Finally...I really am Mr. Happy

Mr. Happy · 05-06-2012, 07:51 AM

I picked up my new cls63 (black on black, Premium and Performance packs) yesterday and already drove 150 km. Coming from a tuned C63, here are my first impressions:

- Smooth: Is it the suspension or the longer wheel base but the car feels much more forgiving on the road imperfections
- Quiet: No squeak, noiseless; Can't hear much of the road noise which may be due to a better quality in general and the Continental tires possibly?
- Musical: The music coming from the engine is even better (and louder?) than the M156;
- Powerful: I cannot fully appreciate this aspect yet but the immense amount of torque is obvious. Looking forward to the end of the break-in period.
- A bit jerky: Transmission is definitely faster but is a bit jerky going from 2nd gear to 1st at low rev. Maybe it will get better over time.
- 1st and 2nd gears are a bit longer, which is a big convenience when you drive in M mode, and the transmission is less prompt to go back to 1st gear by itself when I'm approaching a stop sign
- Accurate: Steering is even more responsive and tighter than my C63.
- Gas pedal response feels a bit slow but it may be because the pedal itself is quite hard and I may be overly cautious when I step on it.
- Driving position...I haven't found the perfect setting yet as the proper position of the wheel seems to obstruct the full view of the dashboard dials.
- OK sound: I was hoping for much better from the sound system than what was in my C63 (which already had the premium package at the time)...I got slightly better instead...still weak in the mid range.
- Spectacular interior...period.
- Great exterior in black but after seeing some of your cars in different colors, maybe I should have been less conservative in my selection.
- What I miss: Gear shifting from the transmission lever and the general sense of being the master of my beast...at this point, I'm scared of her!

I'll post a few pics later.

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hyperion667 · 05-06-2012, 07:57 AM

congrats man, can't wait to see the photos....have any mods planned?>?

not too much drooling okay?? (jk)

badm · 05-06-2012, 09:14 AM

Very nice car even in black but I agree about the other colors . Black is the original car color , it looks good but it got to be waxed to death and black shows scratches . But "BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL" Thanks for your driving impression and car comparison from a C63 . That's the kind of thing I want to read we know the car is "FAST AS HELL" .

fn3423 · 05-06-2012, 11:31 AM

Nice write up.

Thanks for sharing.

freefall · 05-06-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

- What I miss: Gear shifting from the transmission lever

I couldn't agree more on this point. I know the reaction times were slightly slower when using the gear shift vs. the paddles but being a guy who learned to drive on an on manual 5 speed my right hand is on the gear shifter at all times anyway.

And the paddles turning with the wheel is a little strange too...I believe with most cars the paddles are static on the column and not the wheel itself.

Congrats...o'yea...and that whole break-in period is a myth...

34.50 · 05-06-2012, 12:02 PM

Congrats! I agree on the paddle shifters. If I'm in manual mode, I just use my transmission lever to shift when I'm turning (yay for older model :P)

Mr. Happy · 05-06-2012, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the good words. Here are a few pics...I also added another observation regarding the transmission in my original post.

Rock · 05-06-2012, 06:39 PM

Just beautiful Mr. Happy. Congrats!

My only gripe is that front plate. I think I would risk jail time rather than desecrate that perfect face.

Mr. Happy · 05-06-2012, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rock

My only gripe is that front plate. I think I would risk jail time rather than desecrate that perfect face.

I know...it's a crime against humanity...

_AMG_ · 05-06-2012, 10:46 PM

Congrats Mr. Happy!! Car looks amazing.

Vic55 · 05-06-2012, 11:35 PM

I think you and I are the only black owners that regularly post (tt versions). Congrats on joining the club- I love the black car even though it requires alot of attention in regards to cleaning. But it sure does show the lines of the car well IMHO.

hyperion667 · 05-07-2012, 06:35 AM

nice looking 'hood! The car looks very happy there.......

even listening to some Bon Jovi LOL

in good health!

Mr. Happy · 05-07-2012, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by badm

That's the kind of thing I want to read we know the car is "FAST AS HELL" .

Quote:

Originally Posted by fn3423

Nice write up.

Thanks for sharing.

Great if it's helpful!

Quote:

Originally Posted by freefall

...being a guy who learned to drive on an on manual 5 speed my right hand is on the gear shifter at all times anyway.

Same here...still need to get use to operate this thing...note to self: All the way up is Reverse not Park!

