E53 convertible, now available at the dealership.
Super Member
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 541
Likes: 158
From: Houston Texas
2023 AMG GLE63s, 2017 AMG SL63, 2024 Sprinter, 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
TOM992 - CONGRATS on the Outstanding purchase !!! ?? what part of the country are you in ... Looking forward to your future posts on how she drives and if you have a comparison to a former / current vehicle in your stable. Well Done !!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 177
Likes: 30
From: Naples, FL
EQS 580
I'm in Florida. My dealer got 2 in this day. Big,big fun, special the U78 AMG Performance Exhaust System. Now my wife hears me coming home. I drove a lot of cars, but this one with all the optional equipment its a amazing car - until they release a 63s model ;-)
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
I have a E53 Coupe ordered in the Orlando market, what part of Florida are you in?
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 64
Likes: 14
From: Massachusetts
CLE53 Cab
My reasoning was;
1. The performance exhaust doesn't appear to add any performance, only noise, cost, and complexity.
2. My build philosophy was stealth. Think Q-ship. I prefer not to disturb any sleeping police officers.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 579
Likes: 74
From: UK
MY19 E450 4MATIC Coupé
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 579
Likes: 74
From: UK
MY19 E450 4MATIC Coupé
Yes. The AMG performance exhaust is available in the U.S. market. I actually deleted it from my initial configuratio.
My reasoning was;
1. The performance exhaust doesn't appear to add any performance, only noise, cost, and complexity.
2. My build philosophy was stealth. Think Q-ship. I prefer not to disturb any sleeping police officers.
My reasoning was;
1. The performance exhaust doesn't appear to add any performance, only noise, cost, and complexity.
2. My build philosophy was stealth. Think Q-ship. I prefer not to disturb any sleeping police officers.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 177
Likes: 30
From: Naples, FL
EQS 580
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 68
Likes: 10
C238
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 579
Likes: 74
From: UK
MY19 E450 4MATIC Coupé
When I placed the order for my car back in September, I wanted the heads-up display but was told that it was no longer available as an option for my model.... it's crazy!
Junior Member
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 64
Likes: 14
From: Massachusetts
CLE53 Cab
I know and love that sound. I have owned a 69 440 Charger and a 63 Corvette with a 454 in it. They both made glorious noises when down shifted.
However, I spent a lot of time at the track in my 20s. I eventually noticed that the really fast drivers were smooth, quiet, and in control. They attracted little attention until you saw their lap times.
I have little talent. A few trophies. But for the last forty years, I have tried to be smooth, quiet, and in control. Ocasionally, I get a few moments of fast.
Jackie Stewart was once asked about where to apex a corner. His response was "I would much rather go in slow and come out fast than to go in fast and come out dead."
Last edited by jerrya; Nov 12, 2018 at 09:25 AM. Reason: Typo
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 579
Likes: 74
From: UK
MY19 E450 4MATIC Coupé
Mercedes is rumored to put some exhaust sound in through the speakers. Maybe it's adjustable.
I know and love that sound. I have owned a 69 440 Charger and a 63 Corvette with a 454 in it. They both made glorious noises when down shifted.
However, I spent a lot of time at the track in my 20s. I eventually noticed that the really fast drivers were smooth, quiet, and in control. They attracted little attention until you saw their lap times.
I have little talent. A few trophies. But for the last forty years, I have tried to be smooth, quiet, and in control. Ocasionally, I get a few moments of fast.
Jackie Stewart was once asked about where to apex a corner. His response was "I would much rather go in slow and come out fast than to go in fast and come out dead."
I know and love that sound. I have owned a 69 440 Charger and a 63 Corvette with a 454 in it. They both made glorious noises when down shifted.
However, I spent a lot of time at the track in my 20s. I eventually noticed that the really fast drivers were smooth, quiet, and in control. They attracted little attention until you saw their lap times.
I have little talent. A few trophies. But for the last forty years, I have tried to be smooth, quiet, and in control. Ocasionally, I get a few moments of fast.
Jackie Stewart was once asked about where to apex a corner. His response was "I would much rather go in slow and come out fast than to go in fast and come out dead."
That was pretty much my thinking when I used to ride a motorbike.
Super Member
Joined: Nov 2018
Posts: 579
Likes: 74
From: UK
MY19 E450 4MATIC Coupé
Am very interested in hearing the sound on an E53 with the performance exhaust. The reviews I've seen on YouTube don't seem to feature it.
