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I got a total unicorn car. It’s hyper blue magno with sage grey interior. It’s so wild that it’s rad. I love it. It’s a brand new 2025 with 36 miles on the odometer and I got over $30k off in total. It was a custom order that was backed out of. I’ve received so many compliments just in the few stops I did on the way home from the dealership. It’s epic and I love it. Not missing the S Class and I intend to DD this.
Last edited by Frenetic; May 20, 2026 at 08:14 PM.
Wow, this is AWESOME!!! Congrats, and this is just timely to add more to my anxiety.
I posted elsewhere, and got lots of great feedback already, but curious about your thoughts since you went through this... But I am kind of at a crossroads now. I already decided that am going to add a fourth weekend/fun car to my garage soon, which is finally ready/complete to host one more. I have already downselected 4 options that must be coupes as they will not be my daily. Have 2 more options on the list but didn't find one yet. AMG GT is not on the final 4 on my list, but I have seriously considered it, but I need a coupe with rear seats for my kid(s) to join as needed sometimes. Last weekend I was negotiating on two ends, one for a new M8 Competition and the other for a slightly more expensive new-gen CPO Bentley Continental GT with couple thousands miles. The 2 other options are still in search mode. Neither dealer settled yet to the numbers I offered and I take my time usually in negotiations even if/when I travel out of state like in this case. I don't see many other options despite that am stretching my budget to higher threshold than normal. The reality I found is that once once cabin quality, comfort, refinement, and overall execution become your top priorities, the list of truly satisfying cars shrinks dramatically especially when adding performance. Yours is a great example of a "complete" ride experience, though am not 100% sure about comfort (never drove it yet). Cars are becoming more complex, interiors are getting cheaper in too many segments, and I feel that at this stage, if you want a genuinely “complete” experience (drivetrain, cabin refinement with no creaks, tech, comfort, presence, all together) you often end up in high-end GT cars like this, or Bentley's territory whether you planned to or not. Cabin experience and comfort are basically my OCD. That’s the one area I refuse to compromise on and in these days there is probably no more than 1-2 car options in the sub-200K that offer that. But this time am adding a coupe so that list shrinks to almost zero or 1. I think you got an excellent ride out there that would have been 100% on my list if I can forget about the rear seat, but I need it.
You are definitely not going to miss the S with a car like this. Having said that, personally I intend to keep my daily sedan when I get a coupe.. Let us know how you will feel on the long-term with a GT coupe like that as a daily.
Thanks, everyone. I love it. It’s a hoot and it’s comfortable in comfort mode with the 20” wheels. Comfortable enough for me.
I have to hand it to you. I don't know you like many do and I apologize about that. You made the right choice. I made the wrong choice so I hope you can laugh at my expense. Back in 2019 I bought two cars. The A8L and this R8. I sold the R8 shortly thereafter because it was an insane car, rode rough and the like. I was just saying to myself how I missed the car but you did it right. Fast & comfortable is the way to go.
Here's the baby I miss. The R8 V10 and I will say right away I love your car more!!
Last edited by superangrypenguin; May 20, 2026 at 10:50 PM.
Thanks, everyone. I love it. It’s a hoot and it’s comfortable in comfort mode with the 20” wheels. Comfortable enough for me.
It's awesome that you find a sport coupe that comfy even after driving sedans. That's hard to find nowadays in coupe, performance ones too, unless when compared to sedans that don't ride that well. I found most coupe cars to be a bit too stiff for me, but not all.
Congratulations! The wait is over and I am glad you took an inventory stock instead of waiting so you could enjoy it immediately. Absolutely stunning colour, enjoy every smiles per mile!
It’s obviously stiffer than my S Class but it’s not bad at all in comfort mode and I can see myself DD this very easily. I think the 20” wheels plays a part versus the rubber band 21s that everyone gets. The 21s do look nicer but it’s noticeably stiffer.
I’ll take photos of the sage green interior. I like it a lot. It’s very unique and contrasts nicely with the black and aluminum interior.
The tablet screen is noticeably smaller than the one in our S Class. I couldn’t tell from the looking at photos, but it’s like 75% the size, which it had to be because the interior is smaller than the S Class. The S is carnivorous in comparison.
One thing I was worried about was the base Burmester “surround” system, which is the lowest tier Burmester versus the base 3D in the S. I checked off the high-end Burmester on my custom build but I had no choice here. My fears were unfounded because it’s good. After playing around with the settings, boosting the base volume and bass levels and turning off noise compensation, it sounds very similar to my S class both in loudness and clarity. I really enjoyed the Burmester in the S and was afraid of taking a downgrade. Not anymore. It’s great and the smaller interior volume really helps with the soundstage and surround feeling
Here’s the window sticker. I would have never chosen half of these options myself, like the microfiber stuff, but I must say it works. I’m glad it has the front axle lift, an option I desire but consider a luxury. Also, it has a HUD! The first Mercedes of my three so far that has one lol. HUDs should be standard in all trims for all cars.
Finally, the deal on this was too good to pass up. The money factor on 2025 models is heavily subsidized versus the very high 0.003 on the 2026 MYs. It’s still the biggest car payment I’ve ever had but it’s worth it lol. This is the first car in a long time that I park and look back at.
Also, I got prepaid maintenance for free. It was one of the bargaining items. It’s listed at well over $3k on the worksheet. Also got to charge my huge downpayment without a fee and free rubber floor mats.
Congratulations @Frenetic on your new GT63! I know from my own experience when a car drops in your lap that ticks all the boxes, you best move on it or it will slip through your hands. I personally love non-standard colors on cars and that blue is gorgeous. And the exhaust sound you get from a X63 is unequaled. Enjoy your new car!
Congratulations @Frenetic on your new GT63! I know from my own experience when a car drops in your lap that ticks all the boxes, you best move on it or it will slip through your hands. I personally love non-standard colors on cars and that blue is gorgeous. And the exhaust sound you get from a X63 is unequaled. Enjoy your new car!
The only thing is he doesn't have most of the options he wanted, which is a shame but I am sure he will enjoy the car regardless.
2019 SL450, 2019 E450 Luxury Trim Wagon, 2024 BMW I7 xDrive60
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The only thing is he doesn't have most of the options he wanted, which is a shame but I am sure he will enjoy the car regardless.
As I recall, the OP said he was ordering a very basic car. Perhaps he could share with us how his original order compares with this car he actually got. I’d be interested to know.
I can tell by the tone of his posts, he is super-jazzed about his new car. His enthusiasm is infectious. I felt the same way when I got my Olive S. I'm super-excited for him.
As I recall, the OP said he was ordering a very basic car. Perhaps he could share with us how his original order compares with this car he actually got. I’d be interested to know.
One of the MANY nice things about Costco (at least in Atlanta) is the size of the enormous parking spaces at all the Atlanta Costcos. No door-ding-size parking spaces. Love that place!
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