2014 Mercedes C63 AMG

[philmots]

Lovely. I'd not get rid of any of the chrome or change the wheels to black, it's utterly spoil the car IMO. It's rare to find one in that spec and it looks all the better for it.

My XFR is only a black jag but it turns quite a lot of heads too. Must be plenty in the know.

[irfan1712]

OverSteery said:

irfan1712 said:

.............., and i was shown again to the hand over room. Pressed the button on the magic remote, the frosted glass disappeared and i was met with this beauty:................

Wow - a completely different world. I've never even heard of a hand over room, let alone been in one and disappearing frosted glass. words fail me..

I consider myself lucky if the OP offers me a cuppa while he counts the used notes. I think I must be in the car-buying underclass....

Why the sarcasm? This is only the third car ive ever owned, the firs being a 1.4 golf and then an R32. This is the first car ive ever bought from a dealer, a main dealer at that... i was quite impressed and have no other experience to compare it to. Given the fact main dealers generally have a hit or miss reputation i was pleasantly surprised even if the hand over room and what not was a total gimmick, which i already confirmed it was.

People are quick enough to slate dealers on thier bad experiences on these forums and rightly so... how many possitive comments do you see of handovers and after care?

i'd probably agree your in the car buying underclass though, yes.

Irfan

[Adz The Rat]

Fantastic looking car, I echo the comments about it being great to see one that isn't white with black wheels. The red leather just finishes it off perfectly.

[RC1807]

Very nice car, OP.

A mate had a C63 PPP (also in black) for 2 years from new, and it was a fun car, albeit not really for track use... new rotors and pads all round (pads split in 2 pieces) after 1 day on the track. MB weren't told about the track use bit, so it was a warranty job.

The red leather looks really good in yours, too. Too many are "black on black", like my mate's was.

[irfan1712]

Adz The Rat said:

Fantastic looking car, I echo the comments about it being great to see one that isn't white with black wheels. The red leather just finishes it off perfectly.

Thank you - i have to agree! I did fall for white on red originally but felt it was a bit too 'footballer' for me.. it reminded me of the AMGs that are scragged around birmingham and manchester all over social media for some reason haha. Personally love the obsidian black, shines up a dream and generally looks very classy.

RC1807 said:

Very nice car, OP.

A mate had a C63 PPP (also in black) for 2 years from new, and it was a fun car, albeit not really for track use... new rotors and pads all round (pads split in 2 pieces) after 1 day on the track. MB weren't told about the track use bit, so it was a warranty job.

The red leather looks really good in yours, too. Too many are "black on black", like my mate's was.

thanks bud - i was settled on an ything but black leather as i felt black was a bit 'too safe'. My previous car had black leather so i just fancied a change..wasnt too sold on the duo leather combos that some C63#s have so this was a winner.

I dont think it'll see a track day anytime soon though! im too scared of ruining it. i dont even drive it 'fast' for too long as im scared of stone chips, im such a fairy.




Only thing i have been looking into getting some front protective film applied from the likes of 3M. im reading many possitive and negatives at the moment so im not sure where im going with it yet!

Irfan

[aspirated]

Try to find the Suntek self-healing film, it's amazing

[irfan1712]

looked into the protective films and spoke to a few firms and they don't seem to be worth it. SunTek was defo on top, but the price to cover the front end and arches was more than having the whole car wrapped in whatever colour 3M i desired.. i don't like the fact that the protective films are made to fit, i.e they don't wrap around and under he bumper and arches etc but stop on the edges instead.. i imagine dirt and all sorts to sit on these gaps.

on the plus side, the car is being dropped off to Redline Cardiff tomorrow to get the callipers painted in a rather nice colour!

[irfan1712]

Brakes are done... very pleased with them. Took a while to pick a colour that matched what i had in mind and was well happy with the result.

an example of what the original colour of callipers looked like (on the rear)



and now:



few more:










Overall the car is perfect now in my eyes. had a wax top up with DJ Supernatural last week so after a wash this evening it will be team gleam!

Irfan

[likesachange]

Lovely car. I really miss my C63 estate ! had the PPP. Other than that i did the secondary cat delete which i would advise as it just gives it that extra little growl and barks.. without sounding non factory

[irfan1712]

likesachange said:

Lovely car. I really miss my C63 estate ! had the PPP. Other than that i did the secondary cat delete which i would advise as it just gives it that extra little growl and barks.. without sounding non factory

what did you replace it with out of curiosity? ive always wondered what C63 owners move to. Ive constantly thought about this secondary cat delete and then chicken out, does it 'drone' if you cruise at 60/70mph? i put a milltek non res on my R32 and it came off after a few weeks because the drone got on my nerves.

i assume once those secondary cats are cut out theres no going back either! which also puts me off a bit.

Irfan

[mikearwas]

That looks awesome mate. Where did you get them done?

