Is the R63 AMG going to be the most rare AMG? - Page 2

Vadim @ FD · 06-26-2007, 03:23 PM

When I was selling MBs at MBLN, I took the only one we had Silver/Black R63 to Cars and Cofee in Irvine.

It handled very well for a minivan on steroids and was fairly quick, but 4-wheel drive and 4800 lbs. sapped the power.

It was latter leased out. At this time it is on order basis only, although some dealer might have one on the lot.

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StealthAuto · 06-26-2007, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbSLRwannabe

i've seen an R63 before, coming out of the dealer's service department. very rare. in fact, the only one i have ever seen yet. i actually like the R's styling alot. looks better than 99% of the minivans out there.

I agree 100%!!! I'm not a mini van enthusiast in any sense but the R63's styling is quite attractive.

FThornton666 · 06-28-2007, 09:10 PM

I have seen two, a black and a silver one and damn i want to drive it.

GL Fahrer · 06-29-2007, 11:09 PM

There will be no R63 sold in the USA with MY'08.
There will be no R550 sold in the USA with MY'08
The last V-8 R-Class built for the U.S. market was built this month.

For MY2008 there are three U.S. models available:
R320 CDI (42 State)
R350 2WD
R350 4WD

windgirl · 08-12-2007, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blkamgsl55

If you want the ultimate sleeper get an E55 or E63 Wagon. The only way I'd get an R car is if I was a funeral director or was mad at my wife. I won't even take one as a loaner when it's offered.

100% right. The E55 has it all over the butt ugly R63. Who is the rarest of the all? Who cares. The funeral home analogy is correct. I wouldn't be caught dead in one. Love my 2005 blk AMG wagon.

manwagon · 08-16-2007, 11:59 PM

I traded in my '05 E500 4Matic Wagon for an '07 R Class for one reason only - Interior ROOM! The decision to purchase an R63 was made because if I HAVE to drive a Van I want it to be fun -

I really enjoyed the E-Wagon, handled great, over 20mpg on the road, solidly built and comfortable (for the front seat passengers). However, we also haul the twin grandkids around and even at 4 years old their leg room in the second row was marginal (I am 6'2"). In addition, traveling with the kids was difficult due to limited luggage space behind the second row and forget about having anyone except double amputees use the rear folding jump seats.

The R Class is significantly more roomy than the E Class Wagon. Styling is subjective (and admittedly is an acquired taste) but I really like the fact that you won't see yourself "coming and going" and the majority of motorists have no idea what this thing is (I had heard that only 200 R63's were built for the 2007 MY and none after that). I can't tell you how much fun it is to be at a stoplight and have a Hummer, Rice Rocket, Mustang, Boxster or virtually anything else wonder why they can't get in front of a Van

with Toddlers in car seats!

Interior Room was the reason for selecting the R Class, but choosing the R63 was for the reason above.

RedMongoosE · 08-20-2007, 07:08 PM

i tried to race a bunch of hot indians in there R63 in my E500 RENN, but they did not go.

big car.

Mark

Hool · 08-22-2007, 06:14 PM

I love the R63. Someone has it in my area (GTA, Ontario)

Jon USA · 09-02-2007, 07:32 PM

Jean - did you ever find out how many R63 AMGs were built. I just got one too. Jon USA

CLS55 V8K · 09-02-2007, 08:24 PM

Friend of mine just got his R63 last week it's very nice!!!

Jon USA · 09-09-2007, 08:16 PM

I got a response from MB USA: "There were 44 model year 2007 R63 vehicles produced and sold. They were made to order only."

C43AMG · 09-09-2007, 08:49 PM

25pcs. - model year 2000 C43's bought to the US.

Germancar1 · 09-10-2007, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon USA

I got a response from MB USA: "There were 44 model year 2007 R63 vehicles produced and sold. They were made to order only."

Wow, that is rare. It goes without saying that they never should have gone there with this thing.

M

Jon USA · 09-10-2007, 12:34 PM

Couldn't disagree more Germancar1. This is the best car ever. Long wheelbase, roomy luxurious, discreet and better performance than almost anything. Great city car, great long distance car too. To each their own.

Germancar1 · 09-10-2007, 05:26 PM

It may have been all that, but as an AMG product it was a total embarrassment. A souped up wagon/crossover/van thingy was just ridiculous. The R500 or a R550 is all the performance anyone would need in such a vehicle. I've never seen it tested, but I'm sure that "better performce" is only in a straight line, lord knows it isn't going to outdo anything in the corners.

M

Jon USA · 09-10-2007, 09:52 PM

I just thought others may be interested in the production numbers. It actually corners OK for such a big car. I just really like it. Sorry if you don't.

Jon USA · 09-11-2007, 05:45 PM

To reiterate (from MB USA)

: "There were 44 model year 2007 R63 vehicles produced and sold. They were made to order only."

