Picked up a '16 E63S!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 271
Likes: 30
W463 G550, C292 GLE63s
Picked up a '16 E63S!
It was time for me to part ways with my MR X5M. I enjoyed my time with it, the speed, and being the only MR X5 in the PNW 
I didn't intend on selling it, but had an opportunity to get out of it for a great price. Didn't know what I wanted, and drove a lot of cars, ended up getting a '16 E63S AMG. Picked it up from House of Imports in LA (ask for Anees!) and drove it back up to Seattle!
I have to say, Mercedes build quality is light years better than BMW. On the 1,500 mile trip, killing countless bugs and driving behind semis, the front had zero rock chips. Drove it straight for basically 16 hours and it didn't skip a beat. Usually I am tired from driving long distances (my average commute is 200-300 miles a day) but I felt wonderful after the drive.
Didn't get many pictures in LA; got sick the day we picked it up so just slept in the room most of the day. Got the windows tinted by Fresh Window Tint in Valencia (ask for Junior!) Rayno 20% on all the windows. Suntek CXP 70% on the windshield
BMW interior tech is way better than MB currently. The stock HK system is decent (would had optioned B&O if I had ordered it). I will miss the HUD and the quick/easy changing of the music.
I know it would had been cheaper to have it trucked up, but I enjoy these long road trips, always clears the mind.
Now on to the what replaced the X5M...
I didn't intend on selling it, but had an opportunity to get out of it for a great price. Didn't know what I wanted, and drove a lot of cars, ended up getting a '16 E63S AMG. Picked it up from House of Imports in LA (ask for Anees!) and drove it back up to Seattle!
I have to say, Mercedes build quality is light years better than BMW. On the 1,500 mile trip, killing countless bugs and driving behind semis, the front had zero rock chips. Drove it straight for basically 16 hours and it didn't skip a beat. Usually I am tired from driving long distances (my average commute is 200-300 miles a day) but I felt wonderful after the drive.
Didn't get many pictures in LA; got sick the day we picked it up so just slept in the room most of the day. Got the windows tinted by Fresh Window Tint in Valencia (ask for Junior!) Rayno 20% on all the windows. Suntek CXP 70% on the windshield
BMW interior tech is way better than MB currently. The stock HK system is decent (would had optioned B&O if I had ordered it). I will miss the HUD and the quick/easy changing of the music.
I know it would had been cheaper to have it trucked up, but I enjoy these long road trips, always clears the mind.
Now on to the what replaced the X5M...
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 339
Likes: 7
From: Chicago
2012 E63 AMG, 2013 E350 4matic (SOLD), 2006 C55 AMG (SOLD)
Congratulations on the new car purchase!
I love the photos of the car and the background. I wish Mercedes offered similar HUD option as BMW's.
I love the photos of the car and the background. I wish Mercedes offered similar HUD option as BMW's.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,038
Likes: 295
From: Saint Johns FL. USA
05 SL55, 10 C63, 12 SLK3, 20 S560, 08Bentley GT Speed, 16 Aston Martin Vanquish
Congrats. Welcome to the forum. Enjoy your new toy. I used to have 3 BMWs and now have 3 AMG cars. Build quality is far better than BMW. The comfort of the e class is much better than the 5 series that we had. Great looking car,looks realy good in white.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)
Verdad Gallardo
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 13,799
Likes: 3,229
2014 E63S; AMS 100 octane ECU dyno tune; EDOK TCU tune; BB intakes; sprintbooster
My brakes are good but they tell me I'm close to needing new tires by next summer
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 237
Likes: 1
From: Scottsdale, AZ
2014 E63S
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 5,583
Likes: 212
From: Washington D.C.
2024 GLE63s / 2016 GLE63s (traded) / 2016 E63s / 2002 E55
Congrats! They still have a silver one left. Is that the Polar White with $111,970 MSRP? Hope you got a better deal than the $6,500 discount they advertised online plus the $3k E-Class Spring Bonus Cash from MBZ.
Here's mine - https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...ars-later.html
Here's mine - https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...ars-later.html
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 527
Likes: 9
e63 p30 estate
all those bug kills with no clear bra on makes me.. 
H.O.I is still the #1 selling mercedes dealership by volume, I believe? it's where my fam picked up our first MB as well. My fave exhaust shop is still just around the corner from them.
