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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 11:31 PM
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Sorry to leave the C63 family....

Story begins with me getting a call and email this week that my dealership wanted me to trade my car in for a new 12 or 13 C63. I respond that I already have a C63 I love and "Iwould only do it for a CLS63 or E63." And only do it if the new car was around my payments, no money down and I get to keep my entire stereo --- yes yes I know, I just got the supercharger but I really didnt think that was a feasible deal on the dealership's end. Well apparently it was. And then they gave me money for my car in addition to the swap. And then....

2012 Diamond White CLS63, P30 package, Limited Slip, khaki interior, dark brown leather console and a goddamn license plate bracket on the front bumper (ugh!!!) etc....





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Old Sep 28, 2012 | 11:52 PM
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Congrats Pertplus on your new car... what a beauty!!

Your C63 was fully modded though, it must have been hard to let her go.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Roswell
Congrats Pertplus on your new car... what a beauty!!

Your C63 was fully modded though, it must have been hard to let her go.
+1

But wow, you even got money back on the deal? Sounds like you really scored. Congrats, looks great! Diamond White is truly stunning.

And yes, ugh, front bumper plate brackets.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:07 AM
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Wow congrats. I thought CLS63 is way expensive...how did you manage to have similar monthly payment as C63 with no money down? Enjoy the new beast!
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:10 AM
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nice deal!

quick question, why would a dealer do this anyways? just want to move a E63/CLS63 and able to flip the c63 for a quick profit?
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Roswell
Congrats Pertplus on your new car... what a beauty!!

Your C63 was fully modded though, it must have been hard to let her go.
It was really hard, that's why I basically threw out an offer I didnt think they would bite on. Expected them to come back that the CLS63 would be way out of the ballpark, make me put the car back to stock or keep trying to get me into a 2012 C63.

I loved the C63, but the driving on San Diego streets still made it not a 10/10 for me. And the fact that I dont have to get whole new stereo or Escort 9500ci, and with the cash back plus the PP...it minimizes the anguish about leaving behind the supercharger.

Originally Posted by GrnLantern
+1

But wow, you even got money back on the deal? Sounds like you really scored. Congrats, looks great! Diamond White is truly stunning.

And yes, ugh, front bumper plate brackets.
Yeah, the cash back was nice. But don't get me wrong, I fully went into this knowing that as someone who has modded, you dont get ever get that "mod value" back when you get rid of the car. But the upgrade from the C to the CLS with a very reasonable payment increase, made it too good to not ****** up.

Will lower, get clear side markers, tint and maaaaaaaaaaaaaybe wheels.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 451HP
Wow congrats. I thought CLS63 is way expensive...how did you manage to have similar monthly payment as C63 with no money down? Enjoy the new beast!
Well, the fact that they found a private auction house or another private buyer motivated them. Also, although my lease buyout was expensive, I have a feeling Fletcher Jones gets a better deal from MB Financial than Joe Schmoe like me would -- so I am sure they turned a profit. I never believe car dealers do customers favors (not unless you know them on a personal basis) just to be nice or cause I have a pretty face.

Also, my C63 payment was probably a little higher than others, because I got it when I traded in a full modded 2005 E55 that they paid me really well for back in 2010. So I didnt have much leverage on the lease payment because of the price I got from them on the car, which was close to what I wouldve asked for if I tried to sell it privately. So I never got the trunk money deals or the $10k off sticker for my C63.

Originally Posted by Fung63
nice deal!

quick question, why would a dealer do this anyways? just want to move a E63/CLS63 and able to flip the c63 for a quick profit?
Last one on the lot, end of the month, getting rid of 2012 models, other things I mentioned above, I give great blow jobs?
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Pertplus
Last one on the lot, end of the month, getting rid of 2012 models, other things I mentioned above, I give great blow jobs?
LOL

Can't wait to see what you do to the CLS. Congrats!
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:30 AM
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congrats man! you can use that money back to mod. and for the holes on the bumper
heres help. its easy with a white car too because home depot has white plugs
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-plug-diy.html
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:31 AM
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I don't know why Mercedes decided to stick that ****ty plastic star on such an awesome car....congrats and first order is to get rid of that patheticly cheap looking grill....friggin budget cars come with better looking grills....Mercedes pisses me off sometimes....okay..I'm done with my just got back from the gym so I'm roid raging rant....

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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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I don't know why Mercedes decided to stick that ****ty plastic star on such an awesome car....congrats and first order is to get rid of that patheticly cheap looking grill....friggin budget cars come with better looking grills....Mercedes pisses me off sometimes....okay..I'm done with my just got back from the gym so I'm roid raging rant....