MRAMG1 · 09-17-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon USA

I got a response from MB USA: "There were 44 model year 2007 R63 vehicles produced and sold. They were made to order only."

I call

on these numbers

There are atleast 2 in Pittsburgh, which is a small town. Judging from these posts alone there are more than 44.

BTW These cars are BEAUTIFUL

I am going to get one for the wife, aka socoror mom in the spring.

HANDS DOWN BETTER THAN A PORSCHE CAYAN S, period

See yeah

Jon USA · 09-19-2007, 10:30 PM

???

:dude ! ! !

here's the msg I got from the factory:

"Dear M. -

There were 44 model year 2007 R63 vehicles produced and sold. They were
made to order only.

Sincerrely,
Robyn L.
MBUSA 1-800-367-6372"

Anyway, yeah, it's great car. OK

iolithblue · 09-25-2007, 01:33 AM

i know there a zero in australia, despite being offered for sale for 12 months, there were no orders placed.

manwagon · 09-25-2007, 02:34 PM

Actually, according to U.S. vehicle registration info, there were 38 2007 Model Year R63's registered in the U.S. last year and 50 registered thus far this year for a total of 88. There are almost certainly a handful of unsold R63's on dealer lots that will add slightly to this total but it appears that the total number of R63's in the U.S. won't exceed 100. This represents less than .3% of total R Class Registrations. In any case it is and will be a very rare vehicle!

kiwie55amg · 10-05-2007, 12:13 AM

There are only 4 R63 here in New Zealand. 1 is available (ex demo with 7k miles) Tanzanite blue with all options. I'm thinking of trading my E55. I was told they are built on the 'S' platform. The look is growing on me. Definately unique - esp. here in NZ.

Germancar1 · 10-05-2007, 02:14 AM

They aren't built on the S-Class platform though. They're built on the ML/GL platform.

M

bkdewitte · 10-08-2007, 01:52 AM

I was considering going for the GL, but I prefer the R class.
Anyone who knows where to find a used R63, any one who knows a friend who is about to sell his?
I checked MBUSA ebiz and autotrader...zero units found.

In the end, it might take an R500.

thanks,
Bart

TruTaing · 10-30-2007, 03:56 PM

I saw an R63 on 405 south north of Bellevue, WA the other day and I immediately thought of this thread and how rare the car is. So I took my time driving around/behind it and checkin it out...

I swear, its not as ugly in person.

06-28-2007, 09:10 PM	#28
FThornton666 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Santa Clarita/Northridge CA Posts: 2,996 Drives: E350	I have seen two, a black and a silver one and damn i want to drive it. __________________ -Fred you know, I didnt think it could get lower then the folks who frequent off topic, but damn, you C class owners are doing a pretty good job of making us OT members look reel smaht -Pete

09-02-2007, 07:32 PM	#34
Jon USA Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6 Drives: 2007 Mercedes Benz R63 AMG	Mb R63 Jean - did you ever find out how many R63 AMGs were built. I just got one too. Jon USA

09-09-2007, 08:49 PM	#37
C43AMG MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: The Soprano State - NJ Posts: 5,248 Drives: 98 Black C43 , 00' C230K , 91 420SEL	25pcs. - model year 2000 C43's bought to the US. __________________ No engine , no badge

09-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#40
Germancar1 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 2,408 Drives: 03 CLK430 Cabrio	It may have been all that, but as an AMG product it was a total embarrassment. A souped up wagon/crossover/van thingy was just ridiculous. The R500 or a R550 is all the performance anyone would need in such a vehicle. I've never seen it tested, but I'm sure that "better performce" is only in a straight line, lord knows it isn't going to outdo anything in the corners. M __________________ I am Merc1. Visit Germancarzone! 03' CLK430 Cabrio - Brilliant Silver/Ash/Ash

09-11-2007, 05:45 PM	#42
Jon USA Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6 Drives: 2007 Mercedes Benz R63 AMG	Mercedes Benz AMG - Rare R63 AMG To reiterate (from MB USA): "There were 44 model year 2007 R63 vehicles produced and sold. They were made to order only."

06-29-2007, 11:09 PM	#29
GL Fahrer Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Barmet Bay, NY Posts: 209 Drives: 1972 Chevy Vega 2300 - Panel Express	There will be no R63 sold in the USA with MY'08. There will be no R550 sold in the USA with MY'08 The last V-8 R-Class built for the U.S. market was built this month. For MY2008 there are three U.S. models available: R320 CDI (42 State) R350 2WD R350 4WD

