C63 AMG 08/09 Checklist . . .
Discussion
I have just started looking at one of these as my next runabout, so admittedly borderline clueless at the moment. The one i have my eye on which i might view tomorrow is an estate '08 with over 60k miles. Higher mileage than I'd prefer but the price appears to reflect that! Estate is my preference, more for aesthetics & subtlety. According to AT the estate is shorter than the Saloon?!
It has three features that I know i want, namely . . .
the Harman Kardon hifi with DAB
Sunroof.
It does not have the performance pack which is fine by me.
What other options should i look out for? Is it likely to have iPod/MP3 integration (where are the sockets located?)
More importantly what is the checklist for mechanicals & potential moneypit issues?
Thanks for looking.
It has three features that I know i want, namely . . .
the Harman Kardon hifi with DAB
Sunroof.
It does not have the performance pack which is fine by me.
What other options should i look out for? Is it likely to have iPod/MP3 integration (where are the sockets located?)
More importantly what is the checklist for mechanicals & potential moneypit issues?
Thanks for looking.
Hi,
I wouldn't be afraid of the mileage. We've done 55k miles in ours and it's been solid.
If the car has COMMAND then it will have iPod connection which is in the glovebox.
As far as money pit issues, there don't appear to be any. In all the Merc forums I have yet to hear of a serious engine on gearbox or suspension issue. The car appears pretty much bulletproof.
Which leaves just the usually to check: Brakes and tyres. Full set of brakes will be a couple of grand and rear tyres usually only good for 6-10k miles depending on tyre and drivin style.
Anything else you'd like to know?
Jack
I wouldn't be afraid of the mileage. We've done 55k miles in ours and it's been solid.
If the car has COMMAND then it will have iPod connection which is in the glovebox.
As far as money pit issues, there don't appear to be any. In all the Merc forums I have yet to hear of a serious engine on gearbox or suspension issue. The car appears pretty much bulletproof.
Which leaves just the usually to check: Brakes and tyres. Full set of brakes will be a couple of grand and rear tyres usually only good for 6-10k miles depending on tyre and drivin style.
Anything else you'd like to know?
Jack
Hi Digger,
The facelift on the C63 was a little later than the regular C-class range. It happened in the MY11-->MY12 changeover, so July/Aug 2011 or in real money from around the 61 plate changeover (however there will still be MY11 vehicles which were resistered as a 61 plate).
Main differences are different lights front and rear (DRLs at the front and LEDs at the rear I believe), minor bumper changes, changes to the suspension, a new dashboard design (this was a big change) and then some of the option packs changes too. And of course the change over to the MCT gearbox.
The facelift on the C63 was a little later than the regular C-class range. It happened in the MY11-->MY12 changeover, so July/Aug 2011 or in real money from around the 61 plate changeover (however there will still be MY11 vehicles which were resistered as a 61 plate).
Main differences are different lights front and rear (DRLs at the front and LEDs at the rear I believe), minor bumper changes, changes to the suspension, a new dashboard design (this was a big change) and then some of the option packs changes too. And of course the change over to the MCT gearbox.
Off to look at a '10 tomorrow morning. This is the spec I've been sent. Apologies for copy and paste. No mention of it but does it look as though it might have the Harman Kardon upgrade? It has DAB & a sunroof which I'm pleased about!!
