Put in my order today
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Put in my order today
After LOOOONG deliberations and going back and forth on colors on a S550 Coupe, i decided to cancel the coupe order and instead going for the S63 AMG sedan.
Anthracite Blue
Red Calipers
20" AMG Multi Spoke
Black Excl. Napa
Rear Seat Entertainment
Driver Assistance
Warmth & Comfort
Surround View
Head Up Display
Split View
Carbon Fiber Trim
I am asking the dealer for 314 - AMG 3-Spoke Steering Wheel to see if that can be added.
Can't wait - the price differential between the coupe and the S63 sedan was too small and the added comfort was too large to stay with the coupe.
Any thoughts on the config?
Anthracite Blue
Red Calipers
20" AMG Multi Spoke
Black Excl. Napa
Rear Seat Entertainment
Driver Assistance
Warmth & Comfort
Surround View
Head Up Display
Split View
Carbon Fiber Trim
I am asking the dealer for 314 - AMG 3-Spoke Steering Wheel to see if that can be added.
Can't wait - the price differential between the coupe and the S63 sedan was too small and the added comfort was too large to stay with the coupe.
Any thoughts on the config?
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S, GL
After LOOOONG deliberations and going back and forth on colors on a S550 Coupe, i decided to cancel the coupe order and instead going for the S63 AMG sedan.
Anthracite Blue
Red Calipers
20" AMG Multi Spoke
Black Excl. Napa
Rear Seat Entertainment
Driver Assistance
Warmth & Comfort
Surround View
Head Up Display
Split View
Carbon Fiber Trim
I am asking the dealer for 314 - AMG 3-Spoke Steering Wheel to see if that can be added.
Can't wait - the price differential between the coupe and the S63 sedan was too small and the added comfort was too large to stay with the coupe.
Any thoughts on the config?
Anthracite Blue
Red Calipers
20" AMG Multi Spoke
Black Excl. Napa
Rear Seat Entertainment
Driver Assistance
Warmth & Comfort
Surround View
Head Up Display
Split View
Carbon Fiber Trim
I am asking the dealer for 314 - AMG 3-Spoke Steering Wheel to see if that can be added.
Can't wait - the price differential between the coupe and the S63 sedan was too small and the added comfort was too large to stay with the coupe.
Any thoughts on the config?
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Well, changed the color today to Obsidian Black - to be honest, i am a bit disappointed in the color choices of the top MB cars!
Re. the steering wheel, not yet - seems very difficult for no particular reasons - It is option #281 however, on the S-class sedan, this is the 2-spoke wheel with Dinamica grips - on ALL other cars, it is the desired 3-spoke;
I did hear back from MBUSA that it can be done 'after delivery' but i can only imagine the cost - probably 2.5k for the wheel and another .5 or 1k for the Airbag.
The MB rep (which is great, Leith Cary) is still looking into 'options'. Will keep you posted.
Re. the steering wheel, not yet - seems very difficult for no particular reasons - It is option #281 however, on the S-class sedan, this is the 2-spoke wheel with Dinamica grips - on ALL other cars, it is the desired 3-spoke;
I did hear back from MBUSA that it can be done 'after delivery' but i can only imagine the cost - probably 2.5k for the wheel and another .5 or 1k for the Airbag.
The MB rep (which is great, Leith Cary) is still looking into 'options'. Will keep you posted.
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S, GL
Reach out to the OP here, he got the 3 spoke wheel in the US on a S550 from the factory. I don't understand why it has to be so difficult especially since it is a standard option for the AMG in the UK, he had a rep at MBUSA that he worked with
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Reach out to the OP here, he got the 3 spoke wheel in the US on a S550 from the factory. I don't understand why it has to be so difficult especially since it is a standard option for the AMG in the UK, he had a rep at MBUSA that he worked with
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Well, changed the color today to Obsidian Black - to be honest, i am a bit disappointed in the color choices of the top MB cars!
Re. the steering wheel, not yet - seems very difficult for no particular reasons - It is option #281 however, on the S-class sedan, this is the 2-spoke wheel with Dinamica grips - on ALL other cars, it is the desired 3-spoke;
I did hear back from MBUSA that it can be done 'after delivery' but i can only imagine the cost - probably 2.5k for the wheel and another .5 or 1k for the Airbag.
The MB rep (which is great, Leith Cary) is still looking into 'options'. Will keep you posted.
