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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 06:53 AM
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I passed on the driving nanny's and opted for leather. I also opted out of the Ricaros my experience with them in my 45 is not negative but they are not very comfy for long drives.

Otherwise looks good.
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Old Dec 20, 2016 | 08:16 AM
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Hey FYI ... I have a Feb 1 - 10 build date for a C63S here in Vancouver Bc ... I have been waiting on the Black Ash Open Pour Wood interior trim as well; my sales associate has been checking weekly, and just today he confirmed it is letting him add it to my build, most likely indicating it is available again. He is going to double check everything last few days of December/first few days of January before the build is locked in.
Thanks that's good to know!
Hoping our timeline works out.
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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 01:11 AM
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The LED lights for 900$, other than auto high beam, what else does it do? They have the nice xenons as far as I know standard on the C43, when I build it and I clock the LED, there is no difference? Or is it that they steer into corners?
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Old Jan 15, 2017 | 11:32 AM
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The LED lights for 900$, other than auto high beam, what else does it do? They have the nice xenons as far as I know standard on the C43, when I build it and I clock the LED, there is no difference? Or is it that they steer into corners?
I'm not sure, but either way it's a bargain @ $900. compared to ordering LED + on a 911, where the cost to check the LED option box is CRAZY at over $3,000.
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 02:33 AM
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I'm not sure, but either way it's a bargain @ $900. compared to ordering LED + on a 911, where the cost to check the LED option box is CRAZY at over $3,000.
fellow Canadian here.... how is your build going? You locked in and have your build date? Were you able to add the open pour ash wood trim before?! I got mine changed just in time, build is locked and set for Feb 1 start and a Feb 11 completion
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Old Jan 16, 2017 | 07:52 AM
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fellow Canadian here.... how is your build going? You locked in and have your build date? Were you able to add the open pour ash wood trim before?! I got mine changed just in time, build is locked and set for Feb 1 start and a Feb 11 completion
Congrats!

My order was placed November 10 and last week the SA told me production of my car began Jan. 11. His only comment on my Dark Open Pore Ash was; "it had been accepted and my car was in production, so therefore it's available again." We'll see!

He's not been very forthright on the production timelines and only offers bits and pieces when pushed.

This is a polar opposite to my Porsche Turbo S build experience, where you can see I have the complete time-line from start to finish.
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 06:08 PM
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Well look what just arrived at my MB dealership today:





Considering we placed our order Nov. 10 and were aiming for Feb. 1, I'd say they did pretty good!

Just need some window tinting and vinyl protection, then we'll be picking it up.
I've been driving a fully loaded obsidian black C43 sedan demo since yesterday and really do like the C43.... and really glad we chose white!

Sport exhaust is a bit over-rated but still glad I have it.
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 06:31 PM
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Sport exhaust is a bit over-rated but still glad I have it.

Heresy I say!!!


Spend a bit more time with it.........
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 06:55 PM
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Heresy I say!!!


Spend a bit more time with it.........
Oh I plan to, plus it probably sounds waaaay better in a Polar White car!
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 1Gunner
Well look what just arrived at my MB dealership today:





Considering we placed our order Nov. 10 and were aiming for Feb. 1, I'd say they did pretty good!

Just need some window tinting and vinyl protection, then we'll be picking it up.
I've been driving a fully loaded obsidian black C43 sedan demo since yesterday and really do like the C43.... and really glad we chose white!

Sport exhaust is a bit over-rated but still glad I have it.

Oh. My. God. Is that what i think it is? A baby blue Mazda 5!
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 09:09 PM
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Finally, congratulations!!! Not bad on the timetable, enjoy!
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Old Feb 2, 2017 | 09:31 PM
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Oh I plan to, plus it probably sounds waaaay better in a Polar White car!

For sure white C43's are the best and fastest. In fact, white is the only C43 that is secretly a true AMG........
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 12:39 AM
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For sure white C43's are the best and fastest. In fact, white is the only C43 that is secretly a true AMG........
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 07:45 AM
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Oh. My. God. Is that what i think it is? A baby blue Mazda 5!
Hope the MB hasn't been scarred for life by that!

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For sure white C43's are the best and fastest. In fact, white is the only C43 that is secretly a true AMG........
...but yes!
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Old Feb 3, 2017 | 08:34 AM
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For sure white C43's are the best and fastest. In fact, white is the only C43 that is secretly a true AMG........
Absolutely
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Old Feb 4, 2017 | 09:01 AM
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Delivery scheduled for Feb. 7.

Until then, I'm quite happy driving this and learning all the features:



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Old Feb 4, 2017 | 11:23 AM
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Delivery scheduled for Feb. 7.

Enjoy!


And put those snows on cuz you've got 10cm of snow coming your way that day.
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 05:14 PM
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From showroom with summer wheels and tires...


as delivered:



To garage with snows....



Tight fit, but look great!



We're all set, so..... Let it snow!!!

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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 05:21 PM
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Old Feb 7, 2017 | 06:43 PM
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Congrats! Looks great!
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Looks great, glad the fitment worked! I ended up buying the same wheels (different colour) but they aren't due to arrive until the end of the week. The C43 has been sitting in the back of the garage waiting for them. My wife has been patient but does keep asking when they will get here
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