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Old Feb 25, 2013 | 11:06 PM
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W218 CLS63 board... I wanted to introduce myself it's been about four years since I sold my 2004 E55 President's edition. Since then I've owned a number of cars including: RR, Cayenne Turbo, 996TT, and most recently a 360 Modena. I plan to be active on the forum and look forward to learning more about the car!

My wife and I are expecting our first child in August, so it makes sense to get a practical car. So I picked up a 2012 CLS63 the car will be picked up next week from the East Coast and headed to Denver!!!! I am so excited to get this car I 100% confident that I made the right choice. I absolutely loved my E55, it's been one of my favorite cars that I've ever owned. So I know I will love the ClS, BTW, I purchased my car sight unseen on top of that I have not driven a CLS 63! I just have the confidence in AMG!!!

I can not wait!

Here are my options:


CLS63 $94,900
040 Black
801 Black Premium Leather
H73 Carbon Fiber Trim $2,850
P01 P01 Premium 1 Package: Rearview Camera, $3,690
P17 : KEYLESS-GO Package Code
218 : Rearview Camera
401 : Heated & Active Ventilated Front Seats
432 : Active Multicontour Driver Seat
608 : Adaptive Highbeam Assist
615 : Full-LED Headlamps
881 : Electronic Trunk Closer
889 : KEYLESS-GO
P30 P30 AMG Performance Package: Brake Cali $7,300
P30 : AMG Performance Package Code
251 : Top Speed Raised to 186mph
281 : AMG Performance Steering Wheel
486 : Sport Suspension
923 : Additional Power (550 hp and 590 lb-ft)
U47 Carbon Fiber Trunklid Spoiler $700
U70 Red Brake Calipers
Y83 Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
066 Factory Code
088 Identification code
137 Comfort Box $290
235 PARKTRONIC (with Active Parking Assist) $970
471 Limited Slip Differential $2,030
793 19" AMG Twin 5-Spoke Forged Alloy Wheel $1,000
997 997 Driver Assistance Package: DISTRONI $2,950
23P : Driver Assistance Package Code
233 : DISTRONIC PLUS with PRE-SAFE Brake
237 : Active Blind Spot Assist
238 : Active Lane Keeping Assist
SUBTOTAL $116,680
DESTINATION & DELIVERY $875
TOTAL $117,555
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 07:16 AM
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Nice pick up and welcome back. Sounds like you got a great deal. How many miles are on the car? Please don't tell me it has zero miles and has been sitting at the dealer's for a year.

I'm sure you will enjoy the CLS63, especially coming from an E55. The steering is superior and the car feels much more planted and connected to the road.

Enjoy the new Merc and parenthood.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 09:49 AM
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Wow that is/was almost my exact car I go back in Oct of 2011- So congrats and enjoy!!!

What the fawk is a Comfort Box???
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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Welcome back! Congrats on the ride.

Congrats on the new addition to your family.
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 10:59 AM
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What the fawk is a Comfort Box???

It's usually attached to the Cougar in the passenger seat
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Congrats on the purchase and enjoy the new beast.
I hope you got a good deal on it.
I was not aware that the cf option included the steering wheel cover. Looks really nice.
Nice to know that the comfort box can be ordered in the US. thought it was only a Europe option. I will check this one on my order sheet.
Now tune this thing and you shall be amazed
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 12:24 PM
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beautiful car!! ive never seen the carbon fiber wrapped on a steering wheel like that! Congrats!
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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Thanks guys... I am SUPER EXCITED!!! I loved the W219 and think the W218 is a massive improvement.

The CF on the steering wheel is a bonus, I have to believe it's aftermarket. It also has a 9500CI installed and the integrated mirror display. Both are upgrades I had planned on doing anyway.

It has approx 13K miles I feel I got a very fair deal on the car the MB dealer was very easy to deal with. Financed part of the car with MB Finance and they gave me fantastic rates. Can't be happier with the whole process.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 05:52 AM
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Congrats, SANDOVAL!! I too came out of a E55 that was highly modified. I waited 11 months for my new 13 CLS63 I ordered, due to Designio and carbon fiber interior options, so be happy you were able to find the car you wanted right away!! I also have the comfort box and really love it, it is very convenient to put various items in it and not hear them bang around the trunk...Enjoy, and once again, congrats...you will LOVE the CLS63!!
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Sandoval, where did your e55 wind up? I wanted to buy it back then but was too slow.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 06:30 PM
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Once you get the car, do you mind sharing pictures of the front where they installed the 2 detector/diffuser and in the interior they put the controller. I have taken mine off the C63 I sold and looking for clues.
Thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 07:41 PM
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Welcome back! Should be a fun ride once you get it
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 10:51 AM
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Once you get the car, do you mind sharing pictures of the front where they installed the 2 detector/diffuser and in the interior they put the controller. I have taken mine off the C63 I sold and looking for clues.
Thanks in advance.
Sure.. will do!
My E55 ended up in Los Angeles.
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