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Picked up my 2025 G63 today in dark olive magno and black/saddle. I almost went with monza gray but maybe next time. I'll try to post better pictures when its not so close to dusk.
For reference, allocation received end of October with February build date. Car boarded the ship on 3/1 and after visiting the UK and Baltimore, it arrived at Brunswick 3/18. I was surprised it only took two days to get the vehicle to the dealer.
Build was upgraded interior with two-tone dash. I added performance pack, monoblocks, dash cam, dark chrome, and black-flamed ash wood. Paid MSRP which was $217,245. Trade-in on my 2024 was great as well-my effective depreciation was only $800 a month.
Drove it around town for about 30 minutes today and initial impressions:
Positives:
-Love love love the magno paint but terrified about upkeep. Guess we will see. It'll get ceramic coated next week, and I've already bought a bunch of Dr. Beasley's stuff. Not doing PPF since I never drive on highways and don't keep cars long enough.
-I had an all saddle interior in my 2023, but I really like the two tone interior. I think from now on, I'll do two tone instead of a single color.
-The interior updates are really, really good. Love the new touch pad, touch screen, lighted air vents, leather airbag cover. and improved stereo.
-Nice to finally have AMG buttons and heated steering wheel.
-The dark chrome is NICE.
-I know some don't care for it but I love the way a new G smells.
-LKAS stays off now.
-Glad I don't have to mess with installing a dash cam. I chose
Samsung flash drive due to its low profile.
-Wireless Carplay
-Keyless entry is great but I keep forgetting I have it and still pull the key out of my pocket
-They fixed the weird rear license plate frame bracket
Negatives:
-Auto start stop is back.
-New touch controls on the steering wheel are fussy. It's hard to change volume and when clicking to select the cursor often moves. I'll stick to the center console scroll wheel and touch pad.
-The rear camera view is really annoying at how bad the angle is now, and the camera is much easier to get dirty. They really messed this up in my opinion.
-Car does not sound as good upon start up. It's just like boop on now almost like an EV instead of the engine firing up.
-Installation of mud flaps much harder than before.
It's hard to say about the driving experience yet as I only drive in comfort when I'm in the break-in period. I will say so far it drives different. Not good or bad different but definitely feels different. I guess it does feel smoother? I'll report back when I have more time behind the wheel. I'll be eager to see how it is in sport mode and how the exhaust sounds.
And of course I asked the dealer to put me back on the list .
Congratulations @Hodog16 !!! Glad it cleared customs before 4/2 given the uncertainties of our times. Looks fantastic! Can't wait to read more of your thoughts and impressions as you get more hours behind the wheel.
Another beautiful build @Hodog16 ! Love the Dark Olive, it’s definitely my favorite Magno by far and the two tone compliments it nicely. Will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the performance ride and exhaust notes after the break-in.
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Wow! Very personalized and I love color selection. It has that clandestine military special op vibe to it. Can't wait to hear more about it. Congrats, @Hodog16 !!!
Congratulations!!! I am so happy your G63 arrived before the uncertainty of 04/02. The color combination is amazing - wow, you picked such an incredible build. What a stunning G wagon! That 2-tone interior is beyond beautiful, I love it. That saddle is almost the same color as in my 2021 Land Cruiser 200 series. I really appreciate your initial impressions, as you have so much experience with these vehicles.
My G550 is currently being built and should come the end of April, so we shall see what that means soon enough. This will be my first G wagon ever and I am really anxious to get it and go beyond the 4 mile test drive I did a few months ago.
I just picked up my Dark Olive Metallic Green with Obsidian trim and roof. Need to post pics when i get a moment. How does the dash cam work? I have it but haven't figured it out yet.
The Offroad View is kind of cool although the center diff lock buttons protrude a little more than on my 2019. I miss the IWC clock, the self close drink cover, and the steering wheel controls are really finicky. The car supposedly has hybrid but I can't tell but the car does feel smoother accelerating all around. In Sport mode the downshifts at low speed are a little jarring. I'm thinking the car will adapt to my foot over time. Will post more pics and feedback later.
