FINALLY!!!!! Pics of R63! - Page 4

sdunham · 01-10-2008, 03:40 PM

Time to chime in here... My wife owns an R350 and we commute together all winter in it when I can't drive my CLK... I've never been fond of the look but to drive it is another story. It handles Colorado's packed snow/ice roads pretty well and my biggest complaint about the R ( other than it's kinda' Fugly) is it's underpowered. It does have a ton of room although we rarely need it other than to haul the Dog occassionally. I think the 6.3 liter would be nice to have although overkill without some serious big brakes, a suspension drop, and some serious suspension mods to stiffen it up alot as this thing handles yacht-like... All the things I'm sure AMG addressed to make it handle... I'm sure they'll sell 'em to well-to-do families with kids who need people movers and want an MB for status, etc... I also think they will upset some AMG owners by watering down the AMG lineup with a van-wagon-SAV ( Sports Activity Vehicle is the actual class)-looking thingy... At least give MB credit for taking the risk to put the 6.3 in this thing as it will get them some well needed sales...

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Big_Carp · 01-11-2008, 02:37 PM

I think it looks good, especially for a station wagon.

DonMario2k · 01-14-2008, 04:33 PM

if i could, i would trade in my r320cdi in a minute

but i'm missing that extra dough

e30t387 · 02-05-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by termigni

R63 IMO is really good looking. and the drive is unbelievable. smoking some of the sports cars in a minivan is priceless, esp. when you look at their faces after some abuse.

and what sports car are u thinking of smoking with the r63?/?

topdeez · 02-05-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by NY C32

No offense but that thing is ugly! Buy the ML, please! Paying $90k for that is a joke. Someone at MB should lose their job for making a mockery of AMG by bringing this thing to market

They should get shot....

G55K · 02-05-2008, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by e30t387

and what sports car are u thinking of smoking with the r63?/?

How about starting with your C43?

DonMario2k · 02-06-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by G55K

How about starting with your C43?

e30t387 · 02-07-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by G55K

How about starting with your C43?

LMAO and then u woke up. not a chance buddy maybe someone elses c43.

G55K · 02-07-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by e30t387

LMAO and then u woke up. not a chance buddy maybe someone elses c43.

Actually I am awake. I've driven a Kleemann C43 and test drove a R63 (almost bought it). There's no contest. The R63 is faster.

I'm assuming your C43 with a SC makes just under 400HP on a really good day. I'd really like to see a dyno chart and some 1/4 mile times. I'm guessing that you don't have those.

For a family of 5 or 6 that needs 4 wheel drive the R63 is a unique vehicle whether you like the looks or not. Until (If) a GL63 comes out this is the ultimate family transportation.

No way to prove it but my money is on an R63 smoking your SC C43.

I love internet racing!

CLKFREAK · 02-08-2008, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by G55K

How about starting with your C43?

iguess · 02-08-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CLKFREAK

+1

e30t387 · 02-08-2008, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G55K

Actually I am awake. I've driven a Kleemann C43 and test drove a R63 (almost bought it). There's no contest. The R63 is faster.

I'm assuming your C43 with a SC makes just under 400HP on a really good day. I'd really like to see a dyno chart and some 1/4 mile times. I'm guessing that you don't have those.

For a family of 5 or 6 that needs 4 wheel drive the R63 is a unique vehicle whether you like the looks or not. Until (If) a GL63 comes out this is the ultimate family transportation.

No way to prove it but my money is on an R63 smoking your SC C43.

I love internet racing!

exactly internet racing. actually sc c43 kleemen headers full exhaust probably would make over 400 now with weight difference witch is probably a lump some , a r63 smoking a kleemen c43? i think not my guess is u never even steped foot in a stock c43 let alone a kleemen c43

. As fo the ultimate famaly sedan i think that is correct not to crazy about the looks but def the fastest famaly sedan out, well i dont know how itd do against the ML63.