Who makes good front grills for the CLS?
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by CPD SLK
I don't know why Mercedes decided to stick that ****ty plastic star on such an awesome car....congrats and first order is to get rid of that patheticly cheap looking grill....friggin budget cars come with better looking grills....Mercedes pisses me off sometimes....okay..I'm done with my just got back from the gym so I'm roid raging rant....

Originally Posted by jsc1234
congrats man! you can use that money back to mod. and for the holes on the bumper
heres help. its easy with a white car too because home depot has white plugs
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...-plug-diy.html
Gracias!!
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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Last one on the lot, end of the month, getting rid of 2012 models, other things I mentioned above, I give great blow jobs?
I hope the salesperson was a female.

Congrats!
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 03:34 AM
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do you still have parts from C63 that you want to sell? HRE? pm me if you do.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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Congratz and enjoy your new ride. I'm sure you'll miss certain aspects of the C63 but love the CLS more in other areas.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 07:20 AM
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Beautiful car!! Congrats and enjoy!!

I love the lines on the CLS and you'll love a tune with that 5.5TT.

How does the 5.5TT feel compared to your blown C63?
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 08:57 AM
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Congrats Pert!

I had a 2012 CLS on order early this spring but had to cancel once I found out my wife was having twins....

With a tune, your CLS would walk on your C63 all day. And A quick resonator delete for $100 bucks will give you that bark back
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 09:33 AM
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That's a really great swap. Nice that it worked out so well. We got a ton of experience with the CLS, so when you decide for some new wheels, give us a call.
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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do you still have parts from C63 that you want to sell? HRE? pm me if you do.
Naw, they took the car as is except I kept my stereo and 9500ci. Sorry.

Originally Posted by Dads C63
Beautiful car!! Congrats and enjoy!!

I love the lines on the CLS and you'll love a tune with that 5.5TT.

How does the 5.5TT feel compared to your blown C63?
No question that my C63 had a much louder growl and felt basically made me feel that if I blinked, I'd all of a sudden be at 100mph. The CLS63 however feels surprisingly nimble and the ride quality is sooooooo much smoother. I dont know if this makes sense, but with my C63, I felt like I was always in a fast car, but with the CLS, it's as if I am in car that can go really fast but doesnt have to all the time. The CLS feels more effortless when I am driving it.

I will no doubt miss the sound and feel of the supercharged C63 on the freeway, but for the everyday city streets and overall driving comfort, I like the feel of being in a more stealthy beast of a car. Getting the CLS was the only way they could pry the C63 out of my hands....

Originally Posted by callmiro
Congrats Pert!

I had a 2012 CLS on order early this spring but had to cancel once I found out my wife was having twins....

With a tune, your CLS would walk on your C63 all day. And A quick resonator delete for $100 bucks will give you that bark back
Mazel Tov on the twins!!! Who does reliable CLS63 tunes for the newer engine?
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by CPD SLK
I don't know why Mercedes decided to stick that ****ty plastic star on such an awesome car....congrats and first order is to get rid of that patheticly cheap looking grill....friggin budget cars come with better looking grills....Mercedes pisses me off sometimes....okay..I'm done with my just got back from the gym so I'm roid raging rant....

Just read up, the star is for the distronic capability
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Pertplus
Naw, they took the car as is except I kept my stereo and 9500ci. Sorry.



No question that my C63 had a much louder growl and felt basically made me feel that if I blinked, I'd all of a sudden be at 100mph. The CLS63 however feels surprisingly nimble and the ride quality is sooooooo much smoother. I dont know if this makes sense, but with my C63, I felt like I was always in a fast car, but with the CLS, it's as if I am in car that can go really fast but doesnt have to all the time. The CLS feels more effortless when I am driving it.

I will no doubt miss the sound and feel of the supercharged C63 on the freeway, but for the everyday city streets and overall driving comfort, I like the feel of being in a more stealthy beast of a car. Getting the CLS was the only way they could pry the C63 out of my hands....



Mazel Tov on the twins!!! Who does reliable CLS63 tunes for the newer engine?
Thanks Pert!

Personally. I wouldn't go to anyone else but Renntech

Watch this to see why
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Old Sep 29, 2012 | 05:55 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 04:34 AM
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Congrats on the new car

One question though - why is the steering wheel black if the interior of the car is beige and brown ?? Looks out of place
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Congrats man! Dealers are desperate to get their hands on C63's. There are very few in stock (When compared to CLS63's E63's, S63's, etc...) around Socal.
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