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Hey MBWorld! I'm back...and blessed to be the happy owner of a gem -- a pre-owned (practically new!) 2015 E63 S w/ only...(wait for it)...6300+ miles! Was in the market and searching the country for a decent '15/'16 E63 that I could call my own, and only by the grace of God, I found one here locally in pristine shape. So excited to be back in a W212...wife had a '12 E350 that she loved...we both agree that the platform is arguably one of Mercedes' best. Glad to be back on the forum w/ this powerhouse...it was a hard decision to finally transition from my 2013 300 SRT8 that I bought brand new and kept stock (NA) for over eight years--after two engine rebuilds due to the notorious "Hemi tick", thought it was in my best interest to let it go w/ over 168,000 miles on the ticker before things started failing--still running good when I signed over the title though! Little nick-nack stuff like trunk release, windshield washer, humidity control, and blue-tooth stopped working...guess it was time...gonna really miss my UConnect and being able to pause/rewind live music and heated/chilled cup holders! Very rare feature in a vehicle--only knew of Escalade and ML AMG that had those. Really enjoyed that car to the fullest...but now it's time to make new waves w/ my new "brute in a suit", esp. before all V8+ muscle cars fade to black here real soon... Looking to pick everyone's brains and take in all the expert advice...not going to do much to her right now since she's already pushing 600hp+ (that's actual power vs. Mercedes' very modest claims), gotta get to know her a little better...but think I'm considering a UPD or Weistech high flow CAI upgrade to improve my throttle response @ least... Wife's gas pedal (in her Audi S6) feels much more responsive than mine, soooooo...we'll see where that goes...any suggestions? Anyway, hello!
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Congrats on the new car - pretty sure i saw the ad for it a month or so ago; the mileage is insane! Go with the BlackBoost CAI - proven power gains on the M157, especially on the top end. Not sure a CAI will improve throttle response all that much - these are known to be somewhat sluggish due to the drive-by-wire programming. An ECU tune will help some, and others like the SprintBooster type pedal enhancers.

 

Congratulations. The E63 S sounds awesome.

You need to post up some pics for us to enjoy

 

Welcome

 

Thanks, BCP...I see you're in the DMV as well! Thanks for the input/suggestions. So, guess I'm not going to get any improvement w/ gas pedal response...I was just listening to what someone else posted in the forum about their UPD (hi-flow) filter package, that physically extends the actual height of the filter box to allow for more air flow...said he felt quicker response from the gas pedal. The E63S is a beast, but it does take a bit of pressure to spool up power (relative to my SRT and my wife's S6)...her car has a notably "loose" pedal feel compared to mine... Will check into your other recommendations though... What I like about our car is the exclusivity--just like my '13 300 SRT, you don't see very many '15/'16 E63S's on the road--and when you do, you can HEAR and distinguish it if it's being pushed! Such a beautiful sound to my ears! Esp. when kicking down the gears... Absolutely looooooooovvve the exhaust note on this thing! Distinctively European... I know one thing, I get up to speed so quick that I can't seem to get out of third gear...before I know it, I'm already going pretty darn fast before I have to let off the gas and coast til I slow down...lol When pushing her, seems she wants to get as much out of third gear as possible, and that's a whole lot! RPM range is vast in that gear...lol But I have to admit, ~95% of my driving is in "tamed/relaxed" mode...but I limit using the "comfort" setting (suspension) so my car doesn't raise/lower each time I get in/out the car...trying to preserve the airmatics!

 

Thanks, ghlkal! Yeah, need to work on that (taking pics)...she is SO dirty right now...lots of thunderstorms lately...and I'm wanting to get the ceramic treatment here real soon...we'll see...definitely don't want to run her in an automatic car wash just yet...

 

So, I replied to 'BCP' before 'ghlkal'...but only my 'ghlkal' reply is posted... I did notice when I attempted to post my response to 'BCP', something about "...a moderator will post upon approval..." (paraphrased)...what the heck is that about? Sorry you have to wait for my response, 'BCP'...don't know what I triggered...smh...

 

I'm also new, also from the DMV, also the new owner of a pre-owned MB (a 2013 GLK250BT) and glad to be back in a Benz. Hi, neighbor!

 

Hi @hofb1999 and welcome to MBWorld. Thanks for the intro. Your AMG sounds awesome. Please post a photo or two when you get a chance 👍

 

LOL no worries, @hofb1999 ! We've def had some stormy weather lately.

Welcome @Galindawagen - DMV here too.

 

Hey there neighbor!! You have what my wife fondly refers to as the Mercedes "Glick"...lol I was actually looking @ those for her when I decided to go w/ the W212 "E"... The "Glick" still catches my eye...always loved them...enjoy!!

 

Yessir! Once I get her all cleaned up! Actually just finished storming here again just now.

 

Nice! I hope she enjoys her sedan as much as I do die Galindawagenin. (The name readily arrived at itself as I was practicing saying "Gelaendawagen Luxus Kompaktklasse" without tripping over it too badly - before I'd completely settled on purchasing one over another make).

I dropped it off at the dealership Thursday in order to get the emissions work done* and have been driving a 2021 GLC300 loaner. "Newer is not always better; superseded is not always exceeded" is proving out, in my experience, and I am having the opposite of buyer's remorse. (I would not buy what I'm currently driving.)

*I did a lot of research, a fair bit of it here, before deciding to buy a GLK, so I knew what I was in for

 

And I'd venture to say that you made a GREAT choice! (oh, and the wife's E350 is long gone...was total loss when she got "crunched" between two vehicles on the Beltway here in the DMV...she was certainly BLESSED her Mercedes lived up to its name when it comes to solid build quality...she moved on to Audi...enjoying her second "*6" C7.5 platform to date...) Have fun in that GLK, Galindawagen!!

 

Yes, Northern Va here. You could try the plug-and-play SprintBooster to enhance throttle input sensitivity - im sure you'd find more information from actual product users here on MBWorld. I have a set of the UPD spacers and the filters which come with them laying around if you'd like to give them a try. You're right - it is far less common to see a W212 E63 on the road; in some areas of NoVa, you are more likely to see a Lamborghini or a McLaren than you are an E63 of any generation. The exhaust note is great, and only improves with removal of the resonator. You'll see the car shifts earlier when in Comfort mode than it does in Sport or Sport+, so it really depends which mode is being used.

 

Congrats congrats fellow DMV resident!