Looking into getting a c63

[stevec33]

Im looking into moving on from my m135i and getting a c63, I've done a fair bit of reading up about them but the main point i was going to ask for some advice on is pre facelift vs facelift and if the newer car is worth the extra? The main difference's i like are the looks, interior and that the gearbox is supposed to be better/faster reacting ect- was wondering how much better it was and if for example you can get the box remapped in an earlier car and its just as good? Obviously a big price difference between the two so i was interested to hear opinions from those who have tried both out. Thanks

[xjay1337]

Facelift interior is so much nicer.
I'd have software tweaked on gearbox anyway.

[krisdelta]

I've driven both and the facelift is much nicer inside (which I now own). The price differential wasn't huge at the time I purchased - so if it would cost 5k more to get a facelift, I'd live with a slightly lower rent interior and 5k

[Slarty Bartfast]

Depends on the budget?

I have had both. And while the interior and gearbox are better in the FL, I wouldn't let that put me of buying a PreFL if, for my budget, it was in overall in better condition and had les miles/owners ect.

I actually prefer the look of the Pre FL, newer car looks far more sedated...

[ecain63]

As above, nothing to be concerned about with the pre facelift. Having had both also, in PPP form i concur the pre is the better looking car. As a machine the facelift is worth the money in my opinion. The box is much better and the interior much improved in quality and design. The facelift is a good half a second quicker 100-200kph thanks to the gearbox also.

Another point to note is the chassis. The facelift is totally revised and handles much better.

[OddCat]

Slarty Bartfast said:

I actually prefer the look of the Pre FL, newer car looks far more sedated...

I assume you mean understated. Unless you think the post FL car looks a little dozy !

[Slarty Bartfast]

Bit of both lol!!!