Vic55

I know the car pretty well but have a question regarding the the P30 package aka AMG Performance Package.

Is it worth it? The two cars are fairly loaded but the P3 car is about 7k more MSRP wise. I plan to lower my car so do I need the AMG suspension upgrade? I plan to ECU my car so do I need the 186mph limiter? The lesser car has the AMG steering wheel and 19's too.

So what did I leave out? The LSD.. what else- let me know what your thoughts are.

The two cars are as follows:

White w/Ash interior- msrp 107k

(230) PARKTRONIC w/Parking Guidance

(298) Rear Side Airbag Package (DISC)

(610) Night View Assist PLUS w/Pedestrian Detection

(736) Black Ash Wood Trim

(864) Rear Seat Entertainment System

(P02) Premium 2 Package

(P30) AMG Performance Package



Red (yes red) with black interior MSRP 101k ... a 2 year lease with a Red sedan could be intriguing

067) Illuminated Door Sills

(230) PARKTRONIC w/Parking Guidance

(281) AMG Performance Steering Wheel

(413) Panorama Sunroof

(736) Black Ash Wood Trim

(793) Wheels: 19 AMG Twin 5-Spoke Forged Light-Alloy

(P02) Premium 2 Package


And this is a wildcard:

white with black interior MSRP 94k

(298) Rear Side Airbag Package (DISC)

(413) Panorama Sunroof

(736) Black Ash Wood Trim

(P02) Premium 2 Package

RW C55

I say go with the red one. The 19s and steering wheel seem to be what people want the most in the pp, the LSD not so much.
The nightview assist and rear view entertainment are some cool gadgets to have though, but i'm pretty sure they'll be quite useless in the long run.

BTW which red is it? There's one with mystic red in w212 section, and its one of the most stunning colors i've seen on sedans so far.

K-A

No info for you, but can't wait to see what you do with that car.

Vic55

Thanks, Im gonna do search now...

Good stuff for sure---- not sure about wheels yet, thoughts???

K-A

I'm a bore, I think the E63 wheels are as good as it gets, lol.

Vic55

For the life of me, I cant keep stockers on any of my cars...

K-A

Haha, yeah I know what you mean.

I guess with all the $$$$ cars already cost me as a vice/addiction, I should consider myself fortunate that I can save in any aspect of said addiction.

South Ocean1

Vic55:

Having seen the Mystic Red E63 in the flesh (I posted some pictures in the W212 forum), I can say it is a great color . . . I presume you have seen it in person since you are in the O.C. You would also have the rarest color of all the E63s, which may or may not mean something to you. So why didn't I get that car if I liked the color so much - I liked the Quartz Blue a little better and just didn't want a black interior this time around (or the 19 inch wheels - see below).

Also, to your question on the performance package and wheels, Edmunds commented on the performance package as really making the ride almost too stiff for most public roads (probably except for So Cal where the roads are smooooth). See http://www.insideline.com/mercedes-b...rst-drive.html. As Edmunds said, know your car and your roads before you get that package.

I needed the 18s here in Chicago as the roads are too rough to have a sufficiently comfortable ride with the 19s even without the performance package. But if you normally swap out your wheels anyways (you have a stunning collection of cars, by the way) and are not set on an exterior color, why not get that 18s and save some $$?

Look forward to hearing what you decide to do . . . Good luck!

Vic55

Appreciate the input for sure!!! I guess Ill have go and touch the car because I have not seen it in person...

Worth the wait

P30 is rare. I always believed that the most rare and desirable car will pay dividends at resale.

Good luck, and great to see you are coming back

Stein

Have you considered waiting for the 2011 models? The leather dash and alcantara headliner are welcomed improvements.

For wheels I think you should throw some HRE 790Rs on it!

Vic55

The deals are not remotely close--- I think there is 15k trunk money on 2010's...

The residuals are only 2-3 pts off also- Im looking for a short term lease of 24 months max- I want this as a daily driver and then will get the new M5 or the new E-AMG.

And you are spot on with the wheels- 790's are excellent!!

texasagg

Vic55, for what it's worth, if you get the car with the 19's and plan on replacing them, let me know - I'll buy them from you!

K-A

^^ I was gonna say the same thing LOL. Trying to "be good" to the Piggy Bank though and bit my tongue.... err fingers.

tgoss

HRE P47 Monobloks get my vote. I'd love to see them in black on a white car. Hell I'd love to see them in black on my car!

juicee63

Oh man super Vic on team 63!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

go with red that is hot! Please let me pilot it down the track for the 2010 E63 record , hahahahahahahaha.

You have such great taste man , hats off

Vic55

For sure, i will replace them so once I do Ill PM all parties...


Josh Im over that red- Im not feeling it

juicee63

No worries, listen that upgrade is for performance , it makes the handling more p car and bmwesque. The non pp cars are smoother but they handle like luxury sedans. The price paid in a lease is going to be minimal over 24 months. The more expensive pp car will have a better residual.

From looking at your stable the PP car seems more your breed

Vic55

I hear you on the PP... damn car is loaded with the Pedestrian Avoidance Program or whatever its called LOL...107k msrp--- but it has ash interior...

Have you driven w212 PP car?? If I dont get that one, here are my minimum needs, all of you let me know if I missed anything:

P2
Pano
Parktronics (not 100% needed but Im lazy)

what else?

Amg Perf wheel?
19's so I can sell them to texasagg!! (no shipping )
door sills: who cares
rear entertainment: who cares, Im driving
more??

E55_GT3wheels

I personaly would think a red E63 is bit too much. C-class AMG maybe, but not for the E63. I am picking up my new baby tomorrow!

bushburninc63

I'd go with Red, never seen a red E63. :o

Vic55

FYI this is the exact red car in question... not really a red. Its called Mystic Red as referenced in earlier posts and is similar to Barolo. I wish it was similar to Mars Red. Some people were calling it "An old man's color"

bushburninc63

that's look exactly like Dadsc63 Barolo Red. Looks like an old mans car. :o But Dads made his look very sinister, maybe you can too. :o

Vic55

I think, initially, the color will be quite interesting but over time; the novelty will wear...

I havent test driven the car in about 7 months so I have to go and get my feet wet again. The deal on this car is amazing right now, thus my reason for flipping out of the M3.

E55_GT3wheels

Vic!! The red car has holes already drilled into the bumper. But I stand corrected, that looks good in that shot!