2nd stage mods
08-12-2008, 01:47 PM
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I have nothing against the OP and applaud his effort. He's already said he's not rebadging and just like the looks of the C63. This is perfectly acceptable and the proper way of doing it. Like I said before, I don't care what you do with your car, as my car isn't an AMG or anything, I'm not personally vested. My comments weren't in response to the OP. It was in response to some of the others on this board and trying to explain why they will experience negative feedback from others if they do rebadge. The OP is doing an amazing job and his efforts show in the pics he's posted. Please read the whole thread and follow the lines of conversation. Not all comments are directed at OP.
08-13-2008, 04:57 AM
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Acceptable way? laughs
What ever Cmann does is acceptable....His car, there's no wrong way! There is NO unproper way!!! What don't you guys get? Lets stop right here.
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08-13-2008, 05:45 AM
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to all the guys that said "why didn't he just buy a C63?" you guys are just morons. In the US, the C63 is $70k with options and tax. a C350 is now less than $40k with just MMI. That's $30k difference in USD.
now that he lives in Malaysia which in Asia cars cost TWICE or 3 times as much as in US. the C200k for him cost around $80k USD. sure...he'll be able to afford the C63 in US, but not in Malaysia where the C63 is costing around $200k USD.
to Cmann, nice job and very well done
I wish the parts and labor can be cheap and easily done like in Asia.
edit: correct the price corresponding to malaysia price.
now that he lives in Malaysia which in Asia cars cost TWICE or 3 times as much as in US. the C200k for him cost around $80k USD. sure...he'll be able to afford the C63 in US, but not in Malaysia where the C63 is costing around $200k USD.
to Cmann, nice job and very well done
I wish the parts and labor can be cheap and easily done like in Asia.edit: correct the price corresponding to malaysia price.
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08-13-2008, 09:03 AM
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You're free to criticize, go ahead. If your comments make you appear stuck up, we're equally as free to point it out.
I drive on Brabus replicas for the record, rather than spending $1000/rim, $250/rim is much more economical when I damage one. To some of us, money is more important than prestige.
08-13-2008, 10:02 AM
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2008 C350, Obsidian Black, P2, MM, Pano, AMG Wheels, i-Pod and Leather
Sucks to live in Malaysia.
08-13-2008, 10:43 AM
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08-13-2008, 11:35 AM
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Pics?
You do what you want with your car, and people will say what they wanna say. It's still your car. I say, forget the haters, cmann. But they do have the right to say whatever they wanna say. Still their opinions. 
You do what you want with your car, and people will say what they wanna say. It's still your car.
I say, forget the haters, cmann. But they do have the right to say whatever they wanna say. Still their opinions.
08-13-2008, 12:26 PM
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You seem to be missing our point.
You're free to criticize, go ahead. If your comments make you appear stuck up, we're equally as free to point it out.
I drive on Brabus replicas for the record, rather than spending $1000/rim, $250/rim is much more economical when I damage one. To some of us, money is more important than prestige.
You're free to criticize, go ahead. If your comments make you appear stuck up, we're equally as free to point it out.
I drive on Brabus replicas for the record, rather than spending $1000/rim, $250/rim is much more economical when I damage one. To some of us, money is more important than prestige.
Wait, i don't get it. Money is more important than 'Presitge', so you have to pose with 'Brabus' replicas? If you don't care about prestige, why don't you just keep OEM wheels, or perhaps buy a Toyota Prius?
I appear 'stuck up' because I want to keep my car stock, and not pretending to be something else? Well be it.
08-13-2008, 03:54 PM
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Wait, i don't get it. Money is more important than 'Presitge', so you have to pose with 'Brabus' replicas? If you don't care about prestige, why don't you just keep OEM wheels, or perhaps buy a Toyota Prius?
I appear 'stuck up' because I want to keep my car stock, and not pretending to be something else? Well be it.
I appear 'stuck up' because I want to keep my car stock, and not pretending to be something else? Well be it.
Why buy new wheels, same reason as this member is adding a body kit, for style, not function. I bought the wheels cause I like the 6 split-spoke design and were cheap, the fact they are Brabus replicas had no bearing despite what you're trying to prove.
"Posing" is "claiming to be something you're not". I'm honest, my wheels are replicas. That's not posing by definition.
11-27-2009, 12:53 AM
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Sorry to dig, was doing some research on quad tips. Think I will cross the borders to 'find him' when I get my C... keke
C63 cost about 260K USD in Singapore. Damn...
C63 cost about 260K USD in Singapore. Damn...
