GLC63M3

After lots of flip flopping I decided I wanted to the C43 coupe for the 4 Matic but then realized I needed the hatch space over everything else. Lead me to this point of deciding the GLC63 (SUV) fits my needs best. Would love to have an S version, but the coupe is a bit tight.

Anyway... I Pre-Traded my High Altitude Grand Cherokee in this past weekend and the waiting game begins to configure it!

Color will be Obsidian Black or Selenite Gret
Interior will be black with heated and cooled seats
Night Package
Performance Exhaust

Those options we know are coming, but curious to see what else.

I'll update this as we go along. Im in the Midwest USA.

/////Tbro

Ahhhhhh the waiting game. Welcome to the club. I ordered my GLC43 about a month ago.... it's been a very long month needless to say, and another before she even gets built. Much excitement pulsing through you with a 63 on the way I'm sure.. do you know when yours starts production? It will be a thrill!

stealth.pilot

Are you paying MSRP? I am interested in ordering a GLC63 too, but I have held off until ordering opens.

GLC63M3

No. We had a negotiated % off

GLC63M3

They dont have any dates yet and cant even build w/o a price yet either. Will keep this updated. They told me possibly fall/winter, but my guess is Jan '18.

/////Tbro

I think I remember reading something around January '18 for those. Perhaps they haven't worked everything out for options and packages so you can't build. Either way, even building without a price was weird for me.. I don't expect there to be a huge difference but there's just that risk of who knows how the '18s will price out.

stealth.pilot

The press release said that the order books would open in mid June and the deliveries will begin in September.

GLC63M3

If that ends up being the case I'd be very happy. I dont see those dates in the US release though. One in EU yes.

stealth.pilot

What did you negotiate? I spoke to one local dealer and so far they offer 4% off.

GLC63M3

10%

B00STED

10% off on a brand new AMG model in its first model year? Something isn't right here...

GLC63M3

I'm not going to argue on here about the price of it. Ill glady post the build sheet ect when I have it.

This dealer already got my trade and my deposit and they've also had a few AMG's sit for a loooooong time on their lot that they ended up selling at a discount well over 10%, so this is guaranteed $$.

B00STED

I'm not doubting your claim that you got 10%. The problem simply comes down to the numbers. Either they are making a lot of money on your trade, they know they won't get an allocation (is it a small dealer?), or there is a ton of holdback money for the car. Seeing as how the 43s didn't have a lot of holdback, I doubt the 63 will either. At 10% there is a good chance that they are losing money. I don't see why they would offer that discount on a brand new, never seen before AMG model built to spec.

EDIT: I forgot about leasing, are you doing that? There are plenty of ways they can manipulate that to rip you off there too

GLC63M3

It is a small dealership. They'll prob get a decent amount on my trade. I think it works out well for everyone here.

Philamg

No way you could get anywhere near 10% in the UK off an AMG model that hasn't come off the production line yet, be lucky to get anything off for months.

stealth.pilot

I would imagine some dealers have too much allocation and are clearing out cars they can't sell (even in advance). I see the same thing with Porsches. If you call every dealer in the country, you will find ones who have a desperate need to offload excess inventory, even though your local dealer might not budge from MSRP.

latinskllz

If the OP is happy with 10%, who cares what % off was negotiated? Please let this thread get on track.

GLC63M3

Was told today you can build now. Going to do this Monday afternoon and will report back.

stealth.pilot

Heard same thing.

stealth.pilot

Here is the ordering guide for GLC63 SUV and GLC 63 Coupe

stealth.pilot

This is my build:

2018 GLC63SC4
Paint: Polar White
Interior: 737 Designo Platinum White Nappa.
NOTE: Special Request for Designo: Can you provide the car with Bengal Red Designo with deviated Black Diamond Stitching.

Options
319 Advanced Lighting Package
320 Multimedia Package
Std. Premium Package
P62 designo Platinum White Pearl/Black Nappa Leather Interior Package
996 Advanced Parking Assistance Package
997 Driver Assistance Package
105 Roof Spoiler
15A LED logo projector
313 Manual Rear seat window sun shade
401 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
413 Sunroof
463 Head up Display
737 Cherry and Black laquer wood trim
846 Brushed aluminum running boards
872 Heated rear seats
L6J AMG Steering wheel - All Nappa
P21 AirBalance Package
RWD 21" AMG Forged Cross-spoke wheels

stealth.pilot

A few interesting factoids about 2018 GLC63

1) While Apple CarPlay is available, it isn't available with the COMAND system. This is really annoying IMO. It means we still have the old COMAND system and not the new one which supports CARPLAY. However since I'd rather have COMAND for the bigger screen and in-built NAV, no CarPlay for me.

2) With the Designo Platinum White, it forces you to get Cherry and Black Laquer Wood Trim. This is a totally brand new trim which is not in the ordering guide posted above. So I'm very curious what it looks like. I'm sure it looks great.

zorz

Thanks for posting the order guides!

Having second thoughts about my E400 Wagon now.

MB300AMG

Is the L6J AMG Performance Steering wheel in Nappa available on the GLC43?

It has an option price (not filled in) and notes that this is standard on the GLC63, and doesn't say that it's GLC63 only, so is it safe to presume that 2018 GLC43's can be ordered with that wheel?

/////Tbro

My guess is that this is not available on the 43. I could be wrong but it didn't seem to pop up until the 63 was included in the DOG. Would be nice if it was possible, going to reach out to my sales advisor on my 43 but I'm willing to bet it's only available on the 63.