C63 Running Costs/Common Issues
Discussion
Good evening all.
After 3 years over hurtling around in a Focus ST as a daily driver, I've now picked up a company car so will be using my own car for weekends and fun times, considering a C63.
can anyone advise me of servicing costs, brakes, etc, service intervals, tyre costs/life etc, and anything else worth bearing in mind?
Any issues I'd need to be aware of?
Cheers in advance.
After 3 years over hurtling around in a Focus ST as a daily driver, I've now picked up a company car so will be using my own car for weekends and fun times, considering a C63.
can anyone advise me of servicing costs, brakes, etc, service intervals, tyre costs/life etc, and anything else worth bearing in mind?
Any issues I'd need to be aware of?
Cheers in advance.
No real issues at all to be honest. Facelift models are prone to overheating if pushed hard for extended periods and early cars (58 and earlier) had issues with head bolts (sorted by MB). Otherwise they are about as bomb proof as ive ever seen a car!
Servicing is fairly reasonable at £400 to £600 a pop depending on needs and is done annually or by mileage depending on which is first.
Rear tyres last anything from 3k to 10k depending on use. Mine lasted 6k.
Brakes are reasonably priced for standard C63 but PPP car disks and pads will set you back around £2k for fronts.
Servicing is fairly reasonable at £400 to £600 a pop depending on needs and is done annually or by mileage depending on which is first.
Rear tyres last anything from 3k to 10k depending on use. Mine lasted 6k.
Brakes are reasonably priced for standard C63 but PPP car disks and pads will set you back around £2k for fronts.
I don't find the insurance that bad for what the car is. I know it depends on a lot of factors but my GT3 and TVR were more expensive. Im in my 40's but i don't live in the best of postcodes.
What i don't understand is why the disks appear to need changing on PPP cars so regularily. Don't think i've every changed the disks on any car i've owned.
What i don't understand is why the disks appear to need changing on PPP cars so regularily. Don't think i've every changed the disks on any car i've owned.
Without sounding like a tit if you are concerned about running costs then don't get a C63. These things love visiting the petrol station....I use smiles per a gallon instead of mpg. Around town between 14-16 and on a run 20-21mpg.
Don't get me wrong an absolute epic car and I very much doubt there will ever be a 6.3 AMG again. And I can't think of another car that has the same effect when it's seen (heard) and its realistically a 4 door family car.
Don't get me wrong an absolute epic car and I very much doubt there will ever be a 6.3 AMG again. And I can't think of another car that has the same effect when it's seen (heard) and its realistically a 4 door family car.
lee c63 said:
Without sounding like a tit if you are concerned about running costs then don't get a C63. These things love visiting the petrol station....I use smiles per a gallon instead of mpg. Around town between 14-16 and on a run 20-21mpg.
Don't get me wrong an absolute epic car and I very much doubt there will ever be a 6.3 AMG again. And I can't think of another car that has the same effect when it's seen (heard) and its realistically a 4 door family car.
I knew someone was gonna say it, but to be fair, I asked the same question when getting the ST and it's been fine to run, and now I'm earning nearly twice as much as I was when I got the ST, I think anyone who is buying a relatively high performance car would be stupid not to do some research first.Don't get me wrong an absolute epic car and I very much doubt there will ever be a 6.3 AMG again. And I can't think of another car that has the same effect when it's seen (heard) and its realistically a 4 door family car.
A lot of people don't see north of 20mpg with their ST's, I'm usually somewhere between 25-30, depending on how I'm feeling, so I sometimes wonder what people are doing to get such low figures.
If your anywhere near Birmingham there is a MB Club meet at MSL performance next weekend, there will be plenty of C63,s in various states of tune and the lads are a good laugh. I am sure they would be more than welcome to offer advice or take you out for a spin.
I get all the tuning done on my C63 by MSL ( that's driving down from Newcastle) as these guys know there AMGs
I get all the tuning done on my C63 by MSL ( that's driving down from Newcastle) as these guys know there AMGs
I am a master of getting good economy out of cars. The C63 is by far the toughest. The best I've ever seen is around 28mpg, but I never used more than about 5% throttle and never saw over 1500rpm. It was boring as hell.
