is250

Is this the starling blue metallic or the starling blue magno matte? I placed an order for the starling blue metallic. I talked to a few dealers but none would budge and all said full MSRP.

MJP_43

Yes, "Starling Blue Metallic". MB picks different names for the same color in different markets, "Spectral Blue"in Europe. For crying' out loud, Starlings aren't even blue.

RJC

Some have blue feathers in them

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starling

MJP_43

Beautiful coloring. I'll bet that the feathers change colors when viewed from different angles. There is a paint that does that too. Now I wish that I had true Starling Blue.

Mayur999

https://www.reddit.com/r/AMG/comment...ved_in_the_us/

Looks like they are starting to arrive in the US. Should be soon for you guys to get your cars!

RJC

Yep, as I mentioned in another thread there are some at dealerships now.

Mayur999

Looking forward to pictures and driving impressions from all of you that begin to receive cars in the near future.

MJP_43

Of course. But the waiting is killing me, I could have had a child by now.

Just a heads-up for MB, don’t announce a car until you’re ready to sell it in all markets. If someone can explain this drip, drip, delayed marketing strategy I’d love to hear it.

is250

Got a call today saying my build date is 7/16. But does not show it as a 2025 model

Garydchi

My CLE53 has arrived... And then it left. Dealer got it in today but I had them send it out for ppf for me because I have a big road trip next Wednesday with my son. I did not get a chance to see it. He has pictures but my son said we shouldn't see it until we see it in person.

Picking it up either Monday or Tuesday!

Mayur999

Congrats! Very jealous of your new car arrival. Im sure it will be amazing on the road trip wuth your son.

RJC

Finally we'll get some member personal experiences...hope it's nice and smooth/not harsh riding when in comfort mode and indeed looks even better in person What color combo did you get?

Garydchi

Graphite grey magno with Black nappa/grey stitching/carbon fiber

RJC

Nice, the wifey's order has the same interior but with AG. What wheels dd you choose? Enjoy and we expect a detailed report soon

Quis AMG

Just got mine today. Drove it straight home where it will stay until it gets picked up for PPF and ceramic after the holiday. I will say, in the little time I spent with it, I found the blend of sport and luxury to be just what I was looking for (perfect companion to the big v8 I already have in the garage). More to come . . .

Garydchi

I wouldn't even take mine home without ppf. I made the dealer get it done for me at the price I got quoted somewhere. I'm picking it up either Monday or Tuesday, depending when it's ready.

W205C43PFL

Congrats! Looking forward to hearing impressions as I am also in the market for one : ) I think a few others on this thread is too : ) so your impressions will be very helpful, will also appreciate sound clips, no rush, whenever you get to it, thanks again!

Garydchi

Definitely will be posting about it. On Wednesday I'm taking it on a tour of MLB stadiums with my son, starting in the morning in Chicago then hitting Cleveland, Pittsburgh, DC, NY, New Haven (college visit), and Baltimore. Plenty of time to review the driving experience.

W205C43PFL

Enjoy the scenery!

Garydchi

Definitely, I've timed 2 of the legs to make sure it's daylight going through the Appalachian mountains.

W205C43PFL

Garydchi

Tomorrow is the big day! I pick the car up at noon. All the ppf, ceramic coating, and tinting is done for my big road trip.

So here was the big debate... Badge or debadge?

I decided to go debadge for a few reasons...
1. Side badge I often lose the T from turbo
2. No one really knows what a cle53 is so it looks sexier
3. Saw tons of amgs in Munich debadged and they look better.

Thoughts?

W205C43PFL

I personally go debadged route because I prefer a sleeper look but the CLE 53 isn't a sleeper type of car, especially how 63 it looks.

I do agree debadged looks cleaner in the rear though.

Garydchi

Yeah, this is the reverse of the sleeper look - going for the "Yeah, it's too sexy for you to know what it is" look. Those that know, will know (and still enjoy the view) and those that don't will think "niiiiiiice car".

W205C43PFL

Gotcha, sounds like everything is planned out nicely, go for it!