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My GLE63 is at the dealer - pciking up on Saturday

Old Apr 27, 2016 | 06:29 PM
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My GLE63 is at the dealer - pciking up on Saturday

Any advice on things to watch for or check over on the truck when I pick it up?

PUMPED!!!!!!!!
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Old Apr 27, 2016 | 11:23 PM
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take it to the track and see how it does..haha
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 02:11 AM
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Yeh - I recommend you consider getting Wheel+Tire coverage - your wheel design - with brushed finish - can oft require wheel replacement if you get a scrape..
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 03:30 AM
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by PeterUbers
Yeah, watch out for this


Ouch..I truly hope thats a pchop joke..
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 04:36 PM
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Ouch..I truly hope thats a pchop joke..
Yeah me too. Glad mine wasnt on that truck.

I will add the Wheel and Tire package. Good call. What $ can I expect for that? $2k?
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I might do some plasti dipping. if anyone knows a good plasti dipper and tint shop near Manhattan let me know,. Thanks!
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 09:02 PM
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Yeah me too. Glad mine wasnt on that truck.

I will add the Wheel and Tire package. Good call. What $ can I expect for that? $2k?
I paid $1299 for 5yr unlimited miles wheel tire on my new 2014 e63s... Already claimed $600 in damages and it's been worth it
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Old Apr 30, 2016 | 07:38 PM
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Picked up the 63 - OMG it is bonkers! I know I am breaking it n but i had to downshift once to 4500rpm to hear the crack and HOLY MOLY the exhaust (peformance) is BONKERS.

Full - in depth - new post to come. But god damn - I LOVE it so far. Putting 200 miles on her tomorrow. 50+ so far. Then next week ill do a 440mile form NYC to VT and back. I will update you all on along the way. I am more than impressed. Adaptive steering assist is sweeeeeeeet! HK sound system is great too. No need to upgrade. Plenty of range.

Ok ill stop - stoked.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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Please post pics - big congrats. Break her in gently.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 07:47 PM
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I didnt take many photos since I was smiling driving fast. Breaking it in gently but hard not to go nuts in Sport+. 744 miles to go in break in. I am surprised at how bad *** the car looks on the exterior. I will take photos on my Leica this weekend in Vermont - hopefully these will show off the car better than my iphone.

The Carbon in the interior is significant and large. There's so much. Way more than the X5M I almost went with. The comfort mode is top notch, something the x5m couldnt offer - it was so stiff and the seats uncomfy.

I gotta tell you - the massage on my 100 mile drive from philly to nyc was a nice was to keep y back moving. It's not annoying, just nice to keep loose.

Can't wait to write a full review.



GLE63 next to my old G550




So. Much. Carbon.




CarPlay. It's just ok.
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Old May 2, 2016 | 07:50 PM
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so jealous.. all I could afford is the 450 Coupe...
The 450 coupe is BAD *** though. Not a cost thing. It's amazing. I see them in manhattan and they look evil. So wide. I'd delable it and remove the 450. If I didnt need the space I might be in a coupe. But my sports and travel need space.
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Originally Posted by johnnyderm
I didnt take many photos since I was smiling driving fast. Breaking it in gently but hard not to go nuts in Sport+. 744 miles to go in break in. I am surprised at how bad *** the car looks on the exterior. I will take photos on my Leica this weekend in Vermont - hopefully these will show off the car better than my iphone.

The Carbon in the interior is significant and large. There's so much. Way more than the X5M I almost went with. The comfort mode is top notch, something the x5m couldnt offer - it was so stiff and the seats uncomfy.

I gotta tell you - the massage on my 100 mile drive from philly to nyc was a nice was to keep y back moving. It's not annoying, just nice to keep loose.

Can't wait to write a full review.



GLE63 next to my old G550




So. Much. Carbon.




CarPlay. It's just ok.
make sure they don't ruin the GLE 63 and drill the front plate in that beautiful bumper! what a beautiful GLE, it looks so aggressive.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 10:49 AM
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Ha no I will not be. I am trying to find a Tow plate that wont block my sensors. And if I use it... we will see.

If anyone has one that works please share that info.
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Old May 3, 2016 | 10:56 AM
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Stunning rig, congats! Total beast.
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That looks good. Congratulations! Those wheels are nice too. I've got to find me some better ones!
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Nice! I will save that site. (Unfortunately I just paid a gaggle on a roof box that says "mercedes" on it. When instead I should have just bought a regular thule box and changed the stickers. FYI, MB is still selling the older style mount boxes which are a pain in the butt to mount.)
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Very nice! I'm picking my 350 up next week.
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OMG - I am in love with your car!!! That Carbon Fiber pieces are huge!!!

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