0 386 Telephone pre-wiring with hands-free facility 238.30 A 1
0 512 COMAND APS incl Navigation update (3 YRS.) 1,651.06 A 1
0 537 Digital radio 272.34 A 1
0 621 Intelligent Light System (inc. Bi-Xenon, light package and daytime run 170.21 A 1
0 732 Black bird's-eye maple trim 131.91 A 1
0 776 Wheel-arch widening for AMG wheels 0.00 A 1
0 788 19" AMG alloy wheels (4) - multi-spoke design (mixed size tyres) 510.64 A 1
0 840 Privacy glass (from B-pillar backwards) 255.32 A 1
0 875 Heated windscreen wash system 114.89 A 1
0 U26 AMG Floormats 59.57 A 1
2 755 Tenorite grey metallic 0.00 A 1
0 050 Modification year 09/2 0.00 O 1
0 510 Audio 20 CD/Radio - integrated 6 disc CD changer, 8 speakers, 5-inch c 0.00 O 1
0 618 Bi-Xenon headlamps 0.00 O 1
0 739 Trim elements aluminium 0.00 O 1
0 790 AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels 45.7 cm (18") 0.00 O 1
2 775 Iridium silver metallic 0.00 O 1
0 220 Parktronic - audio and visual parking aid 0.00 S 1
0 241 Passenger seat electrically adjustable with memory 0.00 S 1
0 249 Auto dimming rear-view and driver's exterior mirror 0.00 S 1
0 265 Omission of line logo 0.00 S 1
0 275 Electric drivers seat & exterior mirrors with memory 0.00 S 1
0 287 Rear seats - split folding 1/3:2/3 0.00 S 1
0 294 Kneebag driver's side 0.00 S 1
0 299 PRE-SAFE ® system 0.00 S 1
0 345 Rain-sensing wipers 0.00 S 1
0 390 Linguatronic - voice activation system 0.00 S 1
0 414 Electrically operated tilting/sliding glass sunroof. 0.00 S 1
0 427 AMG 7G-Tronic - 7-speed automatic. 0.00 S 1
0 440 Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter. 0.00 S 1
0 461 Instrument cluster with mileage reading 0.00 S 1
0 477 Tyre pressure loss warning system 0.00 S 1
0 500 Exterior mirrors - electrically folding 0.00 S 1
0 518 Media Interface including consumer cable set 0.00 S 1
0 551 Anti-theft warning system and immobiliser 0.00 S 1
0 580 Automatic air conditioning 0.00 S 1
0 584 Electric windows - front and rear 0.00 S 1
0 600 Headlamp wash 0.00 S 1
0 619 Cornering light function 0.00 S 1
0 666 Vehicle freight packaging without lashing 0.00 S 1
0 690 Spare wheel - space saver 0.00 S 1
0 772 AMG bodystyling 0.00 S 1
0 801 Technical modifications (01) 0.00 S 1
0 817 Alarm for anti-theft warning system 0.00 S 1
0 81P Software update for 512/527 COMAND 0.00 S 1
0 873 Front seats - heated 0.00 S 1
0 882 Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection 0.00 S 1
0 885 Enhanced anti-theft protection 0.00 S 1
0 890 Easy-Pack tailgate - opens/closes automatically 0.00 S 1
0 909 Generator Management 0.00 S 1
0 916 Fuel tank 66 l 0.00 S 1
0 928 Emission control system with EU5 technology 0.00 S 1
0 954 Avantgarde 0.00 S 1
0 966 CoC document EU5 without Reg. Cert. Part II 0.00 S 1
0 989 Identification label under windshield 0.00 S 1
0 B12 Tyre-change toolkit 0.00 S 1
0 K11 Adaptive brake lights 0.00 S 1
0 P47 Steering Code Package for Auto gearbox 0.00 S 1
0 P49 Mirror package 0.00 S 1
0 P54 Anti-theft protection package 0.00 S 1
0 P64 Memory package 0.00 S 1
0 R01 Tyres steering code 1 0.00 S 1
0 U01 Rear belt status indicator 0.00 S 1
0 U18 Automatic child seat recognition sensor 0.00 S 1
0 U37 Fog lamps - front 0.00 S 1
4 201 Nappa leather - black
