Mercedes C63 Coupe - The Iridium Silver Thread (PICS/VIDEOS)
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I decided to cancel my order today. It wasn't so much the waiting but the waiting for an unknown length of time that was the problem for me because it stopped me being able to look forward to the car at all.
The dealer has agreed to the cancellation and deposit return but has asked me to give them a day or so to see if they can do anything at all. As it currently stands, even in the face of a cancelled car, Mercedes are unable or unwilling to provide a firm delivery date.
I'm quite sure Mercedes will soon fix whatever is broken but I suspect for me it will be too late. I may try again when the black edition appears
The dealer has agreed to the cancellation and deposit return but has asked me to give them a day or so to see if they can do anything at all. As it currently stands, even in the face of a cancelled car, Mercedes are unable or unwilling to provide a firm delivery date.
I'm quite sure Mercedes will soon fix whatever is broken but I suspect for me it will be too late. I may try again when the black edition appears
And it's pretty unprofessional that they weren't able to persuade you to stay by pushing your order through.
All things happen for a reason my man, no doubt the black series will be a even bigger beast to tame.
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Thanks for the comments. I am annoyed about it especially because of the lack of communication but Mercedes will know that saying nothing is damaging so they must have a damned good reason for the silence. It is a 1st world problem, I've put a deposit down on an ex. demo RS6. Strangely I can't actually have it until early October! But at least it is already there, I've seen it and I know I'll get it (subject to it being smashed to pieces in the interim period lol!).
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Thanks for the comments. I am annoyed about it especially because of the lack of communication but Mercedes will know that saying nothing is damaging so they must have a damned good reason for the silence. It is a 1st world problem, I've put a deposit down on an ex. demo RS6. Strangely I can't actually have it until early October! But at least it is already there, I've seen it and I know I'll get it (subject to it being smashed to pieces in the interim period lol!).
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DragonRR, I know how you feel and its a shame that you have decided to cancel :-(
Something that "might" change your mind though....
After spending a week chasing and getting my order escalated through the dealer and Mercedes UK my car is not not on block anymore and has changed to Ex-Factory which means it has left the factory - there is now a date on the system of arriving in the UK on 9th Sept and at my dealer on 15th Sept....
I had already negotiated 1 free service when I purchased the car and I have just been given 2 more free services by the local Mercedes garage as well as a gesture of good will - so I have 3 free services to use up!!!
Anyway not sure if it is coincidence that mine is now finally on the move or whether complaining and getting it escalated has helped - who knows?
But maybe they are all on the move again, so if it's not too late might be worth checking to see if your cancelled order has moved along maybe???
Something that "might" change your mind though....
After spending a week chasing and getting my order escalated through the dealer and Mercedes UK my car is not not on block anymore and has changed to Ex-Factory which means it has left the factory - there is now a date on the system of arriving in the UK on 9th Sept and at my dealer on 15th Sept....
I had already negotiated 1 free service when I purchased the car and I have just been given 2 more free services by the local Mercedes garage as well as a gesture of good will - so I have 3 free services to use up!!!
Anyway not sure if it is coincidence that mine is now finally on the move or whether complaining and getting it escalated has helped - who knows?
But maybe they are all on the move again, so if it's not too late might be worth checking to see if your cancelled order has moved along maybe???
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I decided to cancel my order today. It wasn't so much the waiting but the waiting for an unknown length of time that was the problem for me because it stopped me being able to look forward to the car at all.
The dealer has agreed to the cancellation and deposit return but has asked me to give them a day or so to see if they can do anything at all. As it currently stands, even in the face of a cancelled car, Mercedes are unable or unwilling to provide a firm delivery date.
I'm quite sure Mercedes will soon fix whatever is broken but I suspect for me it will be too late. I may try again when the black edition appears
The dealer has agreed to the cancellation and deposit return but has asked me to give them a day or so to see if they can do anything at all. As it currently stands, even in the face of a cancelled car, Mercedes are unable or unwilling to provide a firm delivery date.
I'm quite sure Mercedes will soon fix whatever is broken but I suspect for me it will be too late. I may try again when the black edition appears
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Really sad to hear about your cancellation DragonRR. I was really looking forward seeing your spec. This type of service also shouldn't be rewarded with a purchase. Hopefully next time your experience with Mercedes will be better and enjoy your new car!
