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      12-06-2023, 08:54 AM   #1
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2024 Mercedes-AMG CLE53 Coupe


https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...oupe-revealed/

I have always liked the new facelifted E53 amg, this takes it to another level of aggression. If this is a direct competitor to the M440i, I would take this any day of the week. Imaging a 63 comes out with a V8, woof, BMW have some work to do.
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MB nailed the exterior design. Still not a fan of the interior tablet center console. Performance looks adequate, but unsure whether it can compete with the B58 40i cars when mods are involved. Also worried about repair bills, since there's extensive technology in that engine. That being said, I'd be glad to be proven wrong. That, and I'm glad they kept the inline-6! I love AMG and hope this sells well.
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That’s a good looking car. Some of these newer MB’s gonna be amazing value when they’re half price in 3 years. The SL63 has already lost a ton of value, will be nice when they’re $70k
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Everyone that I know who has bought MBs recently gt53, cls53, etc. are all dealing with reliability issues. ie electronics, interior fit and finish issues. Mercedes seems to be on a bit of a downward trajectory.

Good looking cars though, no doubt.
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I have always liked the new facelifted E53 amg, this takes it to another level of aggression. If this is a direct competitor to the M440i, I would take this any day of the week. Imaging a 63 comes out with a V8, woof, BMW have some work to do.
Uh no. Have you not paid attention to the new C63? They’re hybrid 4 cylinders. V8 is dead!
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MB's look great. That's where greatness ends. Reliability across MB models is in the basement. MB was ranked 29 out of 30 brands in the most recent Consumer Reports reliability survey. Don't go near 2020 and later MB without a warranty. Even with a warranty you have to ask yourself if your time merits trips to the dealer or flatbedding the car to the dealer.
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Uh no. Have you not paid attention to the new C63? They’re hybrid 4 cylinders. V8 is dead!
News out there says they trying to bring V8 back to the C63 due to how atrocious the I4 c63 is selling, they couldn't even beg people to buy that car.
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      12-06-2023, 09:15 PM   #8
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News out there says they trying to bring V8 back to the C63 due to how atrocious the I4 c63 is selling, they couldn't even beg people to buy that car.
Think again.

https://www.carscoops.com/2023/08/me...3-and-e63/amp/
https://www.thedrive.com/news/its-ov...c63-e63-models
https://www.motor1.com/news/681625/a...e63-rumor/amp/
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News out there says they trying to bring V8 back to the C63 due to how atrocious the I4 c63 is selling, they couldn't even beg people to buy that car.
The news is fake.
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Upgrade over the prior C coupe

But downgrade over the prior E coupe. One of my buds has one and the interior of this definitely isn't as nice.

Exterior styling is...predictable. Handsome but forgettable. In a few years this car will be forgotten in everybody's memory.
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Best looking attainable German coupe on sale today in my opinion (even more so than the M8 Coupe and I love that car).
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News out there says they trying to bring V8 back to the C63 due to how atrocious the I4 c63 is selling, they couldn't even beg people to buy that car.
Recent interview with AMG CEO said i4-hybrid is staying. C63 E-perf is big hit in China. Still delayed for US market, supposedly now Summer 2024 launch. Debuted in Sept 2022.

CLE 53 is basically built with US market in mind, 6 cylinder is important for our market. CEO hinted at CLE 63 also getting same inline-6 but with E-perf hybrid system. Same setup rumored for 2024 E63.
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Recent interview with AMG CEO said i4-hybrid is staying. C63 E-perf is big hit in China. Still delayed for US market, supposedly now Summer 2024 launch. Debuted in Sept 2022.

CLE 53 is basically built with US market in mind, 6 cylinder is important for our market. CEO hinted at CLE 63 also getting same inline-6 but with E-perf hybrid system. Same setup rumored for 2024 E63.
Im not sure about c63 being a hit in china, it hasnt even came out yet, none of the chinese car reviewer reviewed it yet, also not price in Baidu. I will take the I6 over I4 any day of week. I don't see why they can't put that in the C63, Porsche did it with the Cayman GTS, if they want to sell the car they should consider the I6 in C63.
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Beautiful car, if only BMW would take note.
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The news is fake.
CLE 63 will be a V8

This thing looks a million times better than a 4series but the 53amg will be up there in price.
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CLE 63 will be a V8

This thing looks a million times better than a 4series but the 53amg will be up there in price.
CLE 63 AMG will have a 2 liter 4-cylinder and will have a hybrid drivetrain.
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Beautiful car, if only BMW would take note.
The 4-series coupe is a total mess. Buck teeth, soft squishy lines on the side, etc. Just not a beautiful car.

This CLE may be predictable but it's not ugly.
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CLE 63 will be a V8

This thing looks a million times better than a 4series but the 53amg will be up there in price.
No it won't. There's already been several insider talks that it's getting the C63's 4cyl electrified power plant.
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No it won't. There's already been several insider talks that it's getting the C63's 4cyl electrified power plant.
MB is going back to the V8 on the 63 models after the horrendous reception on the hybrid 4cyl C63.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...e63-v8-return/

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The only escape route out of this dilemma is the reinstitution of the M177 4.0-liter V-8 engine, which will return to the C- and E-class in 2026, two independent sources say. The eight-cylinder is currently being modified to meet EU7 emissions standards.
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MB is going back to the V8 on the 63 models after the horrendous reception on the hybrid 4cyl C63.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...e63-v8-return/
That was the August 4, 2023 rumor.

The smackdown on it came August 23,2023 from the CEO of Mercedes-AMG, Michael Schiebe.

https://www.autoblog.com/2023/08/23/...-ceo-confirms/
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MB is going back to the V8 on the 63 models after the horrendous reception on the hybrid 4cyl C63.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a4...e63-v8-return/
It's wrong. See above post and tons of other official statements from MB.
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It's wrong. See above post and tons of other official statements from MB.
We will see.
There is no way CLE 53amg will have inline 6 and 63amg will have a 4 banger.
V8 is coming back.
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