0 386 Telephone pre-wiring with hands-free facility 238.30 A 1
0 512 COMAND APS incl Navigation update (3 YRS.) 1,651.06 A 1
0 537 Digital radio 272.34 A 1
0 621 Intelligent Light System (inc. Bi-Xenon, light package and daytime run 170.21 A 1
0 732 Black bird's-eye maple trim 131.91 A 1
0 776 Wheel-arch widening for AMG wheels 0.00 A 1
0 788 19" AMG alloy wheels (4) - multi-spoke design (mixed size tyres) 510.64 A 1
0 840 Privacy glass (from B-pillar backwards) 255.32 A 1
0 875 Heated windscreen wash system 114.89 A 1
0 U26 AMG Floormats 59.57 A 1
2 755 Tenorite grey metallic 0.00 A 1
0 050 Modification year 09/2 0.00 O 1
0 510 Audio 20 CD/Radio - integrated 6 disc CD changer, 8 speakers, 5-inch c 0.00 O 1
0 618 Bi-Xenon headlamps 0.00 O 1
0 739 Trim elements aluminium 0.00 O 1
0 790 AMG 5-spoke alloy wheels 45.7 cm (18") 0.00 O 1
2 775 Iridium silver metallic 0.00 O 1
0 220 Parktronic - audio and visual parking aid 0.00 S 1
0 241 Passenger seat electrically adjustable with memory 0.00 S 1
0 249 Auto dimming rear-view and driver's exterior mirror 0.00 S 1
0 265 Omission of line logo 0.00 S 1
0 275 Electric drivers seat & exterior mirrors with memory 0.00 S 1
0 287 Rear seats - split folding 1/3:2/3 0.00 S 1
0 294 Kneebag driver's side 0.00 S 1
0 299 PRE-SAFE ® system 0.00 S 1
0 345 Rain-sensing wipers 0.00 S 1
0 390 Linguatronic - voice activation system 0.00 S 1
0 414 Electrically operated tilting/sliding glass sunroof. 0.00 S 1
0 427 AMG 7G-Tronic - 7-speed automatic. 0.00 S 1
0 440 Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed limiter. 0.00 S 1
0 461 Instrument cluster with mileage reading 0.00 S 1
0 477 Tyre pressure loss warning system 0.00 S 1
0 500 Exterior mirrors - electrically folding 0.00 S 1
0 518 Media Interface including consumer cable set 0.00 S 1
0 551 Anti-theft warning system and immobiliser 0.00 S 1
0 580 Automatic air conditioning 0.00 S 1
0 584 Electric windows - front and rear 0.00 S 1
0 600 Headlamp wash 0.00 S 1
0 619 Cornering light function 0.00 S 1
0 666 Vehicle freight packaging without lashing 0.00 S 1
0 690 Spare wheel - space saver 0.00 S 1
0 772 AMG bodystyling 0.00 S 1
0 801 Technical modifications (01) 0.00 S 1
0 817 Alarm for anti-theft warning system 0.00 S 1
0 81P Software update for 512/527 COMAND 0.00 S 1
0 873 Front seats - heated 0.00 S 1
0 882 Alarm system with immobiliser and interior protection 0.00 S 1
0 885 Enhanced anti-theft protection 0.00 S 1
0 890 Easy-Pack tailgate - opens/closes automatically 0.00 S 1
0 909 Generator Management 0.00 S 1
0 916 Fuel tank 66 l 0.00 S 1
0 928 Emission control system with EU5 technology 0.00 S 1
0 954 Avantgarde 0.00 S 1
0 966 CoC document EU5 without Reg. Cert. Part II 0.00 S 1
0 989 Identification label under windshield 0.00 S 1
0 B12 Tyre-change toolkit 0.00 S 1
0 K11 Adaptive brake lights 0.00 S 1
0 P47 Steering Code Package for Auto gearbox 0.00 S 1
0 P49 Mirror package 0.00 S 1
0 P54 Anti-theft protection package 0.00 S 1
0 P64 Memory package 0.00 S 1
0 R01 Tyres steering code 1 0.00 S 1
0 U01 Rear belt status indicator 0.00 S 1
0 U18 Automatic child seat recognition sensor 0.00 S 1
0 U37 Fog lamps - front 0.00 S 1
4 201 Nappa leather - black
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