C63 buyers guide?
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Does anyone know of a handy buyers guide for the C63?
Am getting a bit confused about the different performance packs... e.g. is PP the same as PPP?
How does one know if it has a LSD?
Are they all easily mappable? I understand the 457hp version is an easy map to 500-ish
Any must have options?
With what vintage did the interior change/improve?
thanks
Am getting a bit confused about the different performance packs... e.g. is PP the same as PPP?
How does one know if it has a LSD?
Are they all easily mappable? I understand the 457hp version is an easy map to 500-ish
Any must have options?
With what vintage did the interior change/improve?
thanks
tch911 said:
Bit of a minefield this one but allow me if I may.
C63 generally comes with absolutely all of the toys included as standard. Options of note to seek out would be COMMAND system with iPod integration. Harmon Kardon Dolby Logic sound system. Limited Slip Differential. Power Pack.
Nice options to have would be the 19" wheels. Exterior carbon pack. Interior carbon pack. Speed pack (effectively a de-limiter).
This might help: http://www.honestjg.com/2013/01/c63-amg-more-is-le...
Now, the tough one, how do you know which has the LSD....Look for 'PPP' or 'Power Pack' or 'Performance Pack Plus' in adverts along with 'LSD', 'Locking Diff', 'Limited Slip Diff'. I am sure that someone will come along shortly and tell you exactly which years have the following but the following are available:
- Any C63 with or without the PPP can be specced with the LSD.
- Some C63 were available with the PPP but you had to spec up the LSD as well.
- Some C63 were available with the PPP which included the LSD
The PPP is an easy spot though thankfully. The red brake calipers are an easy visual giveaway, although these can be cheaply retropainted. The other giveaway is the suede rim steering wheel from 2-4 and 8-10 (as in a clock dial).
You can also easily spot the Harman Kardon stereo upgrade, even if it hasn't been listed as the front speaker grilles have a oblong silver badge on them towards the top.
Ultimately, you will find that people may lie in an advert about the LSD, they may not actually know that just because it had the PPP, doesn't automatically mean it has the LSD. You may find that a minor dealer does not know what extras the car has.
My advice would ultimately be to either buy from a Mercedes dealer or take the registration number and run it through the computer with a Mercedes dealer to get the exact spec.
Tom
Iridium Silver C63 PPP, LSD, HK Dolby, Speed Pack, Carbon pack, 19's
Whoa... buying an M3 was so much easier! It either had DCT and EDC or it didnt. And it was either facelift or it wasnt. C63 generally comes with absolutely all of the toys included as standard. Options of note to seek out would be COMMAND system with iPod integration. Harmon Kardon Dolby Logic sound system. Limited Slip Differential. Power Pack.
Nice options to have would be the 19" wheels. Exterior carbon pack. Interior carbon pack. Speed pack (effectively a de-limiter).
This might help: http://www.honestjg.com/2013/01/c63-amg-more-is-le...
Now, the tough one, how do you know which has the LSD....Look for 'PPP' or 'Power Pack' or 'Performance Pack Plus' in adverts along with 'LSD', 'Locking Diff', 'Limited Slip Diff'. I am sure that someone will come along shortly and tell you exactly which years have the following but the following are available:
- Any C63 with or without the PPP can be specced with the LSD.
- Some C63 were available with the PPP but you had to spec up the LSD as well.
- Some C63 were available with the PPP which included the LSD
The PPP is an easy spot though thankfully. The red brake calipers are an easy visual giveaway, although these can be cheaply retropainted. The other giveaway is the suede rim steering wheel from 2-4 and 8-10 (as in a clock dial).
You can also easily spot the Harman Kardon stereo upgrade, even if it hasn't been listed as the front speaker grilles have a oblong silver badge on them towards the top.
Ultimately, you will find that people may lie in an advert about the LSD, they may not actually know that just because it had the PPP, doesn't automatically mean it has the LSD. You may find that a minor dealer does not know what extras the car has.
My advice would ultimately be to either buy from a Mercedes dealer or take the registration number and run it through the computer with a Mercedes dealer to get the exact spec.
Tom
Iridium Silver C63 PPP, LSD, HK Dolby, Speed Pack, Carbon pack, 19's
Edited by tch911 on Wednesday 20th August 11:32
Thanks for the detailed answer. I am going to have to do quite a bit of research on this it seems... basic question, but what is the difference between PP (Performance Pack) and PPP (Performance Pack plus). Do both have more power?
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