Hi all. I’ve been considering selling my wife’s rsq8 and moving into a glc63s. I’ve found one that I’m contemplating jumping on but have a few quick questions.

Firstly I’m curious if anyone else had made a similar switch and if so are they happy with the decision? Any regrets? I get a bit of cold feet every time I get to the point of pulling the trigger. The glc ticks most of the same boxes as the rs but does seem like a bit of a step down in terms of features, interior quality and overall presence/wow factor.


Secondly the vehicle I’m contemplating has the “night package” but still has chrome badging, taillight trim, paint matched wing etc. I noticed this vehicle has all this blacked out. Was that a factory option or is his likely wrapped? Is wrapping probably my best option?

https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=650341224&clickType =myATCsavedcar

Any must have options? The vehicle I’m looking st seems decently equipped but doesn’t have:
hud(can’t believe this isn’t standard)
exterior lighting package
I noticed there’s a credit for “wide instrument display” not sure what that means.
no multimedia package means no augmented reality navigation?

Thirdly any thoughts on resale will hold up to the rs over the next 2-3 years? My thought is the glc might hold up a bit better due to less made, discontinuing the v8 etc. The market overall seems to be cooling off. Looking at 2018-2019 glc63s they seem to be in the 60-65k range. Does this seem about what to expect?

would love to hear any feedback.

Thanks

Night Package does not "black out" the badging, badging stays chrome. It is mostly the window trim, mirrors, Front lower valance and the rear splitter and exhaust tips. You can buy black badging online and some guys have had them dipped or painted black. Mine is white with the night package and I was going to black out the badging, but now, I kinda like it as it-

Pricing seems about right assuming no issues

Thanks!

Now I just need to try and decide if I can part with the rsq8 😩. I keep flip flopping. Lol

OP, sorry that I am not able to help but instead want to ask a question, why are you looking at getting a GLC 63 instead of a GLE 63s (or the coupe body-style as that competes with the RS Q8 I think), I am guessing you don't need the size anymore and want a more "nimble" vehicle?

I think your RS Q8 would had held value too since it has a V8 as well, which as you stated V8 might hold value because it is getting rarer.

That being said, once decided I recommend getting a pre-purchase inspection (PPI).

Good luck with the purchase and please keep us posted.

Yup. For the reasons you’ve listed. While my wife absolutely loves her rsq8 she often does wish it was a little smaller. Parking, getting in and out of the garage etc. I figured the glc fit the bill perfectly.

95% of the time it’s just her in the car. 5% of the time she’s got out 3yr old. We have other vehicles we use for errands and carting people around.

the one I found is a cpo, from a mb dealer.

Augmented reality nav started in 2020 with the introducing of MBUX to the GLC model. 2018-2019 models had "Command" with the really odd choice of Carplay/AA with a smaller screen or Multimedia Pkg with built in nav and larger screen but no carplay/AA

Personally i'd go with a 2020-2021 for the updated infotainment. The headlights/taillights and grill looks better too
Must have packages:
Advance Lighting Package (Then get multibeam activated via coding)
Pano Roof
AMG Drive Unit
Parking Assistance Package (for the 360 camera)
Drivers Assistance Package

I'd consider it a downgrade from the RSQ8. But what do I know? The GLC63 is the nicest car I own because I'm poor

thanks! I’m looking at a 21.
it’s missing pano roof which is a bummer and the lighting package.

the way mb ala cartes options it’s so hard to find one specd exactly like I’d want. Much prefer how Audi bundles all the popular options.

it has
driver assistance
night package
vented seats
aero package


Almost hoping the car sells so I can stop torturing myself on what I want to do. 😂

I see, thanks for your reply. I am wondering, did you consider the RS 6 avant, in case both of you still prefer audi instead and want something even lower with pretty much the practicality of an SUV (unless you really like SUV).

As for CPO, I still recommend getting a PPI, not all CPOs are created equal from my experience.

Edit: For MB, E 63s wagon?

It would be an rs6 if it were up to me. She doesn’t “get” the whole wagon thing. 😂. So trying to balance her preferences while also selfishly something I like driving.

Others have already given you some good feedback. Just to maybe clarify a few things. The 2020+ models are the facelift, so the tech has been refreshed, specifically with MBUX in case of the GLC, so it compares much better to the level of tech you find in the RSQ8. The 2019 and older models are quite outdated now. However, the issues you'll run into with newer models are the parts shortages. So when you see credits, just like with Audi then the factory left out standard options and the car is somewhat of a ******* with an odd configuration. Like the credit for "wide instrument display". That sounds like this particular car has a non-standard basic level display that is technically not used in the GLC 63, but was installed in this vehicle because of parts shortages. There are some odd configurations out there that technically don't match the order guide, but were built to get cars out the door.

