S-class coupe

[Lostprophet]

I was wondering if anyone has one of these? There's not many about. They look fab.

They have dropped a heck of a lot of cash over the past 6 months... Well 20k. I would assume these will be sitting at 50k in the next two years making a great second hand purchase.

[02joe]

I've been really impressed by it. Didnt like it initially, but it has grown on me hugely. The Curve control does a great job of masking the cars weight but is only really effective on longer sweeping corners. The tech on it is outstanding!

[Lostprophet]

Agreed. The car does look lovely.

It's not holding its value well at all. I wonder why.

[tobinen]

Historically S-class coupés and saloons always depreciated quickly. The previous model C216 (Ok it's a CL but more or less an S-Class) is starting to come down now, albeit more slowly. Look at C215 values, next to nothing really.

I saw my first current S Class coupé at MB World for the recent barge meet. Much better in the flesh. I love the back end but the current front end is still not quite 'right' but that's just personal taste.

[Lostprophet]

I agree. The front end is a bit odd. It's a bit like the A class.

I can't help but think the E class coupe is possibly as nice from the outside. Okay the back isn't as nice but it has so much potential.

The tech in the s seems unbelievable.

It's a tough choice between a Bentley GT and the A coupe. On the used market they are in a similar price bracket.

[R33FAL]

these look fantastic.

If it wasnt for the fact buying one is akin to setting your money on fire, i would have one in the stable in the heartbeat.

[Lostprophet]

Well a 2014 S63 coupe is now touching 90k. That's 1.5-2 years old. I guess a new one is about 125k new plus options which we will assume to be about 10k. So it looks like it's lost 45k in such a short period of time.

I see this car hitting 50-60k by the time it's 3 years old.

It's main rivals are of course the M6 and the bentley Gt V8. I wouldn't say the 911 is a competitor as such but it is in that price bracket so is also a consideration. Completely different car though.

Edited by Lostprophet on Saturday 5th March 20:07