of. You will get lots of compliments on the Steel Grey! Good luck.

05-03-2012, 03:06 PM	#22
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,296 Drives: '11 E5504M, '12 CLS63P30, '07 997TT	Rock: that cat busting it's *** is just TOO good.....LOL __________________

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05-03-2012, 03:13 PM	#23
Rock Super Moderator 2013 THE END HAS PASSED Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,019 Drives: 2013 CLS63, 2013 RS5, 2009 GTR,	The dealership that I am getting the car from moves a lot of AMGs and the manager told me that he heard it from Mercedes....... so take what I said with grain of salt. __________________ 2013 CLS63 PP, 2013 RS5, 2009 Switzer GTR

05-07-2012, 10:55 PM	#24
AmmarYasirA Senior Member 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hotlanta Posts: 361 Drives: CLS 63 ////AMG	IMO- Indium Grey has a bit of bronze/gold in it, i think It'll stand out in the sun....ALOT, and get stares, as if this car already doesn't..

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