2014 C63 AMG Edition 507 Coupe
Discussion
New motor time!
Following the sale of my Dodge Charger SRT....
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=14...
...... I fancied something along similar lines but with a bit more heritage and (slightly) more luxury. So after a relatively short hut and testing a few different cars (M5, RS3, RS5 and 2 C63's) I settled on this one.
The car has most options ticked, but most importantly 471 (LSD). It's pretty bad Merc changed their options to not include this as default, but I'm glad I found one that had it.
The car is 2014 model in Opal Fire Red (very rare in my part of the world). With the 507 black trinkets, I think it looks great.
It's a 1 owner motor and has covered just 48k km (just under 30k miles). Condition is very pleasing and it's been extremely well cared for.
Coming from a 470bhp 6.4 Hemi, on the test drives I wasn't completely blown away to be honest. However now it's in my hands, I am seeing a much bigger difference then first thought. Low down the two are quite similar but once above 5k, the Merc flies (sounds better too, but that's a given).
No real plans for the car. Debating what to do with the wheel colour. Seen a few online with black wheels and they set it off nicely. Not sure if that's a bit last year now though??
Anyway some pics
Following the sale of my Dodge Charger SRT....
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=14...
...... I fancied something along similar lines but with a bit more heritage and (slightly) more luxury. So after a relatively short hut and testing a few different cars (M5, RS3, RS5 and 2 C63's) I settled on this one.
The car has most options ticked, but most importantly 471 (LSD). It's pretty bad Merc changed their options to not include this as default, but I'm glad I found one that had it.
The car is 2014 model in Opal Fire Red (very rare in my part of the world). With the 507 black trinkets, I think it looks great.
It's a 1 owner motor and has covered just 48k km (just under 30k miles). Condition is very pleasing and it's been extremely well cared for.
Coming from a 470bhp 6.4 Hemi, on the test drives I wasn't completely blown away to be honest. However now it's in my hands, I am seeing a much bigger difference then first thought. Low down the two are quite similar but once above 5k, the Merc flies (sounds better too, but that's a given).
No real plans for the car. Debating what to do with the wheel colour. Seen a few online with black wheels and they set it off nicely. Not sure if that's a bit last year now though??
Anyway some pics
Edited by matt_knowles on Saturday 5th January 05:19
I really like these.
An AMG is little too rich for me but I was looking at 350 petrols during my search for a new car. If one had come up near me I'd be a C350 owner now instead of a having 130i (decent sized petrol engines being the priority here you understand..).
I think these are so much better looking than the later 'melted' look. (my opinion only & each to their own etc).
In short; very, very nice. Congrats!
An AMG is little too rich for me but I was looking at 350 petrols during my search for a new car. If one had come up near me I'd be a C350 owner now instead of a having 130i (decent sized petrol engines being the priority here you understand..).
I think these are so much better looking than the later 'melted' look. (my opinion only & each to their own etc).
In short; very, very nice. Congrats!
pointedstarman said:
I really like these.
An AMG is little too rich for me but I was looking at 350 petrols during my search for a new car. If one had come up near me I'd be a C350 owner now instead of a having 130i (decent sized petrol engines being the priority here you understand..).
I think these are so much better looking than the later 'melted' look. (my opinion only & each to their own etc).
In short; very, very nice. Congrats!
Melted? An AMG is little too rich for me but I was looking at 350 petrols during my search for a new car. If one had come up near me I'd be a C350 owner now instead of a having 130i (decent sized petrol engines being the priority here you understand..).
I think these are so much better looking than the later 'melted' look. (my opinion only & each to their own etc).
In short; very, very nice. Congrats!
Pistonheader101 said:
pointedstarman said:
I really like these.
An AMG is little too rich for me but I was looking at 350 petrols during my search for a new car. If one had come up near me I'd be a C350 owner now instead of a having 130i (decent sized petrol engines being the priority here you understand..).
I think these are so much better looking than the later 'melted' look. (my opinion only & each to their own etc).
In short; very, very nice. Congrats!
Melted? An AMG is little too rich for me but I was looking at 350 petrols during my search for a new car. If one had come up near me I'd be a C350 owner now instead of a having 130i (decent sized petrol engines being the priority here you understand..).
I think these are so much better looking than the later 'melted' look. (my opinion only & each to their own etc).
In short; very, very nice. Congrats!
Pistonheader101 said:
pointedstarman said:
I really like these.
