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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 05:25 PM
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2020 GLC43 arrived!

New member/Mercedes owner.
Took possession of a new 2020 GLC43 yesterday. Supposedly first one in Hawaii.
Nothing but smiles all around. Lots of new things compared to the 19'a apparently. Not that I have one, the tech concierge guy showing all the details was a bit lost and had to consult a manual or two to catch up quickly.

Anyhow, aloha and cheers.


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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 09:39 PM
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congrats, looks great!!

we picked up my wife's 2020 GLC43 today too. What a beautiful car and I love new grill and round quad exhaust tips. It was worth 6 months wait for a special order.




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Old Dec 15, 2019 | 01:01 PM
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Looks great guys. I just got back from picking up my GLC63. I'll get some pictures up later. Have either of you figured out CarPlay? I used a USBC to lightning and i couldn't get it to work, it had already been paired with BT. Is it one or the other (BT or CarPlay, not both)?
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Old Dec 15, 2019 | 01:36 PM
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Looks great guys. I just got back from picking up my GLC63. I'll get some pictures up later. Have either of you figured out CarPlay? I used a USBC to lightning and i couldn't get it to work, it had already been paired with BT. Is it one or the other (BT or CarPlay, not both)?
awesome congrats!
I paired BT first which was super easy. Then I used USBC to USB female adapter cable that came with the car (it was in the glovebox) and I used standard lightning cable to plug it in into adapter cable. Then on phone, I had to enable Siri (it was off because my wife does not like her and then carplay screen appeared on screen. It was super easy. Actually was surprised you do not even have to download carplay on Iphone. I use android auto in my car and I had to download it from Google Play.

It is really great that they have touch screen now (finally) - I rented 2019 S350D in Germany this summer and boy was it painful to use carplay/android auto. And I love AMG steering wheel with touch buttons.

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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by maxpsi
New member/Mercedes owner.
Took possession of a new 2020 GLC43 yesterday. Supposedly first one in Hawaii.
Nothing but smiles all around. Lots of new things compared to the 19'a apparently. Not that I have one, the tech concierge guy showing all the details was a bit lost and had to consult a manual or two to catch up quickly.

Anyhow, aloha and cheers.

Nice looking color scheme ! Do you have pics of the inside ?

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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Barbaris
congrats, looks great!!

we picked up my wife's 2020 GLC43 today too. What a beautiful car and I love new grill and round quad exhaust tips. It was worth 6 months wait for a special order.
That white is just beautiful! Congrats on the GLC and yea... that wait was tough but well worth it IMO.
Cheers and happy holidays!
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 04:28 PM
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Nice looking color scheme ! Do you have pics of the inside ?
Not just yet no but I'll put some up shortly!
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by kennys2003
Looks great guys. I just got back from picking up my GLC63. I'll get some pictures up later. Have either of you figured out CarPlay? I used a USBC to lightning and i couldn't get it to work, it had already been paired with BT. Is it one or the other (BT or CarPlay, not both)?
OOOH that 63 is just sexy. My wife and I both use Android so not sure if it helps or not but we had to first BT pair it, then cable connected for "Android Auto" to work and project onto the screen. Mine was a little finicky at first but then it just worked... Has since then without issue.

Congrats and good luck!
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Originally Posted by maxpsi
Not just yet no but I'll put some up shortly!
I'm going to order mine soon coming from an Audi sq5.
Deisgno matte grey with night package and these same wheels. Although not sure which console texture to get, wood Anthracite or carbon fibre
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by aviator787
I'm going to order mine soon coming from an Audi sq5.
Deisgno matte grey with night package and these same wheels. Although not sure which console texture to get, wood Anthracite or carbon fibre
Ahhh nice!
We got the Code: H31 (Natural grain, gray oak wood trim) it's more of a matte grey'ish?
I'll see if i can snap a pic when my wife comes back with it tonight.
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Originally Posted by maxpsi
Ahhh nice!
We got the Code: H31 (Natural grain, gray oak wood trim) it's more of a matte grey'ish?
I'll see if i can snap a pic when my wife comes back with it tonight.
​​​​​I've been hearing people say that the H31
Anthracite Oak open-pore wood
Has somewhat of a brownish tint which u say isn't the case
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by aviator787
​​​​​I've been hearing people say that the
Anthracite Oak open-pore wood
Is a brownish tint.
I agree, sort of. I think it's just the lighting of it all that makes the difference honestly.
Here's a few pics.

