WSH

Dealers can now spec cars, but no specific build/launch timing or allocs yet.

Only options: PII (NtView and RearViewCams), 030 Perf Package, DistronicPlus and iPod compat kit.

Incls AMG Premium leather and Alcantara headliner.

Not a fan of the Premium leather in CL550 (IMO too coarsely-grained/plasticky).....anyone know if AMG Premium leather is a finer-grain leather than 550's Premium leather???

MBZFAN55

I was told it is a version of the CL600 series leather.

WSH

That would be excellent if it is 600-like leather....

Have owned countless new CL/SL/S55/600/65's over past several yrs (curr have '07 CL600) and am looking fwd to CL63 more than any other car.....should be an awesome car.....

xraes

I've got a deposit on a CL63, saw the ordering specs. yesterday. Anyone know from past experience if a Designo package is likely to be offered? Also, is titanium grey a new color?
Thanks

WSH

Sent email to mbusa b/c was concerned leather of 63 would be as shabby as 550's....their response wasn't particularly helpful....but did indicate Espresso and Graphite Designo versions would follow at some point and CL65 is a 3Q07 launch w/typical 65 (?Exclusive Passion) leather....

As much of a fanatic as I am for fine materials, having owned '07 SL65 w/its woeful dry, uneven pavement and wet pavement traction, I'm not getting another 65 until MB can engineer a chassis/stab ctrls that match tq of car (even the 599 has much better wet traction than 65s)...perhaps MB's rumored NA V12 (supposedly a poss early CY08 launch) will be more interesting and balanced for guys who actually like usable power....

MBZFAN55

Designo will not be available at launch

Titanium Grey is a new color for the CL, this year, and is in the CL "brochure".

030 Performance package includes 20" wheels, Black Piano wood plus performance enhancements, ie 186 de-limiter etc.

P1 CL option package is standard on CL63

CL63 will be a 2008 model

ghostdog00

Can you give me some idea of pricing on the car and the options? Thanks.

vraa

For most accurate pricing, you'll probably want to consult a dealer as they are t ones that'll be selling you the car.

I strongly suggest Vadim from MBLN.
949.584.4446

He's a true car enthusiast -- he knows his stuff.

ghostdog00

Yeah, I know but was hoping to get an idea of how much the 030 package would be. Some times that option gets pricey.

MBZFAN55

Update -The leather on the CL63 order is 801-Black Premium Leather, not the "Exclusive" 5-series. The headliner is Y83-Charcoal Alcantara, normally only available with the Exclusive (aka Passion) leather. As a point of reference, the standard leather (2-series) on the S550 is not available on the CL550. Additionally, the German Mercedes site shows the CL63 with "Passion" leather.

Khouri

If you ordered the (CL63 or S63) with wood steering wheel you will end up without the AMG shift puddles..Keep in mind

corraldmd

I just placed an order for a cl 63. The dealer told me that the 030 performance package (20" rims, delimiter, CARBON-FIBER interior (not black piano wood), was going to run between 10-14k. Also he said you could order the designo package but it would be a waste to order that package since you are paying extra for the cl 63's already upgraded leather. The only purpose was to get the color that you wanted. Additionally, they do not have final prices or a production date. I'm told I should have the first one in jacksonville, fl. We'll see!

P.S. He thought the final price would be about $150k!!!

MBZFAN55

You are absolutely correct! I had inadvertantly interchanged the H73 Carbon-Fiber interior of the 030 performance package with the 736 Ashwood Black Finish. Sorry for the error.

Can Drive 55

Carbon fiber sounds nice.

rdk

Can you order the 20 inch wheels as a stand alone option?

corraldmd

I don't know about that, but it would be nice..should check into it.

20C4S

get them after. u'll end up having 2 sets of wheels so u can sell the stocker to the CL550 people. wheel will cost much less the the package anyways if that's the only thing u want.

rdk

In the AMG brochure published by MBUSA it lists the CL63 with 20 inch wheels as standard. Not sure if this is an error or if in fact the CL63 will come with 20 inch wheels in the US. Dealer is researching to find a definitive answer.