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11-27-2009, 01:28 AM
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LOADED 08' C350 & 14' GLK-350 Diamond White (P1, MM, AMG Pkg, Ln Trkng, Htd Sts, Keylss Go)
why not just buy one here in the US and smuggle it into your country?!?!?!?
WAYYYYYYYY worth $200K for the hassle.... right??????
what am i missing here?~?~?
i cant honestly believe somebody would **** away 200 thousand dollars for a product just because they live somewhere different... when THAT much money is at stake, there are ways around it, period...
11-27-2009, 01:41 AM
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WTF man thats like $200K more than the US Roughly!!!!!!!
why not just buy one here in the US and smuggle it into your country?!?!?!?
WAYYYYYYYY worth $200K for the hassle.... right??????
what am i missing here?~?~?
i cant honestly believe somebody would **** away 200 thousand dollars for a product just because they live somewhere different... when THAT much money is at stake, there are ways around it, period...
why not just buy one here in the US and smuggle it into your country?!?!?!?
WAYYYYYYYY worth $200K for the hassle.... right??????
what am i missing here?~?~?
i cant honestly believe somebody would **** away 200 thousand dollars for a product just because they live somewhere different... when THAT much money is at stake, there are ways around it, period...
That's why with that money, we (or me) would rather buy a Porsche..
11-27-2009, 03:33 AM
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Netto price € 56.236 Euro
TAX € 10.685 Euro
BPM (another TAX) € 33.515 Euro
It's crazy that i paid more for my C180K than US people for their C63... just because we live somewhere diff. But we have to deal with it.....
11-27-2009, 07:10 AM
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Same here, the C63 begins at about €100.000 EURO (empty without any package)
Netto price € 56.236 Euro
TAX € 10.685 Euro
BPM (another TAX) € 33.515 Euro
It's crazy that i paid more for my C180K than US people for their C63... just because we live somewhere diff. But we have to deal with it.....
Netto price € 56.236 Euro
TAX € 10.685 Euro
BPM (another TAX) € 33.515 Euro
It's crazy that i paid more for my C180K than US people for their C63... just because we live somewhere diff. But we have to deal with it.....
That could probably be due to the fact that those US cars don't have any options AT ALL !! Don't know about NL but here in France , the C63 comes standard with all the availlable options except 19" , Carbon Package and PP. Everything else is included. A "base" C63 in France is 90k USD. Could be the same in many EU countries.
11-27-2009, 08:26 AM
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That could probably be due to the fact that those US cars don't have any options AT ALL !! Don't know about NL but here in France , the C63 comes standard with all the availlable options except 19" , Carbon Package and PP. Everything else is included. A "base" C63 in France is 90k USD. Could be the same in many EU countries.
I have seen the France MB website and MB France is doing it good, the C63 is complete from factory
In the Netherlands we pay more for:
Metallic paint € 1192,00
Leather € 3418,00
Command € 4547,00 (standard is the Audio20)
Rain Sensor for your wipers € 175,00
Intelligent light system € 1988,00
Alarm system € 636,00
So if i configurate the C63 in the Netherlands with these options you pay EURO 120.830
11-27-2009, 10:48 PM
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Looking good Cmann. Can I ask where you got the kit from and can you provide the link. Parked next to a white C63 the other day and it got me thinking real hard.
11-27-2009, 11:02 PM
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Cool, looks nice. But hopefully a c63 never pulls up next to you and expects you to hang with em
11-28-2009, 07:32 PM
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C200K Exhaust
goin to do quad AMG exhaust tips, 2 works the other 2 as a dummy. a friend of mine did it wit his C200 n it does not effect the performance. we do the exhaust last. usually install the body kit first,paint then do the exhaust.
not concern bout sound and performance. juz goin for styling, i dont drive fast anymore.
not concern bout sound and performance. juz goin for styling, i dont drive fast anymore.
12-30-2009, 01:36 AM
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You would have more than 10 Merc dealers in US where such small states/countries do no allow more than one dealer. So the only option is to pay them hefty amounts for a basic level vehicle even. On above, you are never allowed to import a new car from any part of the world because of the exclusive contract of the dealer with governemnt authorites. And most of the time these dealers give share to the Govt authorities on annual sales figure.
The only way left is buy a new car in USA/Canada, drive it for 1 weak or so and sell it on a second person as a used or second hand car. A car driven 500 miles and tagged as used can be imported.
Let me give you Dubai pricing of these vehicles with the options they offer;
C200K- USD 40k to 60k (NO MM Pkg, NO Memory seating, MB Tex only)
C63- USD 99k to 140K (NO MM Pkg, NO Memory seating, MB Tex only)
