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03-10-2013, 05:28 AM
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Taken Delivery!!
ML63 thoughts:
I finally took delivery of my new 2013, ML63 AMG PP and thought I would keep track of my thoughts as I got to grips with the car. I’m calling it a car as SUV implies a certain degree of un-car-like handling, so car will suffice for now :-). It’s probably worth mentioning that the last vehicle I drove for any extended time daily was a C63 AMG and my wife’s new Jeep Grand Cherokee that I drove for a week before handing it over to her. Okay, she let me drive for a week before giving me her old B200 to tide the time till the beast arrived.
When it did arrive, I liked its restrained aggression on the exterior and interior design. It doesn’t go out of it’s way to shout but when you look at it, you notice its muscular demeanour. It's a beautiful car through and through and looks better in person than in pictures.
Day 1:
Wow! The sound from the rear, its like some fan blowers are under rear of the car so each time you touch the accelerator pedal a tiny bit you hear some woof, woof V8, bassy sound. AWESOME!!!
This car sounds great even when just going slow which is a good thing. That said on a full blast the up shift sound (burp? Mini explosion?) is also fantastic! :-)) While the N/A 6.3 has a different sound with different qualities they are both great in their own unique ways.
The way it takes corners is something to be felt to be believed. Though there is noticeable diving under strong braking, well more so than what I was used to in the C63. However, the corners are taken very flat and smooth which has everything to do with the Active Curve System, which functions similar to the ABC system usually found std on the CL-class, though specifically to control hydraulics in the stabilizer bars front and rear.
I also like the ability to control the suspension between the comfort, sport and sport+ modes. I noticed the vehicle drops the ride height an inch or so when I select any of the suspension sport modes.
Thanks to the 4Matic system, the acceleration feels stronger from the get go than the C63 and it is also not subject to the tarmac type or loose dirt on the road compared to the C63. That said I do sometimes miss the hooliganism of peeling out of corners.
Day 2:
I thought it was fast yesterday but today it seems faster and I am still using C transmission mode. There is boatloads of torque from practically standstill making 2nd gear feel as if it were 1st. Traction is also quite amazing though when you do spin a tire the ESP cuts in quite sharply.
I like the fact that I can select any suspension mode independently of the transmission mode. Therefore, Sport+ suspension mode and C transmission mode can live in perfect harmony. :-)) Also worth noting is that the ride is very good to the point that I can't believe the vehicle is riding on 21inch wheels.
I also drive it at night and must point out that the bi xenon intelligent light system is excellent in both brightness and sharpness in reaction to corners. Also the interior ambient lights look great with their soft warm glow.
As for mods/accessories done so far; I've done the front window tint, AMG door pins, chrome hood fins, fitted MB's new all weather mats (which are actually quite nice), and fitted my daughters MB car seat, plus got an AMG carbon weave key chain.
I finally took delivery of my new 2013, ML63 AMG PP and thought I would keep track of my thoughts as I got to grips with the car. I’m calling it a car as SUV implies a certain degree of un-car-like handling, so car will suffice for now :-). It’s probably worth mentioning that the last vehicle I drove for any extended time daily was a C63 AMG and my wife’s new Jeep Grand Cherokee that I drove for a week before handing it over to her. Okay, she let me drive for a week before giving me her old B200 to tide the time till the beast arrived.
When it did arrive, I liked its restrained aggression on the exterior and interior design. It doesn’t go out of it’s way to shout but when you look at it, you notice its muscular demeanour. It's a beautiful car through and through and looks better in person than in pictures.
Day 1:
Wow! The sound from the rear, its like some fan blowers are under rear of the car so each time you touch the accelerator pedal a tiny bit you hear some woof, woof V8, bassy sound. AWESOME!!!
This car sounds great even when just going slow which is a good thing. That said on a full blast the up shift sound (burp? Mini explosion?) is also fantastic! :-)) While the N/A 6.3 has a different sound with different qualities they are both great in their own unique ways.
The way it takes corners is something to be felt to be believed. Though there is noticeable diving under strong braking, well more so than what I was used to in the C63. However, the corners are taken very flat and smooth which has everything to do with the Active Curve System, which functions similar to the ABC system usually found std on the CL-class, though specifically to control hydraulics in the stabilizer bars front and rear.
I also like the ability to control the suspension between the comfort, sport and sport+ modes. I noticed the vehicle drops the ride height an inch or so when I select any of the suspension sport modes.
