New to E63 ownership....

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jonboyE63

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2012 E63 Wagon
Evening chaps, i'm new here - have been lurking for a while but couldn't get an e-mail address that the site could approve....
Anyway, after flirting with E55 wagons I decided to bite the bullet & buy a 2012 E63 wagon - I've had it 4 months & use it daily....what a car...I love it..!!
Had been after one for sometime but wanted to buy local from a dealer & it's just as well I did as it's had a couple of issues.
The parking brake was sticky so the garage replaced the pedal gear & linkage etc & now it's back in having the panoramic roof refurbed - it was so slow to close I had to have it fixed under warranty.
Other than these two minor issues it's been epic..!!
Off to Germany in a few weeks & I fully intend to stretch it's legs on the autobahn..!!
Such a capable car - perfect for wafting & amazing in manual mode on B roads...such a beast..
Planning a LSD and possible a soft re-map in the future.
I'm based in Dorset & would welcome any pointers to local AMG specialist as it'll need a service this year.
Happy Days..!!
 
Sounds very nice. Got any photos?

I had to replace my foot brake last year,; what a rubbish system. I’m just waiting for my wife’s to start sticking. The car is 3 years old and starting to show the early signs.

Anyhow, enjoy!


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Sounds very nice. Got any photos?

I had to replace my foot brake last year,; what a rubbish system. I’m just waiting for my wife’s to start sticking. The car is 3 years old and starting to show the early signs.

Anyhow, enjoy!


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Evening chaps, i'm new here - have been lurking for a while but couldn't get an e-mail address that the site could approve....
Anyway, after flirting with E55 wagons I decided to bite the bullet & buy a 2012 E63 wagon - I've had it 4 months & use it daily....what a car...I love it..!!
Had been after one for sometime but wanted to buy local from a dealer & it's just as well I did as it's had a couple of issues.
The parking brake was sticky so the garage replaced the pedal gear & linkage etc & now it's back in having the panoramic roof refurbed - it was so slow to close I had to have it fixed under warranty.
Other than these two minor issues it's been epic..!!
Off to Germany in a few weeks & I fully intend to stretch it's legs on the autobahn..!!
Such a capable car - perfect for wafting & amazing in manual mode on B roads...such a beast..
Planning a LSD and possible a soft re-map in the future.
I'm based in Dorset & would welcome any pointers to local AMG specialist as it'll need a service this year.
Happy Days..!!

Welcome to the forum Jonboy. Not far away from you in Poole.
There is a decent indy in Poole called Star-Tech who have used a couple of times.
Home | Star Tech service centre Poole

For servicing, I use MBS in Southampton who have looked after my 2 previous Mercedes and my current E55.
I won't go anywhere else having built a good relationship with them
MBS of Southampton - The Mercedes-Benz Specialist

When it comes to a remap, check out MSL Performance in Birmingham. Its a way to travel but they are the go to company for tuning an AMG. They can also do you a deal on a Quaife LSD at the same time.
Homepage | MSL Performance | Custom ECU remaps | Tuning specialist
 
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Ah of course. I’ve never been a fan of light colours but since buying my wife’s white convertible I think they look great.

Very nice indeed!
 
Ah of course. I’ve never been a fan of light colours but since buying my wife’s white convertible I think they look great.

Very nice indeed!


Thanks - I looked @ silver but it looked bland, I looked @ black but they looked to understated & I looked at grey but the cream leather was not family friendly..!! - I looked & test drove the white one 3 times before finally agreeing a price & an essential 12 month warranty....
Personally I think white with black leather is the best colour...but I would eh...:)
 
Welcome to the forum Jonboy. Not far away from you in Poole.
There is a decent indy in Poole called Star-Tech who have used a couple of times.
Home | Star Tech service centre Poole

For servicing, I use MBS in Southampton who have looked after my 2 previous Mercedes and my current E55.
I won't go anywhere else having built a good relationship with them
MBS of Southampton - The Mercedes-Benz Specialist

When it comes to a remap, check out MSL Performance in Birmingham. Its a way to travel but they are the go to company for tuning an AMG. They can also do you a deal on a Quaife LSD at the same time.
Homepage | MSL Performance | Custom ECU remaps | Tuning specialist


Thanks for the pointers, I work in Poole & drive the Cranbourne Road daily - perfect commute if you ask me...
Had heard about MSL on other forums so will contact then when the need for a remap comes along..
Hadn't heard of MBS so will look them up - have been recommended a place in Corfe Mullen "Hamilton Auto Tech" but I don't know much about them.
I've not seen an E55 in the Poole area but have spotted an W211 E63 on Gravel Hill a few times...….
 
Thanks - I looked @ silver but it looked bland, I looked @ black but they looked to understated & I looked at grey but the cream leather was not family friendly..!! - I looked & test drove the white one 3 times before finally agreeing a price & an essential 12 month warranty....
Personally I think white with black leather is the best colour...but I would eh...:)

Yeah I’ve never been a fan of silver at all. My E350 estate is black and with the blacked out windows everyone calls it a hearse.

My wife’s is the same as yours white with black interior and really impressed.
 
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Hadn't heard of MBS so will look them up - have been recommended a place in Corfe Mullen "Hamilton Auto Tech" but I don't know much about them.
I've not seen an E55 in the Poole area but have spotted an W211 E63 on Gravel Hill a few times...….

Not heard of Hamilton Auto Tech either:dk:
E55's are very thin on the ground around here. I've seen only on,e and two E63's.
 
Thanks for the pointers, I work in Poole & drive the Cranbourne Road daily - perfect commute if you ask me...
Had heard about MSL on other forums so will contact then when the need for a remap comes along..
Hadn't heard of MBS so will look them up - have been recommended a place in Corfe Mullen "Hamilton Auto Tech" but I don't know much about them.
I've not seen an E55 in the Poole area but have spotted an W211 E63 on Gravel Hill a few times...….
Richard Hamilton (Hamilton Auto Tech) used to be the head technician at the Merc dealership in Poole before setting up his own business a few years ago. When I lived in Bournemouth he was the only one who touched my old E320.

Top bloke, with ALL the main dealer tools and computer gear... highly recommended.

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Richard Hamilton (Hamilton Auto Tech) used to be the head technician at the Merc dealership in Poole before setting up his own business a few years ago. When I lived in Bournemouth he was the only one who touched my old E320.

Top bloke, with ALL the main dealer tools and computer gear... highly recommended.

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Excellent.....that'll do for me......will look him up when the car needs a service...thanks..!!
 

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