1Adam12

Especially now that Sam and South Ocean have told me what I wanted to hear , I don't think i can bear waiting. I'm probably going to pick it up Friday. I am kicking myself for not locking in a first production run 2014 when I could have done so back in May, but at the time I was distracted and also still hoping the 2013 would arrive sooner. Yes, at this point at least I'm "only" paying MSRP, so that helps. Thanks all for your support and feedback. I'm ready to put all this in the rear view and just start enjoying driving the car.

South Ocean1

Adam12:

Congrats! I think you are making a good decision, particularly with a fair purchase price. I was glad to hear that. Sometimes just finally making a decision is the biggest relief of all. You will have to share more photos and impressions after you have picked it up. I can't wait to hear (and see)!!

Fab:

You definitely have to enlighten us as to what made you chuckle . . .

Sam:

On the availability of the quilted pattern for the GL63, I was going off this post from way back on 2-15-13. Don't know if it is accurate but here it is again . . .

JAQ1

I second that! Done. And done well!

I will have your twin, but without trailer hitch and with B&O and Night Vision (even though I agree it's probably not worth it, but hubby wants, so hubby gets)

Although I am going to see if the diamond pattern is avail. I kinda really like that.

sam9187

SO: IMO the sales rep is wrong on the quilted pattern. X-11 is the correct code for black designo upholstery for the GL63 as well as for the GL550. There is no way to request quilted pattern in the Netstar for the GL63. If you order a GL550 with black designo (X11) you get quilted pattern. If a GL63 is ordered with X11 then you get the non-quilted version. The non-quilted seats have the AMG badge where the quilted seats in a GL550 have the designo badge.

I like the quilted pattern and thus have ordered them in the new S class - they are part of the exclusive nappa leather package.

South Ocean1

Sam:

I am sure you are right about that. While I have seen only a few GL63s in photos, none have had the quilted leather interior. I guess this just reinforces for me that when you grow tired of your day job (whatever that is), you can take over sales at an AMG Performance Center and show a few old dogs some new tricks . . .

JAQ1: Sorry to probably lead you on a wild goose chase on this one.

Kind regards

Trimmer2

FINALLY, on carrier and should be delivered this week.

sam9187

SO: I will never be good in sales. I can't feed people lies and false information.

sam9187

Please post pics when you get your GL63

JAQ1

I see you also ordered the auburn brown. Which wood trim did you decide on? I'm vascillating between satin ash and piano black with the auburn. My local dealer doesn't have a sample of the ash, just the black.

JAQ1

Please post photos when you get it and let us know the color of the stitching/carpet/mats. I am anxious to finalize my order and be done with it as well.

You can email me the high res if you like. I have PMd you with my email.

Thanks! Good luck Friday!

Trimmer2

That was a VERY difficult decision with the Auburn Brown and wood options all site unseen. I ended up choosing the standard burled walnut. My thoughts were the Black may chop up the interior and had no opportunity to see the satin in person and maybe too risky. Early pics may not have done it justice.

With the brown dash and black roof liner, very tough decision and no opportunity for a mulligan and order/get another one. If made a mistake with a 550 no problem but, the 63 has a long wait list behind me with no visibility of future allocations.

So, we'll see tomorrow as it was released to carrier yesterday. Unfortunately, I'm out of town so won't set my eyes on it until August but, I'm sure they'll send pics.

JAQ1

I really have to set my screen right in order to avoid those bouncing *****!

JAQ1

So.. Important question that came up tonight when my mom was driving the X164 GL550 - have they rectified the Signal/Cruise Control Conundrum?

JAQ1

Hi Sam

I went by the local dealer today to see the black Nappa leather. They had an SL63 AMG with it. I was not impressed. Smelled very plasticky. Is that what all the AMG leathers smell like? I was expecting a better grade esp after Fabbrisd1 likened it to "Italian sexy." Didn't even smell like leather in that car. They didn't have an SUV of any type with it to compare but are supposed to have a GL63 in next week for someone (SOLD) and I'll try to get in to see it. Black/black like yours.

Thanks for any input.

sam9187

First let me just say I am not a leather expert. Having said that I have no idea what Fab is talking about. The way I look at Nappa leather is that it's definitely a better quality than standard leather and MB Tex. Nappa leather is smoother and to me looks and feels elegant. I have not yet seen a GL63 in person and have only seen 2 ML63 interiors - both were black. I really like the non-quilted nappa seats on the GL63 and when combined with liberal use of leather and dinamica liner - makes a sporty yet elegant interior. I don't remember smelling anything that reminded me of plastic. I walked away with a pleasant memory - my thoughts are faint as I saw the ML63 few months ago.

Black designo is definitely more elegant (to me) than porcelain. I think you will be happy with nappa leather when you get your GL63. It's the best leather MB has to offer. I am getting the exclusive nappa leather in my 2014 S Class.

JAQ1

Thanks. Have finalized the order and it's time to relax and wait. I liked the pics so much from 1Adam12 that I went ahead with Steel Grey/Auburn Brown/Satin Ash and previously mentioned options.

Excited now. Come on October!

sam9187

Congratulations. Waiting is the hardest part but yours is a short one compared to a lot of us - for me it will be 1 year in August. I started this process last August - initially for a GL550 but later switched to the GL63.

South Ocean1

Looks like the model year 14 GLs are being released this month, which is no surprise given the lack of inventory of the 13s. Pricing has also been set with the MY14 GL 63 at $118,560.

JAQ1: I like that interior combo very much. BTW - There is now a slight up charge for the satin ash trim.

sam9187

SO: Thats very exciting. How do you know this? I can't wait.

JAQ1

Yes, I noticed my PO says $160 but much cheaper than the piano, which I worried just might show too many smudges and fingerprints. Plus, my steel grey 550 is all black and burl walnut. I really needed to change something!

Excited.

JAQ1

That is an extremely long wait. You must be either very patient or really like this car. I hope you are pleased when you finally get it!

sam9187

I am not really patient but it just turned out that way. I had a GL550 allocation that was produced back in November which I passed because I wanted designo interior. After that there were many missteps and confusion on part of MB factory and dealership - my next allocation for a GL550 was May but by then I had moved on to the GL63. As you know from this thread GL63 allocations were hard to come by. I had an allocation for a 2013 GL63 for June production but to me I rather have a 2014 than a year end 2013.

Yes I am excited for my GL63 and I hope SO is right about them being released this month.

I am sure my sales associate is happy as he had to put up with me for past year and finally he will now get the sale.

cookstar

I just heard in Iran people are lining up to fork over $700,000 for a GL550, yes thats 700k folks.

South Ocean1

Sam

My sales consultant sent me an email with that info yesterday. Fingers crossed but should be no delay for our GLs.

JAQ1: I have been waiting even longer than Sam, as I put my order in wih my dealer last May when te GL63 was announced - which was way before th order banks finally opened in Nov.

I am also glad to see I have the rear airbag order after all. Dealer doesn't not know what that covers either.

sam9187

Thanks SO. I am certain there would be no delays in production. I was concerned about them sitting at VPC for a month before getting released. I hope you are correct and hopefully we can take delivery in 1st 2 weeks of August. I am glad your dealer decided to add the rear airbags. I have no idea where those airbags are but will wait to find out. You have indeed been waiting longer than me. Hopefully not too long.

Tom has been waiting for a while too and he has until October before he gets his.

I spent all my patience with the GL63 and was thus happy when my S550 order was allocated within 2 weeks of placing the order. S550 is scheduled for Sept 3rd decade.