Congratulations @Hodog16 !!! Glad it cleared customs before 4/2 given the uncertainties of our times. Looks fantastic! Can't wait to read more of your thoughts and impressions as you get more hours behind the wheel.
A good assumption is that the highest margin vehicles may have their tariffs absorbed by Mercedes, while lower margin, vehicles will have to have a price adjustment. G is High margin
Just an FYI to those with vehicles on the water. Your vehicle does not have to be at the dealer by 4/2 to beat the tariff, but rather hit US waters. They will clear/customs vehicles ASAP after hitting US waters. Mine in enroute to Brunswick but will clear customs just before getting to first US port of Baltimore. Hope this give a few of you hope and that your vehicle is on Orion Highway!
Thank you for this information. I am expecting delivery late next month (currently being built now), so I am curious to see what happens. I was also reading that the 4/2 announcement may be a lot softer than anticipated and not yet include automobiles in the first round. Mine is going to the Port of Baltimore and then being trucked up to Massachusetts (which should only take a day or so).
Originally Posted by 507AMG
Just an FYI to those with vehicles on the water. Your vehicle does not have to be at the dealer by 4/2 to beat the tariff, but rather hit US waters. They will clear/customs vehicles ASAP after hitting US waters. Mine in enroute to Brunswick but will clear customs just before getting to first US port of Baltimore. Hope this give a few of you hope and that your vehicle is on Orion Highway!
Just an FYI to those with vehicles on the water. Your vehicle does not have to be at the dealer by 4/2 to beat the tariff, but rather hit US waters. They will clear/customs vehicles ASAP after hitting US waters. Mine in enroute to Brunswick but will clear customs just before getting to first US port of Baltimore. Hope this give a few of you hope and that your vehicle is on Orion Highway!
I'm not certain this is entirely accurate. For legal purposes, US Customs interprets applicable US import laws by stating that "[i]mported goods are not legally entered [into the US] until after the shipment has arrived within the port of entry." I'm not trying to nitpick here, but this information has to be accurate as I know several people on this Forum, as well as purchasers (and their dealers) of other foreign brands of vehicles, are nervous and confused as their vehicles are still in transit. The only way I'm aware of in jumping the line is if the shipper (MB) opts to pay a fee in advance for expedited delivery upon disembarking, which they can do once they enter US waters. In that case, the items are deemed imported even if the carrier is still in the port but waiting in line to disembark. Most shippers don't choose this option because the fees for expedited delivery can be quite expensive. I've already posted on this issue on other threads for the G. I'm guessing MB has done so given how short of a time @Hodog16 was able to receive his vehicle from disembarking to delivery to the dealer.
Last edited by AMGRonin; Mar 25, 2025 at 03:27 PM.
Thanks everybody! Driving it more it's definitely smoother off the line than before, and I've seen hints of what it'll be like when it's broken in. It's also quieter.
It doesn't creep as much and when coasting I can feel a little regen for the hybrid battery.
I use 256 GB for the dash cam storage and think that should be plenty. I forget where exactly but the dash cam is activated in the settings I believe. There's a pop up that asks if you want it to turn on when the vehicle turns on.
Hope everybody waiting gets their cars quickly and without any drama!
My to do list the next two weeks:
-Install mud flaps - done
-Dr. Beasley's matte ceramic coating
-Vinyl wrap silver portion of running boards with black satin 3M
-Xpel windshield protection
-Front windows tint
Now I can see the dark olive and WOW - stunning! That is such a beautiful G63!!! I kept looking at your original photos and thinking - hey, I am new to G wagons, but that just looks so grey to me and I do not see any olive, but what do I know? NOW I can see the full color and I absolutely love it. I have to say you put together such a unique build combination and I really appreciate the thought around the scheme - it's stunning. I just had to say it again, as I love it.
Originally Posted by Hodog16
Yup the lighting wasn’t great. Here’s a photo in the light. Will update once all the things are added on.
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