08-16-2007, 11:59 PM	#31
manwagon Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	I traded in my '05 E500 4Matic Wagon for an '07 R Class for one reason only - Interior ROOM! The decision to purchase an R63 was made because if I HAVE to drive a Van I want it to be fun - I really enjoyed the E-Wagon, handled great, over 20mpg on the road, solidly built and comfortable (for the front seat passengers). However, we also haul the twin grandkids around and even at 4 years old their leg room in the second row was marginal (I am 6'2"). In addition, traveling with the kids was difficult due to limited luggage space behind the second row and forget about having anyone except double amputees use the rear folding jump seats. The R Class is significantly more roomy than the E Class Wagon. Styling is subjective (and admittedly is an acquired taste) but I really like the fact that you won't see yourself "coming and going" and the majority of motorists have no idea what this thing is (I had heard that only 200 R63's were built for the 2007 MY and none after that). I can't tell you how much fun it is to be at a stoplight and have a Hummer, Rice Rocket, Mustang, Boxster or virtually anything else wonder why they can't get in front of a Van with Toddlers in car seats! Interior Room was the reason for selecting the R Class, but choosing the R63 was for the reason above.

08-20-2007, 07:08 PM	#32
RedMongoosE MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,420 Drives: some	i tried to race a bunch of hot indians in there R63 in my E500 RENN, but they did not go. big car. Mark

08-22-2007, 06:14 PM	#33
Hool Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 Drives: '06 MB E350 4-Matic, '05 BMW X5 3.0i, '04 Nissan Armada LE, '07 Infiniti G35x	I love the R63. Someone has it in my area (GTA, Ontario)

09-02-2007, 08:24 PM	#35
CLS55 V8K Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Newport Coast CA Posts: 126 Drives: 06 CLS55, She drives: 08 CLS63, 08 CLK63 Black Series	Friend of mine just got his R63 last week it's very nice!!!

09-09-2007, 08:16 PM	#36
Jon USA Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6 Drives: 2007 Mercedes Benz R63 AMG	I got a response from MB USA: "There were 44 model year 2007 R63 vehicles produced and sold. They were made to order only."

09-10-2007, 12:34 PM	#39
Jon USA Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6 Drives: 2007 Mercedes Benz R63 AMG	Couldn't disagree more Germancar1. This is the best car ever. Long wheelbase, roomy luxurious, discreet and better performance than almost anything. Great city car, great long distance car too. To each their own.

09-10-2007, 09:52 PM	#41
Jon USA Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6 Drives: 2007 Mercedes Benz R63 AMG	I just thought others may be interested in the production numbers. It actually corners OK for such a big car. I just really like it. Sorry if you don't.

09-19-2007, 10:30 PM	#44
Jon USA Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 6 Drives: 2007 Mercedes Benz R63 AMG	??? :dude ! ! ! here's the msg I got from the factory: "Dear M. - There were 44 model year 2007 R63 vehicles produced and sold. They were made to order only. Sincerrely, Robyn L. MBUSA 1-800-367-6372" Anyway, yeah, it's great car. OK

09-25-2007, 01:33 AM	#45
iolithblue Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: a place Posts: 180 Drives: my car	r63 i know there a zero in australia, despite being offered for sale for 12 months, there were no orders placed.

09-25-2007, 02:34 PM	#46
manwagon Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 13	Actually, according to U.S. vehicle registration info, there were 38 2007 Model Year R63's registered in the U.S. last year and 50 registered thus far this year for a total of 88. There are almost certainly a handful of unsold R63's on dealer lots that will add slightly to this total but it appears that the total number of R63's in the U.S. won't exceed 100. This represents less than .3% of total R Class Registrations. In any case it is and will be a very rare vehicle!

10-05-2007, 12:13 AM	#47
kiwie55amg Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Auckland Posts: 71 Drives: 2004 E55	There are only 4 R63 here in New Zealand. 1 is available (ex demo with 7k miles) Tanzanite blue with all options. I'm thinking of trading my E55. I was told they are built on the 'S' platform. The look is growing on me. Definately unique - esp. here in NZ. __________________ 2004 E55 2002 R34 M Spec Nur (700hp) (sold) 1970 Cuda Conv. (588ci F2 Procharger - 1100hp)

10-05-2007, 02:14 AM	#48
Germancar1 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 2,408 Drives: 03 CLK430 Cabrio	They aren't built on the S-Class platform though. They're built on the ML/GL platform. M __________________ I am Merc1. Visit Germancarzone! 03' CLK430 Cabrio - Brilliant Silver/Ash/Ash

10-08-2007, 01:52 AM	#49
bkdewitte Almost a Member! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 40 Drives: S55 (05), GL450 (07)	R63 I was considering going for the GL, but I prefer the R class. Anyone who knows where to find a used R63, any one who knows a friend who is about to sell his? I checked MBUSA ebiz and autotrader...zero units found. In the end, it might take an R500. thanks, Bart

10-30-2007, 03:56 PM	#50
TruTaing MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,116 Drives: w203 m112	I saw an R63 on 405 south north of Bellevue, WA the other day and I immediately thought of this thread and how rare the car is. So I took my time driving around/behind it and checkin it out... I swear, its not as ugly in person. __________________

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