Just preordered the C63...
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I think what's going on here is that he secured his reservation spot with a deposit. He may have said order it loaded, but they'll most likely call him back once pricing and options are available for actual ordering. With years of ordering cars behind me, I'm betting this is what's going on and he fluffed it a bit by saying it's been comfirmed as an order.
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I think what's going on here is that he secured his reservation spot with a deposit. He may have said order it loaded, but they'll most likely call him back once pricing and options are available for actual ordering. With years of ordering cars behind me, I'm betting this is what's going on here and he fluffed it a bit by saying it's been comfirmed as an order.
My salesman wasn't sure, but he was saying that the specification process may occur as early as November (in anticipation of an April delivery). I supposedly have the 'first' allocation for that dealer (Hoehn, in Carlsbad, CA).
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This is exactly the case in my situation - I've secured one of my dealer's allocations with my deposit. On the form, we noted that I wanted white exterior w/ black interior, 'loaded'. However, when it's time for the dealer to actually spec the car with the factory, the dealer and I will agree on specific options.
My salesman wasn't sure, but he was saying that the specification process may occur as early as November (in anticipation of an April delivery). I supposedly have the 'first' allocation for that dealer (Hoehn, in Carlsbad, CA).
My salesman wasn't sure, but he was saying that the specification process may occur as early as November (in anticipation of an April delivery). I supposedly have the 'first' allocation for that dealer (Hoehn, in Carlsbad, CA).
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I think what's going on here is that he secured his reservation spot with a deposit. He may have said order it loaded, but they'll most likely call him back once pricing and options are available for actual ordering. With years of ordering cars behind me, I'm betting this is what's going on and he fluffed it a bit by saying it's been comfirmed as an order.
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Regardless, it just reaffirms the axiom that no matter what you post on an internet forum, at least one person will come out of the woodwork and call you a liar and/or question your intellect/parentage/integrity/etc.
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I think that the dealer may have sandbagged you a bit on the confirmation. As others have said, it is highly doubtful that MBUSA would accept an actual order at this point. However, they may have secured allocation.
Regardless, it just reaffirms the axiom that no matter what you post on an internet forum, at least one person will come out of the woodwork and call you a liar and/or question your intellect/parentage/integrity/etc.
Regardless, it just reaffirms the axiom that no matter what you post on an internet forum, at least one person will come out of the woodwork and call you a liar and/or question your intellect/parentage/integrity/etc.
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How's it dumb? I'll get the car before anyone... And if it's not exactly what I want I walk away with my 2k... Not really seeing the downside... It's a C63 AMG, it's not a toyota... They come loaded with few options to choose from. My parents are both on there 3rd AMG cars... This time they are both CL63 AMGs... I think the know what's going on. Peace.
I agree with you. It does not hurt a bit, it only benefits you. The way I see it is you put some money down to secure the first right to buy, and if for any reason you change your mind, you just take your money back and no harm done. This is probably the best way to go on any new car..... 
Enjoy the C63 man, it will be a BLAST
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I don't know how people are thinking it is dumb? I agree with you. It does not hurt a bit, it only benefits you. The way I see it is you put some money down to secure the first right to buy, and if for any reason you change your mind, you just take your money back and no harm done. This is probably the best way to go on any new car.....
Enjoy the C63 man, it will be a BLAST
I agree with you. It does not hurt a bit, it only benefits you. The way I see it is you put some money down to secure the first right to buy, and if for any reason you change your mind, you just take your money back and no harm done. This is probably the best way to go on any new car..... Enjoy the C63 man, it will be a BLAST
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Ok the reality of this situation is that there is no way possible to "order" a C63. Its not listed in netstar and it has not been allocated to anyone.
What you can do is call up a dealership and tell them you want their first allocation slot.
So likely he has his name on the list and the first C63 that they get will go to him.
Once they get an allocation slot they can assign a name to the order and mark it as sold. As the car get closer to production and once options are finalized, the dealership will ask the buyer what his final request is (or the sure should ask). Then about a month before production the car will be finalized and the order is set in stone build spec wise.
So at this time no one has an car "ordered" with the factory because they dont exist.
But if anyone wants the first C63 to a dealership they really need to be on a list because I think this car will sell like hot cakes.
What you can do is call up a dealership and tell them you want their first allocation slot.
So likely he has his name on the list and the first C63 that they get will go to him.
Once they get an allocation slot they can assign a name to the order and mark it as sold. As the car get closer to production and once options are finalized, the dealership will ask the buyer what his final request is (or the sure should ask). Then about a month before production the car will be finalized and the order is set in stone build spec wise.