Thanks to the 4Matic system, the acceleration feels stronger from the get go than the C63 and it is also not subject to the tarmac type or loose dirt on the road compared to the C63. That said I do sometimes miss the hooliganism of peeling out of corners.
Day 2:
I thought it was fast yesterday but today it seems faster and I am still using C transmission mode. There is boatloads of torque from practically standstill making 2nd gear feel as if it were 1st. Traction is also quite amazing though when you do spin a tire the ESP cuts in quite sharply.
I like the fact that I can select any suspension mode independently of the transmission mode. Therefore, Sport+ suspension mode and C transmission mode can live in perfect harmony. :-)) Also worth noting is that the ride is very good to the point that I can't believe the vehicle is riding on 21inch wheels.
I also drive it at night and must point out that the bi xenon intelligent light system is excellent in both brightness and sharpness in reaction to corners. Also the interior ambient lights look great with their soft warm glow.
As for mods/accessories done so far; I've done the front window tint, AMG door pins, chrome hood fins, fitted MB's new all weather mats (which are actually quite nice), and fitted my daughters MB car seat, plus got an AMG carbon weave key chain.
03-10-2013, 12:28 PM
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Thanks for sharing your story and good to hear that you are enjoying your ML63!
I am getting my one next saturday and I'm so excited about it!!
I am getting my one next saturday and I'm so excited about it!!
ML63 thoughts:
I finally took delivery of my new 2013, ML63 AMG PP and thought I would keep track of my thoughts as I got to grips with the car. I’m calling it a car as SUV implies a certain degree of un-car-like handling, so car will suffice for now :-). It’s probably worth mentioning that the last vehicle I drove for any extended time daily was a C63 AMG and my wife’s new Jeep Grand Cherokee that I drove for a week before handing it over to her. Okay, she let me drive for a week before giving me her old B200 to tide the time till the beast arrived.
When it did arrive, I liked its restrained aggression on the exterior and interior design. It doesn’t go out of it’s way to shout but when you look at it, you notice its muscular demeanour. It's a beautiful car through and through and looks better in person than in pictures.
Day 1:
Wow! The sound from the rear, its like some fan blowers are under rear of the car so each time you touch the accelerator pedal a tiny bit you hear some woof, woof V8, bassy sound. AWESOME!!!
This car sounds great even when just going slow which is a good thing. That said on a full blast the up shift sound (burp? Mini explosion?) is also fantastic! :-)) While the N/A 6.3 has a different sound with different qualities they are both great in their own unique ways.
The way it takes corners is something to be felt to be believed. Though there is noticeable diving under strong braking, well more so than what I was used to in the C63. However, the corners are taken very flat and smooth which has everything to do with the Active Curve System, which functions similar to the ABC system usually found std on the CL-class, though specifically to control hydraulics in the stabilizer bars front and rear.
I also like the ability to control the suspension between the comfort, sport and sport+ modes. I noticed the vehicle drops the ride height an inch or so when I select any of the suspension sport modes.
Thanks to the 4Matic system, the acceleration feels stronger from the get go than the C63 and it is also not subject to the tarmac type or loose dirt on the road compared to the C63. That said I do sometimes miss the hooliganism of peeling out of corners.
Day 2:
I thought it was fast yesterday but today it seems faster and I am still using C transmission mode. There is boatloads of torque from practically standstill making 2nd gear feel as if it were 1st. Traction is also quite amazing though when you do spin a tire the ESP cuts in quite sharply.
I like the fact that I can select any suspension mode independently of the transmission mode. Therefore, Sport+ suspension mode and C transmission mode can live in perfect harmony. :-)) Also worth noting is that the ride is very good to the point that I can't believe the vehicle is riding on 21inch wheels.
I also drive it at night and must point out that the bi xenon intelligent light system is excellent in both brightness and sharpness in reaction to corners. Also the interior ambient lights look great with their soft warm glow.
As for mods/accessories done so far; I've done the front window tint, AMG door pins, chrome hood fins, fitted MB's new all weather mats (which are actually quite nice), and fitted my daughters MB car seat, plus got an AMG carbon weave key chain.
I finally took delivery of my new 2013, ML63 AMG PP and thought I would keep track of my thoughts as I got to grips with the car. I’m calling it a car as SUV implies a certain degree of un-car-like handling, so car will suffice for now :-). It’s probably worth mentioning that the last vehicle I drove for any extended time daily was a C63 AMG and my wife’s new Jeep Grand Cherokee that I drove for a week before handing it over to her. Okay, she let me drive for a week before giving me her old B200 to tide the time till the beast arrived.