G55K · 02-09-2008, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by e30t387

exactly internet racing. actually sc c43 kleemen headers full exhaust probably would make over 400 now with weight difference witch is probably a lump some , a r63 smoking a kleemen c43? i think not my guess is u never even steped foot in a stock c43 let alone a kleemen c43

. As fo the ultimate famaly sedan i think that is correct not to crazy about the looks but def the fastest famaly sedan out, well i dont know how itd do against the ML63.

Actually I have stepped foot in a c43. As a matter of fact I put about 35,000 miles on my white C43 with two tone interior. Great car and you're very fortuante to have one. I also live about 30 miles away from Kleemann. I've become good friends with them and they've put their supercharger on my CLK55 and G55. Great kit and company and I'm sure that you're car is awesome.

As a married man with 3 children I find the R63 to be very appealing. My family and I have a home outside of Denver and a second home in the mountains about 2 hours away. It's a beautiful drive and I keep thinking of how much more fun it could be with a 500 HP family hauler.

I have a lot of respect for MB as they're willing to step out of the box and sell products such as the baddest mini-van ever produced. I keep checking ebay and when the price is right I'll be very tempted.

BTW, if you're ever thinking of selling your C43 let me know. It was one of my favorite AMG's.

e30t387 · 02-09-2008, 02:01 PM

[quote=G55K;2644853]Actually I have stepped foot in a c43. As a matter of fact I put about 35,000 miles on my white C43 with two tone interior. Great car and you're very fortuante to have one. I also live about 30 miles away from Kleemann. I've become good friends with them and they've put their supercharger on my CLK55 and G55. Great kit and company and I'm sure that you're car is awesome.

As a married man with 3 children I find the R63 to be very appealing. My family and I have a home outside of Denver and a second home in the mountains about 2 hours away. It's a beautiful drive and I keep thinking of how much more fun it could be with a 500 HP family hauler.

I have a lot of respect for MB as they're willing to step out of the box and sell products such as the baddest mini-van ever produced. I keep checking ebay and when the price is right I'll be very tempted.

im not disagreeing with you r63 is the baddest van ever probably will be the most awsome van ever to be built give mb props for doing so, i think i like the ML better though i guess it depends on what your taste is. My c43 wont be for sale for a long time i think its one of those cars ill keep in excelent condition until im older, i do want to get either a c55 or c32 for a daily driver just cant make up my mind on witch one, i would def get a r63 if i was married with kids though, speciallly since the women dont really like to let men have their toys as much when u get married with the r63 she wont even know.

jjtoma · 02-10-2008, 01:54 PM

Anyone with a R63 with the 21" option (265/40/21). What brand tires came with the car, and are they still available?
Thanks in advance

Ashton R63 · 08-08-2008, 08:25 AM

I own an r63 and love it, for all you in the US just think yourself lucky. in the uk my car has a list of £90,000 with options, in the US thats $180,000.

go on get stuck in.............................

AmgAutobahnAuto · 08-10-2008, 12:31 AM

Anybody here own one in NY? I mostly see it parked in front of the Essex Hotel.

MercPlease · 08-12-2008, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashton R63

I own an r63 and love it, for all you in the US just think yourself lucky. in the uk my car has a list of £90,000 with options, in the US thats $180,000.

go on get stuck in.............................

It would cost $90,000 in the US too.

AntonioDestiny · 08-13-2008, 06:58 PM

I have always liked these R63 AMG I would Renntech it just for the hell of it. Blowing the doors of sports car's in a alternative vehicle such as the R63 is priceless.

Scraz51 · 08-21-2008, 08:50 PM

When I first saw this car, I though WTF MB. But now I really like it, its functional, looks good, luxurious, everything traditional of MB.

E55NURBURG1 · 09-19-2008, 03:06 PM

not bad at all, i def have the same feeling, whe i first saw it i was liek ummm now its not bad

Maka08 · 10-09-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cyntaxx

I didn't know AMG worked on the Chrysler Pacifica?

Ahaha. I seriously don't understand what this is and why it's 90k.