So at this time no one has an car "ordered" with the factory because they dont exist.
But if anyone wants the first C63 to a dealership they really need to be on a list because I think this car will sell like hot cakes.
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Ok the reality of this situation is that there is no way possible to "order" a C63. Its not listed in netstar and it has not been allocated to anyone.
What you can do is call up a dealership and tell them you want their first allocation slot.
So likely he has his name on the list and the first C63 that they get will go to him.
Once they get an allocation slot they can assign a name to the order and mark it as sold. As the car get closer to production and once options are finalized, the dealership will ask the buyer what his final request is (or the sure should ask). Then about a month before production the car will be finalized and the order is set in stone build spec wise.
So at this time no one has an car "ordered" with the factory because they dont exist.
But if anyone wants the first C63 to a dealership they really need to be on a list because I think this car will sell like hot cakes.
What you can do is call up a dealership and tell them you want their first allocation slot.
So likely he has his name on the list and the first C63 that they get will go to him.
Once they get an allocation slot they can assign a name to the order and mark it as sold. As the car get closer to production and once options are finalized, the dealership will ask the buyer what his final request is (or the sure should ask). Then about a month before production the car will be finalized and the order is set in stone build spec wise.
So at this time no one has an car "ordered" with the factory because they dont exist.
But if anyone wants the first C63 to a dealership they really need to be on a list because I think this car will sell like hot cakes.
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I think what's going on here is that he secured his reservation spot with a deposit. He may have said order it loaded, but they'll most likely call him back once pricing and options are available for actual ordering. With years of ordering cars behind me, I'm betting this is what's going on and he fluffed it a bit by saying it's been comfirmed as an order.
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if you get on a list now, the dealer should contact you when they have a build. You then spec the car out and take delivery when it comes over.
If people are getting on lists now, they should have a build late dec, early jan. Delievry in April.
If people are getting on lists now, they should have a build late dec, early jan. Delievry in April.
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Why buy two of the same $150k+ cars? Doesn't make any sense. I understand they love MB but. . . buy the S65 AMG or the SL65 AMG.
It isn't logical buying the exact same car twice and i dont know anyone that would, regardless of wealth.
Who here would honestly want to spend $300k on two cars, but still only pretty much one option to drive everyday?
Not me. I would much rather buy the S65 AMG or the SL65 AMG in addition to the CL63 just to change things up.
Not trying to hate on the poster but it seems to be
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I completely agree with this ^
Why buy two of the same $150k+ cars? Doesn't make any sense. I understand they love MB but. . . buy the S65 AMG or the SL65 AMG.
It isn't logical buying the exact same car twice and i dont know anyone that would, regardless of wealth.
Who here would honestly want to spend $300k on two cars, but still only pretty much one option to drive everyday?
Not me. I would much rather buy the S65 AMG or the SL65 AMG in addition to the CL63 just to change things up.
Not trying to hate on the poster but it seems to be
Why buy two of the same $150k+ cars? Doesn't make any sense. I understand they love MB but. . . buy the S65 AMG or the SL65 AMG.
It isn't logical buying the exact same car twice and i dont know anyone that would, regardless of wealth.
Who here would honestly want to spend $300k on two cars, but still only pretty much one option to drive everyday?
Not me. I would much rather buy the S65 AMG or the SL65 AMG in addition to the CL63 just to change things up.
Not trying to hate on the poster but it seems to be
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Originally Posted by motivemagazine.com
The C63 is a surprising effort from AMG. Usually content to swap in a mighty engine and heftier brakes, Mercedes' in-house tuner went big this time, facing off against its smallest, but fiercest, competition. It hasn't magically turned the C63 into a BMW - it's more stout and rigid and heavily muscled than the M3. But when it goes on sale here in August '08, it will cost $63,000, and it will finally give BMW something to think about.
Incorrect, the base on the 2005 C55 was $53,900. I still have my window sticker.
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but the point i was making was that no way in hell is the C63 going for $55k base (try more like $63k) even the new E92 will be going for around low $60s.
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Congrats to the allocation.
Audi A4 to an AMG C63, quite the step.
If my parents rolled his and hers CL63's and parked them in the same garage, I'd be throwing pics everywhere.
Do they have a weekend car?
Audi A4 to an AMG C63, quite the step.
If my parents rolled his and hers CL63's and parked them in the same garage, I'd be throwing pics everywhere.
Do they have a weekend car?
