Reactions to the C63

[NorthernBoy]

One week in to C63 ownership, and one thing's obvious, and very much of a surprise, and that's that it gets an awful lot more attention than the 911 GTS Cabriolet ever did.

I've never before had so many people stopping to stare, and today came back to find someone stopped taking a photograph of it, and pointing bits out on the picture to his girlfriend after.

I didn't really care what people thought of the car before I bought it, it it turns out to be quite nice to know that passers-by are getting some enjoyment from it too.

[slippery]

The noise, oh the noise!

[developer215]

Have a look at people next to you at the traffic lights (assuming they aren't on the phone - d'oh) and you'll see them glancing across at the wing badges...

"Fookin 'ell 6.3" has been the best so far.

[Terminator X]

I absolutely love em, look amazing and sound better. Chap passed me in a ML63 (?) today and even though it's a bit of a brute it's still mighty impressive. Saw the chap in a shop shortly after and got chatting to him, turns out it's now 5 litre ish with twin turbo's ... Didn't realize the 6.3 had been dropped

TX.

[slippery]

The 6.2 (badged 6.3) lives on I the C Class and SLS. The others are the 5.5 Twin Turbo, which is a very impressive lump, sounds almost as good, uses less fuel and is very torquey.

[Twincharge]

I'm 10 days in on ownership and finding it does turn lots of heads which suprises me.

I honestly thought most people would pass if off as just another C220 CDi.

[Shezbo]

Twincharge said:

I'm 10 days in on ownership and finding it does turn lots of heads which suprises me.

I honestly thought most people would pass if off as just another C220 CDi.

Sorry must agree with the above C Class in drag...

[NorthernBoy]

Shezbo said:

Sorry must agree with the above C Class in drag...

Either you don't understand what "in drag" means (hint, it doesn't mean made to look more aggressive), or you are trolling...

Edited by NorthernBoy on Monday 14th October 08:56

[BGarside]

Would be more fun to stay under the radar and take the badges off, shirley?

Maybe retro-fit some smaller wheels from a low-spec model as well??;)

[Terminator X]

It can't stay under the radar due to buildings shaking as it rumbles past

TX.

[Younez]

Did you change the GTS for the c class?

[NorthernBoy]

Younez said:

Did you change the GTS for the c class?

System ate my reply again...

Yes, I realised that I was never going to click with the GTS, so after a year and a bit's ownership sold it on, and bought the new car instead. I prever the Merc, and it also let me take out £20k and put it in the bank for a rainy day.

[LAK]

I've recently bought a second hand C63 estate which I've just started using daily (wasn't supposed to be using it until company car went back but that's broken down ;-) )and yes, I am quietly happy with the reaction. Petrol stations, car parks, basically anywhere you start it up seems to illicit some sharp look rounds and gentle nods of appreciation. I've also noticed that when coming up beyond a car in an overtaking lane, cars more often than not move out the way without any pressure even if I'm not "pushing on". Again, I thought people would assume it was a standard C class especially from the front but clearly there's something about it that gets attention.

BTW, am loving the car. Very nice to drive in every type of condition so far and very comfortable with a nice range of toys. Amazing sound and my only complaint is that the sound proofing is a little too efficient as the engine seems too refined at times unless unleashing the horses - then I just giggle!

[ecain63]

^^ Great thing with the C63 is that even if they don't move over, the sheer ability it has makes for very safe and quick undertaking. I know its against the rules, but its a very safe act in the C63. Much fun!

[GrahamPM]

Good fun aren't they!!
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