ashap

If we're all going to be comparing insurance rates now, I'll chime in as well haha...

I live in Toronto, ON which is definitely one of the more expensive cities to insure your car in Canada...

I just talked to my insurance broker and when I pick up my 450 at the beginning of April, my insurance will be $2339 (as opposed to $1900 I'm paying now for my Toyota Camry) not that much more in the grand scheme of things... I was surprised actually it wasn't even more.

LOGOSDJ

Yeah, my insurance went up by about $100 compared to what it was for my E-Coupe. Any car in this weight class with this 6-cylinder engine and a $60k+ sticker price will have pretty similar insurance rates.

nvestr

Sweet jesus... I'm in NB - I called today to have the C450 added on to my policy as I'm picking it up tomorrow. The premiums are actually less than they were on my 2012 Acura TL... New premiums are $732 per year (vs $767 for TL). Full coverage, 500 deductible, all the fancy features and replacement cost coverage on the vehicle....

Maritime

As I said, California is Sui generis, and for good reason.

netboy

quick question. i just pickup my new car 2 days ago. the back left door wont open from inside, is it supposed to be this way? the back right door open fine from inside.

also how does steer assist and lane tracking works? i tested it on local street, it' not working, it' not following the lane or feel like steer assist is doing anything.

Maritime

Dear net boy,

Apparently your door has a defect, and as I understand it, lane assist requires striping on the roadway.

netboy

also, if i recall, the lighting package on c450 has "welcome home". i dont see it on my c450 either.

topsider

is the child lock on?

netboy

back left door wont open from inside, but back right door open fine from inside, so child lock should be off.

autopal

The child lock are independent of each other, so one can be on, and the other off. You need to check, I suspect it's on on the door that won't open from inside

Maritime

What is welcome home?

z28lt1

Not available in the US

nvestr

Picked up my C450 this morning (in a rainstorm). She's a beauty.

First impressions: Very tight and solid car. Very little NVH (Noise, vibration and harshness), except for the exhaust note, which is desirable IMO. Very windy and ****ty day today and I noticed no wind noise...

The car is very peppy and the transmission shifts nice and fast. Haven't pushed it much due to break in period. Can't wait.

Burmester sounds incredible. Soundstaging is fantastic.

Back up camera is extremely clear and bright - best I've seen.

Mine was delivered with Continental tires (with the 19" AMG 5-split spoke wheels). I was expecting Pirelli P-Zero's. Not sure which ones are best but it is what it is.

Artico/Dinamic seats are much nicer than expected. No regrets at all!

Looking for an excuse to go for a drive - I think we're out of milk!

ashap

Haha - get that milk!

Congrats man! Reading about everyone getting their 450's is making it hard for me to wait until April! Would love to see some pics of your car.

And as we're both in Canada, I'm curious now to know which tires might be coming on mine... does anyone here know if there's any BIG difference between the Pirellis and the Continentals?

tmoneyC450amg

Congrats nvester!!! Finally she has arrived!!! Yeah, i love my 450 too. Its a very solidly built car except for the rare shifting lag when reaccelerating from slowing down. But other than that shes puurrrfect! To me at least, my wife wants to trade up to a CLS already

Anyway, pics or it didnt happen! Haha

Thefiverivers

Toight like a tiger!

ashap

Random little thing I noticed yesterday on MB Canada's website:

The interior dash Aluminum/Piano Black Lacquer Trim that comes standard on the C300/450 (unless otherwise specified), which used to be identical between the 300 and the 450, now has the analog clock standard on it on the 450. You can see the differences below.

irablumberg

I poked around on the Tire Rack site. The tires look to be about the same. It appears they wear out very quickly on MB applications. That is OK with me as I look forward to replacing the Pirellis on my wife's C450 with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. This should make a big difference as it will remove several pounds of rotating/unsprung weight and will provide much better grip and a softer ride.


Congrats on the new car.

stolenfire

Thought all Canadian 19" came with the Pirellis....hmm interesting

Josh/AWE

ntrglactic

Just picked up my C450 in Iridium Silver with Cranberry interior. Not a special order, just picked it up off the dealer's lot. I wasn't sure about the cranberry interior initially. But, I like it more and more as it's a rather dark red and not nearly as obnoxious as some red interiors (like BMW's coral red). It's much more subdued and classy.
I was primarily cross shopping this car with the BMW 340i. I've had several BMW's in recent years though (550i, 335i, 328i). Compared to the 340, I found the C450 to have a nicer , more well finished interior. Also, while the speed and handling are great on the C450 (as in the BMW), I felt that the ride was much smoother and quiet in the C450, when in comfort mode.
So, anyway, very happy with my purchase and now just trying to restrain myself during the break in period :-)

2016 Mercedes C450
Iridium Silver
Cranberry leather
Black Ash Wood trim
Rearview Camera
Panorama Sunroof
LED Headlights
Burmeister Surround Sound (A must have!)
Interior Package
Multimedia Package
Hands free access

LOGOSDJ

Some pics of my new whip. Still a few mods I need to make. I have a set of gloss black rear flics (AMG add-on) on order, and I'm considering also wrapping the chrome trunk lid piece in gloss black, but man, I love this car.

Maritime

Red vents? What color is the leather?

Ive been cheated!

Edit. Where'd you get those amg puddle lights?

tivoboy

Nice, where did you get the vent inserts that are red?

cenzo86

Have you thought about doing gloss black on the lower rocker panel inserts? The AMG parts do a piece in gloss black on the side skirts that I think looks a bit overkill, but the black breaks up the side nicely IMO. I can't wait to see what the flics look like installed. Good luck.