jcfay

I've been thinking of picking up a new AMG. Thought of the GTS, etc., but then caught a glimpse of the '17 C63S coupe and I'm smitten, I think. Some articles say availability August or Summer of '16, is that right? I also saw Spring. Man, that's a good looking car...

obbob

August 2016 sounds about right. That's when the 2016 C class (both AMG and non AMG) first go into the hands of owners.

Spring was the release of the C63 W205 sedan, but that was a 2015 model.

jcfay

So you think just because it's the introduction of the coupe that it'll be August? And the W205 was introduced in Spring because it was the complete facelift?

obbob

Well they said that the coupe would begin as a 2017 model if I remember correctly. MB usually begin production of their next year models in first week of August of the current year. Since C classes are built in United States, that means some lucky people in US can receive their models end of August.


The 2015 W205 non-AMG was introduced in North America in September 2014. They delayed the W205 C63 probably because they did wanted to steal any spotlight from the regular sedans (also perhaps needed more development time). Since the sedan is mainly marketed as a compact luxury car while C63 is marketed as a performance car, intro-ing them simultaneously may cause conflicting images.

However, they announced they would release the regular C205 coupes and C63 coupes at the same time. They are both being marketed as sporty cars so it makes sense for them to be in the showroom together.

shauni

I'm here in South Africa, and was told delivery of the 63 will be in February next year.. We've got full pricing and everything our side.

Trim105

I'm in the UK and mine is arriving beginning of March. I believe you unlucky Americans have to wait until late summer

JPMBenz

Late Summer/Early Fall is what I have been told.

RHRAUS

I'm in Australia and have been told early 2nd quarter 2016.

jcfay

Thanks all. So you preordered yours? Were you able to spec it out to your liking? I haven't preordered a car before...

Trim105

Yes indeed, payed the deposit and everything. Was able to spec it without any issues. Selenite Grey metallic exterior with red pepper interior and carbon fibre interior trim. Every option ticked apart from CC brakes and exterior carbon fibre trim (went for night package instead).

My only gripe is that in the UK, unlike in Germany you can't get the edition 1's extended front splitter and more aggressive looking rear diffuser without having the whole edition 1 package (limited to 1 interior choice and all those body decals). I'm also stuck with 19" rims up front and 20" at the rear (would've preferred 19s all around).

RHRAUS

Yes I've paid my deposit but there still aren't any options/specs or pricing released in Australia yet. Hoping that won't be too far off. At this stage my order would be very similar to Trim105, however I'm not sure whether we will be getting that paint option down here. So might end up having to go with a Palladium Silver instead.

JPMBenz

You can pre-order the car in terms of a deposit. We will not have a dealer ordering guide for quite some time. I am located in New Jersey.

charliekay

All the orders in Australia are more holding deposits than orders. We do not have pricing or ordering guides here, so no official orders placed. God knows when that will happen.

I was also told Q2 2016, but that doesn't look likely anymore, unless they start building in the next couple of weeks. Build time, delivery, Christmas/New Years holidays. I am expecting it more July/August now.

Trim105

RHRAUS, I believe that selenite grey replaces palladium silver for the coupe. Hope you're able to get it over there

RHRAUS

Yes me too Trim105 as it looks bloody awesome in the pics I've seen so far in here. Like Charliekay said though it's how long is a piece of string with when we'll get our ordering guides. All I know is I'm fully committed at this stage as my full deposit from my initial sedan order was switched over.

OC6.3AMG

Not sure if dealer is lying to get me to actually walk in and place a deposit, but this is what I received from FJ today:

Great choice! The C63S Coupe! We are already taking orders. They are expected in about 2-3 months. Would you like to order one?

Eric Rosenthal
USAA & AAA Fleet Partner (Master Certified)
Fletcher Jones Motorcars

and then he followed up with this after I asked him if he's 100% sure about January 2016 delivery:

That’s when the 1st orders should hit us. Maybe a little sooner but the 1st batches are pre-sold.

Your best bet would be to place a deposit.

Eric Rosenthal
USAA & AAA Fleet Partner (Master Certified)
Fletcher Jones Motorcars

RHRAUS

I think the key word there is "expected" so in other words it may end up not quite as expected with your Delivery time.

From all accounts on here it's 2nd to 3rd quarter 2016. I'm in Australian and have been estimated early 2nd quarter, which from what I've seen with the sedan could give you 1-2 months variance. Then again other people have received their's early so really how long is a piece of string?

jcfay

That's interesting. I'm not keen on getting an edition 1 (assuming it has the body decals), and I also wonder if preordering or putting down a deposit totally eliminates the ability to negotiate price? Then the dealer knows they've got you locked in anyway, right, and so they have little rationale to reduce price. The reason I ask on this is I might trade in my '14 C63, and I'd like to get the best deal possible of course...

OC6.3AMG

I'm not looking to get an edition 1, and I don't think first few rounds are subject to any discounts.

Only time will tell, however I think fletcher jones is lying on the delivery time. mbusa.com states "The new 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe arrives in the U.S in the summer of 2016."

http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/future..._AMG_C63_Coupe

texasmade

I think that guy is lying to you. If MBUSA is saying summer 2016, how is this guy suppose to get it in January 2016?

jcfay

Yup, that sounds fishy. But I also wonder if a few dealerships get advance availability to a few units. Does anyone know what "edition 1" units will be manufactured/delivered?

OC6.3AMG

Spoke with another dealership and they stated the car will be here in 6-8 months (makes sense) and C63 S Coupe (non-ED1) will start at around $75K.

The sales person also confirmed that ED is available, however they simply don't have all the details yet.

rohitC63

New to the forum, what is MY mean? Seen it quite a few times like MYC63

RHRAUS

All I can think of is Make Year? Seems a bit too easy though and I'm not familiar with all the acronyms on here.

Trim105

I think it means 'Model Year'. Not 100% sure though.