10-13-2008, 12:24 AM

Great Looking Wagon

mishka · 10-16-2008, 01:43 AM

only a true soccer mom would drive that=)

rosswell · 10-19-2008, 04:37 PM

I get it - we're all jealous we can't afford one - let alone find one. Here are some pics from a dude who tried to sell his on e-bay.

01-14-2008, 04:33 PM	#78
DonMario2k Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 210 Drives: R 320 CDI on 20" Mandrus Milleniums	if i could, i would trade in my r320cdi in a minute but i'm missing that extra dough __________________

08-08-2008, 08:25 AM	#91
Ashton R63 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1 Drives: Mercedes R63 AMG	R63 is great I own an r63 and love it, for all you in the US just think yourself lucky. in the uk my car has a list of £90,000 with options, in the US thats $180,000. go on get stuck in.............................

08-13-2008, 06:58 PM	#94
AntonioDestiny Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Saint Louis MO- Posts: 75 Drives: To many to list!	I have always liked these R63 AMG I would Renntech it just for the hell of it. Blowing the doors of sports car's in a alternative vehicle such as the R63 is priceless. __________________ 2006 Mercedes Benz SL65(FOR SALE)

10-16-2008, 01:43 AM	#99
mishka Newbie Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: minnesota Posts: 8 Drives: 1998 black amg c43 and 1999 black c280	yeahh only a true soccer mom would drive that=)

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01-11-2008, 02:37 PM	#77
Big_Carp Almost a Member! Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 36 Drives: S500	I think it looks good, especially for a station wagon.

02-09-2008, 02:01 PM	#89
e30t387 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 178 Drives: s/c 99 c43 amg	[quote=G55K;2644853]Actually I have stepped foot in a c43. As a matter of fact I put about 35,000 miles on my white C43 with two tone interior. Great car and you're very fortuante to have one. I also live about 30 miles away from Kleemann. I've become good friends with them and they've put their supercharger on my CLK55 and G55. Great kit and company and I'm sure that you're car is awesome. As a married man with 3 children I find the R63 to be very appealing. My family and I have a home outside of Denver and a second home in the mountains about 2 hours away. It's a beautiful drive and I keep thinking of how much more fun it could be with a 500 HP family hauler. I have a lot of respect for MB as they're willing to step out of the box and sell products such as the baddest mini-van ever produced. I keep checking ebay and when the price is right I'll be very tempted. im not disagreeing with you r63 is the baddest van ever probably will be the most awsome van ever to be built give mb props for doing so, i think i like the ML better though i guess it depends on what your taste is. My c43 wont be for sale for a long time i think its one of those cars ill keep in excelent condition until im older, i do want to get either a c55 or c32 for a daily driver just cant make up my mind on witch one, i would def get a r63 if i was married with kids though, speciallly since the women dont really like to let men have their toys as much when u get married with the r63 she wont even know.

02-10-2008, 01:54 PM	#90
jjtoma Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 123 Drives: 07' CLK63 designo Graphite/Black; 07' E350 Sport White/Cashmere	Anyone with a R63 with the 21" option (265/40/21). What brand tires came with the car, and are they still available? Thanks in advance

08-10-2008, 12:31 AM	#92
AmgAutobahnAuto Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 159 Drives: 2008 BLK/BLK CLK63 AMG BLACK SERIES	Anybody here own one in NY? I mostly see it parked in front of the Essex Hotel.

08-21-2008, 08:50 PM	#95
Scraz51 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 293 Drives: 2003 E240	When I first saw this car, I though WTF MB. But now I really like it, its functional, looks good, luxurious, everything traditional of MB.

09-19-2008, 03:06 PM	#96
E55NURBURG1 Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: ClearWater, FL Posts: 33 Drives: 2004 w211 e55	not bad at all, i def have the same feeling, whe i first saw it i was liek ummm now its not bad

10-13-2008, 12:24 AM	#98
passcheco Guest Posts: n/a	Great Looking Wagon

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