Quote:

Originally Posted by _AMG_

Congrats Mr. Happy!! Car looks amazing.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vic55

I think you and I are the only black owners that regularly post (tt versions). Congrats on joining the club- I love the black car even though it requires alot of attention in regards to cleaning. But it sure does show the lines of the car well IMHO.

Thanks. I guess on the first day Saturday, I expected something really new and coming from a black car, it did not have the novelty effect on me. This morning, I was looking at my car and men, she is just sparkling!

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyperion667

...even listening to some Bon Jovi LOL

When I first read your post, I didn't understand what you meant...but now I see...good eye! I'm not thinking about mods yet but I'm sure it will come (window tint, rims, ecu, ...)

callmiro · 05-07-2012, 11:14 AM

Congrats!

Awesome upgrade and love it in black!

Mr. Happy · 05-07-2012, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callmiro

Congrats!

Awesome upgrade and love it in black!

Thanks for the great pics!

Oh! One more thing...this is the first time I have a brand new car that doesn't smell like a brand new car...it smells leather instead.

cmusngi · 05-07-2012, 10:49 PM

Congrats on the new ride!

justthebest · 05-08-2012, 12:13 AM

Welcome to the club!

And I love when people throw up pics of Vic's car in a thread that he's apart of! Haha

Mr. Happy · 05-11-2012, 06:39 AM

I just realized that my car doesn't have the tail reflector (between the exhaust pipes). Is it something they missed or a North American thing? I noticed that it's also missing in many pictures on this forum.

hyperion667 · 05-11-2012, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

I just realized that my car doesn't have the tail reflector (between the exhaust pipes). Is it something they missed or a North American thing? I noticed that it's also missing in many pictures on this forum.

I am without one too.......thought they were Euro

VelosDesignwerks · 05-11-2012, 10:15 AM

Congrats on the new car! Enjoy in good health

justthebest · 05-11-2012, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Happy

I just realized that my car doesn't have the tail reflector (between the exhaust pipes). Is it something they missed or a North American thing? I noticed that it's also missing in many pictures on this forum.

Those diffusers are Euro / Middle East / non-North American spec.

05-06-2012, 07:57 AM	#2
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,051 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	congrats man, can't wait to see the photos....have any mods planned?>? not too much drooling okay?? (jk) __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=0kQ73UgGIRU new COB coming soon!!!!!!!!!

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badm Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor, Mi Posts: 185 Drives: 1999 Ranger, 1997 Civic ,JagXj8modded,2006 CLS55 030pkg modded	CLS Very nice car even in black but I agree about the other colors . Black is the original car color , it looks good but it got to be waxed to death and black shows scratches . But "BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL" Thanks for your driving impression and car comparison from a C63 . That's the kind of thing I want to read we know the car is "FAST AS HELL" .

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fn3423 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 215 Drives: 2008 CLS63 AMG 030	Nice write up. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Renntech ECU & Headers, Carbonio Intake, Front Lip and Rear Diffuser (JL Motoring)

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Mr. Happy Senior Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 437 Drives: 2012 CLS63 PP Kleemann Tuning	Thanks for the good words. Here are a few pics...I also added another observation regarding the transmission in my original post. Attached Thumbnails

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Rock Super Moderator 2013 THE END HAS PASSED Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,989 Drives: 2013 CLS63, 2013 RS5, 2009 GTR,	Just beautiful Mr. Happy. Congrats! My only gripe is that front plate. I think I would risk jail time rather than desecrate that perfect face. __________________ 2013 CLS63 PP, 2013 RS5, 2009 Switzer GTR

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34.50 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2011 Location: upstate NY Posts: 146 Drives: '07 CLS 63 AMG	Congrats! I agree on the paddle shifters. If I'm in manual mode, I just use my transmission lever to shift when I'm turning (yay for older model :P)

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_AMG_ MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,674 Drives: C63	Congrats Mr. Happy!! Car looks amazing. __________________

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hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,051 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	nice looking 'hood! The car looks very happy there....... even listening to some Bon Jovi LOL in good health! __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=0kQ73UgGIRU new COB coming soon!!!!!!!!!

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callmiro MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,866 Drives: 2009 C63 / P30 Performance Pack / 2010 SL63 Style Single Bar Grill / 19" Custom Painted Forgestars	Congrats! Awesome upgrade and love it in black! __________________

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Mr. Happy Senior Member 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 437 Drives: 2012 CLS63 PP Kleemann Tuning	I just realized that my car doesn't have the tail reflector (between the exhaust pipes). Is it something they missed or a North American thing? I noticed that it's also missing in many pictures on this forum.

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