For anyone thinking they'll be getting 25mpg regularly, you really won't. If you budget on 20mpg, then you'll be fine. Longer journeys are better, naturally, however just taking the car out for A & B road blasts will se you returning mid-teens or so. In fact is makes little difference over a tankful (unless you're n a track day) so you might as well enjoy it
For anyone thinking they'll be getting 25mpg regularly, you really won't. If you budget on 20mpg, then you'll be fine. Longer journeys are better, naturally, however just taking the car out for A & B road blasts will se you returning mid-teens or so. In fact is makes little difference over a tankful (unless you're n a track day) so you might as well enjoy it
If it's going to be a weekend warrior, then you will find the costs similar to the ST.
200 miles for £90 tank, tyres don't last long but are currently quite cheap, under £200 but sods law will be £275 when needed.
I had done quite a bit of research before I bought mine and as most of the above posts testify, apart from a few overheating issues, nothing.
With the brake discs I don't know if they really wear out or MB just changing them when they get a lip.
I had the same experience with BMW M and when I asked what the minimum thickness was and how much they had worn down he never had a clue, so I'll wait and see.
Only thing I don't like (sometimes) is how quiet it is when just pottering along.
200 miles for £90 tank, tyres don't last long but are currently quite cheap, under £200 but sods law will be £275 when needed.
I had done quite a bit of research before I bought mine and as most of the above posts testify, apart from a few overheating issues, nothing.
With the brake discs I don't know if they really wear out or MB just changing them when they get a lip.
I had the same experience with BMW M and when I asked what the minimum thickness was and how much they had worn down he never had a clue, so I'll wait and see.
Only thing I don't like (sometimes) is how quiet it is when just pottering along.
How the hell are you getting 18mpg?
I am getting around 12mpg in town, albeit eurocharge mapped. I can see 18mpg if I leave it in comfort and try my hardest to go slow - in normal manual and blipping mode, with all the over runs its at 12mpg.
As I run a company that works for oil companies, the more petrol I use = the more money the oil companies have to use with my company.....
I am getting around 12mpg in town, albeit eurocharge mapped. I can see 18mpg if I leave it in comfort and try my hardest to go slow - in normal manual and blipping mode, with all the over runs
its at 12mpg.As I run a company that works for oil companies, the more petrol I use = the more money the oil companies have to use with my company.....
ecain63 said:
I averaged 18.9mpg over the 11000 miles i had the C63. It had proper use too!
That's about what I'd averaged. I am not, however a city dweller and I rarely have to drive in a lot of traffic and therefore I don't have to drive often at 10mph doing 6mpg. If you do, the economy (I use the term loosely) will suffer.
Main issue, running cost wise as everyone says is petrol, tyres and petrol.
I had a facelift C63 and I had not suffered any overheating problems, even on the track, no siree, the brakes would give up before any overheating issues arose.
Useful thread.
I went with my brother today as he was looking to buy an E350 cab. Somehow, a few hours later I was making progress up a bypass in a C63AMG on a test drive.
Oh it was very lovely indeed and I am now in a whirlwind of man math calculations. The offers from MB seem very good and with what looks like strong residuals, the finance option looks appetising.
I only use the car at weekends and would average about 7K a year. Currently running a Porsche C4S (996) so I expect the service costs will be similar and mpg to be a little worse.
Struggling at the moment to think of a reason not to jump in and go for it - any help?
I went with my brother today as he was looking to buy an E350 cab. Somehow, a few hours later I was making progress up a bypass in a C63AMG on a test drive.
Oh it was very lovely indeed and I am now in a whirlwind of man math calculations. The offers from MB seem very good and with what looks like strong residuals, the finance option looks appetising.
I only use the car at weekends and would average about 7K a year. Currently running a Porsche C4S (996) so I expect the service costs will be similar and mpg to be a little worse.
Struggling at the moment to think of a reason not to jump in and go for it - any help?
I've had a cracked alloy and it seems from a little research on other mb forums that this is not a one off for C63 owners. Worth checking for any hairline cracks pre purchase.
Combination of 19 inch wheels and 35 profile tyres I guess, but means £600+ for replacement oem wheel, a weld repair or getting lucky on ebay......
Combination of 19 inch wheels and 35 profile tyres I guess, but means £600+ for replacement oem wheel, a weld repair or getting lucky on ebay......
skibum said:
Useful thread.
Struggling at the moment to think of a reason not to jump in and go for it - any help?
Unless you spec it to the max and pay handsome monthlies the residuals wont be that great in a few months. The new C63 (or whatever they'll call it) comes out early 2015 and prices will plummet on W204's. Id be more tempted to buy a 2011 facelift PPP car in a non standard colour that's already lost most of its depreciation and will be most sought after when you sell. Struggling at the moment to think of a reason not to jump in and go for it - any help?
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