C63 US Price Officially announced!
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This seems to be conflicting information. This would be the first time the Nappa was an option on a US spec AMG (at least post 1999 AMGs). Will need to check into this a bit more to know for sure. It was not on the US ordering guide but maybe something changed when they announced the pricing?
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This seems to be conflicting information. This would be the first time the Nappa was an option on a US spec AMG (at least post 1999 AMGs). Will need to check into this a bit more to know for sure. It was not on the US ordering guide but maybe something changed when they announced the pricing?
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This seems to be conflicting information. This would be the first time the Nappa was an option on a US spec AMG (at least post 1999 AMGs). Will need to check into this a bit more to know for sure. It was not on the US ordering guide but maybe something changed when they announced the pricing?
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318
242 : Power Passenger Seat w/Memory
275 : Power Dr.Seat & Steering Col. w/ Memory
So about $65K for full loaded C63 - still competitive.
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you're right competitive is key word
at 65k though there's a LOT of other choices
unless you must have a new car and take a hit in depreciation
if you're fine with buying used, 65k is M5, e55, e63 territory
heck even a cl65
at 65k though there's a LOT of other choices
unless you must have a new car and take a hit in depreciation
if you're fine with buying used, 65k is M5, e55, e63 territory
heck even a cl65
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https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2660277
This article http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehi...3909.html?pg=6 calls it the "Nappa" leather seating package option for $2,950
When I ordered the dealer identified it as "Nappa Leather Seating Option" with code 318 that included:
(242) Power Passenger Seat w/Memory
(275) Power Driver Seat & Steering Column w/Memory
So I'm thinking it's Good Info.
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This thread on here shows it as an option
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2660277
This article http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehi...3909.html?pg=6 calls it the "Nappa" leather seating package option for $2,950
When I ordered the dealer identified it as "Nappa Leather Seating Option" with code 318 that included:
(242) Power Passenger Seat w/Memory
(275) Power Driver Seat & Steering Column w/Memory
So I'm thinking it's Good Info.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?p=2660277
This article http://www.thecarconnection.com/Vehi...3909.html?pg=6 calls it the "Nappa" leather seating package option for $2,950
When I ordered the dealer identified it as "Nappa Leather Seating Option" with code 318 that included:
(242) Power Passenger Seat w/Memory
(275) Power Driver Seat & Steering Column w/Memory
So I'm thinking it's Good Info.
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I'm thinkin' of putting a deposit down at Ray Catena on Tuesday. I was gonna do it today but I decided to wait to collect my thoughts on whether a used CLS55 AMG or a C63 AMG
Which would you go for?
Which would you go for?
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I'm just confused since the car comes with leather as the standard interior and should come with 8-way power seats just like the C350. So, I'm not sure what is gained by getting Nappa and for $3K you get the three memory buttons for driver and passenger. That seems like a lot of money for very little.
To quote from Wikipidea "In today's times, many cars and trucks come optional or standard with 'leather' seating. This can range from cheap vinyl material, found on some low cost vehicles, to Nappa leather, found on luxury car brands like Mercedes-Benz and Audi."
Here's the link with good details.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leather...modern_culture
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They can't call it leather unless its made from an animal skin. They can't put vinyl in and call it leather. The cheaper leather is usually taken from cow leather and they split it in two. Then they run it through an embosser to put the grain back in it and literally paint the color on it. Very economical to make leather this way. And they only have to put it on the seating surfaces, so the sides, headrest, back of the seat can be vinyl. Vinyl is so advanced now that not many people can see the difference.
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Thank you MB! Hoping this pricing sticks with the '09 model since I doubt my midwest, low AMG volume dealer will get many, if any, allocations of the '08. This price puts the C63 in HIGH consideration for me. It'll be between Audi's incredible smooth styling on the S5 and the raw power and styling of MB's V8 (plus the utility of a sedan). If MB would ditch the circular lights on the CLK I'd strongly consider that b-pillar-less hotness. As it stands how though, definitely a battle between the S5 and C63. That is...unless I find a dealer willing to sell me a GT-R at MSRP. That thing sets the standard for performance cars in so many ways and would be worth the stretch. Again, great job MB!
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http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/Mi...2&MiniSiteID=6
http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2210718.aspx
In any case back to the original point. The information I've seen and heard upto this point is:
The standard seating upholstery is an "ARTICO man-made leather and fabric combination".
There is an option for a Nappa Leather Seating Package.
The option includes Nappa Leather on the centre door panels and in-door armrests. It will also include the additional power seating positions and memory as mentioned previously.
Whether the difference in quality and additional costs of this is worth it is purely subjective as with most options.
