dmash

negative, nothing

however I’m kind of glad it’s delayed as I changed my color and a few options. My sales guy is probably super annoyed at this point hahaha

David Vargas

what did you get now lol? You basically got it all

W205C43PFL

Do you guys prefer a strong contrast when it comes to interior vs exterior?

dmash

I saw polar white + black and think it’s the best colorway. I had only seen diamond white before and hated the yellowish/gold hew. The crisp polar + black is amazing and the wife agrees, so we switched from obsidian black.

I also took off running boards as when we tested them out they’re just so narrow they’re essentially useless. It’s actually mind blowing MB sends them out with every model, do people actually ever use those?

My final build (FOR SURE LOL):

GLE63C4S Pinnacle Trim- $129050
149-Polar White Paint-$0
RXV-22” Matte Black Wheels-$2000
561-Black Diamond Stitching Leather-$250
H86-AMG Carbon Fiber Trim-$1750
DA2-Driver Assistance PLUS Package-$1950
DC1-AMG Night Package-$750
DC5-Acoustic Comfort Package- $1100
DB0-Warmth and Comfort Package-$575
L6H-AMG Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel-$400
293-Rear Side Airbags-$700
581-4-Zone Climate Control-$860
872-Heated Rear Seats-$500
883-Soft Close Doors-$550
21U-Dashcam-$200
6U6-AMG Fuel Cap-$110
550-Trailer Hitch-$600
B14-Carbon Fiber Engine Cover-$1500
D43-All Season Floor Mats-$170
D07-Wheel Locking Bolts-$160

dmash

I only do black interiors (specifically with MB I love the diamond stitch). I had tan with black exterior on a prior BMW and swore never again, just gets dirty.

Red is cool for a couple weeks but then would get old to me.

A deep dark brown actually would go well on something like a GLS too.

53mercedes

Your 63 order looks really nice. Like you, for my 53 I did not include the running boards, just like the looks without it. on the 63, AMG Active Ride Control standard? Also I did not order the rear chrome load protector, just like the looks without it especially since like you I am going with the Night Package. Is the price final? Do you know if your tires are summer or all season and are they run flats? I ordered the All Season, but salesman said it could end up being Summer Tires, that is okay with me. I just hope that they are run flats after seeing the collapsible spare tire, But really I have no idea.

53mercedes

mbgle53 - when is your production date and when do you expect take delivery? Do you know if you will get Summer or All Season tires and are they run flats? I placed my order the 53W4 with a production date of Aug 8 and expected delivery before the end of August. I have not been able to determine which tires I will end up and if they are run flats or not. I really hope run flats as the collapsible spare tire is of little comfort to me.

W205C43PFL

Good idea, exotic colours is cool when we take delivery but we quickly get bored of it.
Brown works too : )

dmash

22’s only come with performance tires

yeah ARC standard on 63.

i had a coupe not suv, so no rear load protector option on mine

53mercedes

assume the 63 also comes with the collapsible spare tire. Have you googled how this spare works? I called my salesman to see if I could upgrade to an inflated spare, and he said no option to change the spare. I hope this means that my tires will be run flats. Salesman did not know. I really wanted the Coupe, but my wife wanted the SUV. Other than than she said I could order it as I wanted, which was nice as I pretty much loaded it up. Together we picked out the color and interior, this worked out just fine as I have come to like the exterior color she picked more than the one I originally picked out. We ordered the Selenite Grey and we saw a 53 in this color and liked it. I must say I have never seen the new Alpine Grey and I bet it will be pretty nice.

David Vargas

you will change it lol

dmash

I feel like if I change again, my sales guy is going to refund my deposit and tell me to kick rocks hahaha

53mercedes

Guys, your opinion is requested. I did not order the soft close doors, though I ordered nearly every other option. Should I update my order to include the soft close doors? The salesman was keen on them though when he demonstrated them on a different car model, I really was not sure. What do you think? Thanks for your input.

dmash

those aren’t a gimmick to me. On a $100k car they give an additional sense of luxury.

David Vargas

it is definitely worth it. You do not want have your doors constantly slammed.

W205C43PFL

Depends, it is not a must have but it is nice to have I guess, "a luxury" if you will, if you have family members or anyone that rides your vehicle that like to slam doors, the soft close is probably not worth it unless you can teach them they don't have to slam it shut, just an example. MB's doors takes more effort to close properly as you already know. If you hate the sound of closing car doors then you would love soft close.

53mercedes

Hello guys, just updated my order to include soft close doors and wheel locks. Okay I am done now. My 2024 GLE 53W4 is pretty much fully loaded. Now just looking forward to August. One comment. After a lot of research appears that the 3.0L 6I engine is used in a lot of models, including GLS, GT and I am pretty sure E class sedans.

W205C43PFL

Correct. Although the GT and your GLE 53 has a supercharger on top of the 48V mild hybrid system the other models (450 specifically) have I believe. The GT 43, GT 53, E 53 IIRC has the supercharger as well.

dmash

Anybody heard anything ab 63’s yet?

MBArizona

When referring to ARC, do you mean this? If so, I hadn't plan on getting this option but it seems like the consensus is to get it....

53mercedes

Correct ARC=AMG AVTIVE RIDE CONTROL. Yes expensive option. Don't know which AMG GLE you are ordering, I have order the GLE 53 W4 and yes I included ARC as an option. Why? 1-over $100k car so if I make a mistake I would rather have it with no regrets for not ordering it, 2-take a look at the upper end Mercedes and you will find that it is a standard or an option. 3-I am willing to go the extra mile for a smooth ride that handles the road well.. just me and each person's pov is valid. To each his own.

53mercedes

One last point, I struggled with the soft door close option, okay only $550, my concern was realiability. After tons of research, appears MB did have issues with the PSE pump and when it failed it could be a real problem. Appears that this issue was resolved by 2020 as reported issues went to a very low level. I ended up ordering it and I am glad I did. Also I ordered the Acoustic Comfort Option, again consistent with my a luxury comfortable ride. And yes I ordered the 21" wheels after much drama with the dealer because I like the 275 in the front and 315 in the rear, strikes the right balance of performance and comfort. Okay there it is.

W205C43PFL

Get the ARC as mentioned, it improves the ride substantially from what I heard.

Eaton

Latest copies attached. @David Vargas Maybe update the first post?

E55 KEV

Thanks for the update. There appears to be an error with displaying page 9 on both.