Something for the Winter nights..c63
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Hi all
I recently bought my first Merc, a c63 amg saloon and what a lot of fun this car is,the 6.2ltr v8 is just addictive to me and i fear i may become a bit of a hooligan as every drive is an event i look forward to.As the dark nights have closed in i find myself slipping out around 8pm and heading towards the local country roads to indulge myself again and again until my ears are ringing with the v8 howl.Overtaking is a real blast and very enjoyable, in fact i overtake almost as much as i did in the GTD(joke).
I purposely looked for a silver toned down version as the car is a daily which is used for business, also i don't really like the gangster look,so it blends a little until you start it up which gives the game away.I took my eldest out in it yesterday which was a lot of fun as he loved revving it out and enjoying the noise.I purchased the car from the Mercedes approved used stock so it has a two year warranty and came with 21k on the clock, and as you would expect the car has really been looked after with plenty left in the pads and discs.
Insurance was a little obstacle as my insurer insisted on a tracker before they provide cover, so i ended up going elsewhere to people who weren't so fussy as i needed the car urgently by this point but all sorted now and legal.Fuel consumption is about 21mpg currently but i honestly don't care as it makes me smile.
Pics to follow.
I recently bought my first Merc, a c63 amg saloon and what a lot of fun this car is,the 6.2ltr v8 is just addictive to me and i fear i may become a bit of a hooligan as every drive is an event i look forward to.As the dark nights have closed in i find myself slipping out around 8pm and heading towards the local country roads to indulge myself again and again until my ears are ringing with the v8 howl.Overtaking is a real blast and very enjoyable, in fact i overtake almost as much as i did in the GTD(joke).
I purposely looked for a silver toned down version as the car is a daily which is used for business, also i don't really like the gangster look,so it blends a little until you start it up which gives the game away.I took my eldest out in it yesterday which was a lot of fun as he loved revving it out and enjoying the noise.I purchased the car from the Mercedes approved used stock so it has a two year warranty and came with 21k on the clock, and as you would expect the car has really been looked after with plenty left in the pads and discs.
Insurance was a little obstacle as my insurer insisted on a tracker before they provide cover, so i ended up going elsewhere to people who weren't so fussy as i needed the car urgently by this point but all sorted now and legal.Fuel consumption is about 21mpg currently but i honestly don't care as it makes me smile.
Pics to follow.
trowelhead said:
Enjoy - looks lovely!
I went for full on gangster spec, white with black wheels.
I have to be sure to wear my smartest attire at all times to counteract this.
Fantastic cars, and anyone who doesn't buy one just because a couple of chavs happen to own one is missing out!
Absolutely agree, to deny yourself this engine due to the actions of strangers is bizarre to me,after all they all provide the same pleasure,enjoy.I went for full on gangster spec, white with black wheels.
I have to be sure to wear my smartest attire at all times to counteract this.
Fantastic cars, and anyone who doesn't buy one just because a couple of chavs happen to own one is missing out!
Congratulations on the C63. I picked mine up on Saturday. Mine is a white wagon with the smaller wheels like yours, so not quite drug dealer but maybe retired drug dealer.
The angry bark it produces on start up will never, ever get old! I'm getting 15mpg out of mine so you're obviously not driving it hard enough
The two year Tier 1 warranty is great for peace of mind too (mine was also bought from Mercedes Approved Used), although I think the C63s are generally quite well put together. When you picked yours up, did you have the black cloth flourish in the showroom too? And did you giggle when you started the car up and interrupted every single sales exec's phone conversation?
The angry bark it produces on start up will never, ever get old! I'm getting 15mpg out of mine so you're obviously not driving it hard enough
The two year Tier 1 warranty is great for peace of mind too (mine was also bought from Mercedes Approved Used), although I think the C63s are generally quite well put together. When you picked yours up, did you have the black cloth flourish in the showroom too? And did you giggle when you started the car up and interrupted every single sales exec's phone conversation?
phib- Haha yes but think the exhausts give it up just cruising.
sebhaque- Very nice looking car there.I had mine delivered to home, due to distance and time issues,but i did have the pleasure of thrashing through the city while dropping the salesman at the station for his journey home,as i say it brings out the hooligan in me!
sebhaque- Very nice looking car there.I had mine delivered to home, due to distance and time issues,but i did have the pleasure of thrashing through the city while dropping the salesman at the station for his journey home,as i say it brings out the hooligan in me!
sebhaque said:
Congratulations on the C63. I picked mine up on Saturday. Mine is a white wagon with the smaller wheels like yours, so not quite drug dealer but maybe retired drug dealer.
The angry bark it produces on start up will never, ever get old! I'm getting 15mpg out of mine so you're obviously not driving it hard enough
The two year Tier 1 warranty is great for peace of mind too (mine was also bought from Mercedes Approved Used), although I think the C63s are generally quite well put together. When you picked yours up, did you have the black cloth flourish in the showroom too? And did you giggle when you started the car up and interrupted every single sales exec's phone conversation?
Very very nice. When I get a dog I'll be trading mine in for an estate they are so cool.The angry bark it produces on start up will never, ever get old! I'm getting 15mpg out of mine so you're obviously not driving it hard enough
The two year Tier 1 warranty is great for peace of mind too (mine was also bought from Mercedes Approved Used), although I think the C63s are generally quite well put together. When you picked yours up, did you have the black cloth flourish in the showroom too? And did you giggle when you started the car up and interrupted every single sales exec's phone conversation?
15mpg is great going! Mines returning 18mpg over last 17k miles. First car I have not begrudged putting vast amounts of fuel in!
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