Thinking of chopping the R8 in for a C63 AMG...opinions?
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I made the mistake of having a drive in one of these beasts a week or so ago and now feel the urge to make the jump...
The interior makes a mockery of the R8, although I guess we are talking about a £50k odd car when new so a bit of a difference, the performace was definitely up from an R8, again this was with the performace pack so circa 490bhp and 450lb/ft, the semi-auto 7spd box was a joy to use, especially the downshifting and the noise in standard guise was rather pleasing, dare I say as much as an R8 with typical exhaust modifications...
Tax is obviously the same as the R8 and the servicing isn't as bad as I had feared, minor and major services being around £250 and £450 respectively. However, if something went bang I'd imagine the outlay would far exceed the repair on an R8.
Feel like I've convinced myself already, just wondering if anyone had any experience with one, any relevant information or opinions, usual facts and faults etc
Downside is that I'd have to sell the R8 and I don't particularly want to...
The interior makes a mockery of the R8, although I guess we are talking about a £50k odd car when new so a bit of a difference, the performace was definitely up from an R8, again this was with the performace pack so circa 490bhp and 450lb/ft, the semi-auto 7spd box was a joy to use, especially the downshifting and the noise in standard guise was rather pleasing, dare I say as much as an R8 with typical exhaust modifications...
Tax is obviously the same as the R8 and the servicing isn't as bad as I had feared, minor and major services being around £250 and £450 respectively. However, if something went bang I'd imagine the outlay would far exceed the repair on an R8.
Feel like I've convinced myself already, just wondering if anyone had any experience with one, any relevant information or opinions, usual facts and faults etc
Downside is that I'd have to sell the R8 and I don't particularly want to...
Pete G H said:
Just another German car......... How many do you see!!!!!!!
I falling so a deal Couln't say you see a load of C63 AMGs knocking about, although more than Monaros and R8s admittedly. Price wise I'd say something around the 25k mark, but you are right, prices seem to be falling so a deal could be on the cards, I'm in no rush to buy so would be looking to get the right price for my R8 and not get fleeced by a stealer on a part ex!
The performance pack with the 19s, lsd, carbon interior and extra 30bhp is a must also.
Hi, speaking from experience here, though didnt go for the AMG due to price and model wanted, but recently sold my LS2 VXR Monaro and bought a low mileage E500 Coupe with. 5.4 ltr V8
Pros of the Merc are build quality, ride quality and if you use the Sport button (which transforms performance) and manual gearbox setting it is rapid, petrol consumption and it is perceived as a "upmarket" vehicle.
Downside are the car is too refined for me, does almost everything beautifully but without passion and joy. I am saving up for an Eisenmann exhaust for it already.
I loved the Monaro, the noise, the impact, the visuals, that few recognised it and those that did were knowledgeable about cars. I definitely miss it but the mileage meant it had to go. I heard a VXR8 at the retail park near McDonalds in Rugby last Sunday and the noise was just glorious even on low revs. Not sure even the AMG would have the same impact.
The Merc is a much better car in almost every way but it doesn't make me smile in the way the Monaro did.
The AMG might add a bit more passion and is almost undoubtedly a "better" car, but you may may not form the emotional attachment you have with your current car. Just compare the posts to the HSV part if this forum to almost every other car make to get an idea of what I mean.
Pros of the Merc are build quality, ride quality and if you use the Sport button (which transforms performance) and manual gearbox setting it is rapid, petrol consumption and it is perceived as a "upmarket" vehicle.
Downside are the car is too refined for me, does almost everything beautifully but without passion and joy. I am saving up for an Eisenmann exhaust for it already.
I loved the Monaro, the noise, the impact, the visuals, that few recognised it and those that did were knowledgeable about cars. I definitely miss it but the mileage meant it had to go. I heard a VXR8 at the retail park near McDonalds in Rugby last Sunday and the noise was just glorious even on low revs. Not sure even the AMG would have the same impact.
The Merc is a much better car in almost every way but it doesn't make me smile in the way the Monaro did.
The AMG might add a bit more passion and is almost undoubtedly a "better" car, but you may may not form the emotional attachment you have with your current car. Just compare the posts to the HSV part if this forum to almost every other car make to get an idea of what I mean.
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