Dan_B

Key takeaways:
We got the coupe we wanted so much, after AMG canceled our December '19 order, and cut the 2020 production line, thanks to unbelievable efforts and deeds from Stefan, the GM of MB Lynnwood. I actually gave up on getting one after a long set of escalations. A rumor of a possible limited run in 2021 wasn't worth betting on given the MB unpredictable mid production cut, my frustrating running around, and other options beginning to show up. But, sometimes things work out for the better because good people step in to help. So this thread is about thanking the good people who made the impossible possible.

The Dealership: I wanted to share my appreciation the only WA dealership I trust my AMGs with. Even more so to share my deepappreciation to Stefan for being the only person the planet who was able to get us a new 2020 coupe by going above and beyond (as in orders of magnitude above and beyond)!

The Person: Stefan, the General Manager, has pulled nothing short of pure magic. He far surpassed any expectations I have had. I actually gave up on AMG, consulted with DB on narrowing options, got saved by him before making a mistake :-), and waited for the Roma and new Aston to go on the market. It was the only option left after months of running around in circles, and not being to find a coupe that met our needs.

How to get a none existent coupe: I don't really know why Stefan persisted, how he succeeded, but I do know he went far above what anyone in has place would have done. My respect for him skyrocketed. Without sharing specifics, he was just awesome. And in short, the outcome is we have our 3rd AMG, a new 2020 S63 Coupe that is properly configured and an awesome dealership to keep working with to take care care of our AMGs and upgrade Roo in future. Maybe a worthy coupe should AMG build one in future. Now I have 3 fun years to wait.

The Key players who are making an excellent coupe perfect:
Thank you everyone who helped!

• D.B and his awesome advice, guidance and insight for beauty - it pays to listen to him early :-)
• Stefan for his magic act and outstanding experience (MBLynnwood) - without Stefan we would have no coupe - only deep resentment toward AMG and the way they killed the best flagship on the market.
• Garrett at MB Lynnwood for driving all the MB upgrades and always paying attention to detail and doing awesome work on all our AMGs. He's the best at what he done!
• David Nussbaum (wheelsboutique.com/) the one of a kind David who helped us customize all 3 AMGs and who's an awesome person.
• Ben, Joey, Rudy our 'go to guys' (EastSide AutoSalon; Mr. Sun & Tint),
• Cole (cool gadgets and H&R Spacers),
• TBD Shardul for air filters + new item, after his awesome assistance with our current coupe.
• Anyone else? Sorry if I forgot anyone. When everyone is done customizing this handsome S63 Coupe over the next 4 weeks or so, it will be even more amazing.

So to close at beginning--Thank you MB Lynnwood and especially Stefan! What you've done for us is nothing short of a new level of excellence! You're the best!

The config specifics or at least most of them (I don't have all the docs handy):

• Exterior color: Obsidian Black Metallic.
• Internal color: Black Exclusive Nappa Leather with Carbon Fiber and Black Piano Lacquer trim.
• AMG Packages: Driver Assistance Package, Warmth and Comfort Package, AMG Aerodynamic Package, Carbon Fiber Package, Night View Assist Plus and Headlamps with Swarovski crystal accents, AMG Exterior Night Styling.
• AMG Add-ons: AMG Carbon Ceramic Breaks, Carbon Fiber Performance Steering, Heated windshield,
• David Add-ons (wheels boutique): Set of Custom 20" HRE P103’s in Polished Clear with built-in spacers , Set of Michelin Pilot Sport 4S-- Shipped to MB-Lynnwood.
• Cole upgrades: All needed gadgets + H&R Spacers to make up at least 30mm (Thank you DB; I didn't consider spacers prior to our chat :-))
• Ben and Joey (Eastside): XPEL with Ceramic Coating, Interior leather protection, whatever else they want to do.
• Rudy: (Mr. Sun & Tint) Best tinting that are perfect and look new 3 years later!
• Misc: Few other goodies from good people DB introduced me too and who helped upgrade Dorian
• Insurance: Chubb via FIT Insurance

I'll post pictures when the coupe comes home and we have a nice day to do its beauty justice.

HAWKiS63

Congrats DanB, all will be great in the end!

What is the planning on delivery? Was it a dealer (ordered) car, so it will be ready soon?

Dan_B

Thank you!! Yes, it started as a dealer ordered car, it is now in the USA and already being worked on. I hope to get it in mid-March or so, depending on all the various work getting done, as the coupe moves from Lynnwood to other experts. Luckily, everyone is in a 5 mile radius, and David N. is shipping his contribution to the project directly to Lynnwood. Here's part of the work being done now at Lynnwood:




And David's wheels (https://www.hrewheels.com/wheels/series-p1/p103):

with Sport 4S mounted as it'll be picked up in Spring

Dan_B

Half on CCB and half of the Reds being removed :-)





and the original black AMG wheels waiting to be replaced with HREs

Dan_B

Few more:

sattman

Congratulations. So did they find a new S63 and added your Mods such as the CCB's and Swarovski headlights, etc?
Also why are you using spacers with the HRE's?

