Talk to me about C63’s :)
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Looking to get a new car, and fancy a V8 
I have a budget up to 50k, but, could be interested in a much cheaper car.
I like the Bi-turbo coupe, they carry quite a premium over the saloon/estate though? Because of the bespoke body modifications?
The ‘S’ is obviously better, but, worth the extra money?
Another of my options, is a Mustang.
I have a budget up to 50k, but, could be interested in a much cheaper car.
I like the Bi-turbo coupe, they carry quite a premium over the saloon/estate though? Because of the bespoke body modifications?
The ‘S’ is obviously better, but, worth the extra money?
Another of my options, is a Mustang.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I had a similar thread not long ago, hope it's a small help.
Then my situation changed, I'm keeping the 4 and have ordered a Taycan.
I had a similar thread not long ago, hope it's a small help.
Then my situation changed, I'm keeping the 4 and have ordered a Taycan.
To be frank the S is rare and used hold a notable premium over the C63.
Out of the box the C63 is plenty fast enough - you’d never drive mine thinking one thing this car lacks is grunt.
In addition apparently just like the E55k they make a lot more power than quoted - it appears to be around 530-540bhp on the stock C63.
Also the more recent ones have exhaust muted a touch over the S205 the WtLP issue I think.
Mine a 16 as new I think the only difference really is the latest in infotainment
These are the the current day Hammer - I like the coupe shape but I think the cooler and much more Q car is the S205 C63/wagon.
Out of the box the C63 is plenty fast enough - you’d never drive mine thinking one thing this car lacks is grunt.
In addition apparently just like the E55k they make a lot more power than quoted - it appears to be around 530-540bhp on the stock C63.
Also the more recent ones have exhaust muted a touch over the S205 the WtLP issue I think.
Mine a 16 as new I think the only difference really is the latest in infotainment
These are the the current day Hammer - I like the coupe shape but I think the cooler and much more Q car is the S205 C63/wagon.
Legacywr said:
Looking to get a new car, and fancy a V8
I have a budget up to 50k, but, could be interested in a much cheaper car.
I like the Bi-turbo coupe, they carry quite a premium over the saloon/estate though? Because of the bespoke body modifications?
The ‘S’ is obviously better, but, worth the extra money?
Another of my options, is a Mustang.
I have the saloon, they both look good but the coupe has wider arches and a wider track too which betters handling.I have a budget up to 50k, but, could be interested in a much cheaper car.
I like the Bi-turbo coupe, they carry quite a premium over the saloon/estate though? Because of the bespoke body modifications?
The ‘S’ is obviously better, but, worth the extra money?
Another of my options, is a Mustang.
The S package includes the electronic LSD, dynamic engine mounts, power upgrade and race mode maybe other bits but those are the headlines. I'd definitely go S again but haven't driven a non S to compare.
I think the coupe is a bit more expensive to begin with, a coupe is typically anywhere between 5-10k more!
1 year on in mines and I still love the grunt, the standard exhaust, cold start, both windows down and driving through small streets it grumbles, echoes and sounds amazing!
I went to see an edition 1 that had an akropovic and it sounded amazing, very loud though even on just idle. If I could stretch I'd go edition 1 just for the interior cross stitching and get magno (matt grey) paint.
Legacywr said:
Looking to get a new car, and fancy a V8
I have a budget up to 50k, but, could be interested in a much cheaper car.
I like the Bi-turbo coupe, they carry quite a premium over the saloon/estate though? Because of the bespoke body modifications?
The ‘S’ is obviously better, but, worth the extra money?
Another of my options, is a Mustang.
Another useful few pages of fact and opinion on C63 ownership linked here:I have a budget up to 50k, but, could be interested in a much cheaper car.
I like the Bi-turbo coupe, they carry quite a premium over the saloon/estate though? Because of the bespoke body modifications?
The ‘S’ is obviously better, but, worth the extra money?
Another of my options, is a Mustang.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Yes the coupé has a number of enhancements over the saloon/estate, including a wider track, and is a little more expensive as a result.
I myself couldn't justify paying the extra for the S for what it offers over the standard C63.
I've had mine nearly 3 years now:
3 yr PCP ends in March, so it is decision time on keep or replace.
At the moment I am leaning toward keeping it. I do v few miles - I have covered 8k miles from new - so the car is still in much the same condition as the day I picked it up.
I can't quite find anything I want to replace it with. I have considered many possibilities within the Mercedes marque: E53 coupé, CLA 35 or 45s, and outside of the marque: Maserati GT, Alfa Giulia QF, M4.
Nothing ticks the boxes for what I want as well as the C63 coupé. Both the look of the coupé and the sound of the V8 TT win out each time I consider a replacement.
So from an owner's point of view, I would happily recommend it.
Edited by Tim bo on Tuesday 3rd November 12:39
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