Carbon fiber trim option only with performance package?
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Carbon fiber trim option only with performance package?
i called my dealer to get the option for the carbon fiber trim which was not available when i was placing an order for an 09. after they accepted my change, they later got back to me saying that i can only get the carbon fiber trim if i order the performance package.
is this true?
is the performance package really worth it for about $5K more?
is this true?
is the performance package really worth it for about $5K more?
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I believe you are correct. Its in the package and you can't pick and choose. I'm sure you can order from the parts department later this year, however.
I'm avoiding the performance package because of its more stiff ride. Stock trim is stiff enough.
I think the black wood trim is close enough to carbon fiber for me.
I'm avoiding the performance package because of its more stiff ride. Stock trim is stiff enough.
I think the black wood trim is close enough to carbon fiber for me.
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sorry, i didn't know you had that kind of access. i called the 800 for mercedes and they checked on it and even called me back to let me know that it is in fact a standalone option in very limited supply. and he estimated a cost of maybe around $2500 but no pricing as of yet.
and yet my sales guy is still saying that i have to purchase the PP.
and yet my sales guy is still saying that i have to purchase the PP.
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and the PP is $3300 as i read on another thread right?
not the about $5000 i was told. unless he was talking about the price with the carbon fiber trim.
not the about $5000 i was told. unless he was talking about the price with the carbon fiber trim.
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No pricing available on netstar yet on all '09 C63. The earliest '09 production start date I see is 6/6.
AMG Performance Package shows:
- Delimitation of top speed to 186 mph
- Limited Slip Differential Lock
No mention of different wheels, brakes, or suspension.
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hhmmm, wow.....would suck if you dont get the brakes with the PP
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It is time for M-B to separate the LSD and upgraded brakes from the Suspension requirement. Just think of how many more Perf Pkg orders they would get from real world drivers. Just a thought...
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Perhaps, but one review I read indicated the Performance Package car was slower through the slalom because it was more easily upset going over bumps.
It is time for M-B to separate the LSD and upgraded brakes from the Suspension requirement. Just think of how many more Perf Pkg orders they would get from real world drivers. Just a thought...
It is time for M-B to separate the LSD and upgraded brakes from the Suspension requirement. Just think of how many more Perf Pkg orders they would get from real world drivers. Just a thought...
ive read that the car was much, much better thru the slalom and all around handling cuz of the LSD
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[QUOTE=mcc3456;2838678]Perhaps, but one review I read indicated the Performance Package car was slower through the slalom because it was more easily upset going over bumps.
What if its a slalom without bumps???? Many of the SCCA events I've tracked have no bumps. Where are they tracking the car???
What if its a slalom without bumps???? Many of the SCCA events I've tracked have no bumps. Where are they tracking the car???
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i tried to get confirmation from my sales guy and he confirmed with his sales director who is also on the board of product development for mercedes-benze that the carbon fiber is not a stand alone option as the other two trims. in order to get carbon fiber on my c63 amg, i must order the performance package. any information i may have been given is incorrect.
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i tried to get confirmation from my sales guy and he confirmed with his sales director who is also on the board of product development for mercedes-benze that the carbon fiber is not a stand alone option as the other two trims. in order to get carbon fiber on my c63 amg, i must order the performance package. any information i may have been given is incorrect.
in AMERICA, it is 100% confirmed that you can order CF as a stand alone option
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i tried to get confirmation from my sales guy and he confirmed with his sales director who is also on the board of product development for mercedes-benze that the carbon fiber is not a stand alone option as the other two trims. in order to get carbon fiber on my c63 amg, i must order the performance package. any information i may have been given is incorrect.
This is for the US market.
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