H.O.I is still the #1 selling mercedes dealership by volume, I believe? it's where my fam picked up our first MB as well. My fave exhaust shop is still just around the corner from them.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 378
Likes: 29
From: San Francisco, CA
no MBs at the moment :(
No, I believe Fletcher Jones in Orange County is the largest by volume. Big market down there!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 271
Likes: 30
W463 G550, C292 GLE63s
Thanks!
Thanks!
Treasure Island is a beautiful place to go and see all of SF.
I do too, HUD is just amazing. But after a week of driving the E, the gauges are setup well enough that I don't miss it that much.
Thanks! Yup, I got tired of having to bring it back to service every other week.
Thanks!
Thanks!
The E is amazing, I drive an average of 200 miles per day and I don't feel tired at all.
Thanks!
Thanks!
I wish the car was a tad bit louder though!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Yeah, my last two BMW's had there problems, but we will see how the E is.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Yeah, they still have the matte grey one. I got an awesome deal, probably because the new body is coming out.
Your car is amazing as well!
I know, I wanted to put tape on the front or something, but just said F it and drove it. Surprisingly no rock chips! MB has some thick clear coat.
Not sure, but the service at HOI is amazing!
Thanks!
Treasure Island is a beautiful place to go and see all of SF.
I do too, HUD is just amazing. But after a week of driving the E, the gauges are setup well enough that I don't miss it that much.
Thanks! Yup, I got tired of having to bring it back to service every other week.
Thanks!
The E is amazing, I drive an average of 200 miles per day and I don't feel tired at all.
Thanks!
I wish the car was a tad bit louder though!
Thanks!
Yeah, my last two BMW's had there problems, but we will see how the E is.
Thanks!
Congrats! They still have a silver one left. Is that the Polar White with $111,970 MSRP? Hope you got a better deal than the $6,500 discount they advertised online plus the $3k E-Class Spring Bonus Cash from MBZ.
Here's mine - https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...ars-later.html
Here's mine - https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...ars-later.html
Yeah, they still have the matte grey one. I got an awesome deal, probably because the new body is coming out.
Your car is amazing as well!
Not sure, but the service at HOI is amazing!
Thanks!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2015
Posts: 271
Likes: 30
W463 G550, C292 GLE63s
Quick question, I am going to get a resonator delete done ( wish I had done it in LA 
) but the shop asked me what pipe I want to replace them with. They said 2.5", 2.75" or 3". Which one is the best 
I also ordered V8 biturbo badges from this site:
http://chromecarletters.com/mercedes...lettering.html
And having my local paint guy paint the stock badges gloss black.
And should I keep the front grill the aluminum silver finish or get it painted gloss black as well? I have the night styling package and the illuminated star.
Also, how hard is it to wrap the top part of the chrome door handles gloss black? I wish I would have done it in LA, a local shop quoted me $500
) but the shop asked me what pipe I want to replace them with. They said 2.5", 2.75" or 3". Which one is the best I also ordered V8 biturbo badges from this site:
http://chromecarletters.com/mercedes...lettering.html
And having my local paint guy paint the stock badges gloss black.
And should I keep the front grill the aluminum silver finish or get it painted gloss black as well? I have the night styling package and the illuminated star.
Also, how hard is it to wrap the top part of the chrome door handles gloss black? I wish I would have done it in LA, a local shop quoted me $500
Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 76
Likes: 2
17' 991.2 S, 15' Sierra Denali 1500, 14' W212 AMG S
Congrats and love the pictures! I agree the MB gauges are a bit of a let down (the look cool at night but cheap in the day time) but the HK is good to live with, better than Bose and on par with BMW's HK systems. A bit crazy but I am a die hard BMW guy with over 8 BMW's (last was a e90 M3 manual, coolest was my 2006 4.8 iS) in the past and this is the first MB for me. I chose it over the M5 CP and it is a great car with unbelievable speed.
I commute about half your miles, 100 mi/day and think this car is great to live with. What are your impressions of it against the X5M? Was it the E70 or F15?
Stephen
I commute about half your miles, 100 mi/day and think this car is great to live with. What are your impressions of it against the X5M? Was it the E70 or F15?
Stephen