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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 04:57 PM
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I agree, sort of. I think it's just the lighting of it all that makes the difference honestly.
Here's a few pics.
Thanks for the pics, indeed it depends on the lighting I guess I have to see it in for myself
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Originally Posted by maxpsi
I agree, sort of. I think it's just the lighting of it all that makes the difference honestly.
Here's a few pics.


You’re making Hawaii proud with the shorts and flips. 😎😎

Great car btw, congrats. 👍👍
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by coolcamden
You’re making Hawaii proud with the shorts and flips. 😎😎

Great car btw, congrats. 👍👍
ahahaha damnit. I really didn't do much looking apparently when I ran out there and took a pic.
Thanks! *shaka*
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Originally Posted by coolcamden
You’re making Hawaii proud with the shorts and flips. 😎😎

Great car btw, congrats. 👍👍
Considered formal wear in the islands
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Old Dec 16, 2019 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by hyperion667
Considered formal wear in the islands
You know it! 🤙
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Considered formal wear in the islands
​​​​​​I'm from Canada, Montreal 🙂
No sandals here now
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​​​​​​I'm from Canada, Montreal 🙂
No sandals here now
👍 🤣🤣
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​​​​​​I'm from Canada, Montreal 🙂
No sandals here now
Only coming out of the drink haha. (shower)
I was born there! But have not returned and am an American
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Can you send pics of the ambient lighting and did you get the tech package?
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Same here, European Delivery, my options:

896 Brilliant Blue Option

241 Black Leather w/ Red Stitching

DA2 Driver Assistance Package

DA3 Parking Assistance Package

DA4 Exterior Lighting Package

DA5 Multimedia Package

DC1 AMG Night Package

D11 Roof Spoiler

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256 AMG track pace

401 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats:

413 Panorama Roof

463 Head-Up Display with AMG-specific Content

464 12.3” Digital Instrument Cluster

550 Class II Trailer Hitch

581 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control

810 Burmester Surround Sound System

851 Heat and Noise Insulating Front-Side Glass

872 Heated Rear Seats:

897 Inductive Wireless Charging & NFC Pairing






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Originally Posted by aviator787
Can you send pics of the ambient lighting and did you get the tech package?
Barbaris up above posted the ambient cabin lighting for his. You can make it any color you wish from the touchscreen menu.
I did not get the tech package. I really didn't really see a need for it honestly. I can't speak for Apple products but I can everything I need to and more from my Android phone.
Bluetooth link works fine, plugging in via the USB-C port to the phone works as well and Android-Auto pops up, all voice activated commands work great too.
Watch the word "Mercedes" in the cabin, can't say it without the GLC responding.
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Old Dec 20, 2019 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Baptboy01
Same here, European Delivery, my options:

896 Brilliant Blue Option

241 Black Leather w/ Red Stitching

DA2 Driver Assistance Package

DA3 Parking Assistance Package

DA4 Exterior Lighting Package

DA5 Multimedia Package

DC1 AMG Night Package

D11 Roof Spoiler

H73 AMG Carbon Fiber Option

RWN 21” AMG Split 10-Spoke, Black R01, B51

U78 AMG Performance Exhaust System

U88 AMG DRIVE UNIT

Y05 Red Seat Belts

256 AMG track pace

401 Heated and Ventilated Front Seats:

413 Panorama Roof

463 Head-Up Display with AMG-specific Content

464 12.3” Digital Instrument Cluster

550 Class II Trailer Hitch

581 3-Zone Automatic Climate Control

810 Burmester Surround Sound System

851 Heat and Noise Insulating Front-Side Glass

872 Heated Rear Seats:

897 Inductive Wireless Charging & NFC Pairing
Ohhhh that is beautiful. Some options on there I didn't even see when i was ordering. "897" , maybe I just don't remember that one. Slick!
Loving the AMG exhaust when it gets rapped on.
Congrats and enjoy
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