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Everything you guys are posting about vinyl and "artico" is completely false. Artico is MB Tex. If any article is referring to artico it is not referring to a US car, because that term is NEVER used in the US. Mark my words, leather will be standard on the C63 (in the US at least) and I am 90% sure that the power seats and steering column with memory will be standard also. (Judging by the comments made during the AMG Private Lounge discussions with AMG product managment at MBUSA.) They told us that the only options for the C63 will be P2, Multimedia, TeleAid, iPod. The end. The car is remarkably well priced, and I think a steal--especially considering a loaded C350 is about $50,000. $10K more for a loaded AMG is right about where it should be.
Oh and I was told by my dealer that there will be 3 colors: Black, Black/Grey and Black/Sahara--which in my opinion is the best decision MB has made in a long time.
Oh and btw, aparantly the new M3 has some wierd cloth as standard.
Oh and I was told by my dealer that there will be 3 colors: Black, Black/Grey and Black/Sahara--which in my opinion is the best decision MB has made in a long time.
Oh and btw, aparantly the new M3 has some wierd cloth as standard.
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Everything you guys are posting about vinyl and "artico" is completely false. Artico is MB Tex. If any article is referring to artico it is not referring to a US car, because that term is NEVER used in the US. Mark my words, leather will be standard on the C63 (in the US at least) and I am 90% sure that the power seats and steering column with memory will be standard also. (Judging by the comments made during the AMG Private Lounge discussions with AMG product managment at MBUSA.) They told us that the only options for the C63 will be P2, Multimedia, TeleAid, iPod. The end. The car is remarkably well priced, and I think a steal--especially considering a loaded C350 is about $50,000. $10K more for a loaded AMG is right about where it should be.
Oh and I was told by my dealer that there will be 3 colors: Black, Black/Grey and Black/Sahara--which in my opinion is the best decision MB has made in a long time.
Oh and btw, aparantly the new M3 has some wierd cloth as standard.
Oh and I was told by my dealer that there will be 3 colors: Black, Black/Grey and Black/Sahara--which in my opinion is the best decision MB has made in a long time.
Oh and btw, aparantly the new M3 has some wierd cloth as standard.
Yes the C 63 I beleive comes standard with leather (I think it is the same leather that is OPTIONAL on the regular C class), just not Nappa. To get Nappa you need to purchase the 138 package which also adds the memory function to the power seats (driver and passenger) and steering column.
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Is it a coincidence that the C63 pricing came out just weeks after the M3 pricing came out?
No.
Is it a coincidence that the C63 base price is EXACLTY the same as the E90 M3 base price?
Nope.
Is the C63 going to be a hot and sexy car that screams performance?
You bet!
No.
Is it a coincidence that the C63 base price is EXACLTY the same as the E90 M3 base price?
Nope.
Is the C63 going to be a hot and sexy car that screams performance?
You bet!
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Yes the C 63 I beleive comes standard with leather (I think it is the same leather that is OPTIONAL on the regular C class), just not Nappa. To get Nappa you need to purchase the 138 package which also adds the memory function to the power seats (driver and passenger) and steering column.
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Is it a coincidence that the C63 pricing came out just weeks after the M3 pricing came out?
No.
Is it a coincidence that the C63 base price is EXACLTY the same as the E90 M3 base price?
Nope.
Is the C63 going to be a hot and sexy car that screams performance?
You bet!
No.
Is it a coincidence that the C63 base price is EXACLTY the same as the E90 M3 base price?
Nope.
Is the C63 going to be a hot and sexy car that screams performance?
You bet!
Precisely!
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If you can wait a few months for the 2009 C63 you can option for the Performance Package. It is $ 3900 and includes:
P30 Performance Package will start production with Model Year 2009 during the summer for an MSRP of $3,900. P30 Package includes the limited slip differential, 186 mph (raised) top speed, compound brakes and an Alcantara steering wheel and the package items cannot be ordered individually.
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Yes the C 63 I beleive comes standard with leather (I think it is the same leather that is OPTIONAL on the regular C class), just not Nappa. To get Nappa you need to purchase the 138 package which also adds the memory function to the power seats (driver and passenger) and steering column.
If anyone else has access to the Private lounge, it was during the January 15 session that this was said. I am fortunate to have access to the lounge because my uncle lets me use his, he just doens't care enough to go on.
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Sorry but I simply think this is incorrect. The AMG guys themselves said directly that the only options will be P2, Multimedia, Metallic Paint, 6 disc changer (included in multimedia), and teleaid. This means that leather and all the power seats with memory are standard.
If anyone else has access to the Private lounge, it was during the January 15 session that this was said. I am fortunate to have access to the lounge because my uncle lets me use his, he just doens't care enough to go on.
If anyone else has access to the Private lounge, it was during the January 15 session that this was said. I am fortunate to have access to the lounge because my uncle lets me use his, he just doens't care enough to go on.