When it did arrive, I liked its restrained aggression on the exterior and interior design. It doesn’t go out of it’s way to shout but when you look at it, you notice its muscular demeanour. It's a beautiful car through and through and looks better in person than in pictures.
Day 1:
Wow! The sound from the rear, its like some fan blowers are under rear of the car so each time you touch the accelerator pedal a tiny bit you hear some woof, woof V8, bassy sound. AWESOME!!!
This car sounds great even when just going slow which is a good thing. That said on a full blast the up shift sound (burp? Mini explosion?) is also fantastic! :-)) While the N/A 6.3 has a different sound with different qualities they are both great in their own unique ways.
The way it takes corners is something to be felt to be believed. Though there is noticeable diving under strong braking, well more so than what I was used to in the C63. However, the corners are taken very flat and smooth which has everything to do with the Active Curve System, which functions similar to the ABC system usually found std on the CL-class, though specifically to control hydraulics in the stabilizer bars front and rear.
I also like the ability to control the suspension between the comfort, sport and sport+ modes. I noticed the vehicle drops the ride height an inch or so when I select any of the suspension sport modes.
Thanks to the 4Matic system, the acceleration feels stronger from the get go than the C63 and it is also not subject to the tarmac type or loose dirt on the road compared to the C63. That said I do sometimes miss the hooliganism of peeling out of corners.
Day 2:
I thought it was fast yesterday but today it seems faster and I am still using C transmission mode. There is boatloads of torque from practically standstill making 2nd gear feel as if it were 1st. Traction is also quite amazing though when you do spin a tire the ESP cuts in quite sharply.
I like the fact that I can select any suspension mode independently of the transmission mode. Therefore, Sport+ suspension mode and C transmission mode can live in perfect harmony. :-)) Also worth noting is that the ride is very good to the point that I can't believe the vehicle is riding on 21inch wheels.
I also drive it at night and must point out that the bi xenon intelligent light system is excellent in both brightness and sharpness in reaction to corners. Also the interior ambient lights look great with their soft warm glow.
As for mods/accessories done so far; I've done the front window tint, AMG door pins, chrome hood fins, fitted MB's new all weather mats (which are actually quite nice), and fitted my daughters MB car seat, plus got an AMG carbon weave key chain.
03-11-2013, 05:18 PM
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Congrats sir sick ride!
I am getting my ml63 in a few days and can t sleep anymore lol.
Thanks for your post some very usefull info/opinions
Btw in sports mode transmission wise, when you downshift does the engine blipp also?
Have fun with your new ride i envy you
I am getting my ml63 in a few days and can t sleep anymore lol.
Thanks for your post some very usefull info/opinions
Btw in sports mode transmission wise, when you downshift does the engine blipp also?
Have fun with your new ride i envy you
03-12-2013, 03:48 AM
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Congrats on your new ride I just picked up my Palladium Silver 2013 ML63 a couple of weeks ago and LOVE IT!!!!!
The best thing I LOVE about this car, is when the Engine is put into Sport Mode..... it goes CRAZY!!!! let go of the throttle and it goes off, with delicious sounding backfires........to me, it is just insane for an "SUV" to do this!!! If that's not enough, then put the Suspension into Sport+ and go around corners at "warp speed" better than some sedans!!!
EVOII_Racer......glad you finally get to drive your car soon and yes, our 2 cars must have been in the same order.... June 12 Order and March 13 Delivery. Also when you pick up your car, you are asked not to "blip" the throttle or Engine Brake it for the first 1000 miles for the Run-in period.
I just picked up my Palladium Silver 2013 ML63 a couple of weeks ago and LOVE IT!!!!! The best thing I LOVE about this car, is when the Engine is put into Sport Mode..... it goes CRAZY!!!! let go of the throttle and it goes off, with delicious sounding backfires........to me, it is just insane for an "SUV" to do this!!! If that's not enough, then put the Suspension into Sport+ and go around corners at "warp speed" better than some sedans!!!
EVOII_Racer......glad you finally get to drive your car soon
and yes, our 2 cars must have been in the same order.... June 12 Order and March 13 Delivery. Also when you pick up your car, you are asked not to "blip" the throttle or Engine Brake it for the first 1000 miles for the Run-in period.
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Congratulations,
It is an awesome car and nice to see another one with a car seat strapped in the back (p.s. I have one identical to yours, on the same side of the car!)!
