New 2020 AMG GLC 63 Owner First Merc
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2020 AMG GLC 63
New 2020 AMG GLC 63 Owner First Merc
Hello. I just purchased a new 2020 obsidian black GLC 63. This is my first merc, I've owned 3 Audi's in the past, a 2008 stage 1 A4, 2012 stage 2 A7, and a 2013 Stage 3 S8. The S8 was (is, since I haven't gotten rid of it yet) that made 720-ish HP. All my previous Audi's were CPO cars. My GLC is brand new which is a breath of fresh air, after I decided to bite the bullet with the inevitable depreciation.
Moving on to the GLC, it's a great, extremely fun car to drive. Definitely not as massive and luxurious as the S8, or as fast, yet, but it's still comfortable and truly drive like a car and not an SUV. My previous cars all had ZF tranny's, the GLC is my first dual clutch experience. Night and day difference. The ZF is honestly my favorite tranny due to the very smooth power delivery, and the ability to hold massive amounts of torques. The DCT gives you a more raw sports car experience and still getting used to it. The uodated tech vs my previous older Audi's is a wonderful treat. I'm still learning all of the functions and tricks to streamline the command operations since there are way less buttons vs most other cars, but I can see the advantage once I develop a good routine.
The only issues right now, even for a brand new car are the some common ones everyone's discussed already; crabbing at low speed full lock, and the sunroof squeak over rough bumps. I'll be feet it back the dealer soon to get them checked out. But other than those minor issues, what a blast to drive everyday. A lot more drive modes than the Audi's, and that exhaust button!!
Sorry for the ramble and no proper pics yet due the heavy rains lately in Cali, I will get some up as soon as she gets a bath.
I'm excited to join a new platform and share journey with everyone.
Moving on to the GLC, it's a great, extremely fun car to drive. Definitely not as massive and luxurious as the S8, or as fast, yet, but it's still comfortable and truly drive like a car and not an SUV. My previous cars all had ZF tranny's, the GLC is my first dual clutch experience. Night and day difference. The ZF is honestly my favorite tranny due to the very smooth power delivery, and the ability to hold massive amounts of torques. The DCT gives you a more raw sports car experience and still getting used to it. The uodated tech vs my previous older Audi's is a wonderful treat. I'm still learning all of the functions and tricks to streamline the command operations since there are way less buttons vs most other cars, but I can see the advantage once I develop a good routine.
The only issues right now, even for a brand new car are the some common ones everyone's discussed already; crabbing at low speed full lock, and the sunroof squeak over rough bumps. I'll be feet it back the dealer soon to get them checked out. But other than those minor issues, what a blast to drive everyday. A lot more drive modes than the Audi's, and that exhaust button!!
Sorry for the ramble and no proper pics yet due the heavy rains lately in Cali, I will get some up as soon as she gets a bath.
I'm excited to join a new platform and share journey with everyone.
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As a new guy and non AMG owner, thanks for posting and responding, interesting stuff.
The only thing I would add is the evil marketing departments of all mfg'ers.
For MB owners, here is how I see them extracting dollars.
They offer AMG styling which is available for my GLK all the way up to the V8 power plants and equivalent bells, whistles, and creature comforts expected at each price point.
Comparing a V6 to a V8 isn't really apples to apples.
I fondly remember my second car, a 1970 Cadillac Sedan de Ville, hand-me-down from my Grandparents.
Now that was a V8...stock specs...
472 CID, 375 BHP @ 4400 RPM, Torque 525 ft-lbs. @ 3300 RPM
The only thing I would add is the evil marketing departments of all mfg'ers.
For MB owners, here is how I see them extracting dollars.
They offer AMG styling which is available for my GLK all the way up to the V8 power plants and equivalent bells, whistles, and creature comforts expected at each price point.
Comparing a V6 to a V8 isn't really apples to apples.
I fondly remember my second car, a 1970 Cadillac Sedan de Ville, hand-me-down from my Grandparents.
Now that was a V8...stock specs...
472 CID, 375 BHP @ 4400 RPM, Torque 525 ft-lbs. @ 3300 RPM
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