[irfan1712]

mikearwas said:

That looks awesome mate. Where did you get them done?

thanks mate. Redline in Cardiff - highly recommended. They painted them while the callipers were fitted up on the post lift, which meant no taking the brakes apart or bleeding them!

[likesachange]

irfan1712 said:

what did you replace it with out of curiosity? ive always wondered what C63 owners move to. Ive constantly thought about this secondary cat delete and then chicken out, does it 'drone' if you cruise at 60/70mph? i put a milltek non res on my R32 and it came off after a few weeks because the drone got on my nerves.

i assume once those secondary cats are cut out theres no going back either! which also puts me off a bit.

Irfan

Well as my name suggests im a bit of a serial car changer...

2014 saw me sell up my 420bhp Focus RS and get in a TVR tuscan 2s which i sold for the C63 in aug 2014 and in jan 2015 got a TTRS plus which i sold for an atom in April and now am back in a big barge in the shape of a F10 M5,
The M5 is a bit of a step up in every department apart from the engine, yes its quicker but there is lag and lack of noise (mainly in the cabin tbh)

[CaptainSensib1e]

Lovely car OP, congrats. Was seriously considering one of these, but I was put off by the auto gearbox. How are you finding it? Are you missing a manual?

[Carlton Banks]

Irfan, great car!

I have one myself, which is actually my second time owning a c63



Mine is a white PP estate.

One question you asked was where someone goes after a c63. Well I owned a 2009 black / black PP for 2 years and moved to a 1M, an M5 and then back to a c63! I do have other BMW M cars but those are older and not daily cars.

Interested in the ball park cost for the caliper painting and the quality of the finish given they didn't strip the calipers down....?

[coopedup]

I think those calipers look the dogs wotsits

[Patch1875]

Lovely car. Currently top of the list to replace my Golf GTi mk7 next year as I crave a bit noise!

[irfan1712]

likesachange said:

irfan1712 said:

what did you replace it with out of curiosity? ive always wondered what C63 owners move to. Ive constantly thought about this secondary cat delete and then chicken out, does it 'drone' if you cruise at 60/70mph? i put a milltek non res on my R32 and it came off after a few weeks because the drone got on my nerves.

i assume once those secondary cats are cut out theres no going back either! which also puts me off a bit.

Irfan

Well as my name suggests im a bit of a serial car changer...

2014 saw me sell up my 420bhp Focus RS and get in a TVR tuscan 2s which i sold for the C63 in aug 2014 and in jan 2015 got a TTRS plus which i sold for an atom in April and now am back in a big barge in the shape of a F10 M5,
The M5 is a bit of a step up in every department apart from the engine, yes its quicker but there is lag and lack of noise (mainly in the cabin tbh)

yes you've clearly changed a few times! F10 M5 seems a regular upgrade from a 63. my boss has one in frozen black and it is beautiful... I'm sure noise on those can be sorted out too with a nice exhaust!

CaptainSensib1e said:

Lovely car OP, congrats. Was seriously considering one of these, but I was put off by the auto gearbox. How are you finding it? Are you missing a manual?

Thanks mate, i love the auto. Its not as fast as a DSG box found in our transporter, but it is perfect for the odd 'manual' hooning about.. i do miss dropping cogs with a conventional shift but this car suits an auto if I'm honest!

Carlton Banks said:

Irfan, great car!

I have one myself, which is actually my second time owning a c63



Mine is a white PP estate.

One question you asked was where someone goes after a c63. Well I owned a 2009 black / black PP for 2 years and moved to a 1M, an M5 and then back to a c63! I do have other BMW M cars but those are older and not daily cars.

Interested in the ball park cost for the caliper painting and the quality of the finish given they didn't strip the calipers down....?

that is proper in estate form! i love it, congrats. What made you get back into the 63? and out of curiosity what older M cars are in your stable.. I'm constantly eyeing up 850 CI's at the moment as a garage queen!

The callipers were £250 inc vat, quality of the finish in all honesty could pass as factory. i see no overspray, no excess paint blobs, no evidence they've been done afterwards... and i have an eye for it! i just wanted to stay away from the red as its quite common and found on PPP cars anyway.

p.s... love your username

coopedup said:

I think those calipers look the dogs wotsits

haha thanks man! not far off the same colour as a wotsit either

Patch1875 said:

Lovely car. Currently top of the list to replace my Golf GTi mk7 next year as I crave a bit noise!

Do it.. you wont regret it trust me!!

[r1chie]

Snap pal! I've had mine for nearly 18 months now. Still love it, just drives so well.

[irfan1712]

r1chie said:

Snap pal! I've had mine for nearly 18 months now. Still love it, just drives so well.

haha, a fine choice there sir. Is that also red leather i spot through the windows?

very true, i haven't got bored of the car a single bit yet. M Mode and S+ are far too addictive!