Got my C63
05-21-2008 | 10:55 PM
#1
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
2011 GLK350, 2010 ML350, 2008 C63 AMG
Got my C63
Finally arrived today after sitting at the port for 3 days to pass customs. The boat took 10 days to travel from Germany to the Maryland. Car had 12 miles after PDI.
2008 C63 AMG
Black Interior with Aluminum Trim
P2 Premium package
AMG Leather package
Multimedia package
Body Styling
Just amazing... I had tons of people looking at the car as I was driving home from the dealership. One 335i driver almost ran off the road because he kept looking at the car.
Transmission
Feels very smooth. I am currently driving in C mode for the first 1000 miles as recommended by the head tech at MB. You can sorta feel the downshifting when you let the car coast down to a lower speed. Upshifts appear to be quick and you don't really feel it.
Exhaust
Enjoy the rumble when you first turn on the car and with the radio at medium level (not too loud where treble is everything that you hear), you can hear the exhaust but it doesn't sound too loud inside the car. Unknown what it sounds outside when I accelerate. Exhaust doesn't sound like those aftermarket ones that you could put in an integra or civic. It has a deep rumble.
Engine
Head tech told me to not drive over 65mph and not go over 4k RPM. I think that is kinda easy since I'm driving in C mode. When I sorta pushed the car, I hit 55mph in no time and the car shifted at 3k RPM each time. Coast at 55mph, the tach sits at 1500 RPM.
Suspension
Stiff but not as stiff as my Tein Suspension that I had on my IS300. You definitely feel the bumps in the road and when you go over the bump, you feel yourself go up and then immediately down in the seat. I like the stiffness of the car and can't image the car with 19s. I've driven a C55 and I would say this one handles better and it has a little stiffer suspension.
Definitely worth the wait and I'm glad that I have it.
2008 C63 AMG
Black Interior with Aluminum Trim
P2 Premium package
AMG Leather package
Multimedia package
Body Styling
Just amazing... I had tons of people looking at the car as I was driving home from the dealership. One 335i driver almost ran off the road because he kept looking at the car.
Transmission
Feels very smooth. I am currently driving in C mode for the first 1000 miles as recommended by the head tech at MB. You can sorta feel the downshifting when you let the car coast down to a lower speed. Upshifts appear to be quick and you don't really feel it.
Exhaust
Enjoy the rumble when you first turn on the car and with the radio at medium level (not too loud where treble is everything that you hear), you can hear the exhaust but it doesn't sound too loud inside the car. Unknown what it sounds outside when I accelerate. Exhaust doesn't sound like those aftermarket ones that you could put in an integra or civic. It has a deep rumble.
Engine
Head tech told me to not drive over 65mph and not go over 4k RPM. I think that is kinda easy since I'm driving in C mode. When I sorta pushed the car, I hit 55mph in no time and the car shifted at 3k RPM each time. Coast at 55mph, the tach sits at 1500 RPM.
Suspension
Stiff but not as stiff as my Tein Suspension that I had on my IS300. You definitely feel the bumps in the road and when you go over the bump, you feel yourself go up and then immediately down in the seat. I like the stiffness of the car and can't image the car with 19s. I've driven a C55 and I would say this one handles better and it has a little stiffer suspension.
Definitely worth the wait and I'm glad that I have it.
Last edited by gsrjc; 05-21-2008 at 11:01 PM.
05-21-2008 | 11:37 PM
#5
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
2011 GLK350, 2010 ML350, 2008 C63 AMG
Trending Topics
05-22-2008 | 07:13 AM
#12
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,853
Likes: 9
From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
SLS Irridium silver,2014 GL350 BT Irridium, 2015 White Dodge RAM Hemi Quad
Thanks again members for the pics and reviews, for us guys who have to wait a few months or more, we are seriously living vicariously through you!
05-22-2008 | 10:34 AM
#14
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
2011 GLK350, 2010 ML350, 2008 C63 AMG
Got it for MSRP.
Last edited by gsrjc; 05-22-2008 at 10:38 AM.
05-22-2008 | 10:24 PM
#17
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
2011 GLK350, 2010 ML350, 2008 C63 AMG
Cleaned up the car for everyone since it rained when I was driving home yesterday from the dealership. Enjoy...
Last edited by gsrjc; 05-22-2008 at 10:29 PM.
05-23-2008 | 09:59 AM
#22
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,308
Likes: 1
From: Maryland
2011 GLK350, 2010 ML350, 2008 C63 AMG
Yes, I have the Multimedia Package so it came with the HK Logic 7 upgrade and Navi. MB gives you this Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound demo CD so if you ordered the Multimedia Package, listen to that CD and you will see how awesome that audio system is.
05-23-2008 | 10:10 AM
#23
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,579
Likes: 0
From: Brooklyn
'08 BMW 650ci
no more burning out and having a 100 CD's in my car
05-23-2008 | 10:22 AM
#24
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 340
Likes: 1
From: Seattle
C63, SLK55
Now why would you de-badge such beautiful badges!!! You’re a brave person! I would'nt dare to do that if I was you. But talking about the ultimate sleeper..... Ferrari owners will have no idea what hit them if you ever line up with one.
Congrats on the amazing car!! Nice and clean ride.
Congrats on the amazing car!! Nice and clean ride.
