Great C63 Motor Trend article
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Great C63 Motor Trend article
haha:
"After long conversations about compression ratios and fuel stratification over fish tacos, an AMG engineer mentioned that the C63 was getting a subtle refresh and he hoped to see me at that event. This offhand comment flipped a switch in my head that triggered an emotional response as if he had kicked my dog. Refreshing the C63? That car needs nothing. You don’t tell a guy his girl could stand to lose a few pounds, and you don’t tell him one of his favorite cars needs a little work...."
http://blogs.motortrend.com/msf-fish...bout-7731.html
"After long conversations about compression ratios and fuel stratification over fish tacos, an AMG engineer mentioned that the C63 was getting a subtle refresh and he hoped to see me at that event. This offhand comment flipped a switch in my head that triggered an emotional response as if he had kicked my dog. Refreshing the C63? That car needs nothing. You don’t tell a guy his girl could stand to lose a few pounds, and you don’t tell him one of his favorite cars needs a little work...."
Last edited by enochroot; Mar 16, 2011 at 05:49 PM. Reason: Fixed quoted text.
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North America will get the sedan and coupe, but the wagon is held for regions with large populations of buyers who appreciate cool cars.
Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/msf-fish...#ixzz1GodmA9yb
Well Said!!!
Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/msf-fish...#ixzz1GodmA9yb
Well Said!!!
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North America will get the sedan and coupe, but the wagon is held for regions with large populations of buyers who appreciate cool cars.
Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/msf-fish...#ixzz1GodmA9yb
Well Said!!!
Read more: http://blogs.motortrend.com/msf-fish...#ixzz1GodmA9yb
Well Said!!!
I had a 2007 S4 wagon, tuned and a such a blast to drive...
It's a shame the states always get the short end of the stick when it comes to cars.
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I wonder if he meant compound brakes rather than carbon ceramic ones? I also read somewhere that the Wagon maybe a special order car for the US. I wonder.....
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This is what I was thinking too.
I'd be very surprised if the CC brakes would be offered, let alone incl in the P31.
I think they are like a 12K option on the SLS, so doubtful they'd throw 'em in.
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I'd be very surprised if the CC brakes would be offered, let alone incl in the P31.
I think they are like a 12K option on the SLS, so doubtful they'd throw 'em in.
My .02
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Plus one, I cant see ceramic brakes for that price in the PP package.
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I hope he means the wagon.
It's strange though, I've seen the estate/wagon versions of so many other cars here so I don't think it is a safety/regulation issue preventing it from being imported right?
The excuse of "lack of interest or demand" doesn't really make sense either; it is an AMG which is for the most part a custom car that has to be built overseas and specially brought in anyways, so it is not like they would have problems with any C63 wagons collecting dust here.
It's strange though, I've seen the estate/wagon versions of so many other cars here so I don't think it is a safety/regulation issue preventing it from being imported right?
The excuse of "lack of interest or demand" doesn't really make sense either; it is an AMG which is for the most part a custom car that has to be built overseas and specially brought in anyways, so it is not like they would have problems with any C63 wagons collecting dust here.
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The excuse of "lack of interest or demand" doesn't really make sense either; it is an AMG which is for the most part a custom car that has to be built overseas and specially brought in anyways, so it is not like they would have problems with any C63 wagons collecting dust here.
I hope the article that mentioned the Estate would be available in the US "as a special order" is true. I seriously doubt it, but I can hope...
