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Old Dec 5, 2021 | 05:18 PM
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Any know issues with first year models/edition 1's?
I'm currently driving a 2017 c63 and looking at an edition 1 2018 e63s later today. I usually try and avoid first year models but I found an edition 1 I really want. Is there any common issues where it big or small with the first year production run cars? Also, how is handling compared to a c63s, for those who have driven both. Comparable?
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As far as I know, the 2018 W213 had the check engine light issues that was finally resolved in 2019 with α software update. I would ask to see the VMI ( vehicle service history ) to see if anything else is up to par. Good luck.
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I had a 2017 C63s coupe. The E63s handles better than the C63s despite the added weight. Overall it's a much better drivers car compared to the C. The C is easier to slide, but then again you can do that with the E in drift mode.

I would avoid edition 1s as some of the early batches of W213s had issues with the 9 speed MCT.
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The Edition 1s don't have some of the MY2018 hardware updates and are missing key features found on the subsequently released 2018 cars.
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I would avoid edition 1s as some of the early batches of W213s had issues with the 9 speed MCT.
Is this fact? This is what scares me, what would have been changed to remedy that as I can't find anything about this. I had heard this before, maybe from you actually.
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Is this fact? This is what scares me, what would have been changed to remedy that as I can't find anything about this. I had heard this before, maybe from you actually.
Yep, and the main reason I avoided 2018s all together when buying my 2019 ~ 2 years ago.

This could be an overblown issue, but I personally know two people who had their early MY 2018 E63s lemoned due to transmission issues. There are more than a few instances just on MBworld alone..

https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...on-issues.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...ion-issue.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...opened-mb.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...ox-issues.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/w213-amg/...ngagement.html
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