C63s Edition 1 or not

[dansherwood]

Hi all. Completely stuck on choice between the new c63 edition 1 and the standard S model. What's proving tricky is trying to decide if those red accents on the exterior, particularly the non-removable elements (wheels) are tacky and a bit naff or not? I know it is subjective but other opinions are helpful as I don't seem to be able to get to a conclusion myself!

 

[matt1977]

Hey - personally, I went with the standard S because although I like the E1 on initial viewing I think the red accents would go out of fashion pretty quickly. There's also a hint of Civic type R about it! I didn't like the diamond stitching either so in the end a plain old S won it for me.

 

[jotter22]

Just looked at one in silver and the standy out bits in red are not as much in your face.

Tony.

 

[StuA45AMG]

Totally agree I have the A45 and the edition 1 A45 with the red bits looks tacky too and anyone not in the know would think what has he done to that lovely looking car

 

[MancMike]

It does look a bit Civic Type R.

It doesn't look aftermarket though, that's the main thing. It looks well balanced, designed, nice.

... but agreed, I don't think it suits a posh beautiful brute. Leave red stripes for the A45.

 

[DuncS3]

I considered it and I am not a fan of the red bits but if money was no object, i.e I thought it was worth it - I would have got the Ed1 on Polar White car.

 

[ScottBacon]

The thing about the edition 1, apart from the red around the wheels, is the colour of the interior CF trim. It's got a dirty brown hint to it which I really didn't like. Add to that the interior patchwork quilt leather finish which, although nice now, I think isn't everyone's taste and it may prove harder to move on. It's all a bit 'Kahn' to me

 

[DuncS3]

Agree interior wasn't great either, so all in, not worth it. The stripes did remind me of the 507 which attracted me to it.

 

[JBD]

I don't like it personally. It's reasonable value spec wise, as it doesn't cost you more than an S with the equivalent spec, but I think it looks a bit much. I'm not convinced it will age well! I guess I just don't think it looks very Mercedes...more Honda or Ford