C450 AMG Sport discussion only.
#2701
Super Member
2016 c450 msrp 62,510$.
dealer gave me 8000$ off msrp.
here is more detail.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6645551
i'm in the san francisco bay area.
dealer gave me 8000$ off msrp.
here is more detail.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post6645551
i'm in the san francisco bay area.
Fantastic. Thought I was doing well with my deal, but you did great!
#2702
^ I am just going to keep my car as is, and throw a OE tune and an exhaust on it.
Not trying to tick off the AMG guys but atleast I can say after the tune I wouldn't get totally blown out by one : )
IMO, debadging these cars whether C450 or C63 is as Charlie Sheen would say, "winning."
Not trying to tick off the AMG guys but atleast I can say after the tune I wouldn't get totally blown out by one : )
IMO, debadging these cars whether C450 or C63 is as Charlie Sheen would say, "winning."
#2703
Super Member
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#2706
Haha well done but sorry to disappoint....drum roll please....GO GREEN!
17-14 ... With a 2nd string QB
State Football/Basketball runs the big 10. end of discussion
#2708
The car is trucked so cannot understand why I have to wait +2 weeks since there is no complex logistics like when the car is transport d by the sea. Anyway I will try to stay patient 3 more weeks...
#2709
As for the ashtray cover badge and as I already said the part existed but is not sold anymore by MB. You can try your luck with your local dealers but I doubt you'll find it.
Moreover, I don't recommend buying the complete c63 cover with its badge if you have a natural wood insert because there will be differences with your car trim.
Here are the references and part number: item 125.
Last edited by Bourne; 12-17-2015 at 02:44 AM.
#2711
Hahaha. I was there to witness it. In fact I was in Germany with my dad a couple years back picking up his euro delivery s class watching the big ten champ game streaming on my phone at 2am to watch that other disaster.
#2712
If you wanted people to know your car cost you $70K, getting a C Class probably wasn't the best choice...
Last edited by inhartwetrust; 12-17-2015 at 09:30 AM.
#2713
Super Member
When a car arrives at the dealership, there is a bunch of dealer prep and inspection and testing that is done prior to delivery to the customer. I'm not talking about the fluff junk that some dealerships do for $$, but real manufacture prep post shipping. As it is the holiday period there MAY be a lack of staff and availability to plan for all the dealer prep that needs to be done prior to giving you such an important product.
Last edited by tivoboy; 12-17-2015 at 12:14 PM.
#2714
90% of people will see C450 badge, think it's pretty much a C300, and then recall the old Merc commercials where they said "C Class starting at $32K" at the end. They think your car costs $40K. I told a friend I wasn't getting a C450 and he said "Don't get a C man, C stands for "cant afford it". Most people still think C Classes are the cheap Mercedes option.
If you wanted people to know your car cost you $70K, getting a C Class probably wasn't the best choice...
If you wanted people to know your car cost you $70K, getting a C Class probably wasn't the best choice...
precisely. in fact people who are butt hurt over me driving nice cars at work, i am able to tell them i downsized from my A6 to the C. They don't know the difference, so its an easy way to get around that conversation.
#2715
Having worked for the company many years in Europe, i can tell you that the end of year holiday period is a huge downtown across the enterprise and the dealerships..
When a car arrives at the dealership, there is a bunch of dealer prep and inspection and testing that is done prior to delivery to the customer. I'm not talking about the fluff junk that some dealerships do for $$, but real manufacture prep post shipping. As it is the holiday period there MAY be a lack of staff and availability to plan for all the dealer prep that needs to be done prior to giving you such an important product.
When a car arrives at the dealership, there is a bunch of dealer prep and inspection and testing that is done prior to delivery to the customer. I'm not talking about the fluff junk that some dealerships do for $$, but real manufacture prep post shipping. As it is the holiday period there MAY be a lack of staff and availability to plan for all the dealer prep that needs to be done prior to giving you such an important product.
#2716
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2016 C450 AMG Sport
My questions to you guys are:
What are your thoughts on the 19" summer tires vs. the 18" all-season tires? Do you think it's worth it and safe to get them? Do you think it's absolutely essential to change them every winter? Or would it be best to simply stick with the 18s?
Also, does anyone know of a set of 19" all-season tires that I could simply throw on the car and leave them on year-round? Maybe something with better tire tread that gives the car a smoother ride, but would still allow me to have the rims I want? (And also not be ridiculously expensive)
Thanks in advance.
What are your thoughts on the 19" summer tires vs. the 18" all-season tires? Do you think it's worth it and safe to get them? Do you think it's absolutely essential to change them every winter? Or would it be best to simply stick with the 18s?
Also, does anyone know of a set of 19" all-season tires that I could simply throw on the car and leave them on year-round? Maybe something with better tire tread that gives the car a smoother ride, but would still allow me to have the rims I want? (And also not be ridiculously expensive)
Thanks in advance.
Not all all-season tires are created equal. Many are really geared for dry/wet weather in colder temps, but not for snow. The 18" ProContact Continentals on my C450 also have the M+S rating, meaning they should be good for light snow as well. As this winter has been mild so far, I'm leaving the OEM wheels and tires on for now.
Dedicated winter tires (with the mountain and snowflake logo) will ALWAYS outperform any other type tires in the snow.
#2719
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#2723
Senior Member
Thanks! I'm glad I stayed patient and waited til my build came through because I was fighting some urges in October & November.
Appreciate it! I'm excited for you, enjoy that beast.
#2724
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#2725
Super Member
The proper answer here is that the C450 is the sportiest non AMG sedan MB sells. The current E class, CLS, or S class are NOT considered sporty in any way. Actually I'd go as far to say with the C63 suspension the 450 is probably the best handling non AMG sedan MB sells. Even the E550 stock wouldn't be considered a corner carver, but it can haul a$$ with that V8.