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Originally Posted by jcyuhn
Hi Albert -
I have no real help to offer, but here are a few opinions to throw in the mix:
1. Silver over Java is an odd color combo, IMHO. Java typically pairs with the Smoke Silver/Desert Silver/Bronze or darker color combos. Silver is usually over grey or charcoal interiors. My guess - most people wouldn't buy the car because of the color combo.
2. Running changes in specification are common. The literature almost certainly has a disclaimer that changes may be made at any time. Frankly, I like the Harmon sound a bit better than the Bose sound, though the difference is not large.
3. My bet - the wheels have been changed. The 18" wheel you have in the trunk is likely standard. A neighbor of mine has this car, and it uses the exact same 18" wheels from the E55 Kompressor.
6. MBUSA has had to offer tremendous dealer incentives to move leftover AMG cars. The E63 had $20K in incentives near the end of the 211 model run. That would seem to indicate an oversupply, so it seems reasonable to reduce the production run. I find 80% a bit difficult to believe, however.
My $.02.
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My (POS) '85 190E was Smoke Silver with Palomino which is darker than Java. I bought it off the floor and got used to it. Quite common then but of course one ever would accuse the Germans of good taste. BTW, my 2001 C320 was metallic black with Java leather. Too light for my taste but when black is the other choice, well then...
As to giveaway prices on AMG cars, late last year MBUSA was discounting C63s by as much as 17.5K which will make those who paid retail very pleased. And with the new 5.5 twin turbo V-8 going into the facelifted 2012 models, their resale value will be in the toilet.