An AMG is little too rich for me but I was looking at 350 petrols during my search for a new car. If one had come up near me I'd be a C350 owner now instead of a having 130i (decent sized petrol engines being the priority here you understand..).
I think these are so much better looking than the later 'melted' look. (my opinion only & each to their own etc).
In short; very, very nice. Congrats!
Melted? An AMG is little too rich for me but I was looking at 350 petrols during my search for a new car. If one had come up near me I'd be a C350 owner now instead of a having 130i (decent sized petrol engines being the priority here you understand..).
I think these are so much better looking than the later 'melted' look. (my opinion only & each to their own etc).
In short; very, very nice. Congrats!
Very nice!
Love the red & keep the wheels silver IMO, too many black wheels these days & usually the preserve of the chav set.
They are also quite rare I think, so keep them original, I like them. Ha Ha at TSW venoms! Ironically the multi spoke AMG wheels on these are like the TSW Imola’s!
Great that you have the LSD. Please let us know how you get on with it.
Love the red & keep the wheels silver IMO, too many black wheels these days & usually the preserve of the chav set.
They are also quite rare I think, so keep them original, I like them. Ha Ha at TSW venoms! Ironically the multi spoke AMG wheels on these are like the TSW Imola’s!
Great that you have the LSD. Please let us know how you get on with it.
Uncle John said:
Very nice!
Love the red & keep the wheels silver IMO, too many black wheels these days & usually the preserve of the chav set.
They are also quite rare I think, so keep them original, I like them. Ha Ha at TSW venoms! Ironically the multi spoke AMG wheels on these are like the TSW Imola’s!
Great that you have the LSD. Please let us know how you get on with it.
Thanks for the comments. Love the red & keep the wheels silver IMO, too many black wheels these days & usually the preserve of the chav set.
They are also quite rare I think, so keep them original, I like them. Ha Ha at TSW venoms! Ironically the multi spoke AMG wheels on these are like the TSW Imola’s!
Great that you have the LSD. Please let us know how you get on with it.
Yeah I'm undecided on changing the wheel colour. Some look good (imo) but I'm not ready to go full on gangster!
The mileage and condition was always going to be enough for me, but when I checked the VIN and options, seeing it had LSD sealed the deal. I know a lot of those who have this car without it, wish they had it (or retro fit one).
Early Update
Car is bloody awesome, still looking for excuses to go in it!
With only slightly more power than the Dodge Charger SRT I had previously, I wasn't expecting much but in the real world it does feel a fair chunk quicker. Could be just new car syndrome and noise, but it certainly seems that way. The charger felt a tad better lower down though.
The noise is additive, I have to say. Any excuse to use the S+ or manual mode is usually taken, along with a massive childish grin. On this note, I have been pleasantly surprised by the MCT box in this car. I had read some stories that it wasn't the best, but to be frank its a massive upgrade on the old 5 speed auto in the charger. Shifts are smooth, fast and happen when I ask them and during these early days I haven't had any negative thoughts. Our other car has a DSG box (albeit on an older car) and I wouldn't say that's any better or worse.
Minor drawbacks?
Being a last of the line W204, it doesn't have the latest interior or tech but its still a nice place to be. The seats are immense, as is the whole driving environment. The infotainment is definitely where the design age can be felt, but the HK logic 7 sound system sounds great. I've read stories about the poor build quality / fitment quality of interior parts but in the most part I am all good. The main issue I found was electric window switches rattling on the drivers side door when listening to a bass heavy track....need to sort that one.
Fuel economy is at dodge levels, so no issue there, but the tiny fuel tank is a joke.
I'll swing by with some more pics and hopefully a video once I get my new camera.
Matt
Car is bloody awesome, still looking for excuses to go in it!
With only slightly more power than the Dodge Charger SRT I had previously, I wasn't expecting much but in the real world it does feel a fair chunk quicker. Could be just new car syndrome and noise, but it certainly seems that way. The charger felt a tad better lower down though.
The noise is additive, I have to say. Any excuse to use the S+ or manual mode is usually taken, along with a massive childish grin. On this note, I have been pleasantly surprised by the MCT box in this car. I had read some stories that it wasn't the best, but to be frank its a massive upgrade on the old 5 speed auto in the charger. Shifts are smooth, fast and happen when I ask them and during these early days I haven't had any negative thoughts. Our other car has a DSG box (albeit on an older car) and I wouldn't say that's any better or worse.
Minor drawbacks?