Dan_B

Thank you

Yes, they did. We looked at the 6 or so C217 options in the US and on the assembly line in DE with DB. They were all very lacking. It was then that I gave up on getting one. I have no clue how Stefan got this coupe which just lacked a few things (e.g. magic sky) but had all my key packages + night vision. It'll be great. My guess is it just got off the production line, or arrived at the VPC and didn't show up. Whatever it was, he ordered it when he saw it. Coupe has 13 miles on it and shipped directly to MB Lynnwood the day before we came in.

I want about 30mm which will get the look I want and won't interfere with high speed. I didn't give David the size (my bad) and he built in ones that are (I think) 10mm and 14mm, or something like that. He did an awesome job like always, despite my "help", and now I can play around with H&R to add more space.

amir1

Congratulations. Sounds amazing.

Dan_B

Thank you, Amir!

Heisenberg

Wow I hope they are giving you a good deal on the OEM parts i.e. CCBs, Swarovski headlamps, etc that is being retrofit as I know the MSRP on those items is quite high. Looks like the car may have already had the exterior carbon which is good, MSRP on those 6 pieces alone is about $12,000!

Whatever the final cost is, it will be worth it - the car is amazing. And no big deal on the MagicSky, that is really the least useful of all the options. Only thing it really adds is the ability to make the roof entirely transparent, instead of always having the tinted glass. Here in AZ I either would want the glass tinted or completely opaque with the sliding screen in place, so even at the very fair price of $2,500 I didn't opt for it.

Dan_B

Thank you!!

Stefan is being very helpful and my primary goal is to give this coupe everything it deserves. Your posts were big contributors to my motivation to keep going and fighting windmills till Stefan went all in. So, thank you for that too!

yes, it has the carbon fiber and aerodynamic packed. Also the night styling I preferred not to have. But with the carbon fiber it’s really minor.

Lynnwood and Garrett our doing an awesome job, and keep sending us pics. I think the OEM part will be done by end of month. Then 2-3 weeks and I will share the final artwork.

thank you again, Dan

RJC

Magic sky causes a halo effect at times and we didn't order it the second time.

Igor Sakhnov

@Dan_B - so happy for you to find what you were looking for (almost)!

Let me know when you plan to come to EAS and may be we'll align calendars and grab coffee together.

COOPERDB

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Regarding the Swarovski headlamps -

The initial E-mail estimate was listed as somewhere

around 8k for parts plus labor -

Even with a fair amount of the 18 in me I was

beyond shocked when I first read it -

As in "Get a Rope" -

I outlined the actual cost of parts and labor and

Stefan quickly moved to make the price adjustment

once Dan asked for clarification - putting the price at cost -

The CCB's / install will also be at cost -

Attention to detail and done right -

A work of art -


Thank-You
D.B.


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Dan_B

Well said - nothing left to add - I'll let you know when the coupe gets to Eastside :-)

turboluke

Congrats! Waiting is the hardest part

coolcamden

Congrats Dan. It’s an amazing car you’ll love for a long time.

What do you plan to do with the original wheels/tires set?

Dan_B

Thank you! I gave them to the dealer, as a thank you, and I thought it ended there. In one of the follow-ups (someone asked me about them) he always planned to sell them and give us the money. He thinks he can get about $3,000 for them, which is really nice and unexpected. It's part of his going above and beyond. My original build with all the options except a couple of things (like the refrigerator :-)) was still far less costly than all the retrofits that nearly got me everything I wanted (at cost and no labor).

Dan_B

Thank you all--for all your good wishes, wit, help, and for being happy for us. The folks in this sub-forum are here awesome.

I wish the "outside world" was more like you. The world would be a far better place with more people like you!

Bet regards,
Dan

Dan_B

Just got this... one side is done and the other is the original. When you see them side-by-side...wow... no words needed

Heisenberg

I know the multi-beam headlamps have better technology, and not sure why they were never offered with the c217/a217. But the Swarovski ILS are easily the best looking headlights Mercedes has ever produced. My previous 2015 CPO did not have them and I always regretted that, thought about retrofitting several times but figured I'd eventually trade into a 2018+ and they would be mandatory for that car. So well done getting them for your 2020!

And I think with the carbon fiber packages the car looks much better without the night styling. I'd only opt for that on a car without the exterior carbon fiber.

I just had the exterior carbon fiber parts installed on mine, will post up some pics in another thread. My car is now complete!

Dan_B

It has better tech but lower output, so no loss :-)

spot on about night styling but can’t take it off

S63AMG888

iTrader: (3)

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

Dan_B

Should be ready to pickup from my dealer next weekend before getting the rest of the upgrades and then Tinting, XPEL, and Modesta ceramic coating with Ben, Joey, and Rudy.

Heisenberg

So excited for you, Dan! Can't wait to see pics of the finished upgraded car.

PS - Make sure to get the dealer to rework the original window sticker to reflect the substantial factory upgrades, that is something they should be wiling to do for you.