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Thanks all. Due to yet another "hiccup" (on my part this time) in my car fiasco I neglected to check that the RS6 had a rear parking camera. Obviously it doesn't... I mean who would want one on £70k+ car! I think I can get one retro fitted but right now I have stalled again. The Mercedes dealer contacted me and has refunded the deposit but thinks he may have some news on Monday (according to Mercedes UK). @Simonhouse... As you will have noticed my car left the factory some time ago. Why it has no confirmed uk arrival date is completely beyond me.
If neither of the above work out, well I might drown my sorrows with a black F-Type R AWD!
If neither of the above work out, well I might drown my sorrows with a black F-Type R AWD!
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Hey Dragon. I was also considering the F-Type R AWD. I did like how customisable they were compared to the C63. However I was put off by the fact it's not as technologically advanced as the C63 plus the quality I don't think is quite up to par with Benz. The transmission is a bit dated too. Upgraded calipers in my country are pricey for something that I feel should come standard on a Jag supercar. All this for a car that looks & sounds marginally better than the C63 coupe but is essentially much more expensive.
I understand the 2017 model will bring enhancements but not sure what they are.
I understand the 2017 model will bring enhancements but not sure what they are.
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Hey Dragon. I was also considering the F-Type R AWD. I did like how customisable they were compared to the C63. However I was put off by the fact it's not as technologically advanced as the C63 plus the quality I don't think is quite up to par with Benz. The transmission is a bit dated too. Upgraded calipers in my country are pricey for something that I feel should come standard on a Jag supercar. All this for a car that looks & sounds marginally better than the C63 coupe but is essentially much more expensive.
I understand the 2017 model will bring enhancements but not sure what they are.
I understand the 2017 model will bring enhancements but not sure what they are.
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My partner has an F-Type S cab which she loves and I drive from time to time. Looks amazing, drives really well. The tech as you say isn't quite up to Merc/Audi/Bmw standards but it isn't far off and the higher end sound system (Meridian) is really good. I've actually found the transmission to be surprisingly good, gear changes are pretty quick and responsive generally. The interiors of the C63 and RS6 are a little nicer than the Jag but the Jag is still a nice place to be. From a desirability point of view the F-Type wins but we'd have two which seems a bit ridiculous.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogKX4QhsvyY
Probably most have seen this already, but an awesome little montage of the C63s ED1
Probably most have seen this already, but an awesome little montage of the C63s ED1
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Perhaps my last update about my car since I am essentially forced to commit to the RS6 tomorrow.
My dealer (Stafford Mercedes) have been as good as can be expected in the circumstances. They have continued to try to get answers from Mercedes UK and Germany but the car is sat in Bremerhaven built and through QC but "on hold" with no ETA. My dealer also suspects an option I have picked has caused the problem (The only options I didn't check were Ceramics and I didn't get the HUD because they didn't have any available.)
My dealer (Stafford Mercedes) have been as good as can be expected in the circumstances. They have continued to try to get answers from Mercedes UK and Germany but the car is sat in Bremerhaven built and through QC but "on hold" with no ETA. My dealer also suspects an option I have picked has caused the problem (The only options I didn't check were Ceramics and I didn't get the HUD because they didn't have any available.)
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Bloody car has turned up hasn't it. 1-2 weeks away from collecting the RS6. Went to have a look at the dealers today, could have it on Tuesday. Something of a dilemma now. Pics to follow.
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Decisions decisions! DragonRR both are great cars so whichever you choose you will be happy with...
I think mine was on the same ship as yours then as I am collecting mine on Wednesday afternoon!
Got there in the end....
I think mine was on the same ship as yours then as I am collecting mine on Wednesday afternoon!
Got there in the end....
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Thats quite an ultimatum there Dragon, by the way, extremely happy that your car finally arrived, the end of a very long road! Shame that the RS6 came into the picture.
I say go for the C63 (no bias here I promise
). It's what you went for in the beginning and while the RS6 might be more practical and have the benefit of 4WD, you know you're gonna enjoy the experience of the C63 so much more, and it's the better looking of the two imo. In the end it's your choice mate, whichever one you'll be most satisfied with, both great cars in their own right.
