Sold – March 2012

Our first 2012 ML63 AMG arrived at the dealership today! It is Black with Black Leather and all of the bells and whistles. I took it for a test drive and I am a big fan! It is easy to drive but has an amazing kick when you ask for it. The exhaust note is fantastic! It is currently without an owner and looking for a good home!

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

• Black
• Black Leather
• Burl Walnut Wood
• P30 Performance Package
• 997 Driver Assistance Package
• 3-Zone Climate Control
• Panoramic Sunroof
• Trailer Hitch
• Wheel Locks
• Rear Seat Entertainment Pre-Wire
• 21″ AMG Twin 5-Spoke Alloy Wheels
• Running Boards
• MSRP $109,185

The 2012 ML350 has been a huge success! It is a pleasure to drive, gets excellent fuel economy and has great options! Several of my previous M-Class owners have ordered their new 2012 ML350s and have taken advantage of a few special order options that Mercedes-Benz makes available. The options aren’t listed in the Build Your Own section of MBUSA.com but can be added by your salesperson for a $250 special order charge plus the cost of the option. Maybe one of these options will make the it absolute perfect vehicle for you!

• 2nd Row Pass Through – $160
• Heated/Ventilated Front Seats – $570 – requires full leather upholstery
• 3-Zone Climate Control – $790
• Night View Assist PLUS – $1780 – requires lighting package
• Cargo Management System – $300
• MB-Tex wrapped Dashboard – $300
• Auburn Brown/Black Leather – $1620
• Almond Beige/Black Leather – $1620
• Grey/Black Leather – $1620
• Black Premium Leather – $1370
• Black Dinamica/MB Tex – $0
• Brown Satin Ash Wood Trim – $0
• Aluminum Trim – $0
• Anthracite Poplar Wood Trim – $0

The Foldable Cargo Liner has been available for the GL-Class for a few months and is now available for the 2006-2011 ML-Class. The mat for the 2012 M-Class should be available next month. This is a really handy accessory for drivers who want to protect the carpeted cargo area from spills and scuffs while still folding the seats at will. You can order this item from your local parts department.

Part # BQ6750038 GL-Class Foldable Cargo Liner MY07-12, Black MSRP $145.00

Part # BQ6750039 M-Class Foldable Cargo Liner MY06-11, Black MSRP $145.00

“No rational person can make an argument for buying a 525-hp SUV. The fact that AMG offers a performance package that bumps the power up to 557 hp makes me believe there aren’t a lot of rational people responsible for building them, either. Have we mentioned we love AMG?”

“Even with a 40/60 front/rear power split, the stability control won’t allow you to drive the car with the throttle. Once things start to get out of shape, the electronics call a timeout and reel things back in. It is amazing just how hard you have to push to find those limits, and the idea of any rational person finding them is unlikely.”

“Interior quality took a major leap forward in the redesigned ML, and the AMG version takes it another step farther. Material quality is luxurious and attention to detail abounds in spots only contortionists would be able to see. Even the doorjambs look as though they spent time in the design department to match the clean, uncluttered aesthetic.”

“Herr Kallenius boasts that the new ML 63 AMG is the most powerful SUV for sale today. In the same train of thought, he also says the AMG biturbo V-8 is among the cleanest engines for the power output. “AMG is a test lab for new technology that will trickle down into lower segments at Mercedes.”"

Read the full Motor Trend article and view the photo gallery here.

Just in time for holiday travel…(this kind of thing actually happens at my house!)

The 2012 ML63 AMG has debuted at the LA Auto Show and is now featured in the Future Models section at MBUSA.com. Specifications, colors, packages and options are now confirmed and the expected launch date is March 2012. Pricing is not yet available. Order now to get an early one!

Key Highlights

Hand-built, AMG Direct-Injection biturbo V-8 engine
516 hp and 518 lb-ft of torque, 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds
AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7-speed automatic transmission with three driving modes
ECO Stop/Stop function for additional fuel efficiency
AMG high-performance braking system
AIRMATIC air suspension with Adaptive Damping System
ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM for body roll stabilization
Standard 4MATIC all-wheel drive
Standard Premium 2 Package, including hard-drive navigation with enhanced voice control and 14-speaker harman/kardon LOGIC7® surround-sound system
Available AMG Performance Package increases output to 550 hp and 590 lb-ft of torque

I have been getting lots of great feedback on this commercial! Everyone wants the most advanced SUV ever built!

The 2012 ML-Class is a hit! It looks great, drives beatifully and is more fuel efficient. It is so popular that we keep selling out our inventory! This morning we got a big shipment of ML350s and now have 9 available for sale! Black, White, Dakota Brown, Steel Grey, Capri Blue,  Obsidian Black, Diamond White and Iridium Silver are all here! Hurry in…Our last shipment disappeared in 3 days!

The 2012 ML350 arrived late last night! Our first model is Black/Black with the Premium 1 Package. This one is ready to test drive and there are more on the way!

I have been on several test drives today and I am most impressed by the new speed sensitive electromechanical steering. It makes maneuvering in parking lots incredibly easy and feels great at high speeds too. The interior is beautiful, comfortable and technologically impressive.