You will love it even more when it is run-in and you can switch it to Sport mode. It gets addictive and cannot make yourself go back to "Comfort" (though when you fill it up with fuel from empty you know you ought to......)
It is an awesome car and nice to see another one with a car seat strapped in the back (p.s. I have one identical to yours, on the same side of the car!)!
You will love it even more when it is run-in and you can switch it to Sport mode. It gets addictive and cannot make yourself go back to "Comfort" (though when you fill it up with fuel from empty you know you ought to......)
03-13-2013, 09:25 AM
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You are almost there and the wait is worth it. Congrats on your new ride I just picked up my Palladium Silver 2013 ML63 a couple of weeks ago and LOVE IT!!!!!
The best thing I LOVE about this car, is when the Engine is put into Sport Mode..... it goes CRAZY!!!! let go of the throttle and it goes off, with delicious sounding backfires........to me, it is just insane for an "SUV" to do this!!! If that's not enough, then put the Suspension into Sport+ and go around corners at "warp speed" better than some sedans!!!
EVOII_Racer......glad you finally get to drive your car soon and yes, our 2 cars must have been in the same order.... June 12 Order and March 13 Delivery. Also when you pick up your car, you are asked not to "blip" the throttle or Engine Brake it for the first 1000 miles for the Run-in period.
I just picked up my Palladium Silver 2013 ML63 a couple of weeks ago and LOVE IT!!!!! The best thing I LOVE about this car, is when the Engine is put into Sport Mode..... it goes CRAZY!!!! let go of the throttle and it goes off, with delicious sounding backfires........to me, it is just insane for an "SUV" to do this!!! If that's not enough, then put the Suspension into Sport+ and go around corners at "warp speed" better than some sedans!!!
EVOII_Racer......glad you finally get to drive your car soon
and yes, our 2 cars must have been in the same order.... June 12 Order and March 13 Delivery. Also when you pick up your car, you are asked not to "blip" the throttle or Engine Brake it for the first 1000 miles for the Run-in period. Congratulations,
It is an awesome car and nice to see another one with a car seat strapped in the back (p.s. I have one identical to yours, on the same side of the car!)!
You will love it even more when it is run-in and you can switch it to Sport mode. It gets addictive and cannot make yourself go back to "Comfort" (though when you fill it up with fuel from empty you know you ought to......)
It is an awesome car and nice to see another one with a car seat strapped in the back (p.s. I have one identical to yours, on the same side of the car!)!
You will love it even more when it is run-in and you can switch it to Sport mode. It gets addictive and cannot make yourself go back to "Comfort" (though when you fill it up with fuel from empty you know you ought to......)
The MB kids seats fit well and are easy to use all round. By the way, I tried out S mode by accident (pressed transmission button instead of suspension button) and promptly nicknamed it S for Psycho!
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A couple of questions.
Where did you order the door pins from?
Where did you order the chrome hood fins from?
Thanks!
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Where did you order the door pins from?
Where did you order the chrome hood fins from?
Thanks!
Randy
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I have towed several times with mine. Tows great, stable and powerful. One trailer weighs 5200lbs (snowmobile trailer) the other about 4000 (bass boat)
Just make sure you get a long enough pin to get your trailer away from the bumper for cosmetic protection.
Just make sure you get a long enough pin to get your trailer away from the bumper for cosmetic protection.
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It's good to see so many new ML63 owners here.
Were you on 6Speed before with a Porsche? Well, welcome to MBWorld.
Towed a C250 from Vegas to California one time after the SEMA show and everything went smooth. We were planning to tow a lot with it but our custom made Featherlite trailer is too short for our SLS. We have been waiting for almost 5 months for them to pick it up and redo it.
Towed a C250 from Vegas to California one time after the SEMA show and everything went smooth. We were planning to tow a lot with it but our custom made Featherlite trailer is too short for our SLS. We have been waiting for almost 5 months for them to pick it up and redo it.
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Thank you very much sir!
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GMW,
I was able to order the chrome hood fins from the dealer and they'll be in tomorrow, but they can't find the door pins in their system. Do you have a part number or link to an official MB website that lists them?
Thanks again,
Randy
I was able to order the chrome hood fins from the dealer and they'll be in tomorrow, but they can't find the door pins in their system. Do you have a part number or link to an official MB website that lists them?
Thanks again,
Randy
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Interesting... I am looking at the Mercedes genuine accessory for M class manual and there is a picture of door pins but no part number is written next to it. most of other items do have part number written there.
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