Re. the steering wheel, not yet - seems very difficult for no particular reasons - It is option #281 however, on the S-class sedan, this is the 2-spoke wheel with Dinamica grips - on ALL other cars, it is the desired 3-spoke;
I did hear back from MBUSA that it can be done 'after delivery' but i can only imagine the cost - probably 2.5k for the wheel and another .5 or 1k for the Airbag.
The MB rep (which is great, Leith Cary) is still looking into 'options'. Will keep you posted.
Had an obsidian sl. Very complex Color for that car perfect. In the sunlight the car takes on different hues that really change the car over time.
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thanks all for your feedback.
So several updates:
- Changed the color to Magnetite Black
- Changed the interior to Excl. Nappa Porcelain / Black
- Changed Carbon Fiber trim to Black Piano
- Removed SplitView - due to resolution concerns
Re. the steering wheel - i escalated the issue to the PM AMG - he confirmed it is NOT possible to do it off factory - which is of course crazy but i respect his perspective - allegedly too difficult logistically etc - SO.. i have ordered the steering wheel aftermarket - US Pricing is crazy - my local dealer quoted $3800 for the wheel and 1940 for the airbag! Will buy it in Europe (mercteil.com) and will get it for approx EUR2200 (USD2600) - still A LOT but i think its a worthy upgrade.
Don't have pics yet - am doing E.D. by end of April - then will post all pics.
So several updates:
- Changed the color to Magnetite Black
- Changed the interior to Excl. Nappa Porcelain / Black
- Changed Carbon Fiber trim to Black Piano
- Removed SplitView - due to resolution concerns
Re. the steering wheel - i escalated the issue to the PM AMG - he confirmed it is NOT possible to do it off factory - which is of course crazy but i respect his perspective - allegedly too difficult logistically etc - SO.. i have ordered the steering wheel aftermarket - US Pricing is crazy - my local dealer quoted $3800 for the wheel and 1940 for the airbag! Will buy it in Europe (mercteil.com) and will get it for approx EUR2200 (USD2600) - still A LOT but i think its a worthy upgrade.
Don't have pics yet - am doing E.D. by end of April - then will post all pics.
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thanks all for your feedback.
So several updates:
- Changed the color to Magnetite Black
- Changed the interior to Excl. Nappa Porcelain / Black
- Changed Carbon Fiber trim to Black Piano
- Removed SplitView - due to resolution concerns
Re. the steering wheel - i escalated the issue to the PM AMG - he confirmed it is NOT possible to do it off factory - which is of course crazy but i respect his perspective - allegedly too difficult logistically etc - SO.. i have ordered the steering wheel aftermarket - US Pricing is crazy - my local dealer quoted $3800 for the wheel and 1940 for the airbag! Will buy it in Europe (mercteil.com) and will get it for approx EUR2200 (USD2600) - still A LOT but i think its a worthy upgrade.
Don't have pics yet - am doing E.D. by end of April - then will post all pics.
So several updates:
- Changed the color to Magnetite Black
- Changed the interior to Excl. Nappa Porcelain / Black
- Changed Carbon Fiber trim to Black Piano
- Removed SplitView - due to resolution concerns
Re. the steering wheel - i escalated the issue to the PM AMG - he confirmed it is NOT possible to do it off factory - which is of course crazy but i respect his perspective - allegedly too difficult logistically etc - SO.. i have ordered the steering wheel aftermarket - US Pricing is crazy - my local dealer quoted $3800 for the wheel and 1940 for the airbag! Will buy it in Europe (mercteil.com) and will get it for approx EUR2200 (USD2600) - still A LOT but i think its a worthy upgrade.
Don't have pics yet - am doing E.D. by end of April - then will post all pics.
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The shape & form is completely different:
2 spoke http://s1.paultan.org/image/2013/07/...-AMG-00020.jpg
3 spoke http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/wp-c...e-interior.jpg
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I do not see how you can use the existing airbag.
The shape & form is completely different:
2 spoke http://s1.paultan.org/image/2013/07/...-AMG-00020.jpg
3 spoke http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/wp-c...e-interior.jpg
The shape & form is completely different:
2 spoke http://s1.paultan.org/image/2013/07/...-AMG-00020.jpg
3 spoke http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/wp-c...e-interior.jpg
Will send you a PM.
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Hi Marc - thanks - in the end i changed it again to black / black -- while i love the look of the porcelain, my twin 10yr olds may not keep it as clean as i would so the black, while a bit more boring, is certainly a lot easier to keep up.
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Same issue here -- with a 7 year old! I'd love to get the porcelain/black, but I'm thinking a darker color would be more practical!