I'm a former Audi guy, but I'm not into SUVs. My last Audi was a '13 RS5 and when the new one downsized to a V6 and got a lot softer, I was done with the brand and moved to AMG. As a general rule, AMGs are more raw and sporty compared to Audi RS models. The GLC 63 is not the most comfortable car. I'd recommend your wife drives one first on some of the typical roads she drives. I now have a 2019 C63S coupe and the suspension is one of its highlight, but it's not a tall heavy car like the GLC. The C Class got it's facelift with the 2019 model year. I love it, because it's not a dud in Comfort mode like Audis are in Comfort/Auto. That's one thing I love about AMGs. They are still responsive even in Comfort mode and don't neuter the response in favor of fuel economy. Most modern Audis have become terrible to drive unless you put the transmission in S, but they are more daily drivable in terms of comfort. For me they are too soft, but many others complain about comfort with AMGs.

excellent thank you!

she actually drove the 21 glc63 this morning. She liked it a lot. Only criticism was road noise was much more pronounced than the rsq8 but that’s to be expected. Other than that she really liked it. She likes the look and styling of it a lot.

We’ve had a lot of built/sports cars over the years so she’s semi used to stiff suspension etc.

agree with you 100% though. When I drive her rsq8 it’s right to rs mode. Comfort is terrible.

Yup sound insulation is less, tires also could affect road noise, not sure what kind of tires was equipped on the vehicle you test driven but when you get yours a lot of people recommend getting rid of the run-flats the very least, others downsize the tires for an even more comfortable ride. The tire pressure also plays a role too, you could go with the tire pressures on the door sill but for MB we mostly recommend referencing the values on the fuel door. Check the tire pressures when they are cold.

I am not sure if the GLC 63s had the option of acoustic comfort package, I think so though so you might also want to look for that if you want a more insulated cabin.

Hmmm nevermind I guess there is no acoustic comfort package for the GLC 63s, sorry about that OP.

Is this what it means when it says it’s missing the widescreen instrument panel? Isn’t this supposed to be a “virtual cockpit “ screen?

Yes, that's it. The digital instrument cluster is standard on the GLC, so they put in the analog cluster instead, which normally you don't get anymore with the GLC. In case of my C63 the digital instrument cluster was an extra cost option and the analog cluster was standard.

feel like that’s a deal breaker for me. Glad I noticed that. Kind of a bummer but makes my decision for me.

So hard to find the perfect specd vehicle. The other couple prospects i found don’t have vented seats which are nice in AZ

It would be for me, too. I opted for it in my C63. My dealership initially forgot to add it to the order, but I noticed it in time. It was a must-have for me and having had the car for 3 years now it's one of the highlights. I really like having the rev counter and current gear front and center since I mainly drive in manual mode. Together with the AMG Drive Unit that allows changing the drive modes from the steering wheel it has a level of Formula 1 flair and is very driver focused and a great combination of tactile buttons and knobs combined with digital displays.

I was just watching Jay Leno's Garage with the Rimac Nevera and one thing the guy from Rimac said that it was very important to them to have tactile controls in the car to change modes etc., because humans operate a car in an analog fashion, but settings that you generally only change once or rarely can be digital via the displays, everything that you change while driving, though, needs to have analog controls. That's how a I feel about the AMGs of this generation. Digital instrument cluster and Infotainment to show all kinds of data, but physical controls for what matters while you are driving.

FWIW, the vented seats are very weak, it works for some people, others find it borderline useless. It is just vented so a fan blowing instead of cooled as in AC for example.

So for that reason and for some not having it isn't a deal breaker at all even in Texas.

I definitely recommend testing the vented seats yourself and see if you find it useful.

I don't recall if the ventilated AMG Performance Seats were an option in the GLC 63, but as I said elsewhere, with the performance seats the ventilation works great. I think part of the issue with the normal seats is that they are too soft and especially more heavy set people basically clog the perforation in the leather. The performance seats even have perforation in the side bolsters, so they really keep me cool on a hot day or when I'm working up a sweat on a canyon road. Just have to set the AC cool enough and then cool air surrounds my body.

Happy to hear that it works well for you. Perhaps the performance seats was what made it more effective in the way you explained.

I’ll have to demo them.
Good to know. But come to think of it every glc63s I’ve found with performance seats didn’t have venting. So maybe that’s why.

OP, I have an idea, but that is after I came across forum member superswiss' post...
You could probably retrofit the digital screen if it bothers you that much but ONLY if the specs of the GLC 63s you were looking at is really what you wanted. Like the dream spec that kind of thing and/or that you get a good deal for it.
Just not too sure if you want to go through that hassle though, in case you are interested, here is the thread forum member superswiss linked: https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...020-model.html

Good info! Looks like about $1500 from mb house in Canada not bad.

Hmmm, for that one, they reside in Toronto, I am not sure how you can get it done remotely, would you want to pay Canada a visit?

they send the parts then code it remotely. Seems easy enough