CLE53 built - it's still a 2024 model
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2023 X296 EQS 580 SUV / 2018 991.2 Cabriolet
I picked up my car yesterday. Loving it already. The only thing that I expected more of is the engine sound. My previous car, BMW M440xi convertible, made some serious noise when first starting the car and while driving. This new car makes no noise on startup and i can hardly hear anything while driving. I did not get the fake noise extra, as I didn't"t think I needed it since the BMW didn't have it and had a great engine sound.
Your BMW definitely made more noise on startup because BMW (and Porsche) like to open up the exhaust valves and goose the rpm’s a bit on startup. The AMG CLE 53 I drove, which was stone cold when I started it, basically seemed to start “at idle” with no drama.
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It’s definitely a quiet starter. When I test drove one, even the starter motor itself was quiet.
Your BMW definitely made more noise on startup because BMW (and Porsche) like to open up the exhaust valves and goose the rpm’s a bit on startup. The AMG CLE 53 I drove, which was stone cold when I started it, basically seemed to start “at idle” with no drama.
Your BMW definitely made more noise on startup because BMW (and Porsche) like to open up the exhaust valves and goose the rpm’s a bit on startup. The AMG CLE 53 I drove, which was stone cold when I started it, basically seemed to start “at idle” with no drama.
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AMG CLE 53
Does the CLE 53 have the “Emotion Start” feature from other AMG cars? If you hold the left shift paddle and press the start button, the engine starts at higher RPM and the exhaust is open. It’s much more aggressive than a normal start.
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CLE53 AMG
Arrived at the dealership just now. I'll be picking it up mid week since I'm on a business trip for a few days.
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does anyone know if it does this with the cle53?
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I just got an updated build sheet for my car. Code 339 - Switchable engine sound (which I'm assuming is performance exhaust?) was initially listed as a standard option when I placed the order on 6/14. Now that my car is built, it's not listed at all nor does it come up as a $550 option like I've seen for other cars. This option is also confusing on the 2025 order guide where it shows as a standard option and also lists it separately as an option.
I'm not interested in the fake cabin sound inside but I definitely want it if it sounds better on the outside.
I'm not interested in the fake cabin sound inside but I definitely want it if it sounds better on the outside.
Fake sound or not, it sounds a lot better with it.
wondering if service depts can add this option to the vehicle.
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CLE53 AMG
The feature didn’t get installed on yours. It wasn’t on mine. It should be installed in all 2024’s. It’s a standard option if dealers were to order 2024 cle53’s. However they are charging $550 on stickers for units that have the option.
Fake sound or not, it sounds a lot better with it.
wondering if service depts can add this option to the vehicle.
Fake sound or not, it sounds a lot better with it.
wondering if service depts can add this option to the vehicle.
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The exhaust note from the outside only gets a little deeper when you switch it to S+
Comfort/S the exhaust sound is non existent
the car is not loud at all no matter what lol
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2024 CLE AMG53, 2019 VW Tiguan SEL
2024 vs. 2025, for me it's the wheel option (that I would have chosen differently) since everything else, options included seems to line up the same, give or take cost included and such.
I love this coupe and hopefully the quality and long term use proofs excellent.
Cheers y'all,
David
I love this coupe and hopefully the quality and long term use proofs excellent.
Cheers y'all,
David
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Jaguar F Type R - AMG CLE 53
I ordered my 2025
I ordered my 2025 as a 2025 on 7/30/24. I called the dealer today and I have a 11/11/24 build date. He still has no MSRP yet on the system. He said he has about 3 more 2024's on order still to come in and then 4 2025's after that.
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Jaguar F Type R - AMG CLE 53
Not sure, but when I ordered my Jaguar F type years ago it was held up after it got off the ship for a few days. The dealer said that sometimes they do that if they have to do an update to the vehicle (software, etc.).
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