Being a last of the line W204, it doesn't have the latest interior or tech but its still a nice place to be. The seats are immense, as is the whole driving environment. The infotainment is definitely where the design age can be felt, but the HK logic 7 sound system sounds great. I've read stories about the poor build quality / fitment quality of interior parts but in the most part I am all good. The main issue I found was electric window switches rattling on the drivers side door when listening to a bass heavy track....need to sort that one.
Fuel economy is at dodge levels, so no issue there, but the tiny fuel tank is a joke.
I'll swing by with some more pics and hopefully a video once I get my new camera.
Matt
Spent some time giving the car a good clean.
I was really happy with the way the paintwork looked anyway, but as with all new cars its always good to get your hands dirty and give it a good clean.
So it was rinsed and snow foamed twice (because my 4yr old son wanted some more bubbles on the car!). After the second snow foam, I was happy enough to take a new wash mitt to it and my son gladly helped out. After that a rinse, dry, polish, wax and seal!
Pretty happy with the results, but as I say, it was already pretty clean. I will at some stage take it for a machine polish and further paint protection.
Getting close and personal with the car uncovers some minor things you wouldn't usually see and I counted 2 scratches, 1 dent and 1 of the 507 decals is very slightly pulling away. Not too bad for a 4/5 yr old car.
We all love some pics, so here goes!
Gotta love a golden disc! On this note, all discs and pads were changed over in April 2018 so have loads of life in them (not a cheap job!).
Interior is a nice place to be!
My sons bucket seat!
So a week in doing the day to day stuff and all is well. As you can see I use it for the school run, and despite being a coupe, the rear space ain't all that bad and more than comfortable for my son. The boot is of a decent size, and overall despite being a much smaller car than the Dodge Charger, the usable space actually isn't bad at all. Someone did comment on my charger thread about how badly american cars are packaged, and I completely agree. That thing should have had much more space than it actually did!
Other plans are just to get tyres swapped over. I factored this into account when I bought the car, so got some discount. The continental sportcontact 5p are OEM fitment (as per my understanding), and Evo rated them top place in 2015. I know the game has moved on now however, so will be checking out my options. Tyres are 255/30/19 rear and 235/35/19 front, but some people play with the size options. To be honest I'll probably stick with the default for now, I have no complaints with how the car handles (its alot firmer than the charger was in track mode though!).
Other than that, I need to get handy at cleaning an alcantara wheel which is lovely I must add, and one of the wheels (in the pic above) has some light scuffs that ideally need sorting.
Thanks for looking!
I was really happy with the way the paintwork looked anyway, but as with all new cars its always good to get your hands dirty and give it a good clean.
So it was rinsed and snow foamed twice (because my 4yr old son wanted some more bubbles on the car!). After the second snow foam, I was happy enough to take a new wash mitt to it and my son gladly helped out. After that a rinse, dry, polish, wax and seal!
Pretty happy with the results, but as I say, it was already pretty clean. I will at some stage take it for a machine polish and further paint protection.
Getting close and personal with the car uncovers some minor things you wouldn't usually see and I counted 2 scratches, 1 dent and 1 of the 507 decals is very slightly pulling away. Not too bad for a 4/5 yr old car.
We all love some pics, so here goes!
Gotta love a golden disc! On this note, all discs and pads were changed over in April 2018 so have loads of life in them (not a cheap job!).
Interior is a nice place to be!
My sons bucket seat!
So a week in doing the day to day stuff and all is well. As you can see I use it for the school run, and despite being a coupe, the rear space ain't all that bad and more than comfortable for my son. The boot is of a decent size, and overall despite being a much smaller car than the Dodge Charger, the usable space actually isn't bad at all. Someone did comment on my charger thread about how badly american cars are packaged, and I completely agree. That thing should have had much more space than it actually did!
Other plans are just to get tyres swapped over. I factored this into account when I bought the car, so got some discount. The continental sportcontact 5p are OEM fitment (as per my understanding), and Evo rated them top place in 2015. I know the game has moved on now however, so will be checking out my options. Tyres are 255/30/19 rear and 235/35/19 front, but some people play with the size options. To be honest I'll probably stick with the default for now, I have no complaints with how the car handles (its alot firmer than the charger was in track mode though!).
Other than that, I need to get handy at cleaning an alcantara wheel which is lovely I must add, and one of the wheels (in the pic above) has some light scuffs that ideally need sorting.
Thanks for looking!
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