CaliSun

That's crazy that they would hold your car till September.

At least I don't have to be jealous that you have yours months before me though.

enochroot

If it ends up really just waiting at the port until September (which he claims has happened many times in the past on previous orders)

I'm going to be doing a midnight mission down there with some bolt cutters - who else is in?

Jycke

Hehe, no i don't think they're just gonna keep it somewhere. I will however once again remind you that i won't be getting the car right away. It's gonna be used at the dealership for a while as a "look-but-don't-touch" demonstration car, after which i get it. I will however be able to take it out for about a week so i'll post pics then. I'll probably get the car for myself late october-november.

enochroot

That's pure torture Jycke!

Jycke

Yes it is...but at least i can "visit" it every day if i so wish :p better than waiting for nothing

enochroot

Just followed up with the dealership to see if the order is locked in and being built... Mercedes pushed the build date from 7/2011 to 8/2011 to 9/2011.

Delivery now expected in October.

CaliSun

Sorry to hear that Enchroot! I just mailed mine today to see if he had a build date assigned yet. I wonder if them being slow to assign build dates for the Coupe are the same as the delay for your build date being pushed out two months.

I guess the bright side is at least it won't spend a few months at the port by the salt water.

enochroot

Thanks man, It's all good!

At least Jycke gets to touch and smell his C63 in the showroom while he waits.

I was told the build date affects the entire 2012 model year, regardless if it is a C63, sedan or coupe we are looking at 9/2011.

Jycke

Obviously the july 17th build date is an estimation, but i sincerely hope they do not get it wrong with 2 months when there's 10 days left...i am confused however. I took all designo options available which should have pushed back the delivery date at least 2 months.

CaliSun

Choosing designo pushes the build date back? That's good to know, I opted for the designo two tone interior.

enochroot

I was told designo interiors for the C63 does not push the build date back.

This is not the custom "build any color you can imagine" designo with custom designo paint.

Penthouse Party

I think Jycke was refering to the extended leather for the top of dashboard. It does push the build date back.

Jycke

Apparently not since i ordered it. and all cars with eg designo paint take longer at least

C63coupe2012

Ordered mine mid June. Can't wait!!
AMG perf package
Premium package
Black magnetite on black interior
19" wheels
All carbon fibre trims and covers
Looks like it is for mid nov delivery
My great dealer and good friend kindly keeps me informed about the delivery date estimate and the development with the car.

jboogie

I ordered 2nd week of June.... I was hoping for an October delivery

C63coupe2012

I was told that if u scratch it most likely u need to paint most of the body and it is expensive....just ordered mine in Montreal too...magnetite black fully loaded...nov delivery...I ordered it and order was placed and accepted mid June

C63coupe2012

Seems not ....did u ask ur dealer for a delivery date?

Jycke

Magnetite is a metallic color. Why would the whole car need to be repainted? I'd understand it, were it the night black matte black color, but a metallic?

C63coupe2012

I was talking about the black matte sorry I was not clear.

C63coupe2012

Does anyone know what may be delaying the production? Japan earthquake (paint and Audio)? Carbon trims?

SpecialForces21

Okay, so I need some advice here guys. So my 63 has been ordered and they are getting ready to build it shortly. My dealer just called me and told me that the standard wheels (795) split 5 spokes amg wheels are not available and will push my order back 1 month which means I will not get the car until October 1. If I choose the optional 5 star wheels (790), then I can still get it by end of August. Will those wheels look as good or no?? What else are they going to change and say is not available until a later delivery... 1st the multi-media pack is not available, then the diamond white was not available, now the wheels.. I know eventually we can get all of the stuff we want if we wait, but I really can't wait much longer. ha-ha.... So now I am debating on quickly changing my order to the 2012 CLS 550 (non amg) and doing some wheel, tuning, etc... upgrades to it myself... I know it's not the C63 amg, but do you guys think I will be making a mistake if I go with a car that has better looks, but lacks the AMG thrill.. I mean it still has a v8 402 horse. The CLS550 will only cost me a $1,000 more and will only be a week later delivery on special order if I change the order by the end of the week my dealer said.. So I'm so confused and torn.. Need all your opinions please.. Thanks

Jycke

The new CLS is a true beauty. However it is no AMG you are talking about. It may be a V8, but the only thing these two engines share is the amount of cylinders, at least in terms of character.

If the rims are the only thing your worried about, they can always be changed later on. Many tend to change to HRE's anyway along the road. Diamond white is available. As stated above mine will be delivered in the end of july with all the options available, so CF trim, interior/exterior should not be a problem.

IMO you should take what feels best, but please don't let rims make the decision for you.

Cheers

enochroot

I second what Jycke says...

The lines on the new CLS are incredible... but wait for the car you really want.

If you are like me, and end up rushing it and go with the CLS550 your heart will sink every time you hear a C63 rubmle by you.

Now, if you were talking about a CLS63 AMG, well then I'd have to say go for it.

But that car fully loaded with the AMG Performance Package (P30) is almost $110,000.

callmiro

Announce the car in the US?

Not to minimize it, but it's a mid-lifecycle facelift.....why would there be an "official" release.....

I think your dealer is trying to hype this up

enochroot

You are indeed minimizing it:

It's not just a new hood -
Desperately needed new interior, facelift, new power steering setup, new transmission, updated suspension.

By official release I mean when pricing is available, which is not out yet, at least for the US dealers.

They are not hyping it up - they don't even know about any of the changes in 2012, as usual they are mostly clueless.