etowns!

after looking for a c55, i now find myself on the list for an April build for a new c63... but regarding this performance package; i have seen it on the e63 and it is near a $7k option. i don't plan to track the car enough to justify that price (for me), any thoughts from people more knowledgeable than i? it'll be a daily driver, so i'm still thinking it over. the new pricing release makes this car very attractive.

one thing i will say, the c55's gas mileage looks better for commuter days.

thanks

hakaida442

Judging from the vids that I've seen, the PP is a must have. The C63 looks uncontrollable and anything that will help handling is needed.

Tymah123

How much are they giving you the C63 for?

amg07

I would guess more in the 4.5K-5.5K range. To some degree the packages are priced at what the market will tolerate and on a car with a base under 55K, MBUSA has to be care full not to price it out of range.

etowns!

after a bit of research at mbusa, the performance pack for the e63 is $8500. i agree it may be cheaper for the c, and that the car needs an lsd, but still, the package seems quite high to me (maybe I'm wrong)....thus, for the 95% of the time i am driving the car, do i really need the package? I will say, the "aesthetic" aspect of the package is nice and I'd like to think i have the skills to push this car to its limits, but lets be real here, just because i have the car and have it on the track doesnt make me a full fledged dtm driver. (I've seen too many people think they are more talented than they really are on a race track).

instinct tells me, if you have to ask, you don't need it. like i said, I'm just interested in the opinion of those in the know that are more familiar with the package than i.

thanks again for any and all comments.

IwantA124

I just posted a reply similar to this one on another thread.

I would like to have an AMG with all the bells and whistles but I really don't need the PP package.

1. I will probably never drive the car faster then 155mph
2. For the amount of track time the car will see I really don't need the LSD.
3. I like the 18" wheels better than the 19" wheels
4. I don't need that extra braking power because again It wont see much track time.
5. No gain in hp.

chucknorris

Does anyone know for sure if the PP will come with a stiffer/lower suspension setup?

AWDman

PP will also help a lot with traction in inclement weather. (not that it matters much to the OP lucky devil living in LA).

cellg8

Besides LSD, brakes..etc., does PP include anything in terms of different bodykit...etc?

Thanks.

Carl Lassiter

You just might. With that much power it gets their mighty fast. Also, knowing you can with cars can be nice. That's why I'm thinking of adding an LX570, luxury and fantastic off road ability even though 99 percent will be city driving.

amg07

Here is what the P30 package provides:

This P30 Performance Package will start with Model Year 2009 with June 2008 production and will include an Alcantara steering wheel, 186 mph top speed (up from 155 mph), compound front brakes and a limited-slip differential for $3900 MSRP.