XFR or VXR8 or ISF or C63
Discussion
First post, be gentle.
I am on the verge of buying one of the above cars, I've saved hard and now i'm ready, the problem being, now that I am finally in a position to buy one I've no idea which one, just when I think I've settled on one a few hours later my mind is wandering to another! First world problems I know.
I'm looking for opinions on people who have owned the cars and what they like and don't like about them, the pitfalls and what to look for.
As a bit of background I will be doing less than 5,000 miles a year and obviously would want it to be as low mileage, reliable (daily) and in as good condition as my budget will allow (£18k)
Thanks in advance
I am on the verge of buying one of the above cars, I've saved hard and now i'm ready, the problem being, now that I am finally in a position to buy one I've no idea which one, just when I think I've settled on one a few hours later my mind is wandering to another! First world problems I know.
I'm looking for opinions on people who have owned the cars and what they like and don't like about them, the pitfalls and what to look for.
As a bit of background I will be doing less than 5,000 miles a year and obviously would want it to be as low mileage, reliable (daily) and in as good condition as my budget will allow (£18k)
Thanks in advance
Welshbeef said:
Why wouldn’t you take the C63?
Don't do this. We all know he has a chip on his shoulder about mercedes and that is why he wouldn't consider the C63.
OP has asked for recommendations from a list of four cars so how about we give them instead of making this thread another argument.
Leon R said:
Don't do this.
We all know he has a chip on his shoulder about mercedes and that is why he wouldn't consider the C63.
OP has asked for recommendations from a list of four cars so how about we give them instead of making this thread another argument.
And I have. I’ve suggested the Lexus or VXR8We all know he has a chip on his shoulder about mercedes and that is why he wouldn't consider the C63.
OP has asked for recommendations from a list of four cars so how about we give them instead of making this thread another argument.
st4 said:
In all honesty because they’re nothing special to drive. They don’t put the power down well, they’re much less reliable than the Lexus and not as well made.
Not convinced, if you get the facelift c63 to avoid the potential head bolt issue they are a pretty robust and reliable car, and certinly more of an animal then a isf which is a superb car too. Traction problems then find one with a diff, or even better set £1500 aside and buy a quaife. The vxr8 is a lovely thing too, if one takes your fancy my brother in law is thinking about selling his after 6 years of ownership, black 40k miles immaculate car, pm me for his number, will be under your budget.
Had a VXR8 (love Holdens still have 2) but didn’t get on with auto box. Very practical and so easily upgraded plus brilliant bunch of club members.
I am looking at C63 vs XFR, not thought about ISF which looks awesome. I keep getting distracted by good value S6 and S8s with the Lambo V10.
Sorry I haven’t helped much......
I am looking at C63 vs XFR, not thought about ISF which looks awesome. I keep getting distracted by good value S6 and S8s with the Lambo V10.
Sorry I haven’t helped much......
st4 said:
In all honesty because they’re nothing special to drive. They don’t put the power down well, they’re much less reliable than the Lexus and not as well made.
Doesn’t the performance pack come with a LSD?Also watching the Autocar and Evo video reviews on YouTube it would appear the C63 is an epic car
irish boy said:
Not convinced, if you get the facelift c63 to avoid the potential head bolt issue they are a pretty robust and reliable car, and certinly more of an animal then a isf which is a superb car too. Traction problems then find one with a diff, or even better set £1500 aside and buy a quaife.
The vxr8 is a lovely thing too, if one takes your fancy my brother in law is thinking about selling his after 6 years of ownership, black 40k miles immaculate car, pm me for his number, will be under your budget.
Thanks, I will apparently I have to wait 24 hours because I'm a new boy The vxr8 is a lovely thing too, if one takes your fancy my brother in law is thinking about selling his after 6 years of ownership, black 40k miles immaculate car, pm me for his number, will be under your budget.
ceramicolive said:
So are the Jag and Merc unreliable compared with the ISF and the more simple vxr8 or just not as fun/special?
Thanks for the replys so far!
Special is subjective. The Lexus is likely to be more reliable than the Merc or the Jag but neither are known for notorious unreliability. The VXR is the only manual gearbox option which might eliminate the others for you if that matters.Thanks for the replys so far!
Leon R said:
Special is subjective. The Lexus is likely to be more reliable than the Merc or the Jag but neither are known for notorious unreliability. The VXR is the only manual gearbox option which might eliminate the others for you if that matters.
It's a consideration that's for sure. I'm not overly bothered by an auto though as long as it's not horrendously slow witted.irish boy said:
Not convinced, if you get the facelift c63 to avoid the potential head bolt issue they are a pretty robust and reliable car, and certinly more of an animal then a isf which is a superb car too. Traction problems then find one with a diff, or even better set £1500 aside and buy a quaife.
The vxr8 is a lovely thing too, if one takes your fancy my brother in law is thinking about selling his after 6 years of ownership, black 40k miles immaculate car, pm me for his number, will be under your budget.
Is it Auto or manual?The vxr8 is a lovely thing too, if one takes your fancy my brother in law is thinking about selling his after 6 years of ownership, black 40k miles immaculate car, pm me for his number, will be under your budget.
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