New M3 or C63?

OverDrive · 03-04-2008, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by franciscosss

I know, since when a 335i starts at $56k?

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Originally Posted by SteveMondragon

if only that were true

That guy is from germany, so i guess he could be right, but then again how could these two cars bethe same price? Is the 335i really that good of a car??

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Originally Posted by S4to335

I instructed a guy in a C63 this past friday at Laguna Seca raceway...seemed pretty fast...but it was only 505 bhp...the back seats are a total joke...you could put two grocery bags back there..THAT IS IT!

only 505 hp? I think that is too much, heck even the 306 on the 335 is too much. But you are wrong, the C63's are detunned to 450 hp, although that same engine on the Cl63 AMG gives out about 520 hp. Either you are wrong or the car you drove had some sort of a chip.

Now back to the topic...M3 FTMFW!!!!!!

montreal red · 03-04-2008, 09:19 PM

m3 for sure!....mercedes is a powerful luxury car not a performance car...it all depends on what youre after.

choopy · 03-04-2008, 10:05 PM

Im sure youll enjoy either
flip a coin...

...just jokin!

M3

McLuVan · 03-04-2008, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by pedev1

I Vote M3

rubbish mate.....
top gear ftw

OKG · 03-05-2008, 12:21 AM

It's an HP war!!!

Double White · 03-05-2008, 12:33 AM

Why would you ask such a question on a BMW forum...

M3

dmboone25 · 03-05-2008, 06:25 AM

Out of those two, M3. Not sold on the C63's looks, as Clarkson said "Its not a very pretty car"

m.rk77 · 03-05-2008, 08:06 AM

full options 335 will cost you more then that and you dont even get the rough sport seats and other options

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Originally Posted by franciscosss

I know, since when a 335i starts at $56k?

m.rk77 · 03-05-2008, 08:09 AM

also, the 335d with options will cost more then the c63 AMG!! M3 will cost more for sure but you get less.

meruyailir · 03-05-2008, 09:32 AM

M3!!!!!!!!!!!!

phatr1s · 03-05-2008, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choopy

Im sure youll enjoy either
flip a coin...

...just jokin!

M3

Sure, not a bad idea :-)

phatr1s · 03-05-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Double White

Why would you ask such a question on a BMW forum...

M3

????
cause I own a BMW, and Im comparing a BMW to a MB, last time I check this still a BMW forum.

demosthenes · 03-05-2008, 11:03 AM

M3.

The M3 has always been great at balancing power, handling, ride, efficiency, reliability and comfort for the super enthusiast. When you drive one, you can feel its heritage.

Does the C63 strike a similar balance? This comparison test sheds some light: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/v...cedes-c63-amg/

It appears not. If you love torque and fishtailing more than handling or balance, the C63 might be your car. But if you love balance, the M3 is your car. Plus MB reliability has been terrible the last few years.

spx2kxlive · 03-06-2008, 02:47 AM

i'd go with the c63... for the straight line speed and the smooth 7 speed AT. the m3 coupe does look nice tho..

SoCali E36 · 03-06-2008, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW335icDDS

Neither, go with the GTR like me.

you my friend are the are the most logical person in this thread!

Boost Gomez · 03-06-2008, 02:14 PM

C63, big black salty balls of power.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 03-06-2008, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal jet black

m3 for sure!....mercedes is a powerful luxury car not a performance car...it all depends on what youre after.

No matter how you look at at MB will always be looked upon as the ultimate luxery car.

Everytime I see one I expect a 40 or 50+ year old to be behind the wheel.

335i4u2nv · 03-06-2008, 02:24 PM

c63!!!!

S4to335 · 03-06-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by iatacs19

is the C63 even out in the USA???

I was in a C63 AMG...musta been....only 300 built.

silvrevo · 03-06-2008, 03:23 PM

Guy instructing said it has "only 505hp"??????? say what only?

And thats the wrong numbers too,,, it has like 451hp.
Unless your talking about a clk amg Blk series.

!Xoible · 03-06-2008, 03:26 PM

C63 = cheap interior, HUGE V8 generating 400+ hp, handling sucks, only automatic.

UMMMM that's a fucking germany version of american muscle

travelinman53 · 03-06-2008, 06:44 PM

Neither C63 or M3 are "track" cars. If you want to track it, get the "real" M3, that kicked Benzes butts on just about every track you can think of, the E30. The C63 is more like a guided missile for shooting down the bahn and the M3 is moving in that direction. Item, the brakes on the new M3 are said to go away after just a lap or two.
And 50 year olds don't always drive luxury cars just like 20 somethings don't always drive ricers. My wife hates my modded EVO MR and AA supercharged
E36 M3 and I qualify for Sr. discounts next year.
With Benz poor reputation for reliability I would go with M3 but wait til 2010 to make sure BMW takes care of any issues. Look at the E46 and the problem with the engines that made BMW give that addl. warranty on the S54.

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m.rk77 Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 263 Posts Drives: BMW 335d Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	also, the 335d with options will cost more then the c63 AMG!! M3 will cost more for sure but you get less.
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demosthenes Major 48 Rep 1,162 Posts Drives: E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 328i sedan [0.00]	M3. The M3 has always been great at balancing power, handling, ride, efficiency, reliability and comfort for the super enthusiast. When you drive one, you can feel its heritage. Does the C63 strike a similar balance? This comparison test sheds some light: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/v...cedes-c63-amg/ It appears not. If you love torque and fishtailing more than handling or balance, the C63 might be your car. But if you love balance, the M3 is your car. Plus MB reliability has been terrible the last few years. Last edited by demosthenes; 03-05-2008 at 01:02 PM..
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spx2kxlive New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: E90 335i Sedan 6AT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal, USA iTrader: (0)	i'd go with the c63... for the straight line speed and the smooth 7 speed AT. the m3 coupe does look nice tho..
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Boost Gomez Colonel 51 Rep 2,361 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00]	C63, big black salty balls of power.
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335i4u2nv Colonel 66 Rep 2,765 Posts Drives: 335i e9O sL0w Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: im right behind u iTrader: (0)	c63!!!!
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silvrevo Captain 40 Rep 660 Posts Drives: M235v 6spd Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Location: Location iTrader: (1)	Guy instructing said it has "only 505hp"??????? say what only? And thats the wrong numbers too,,, it has like 451hp. Unless your talking about a clk amg Blk series.
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!Xoible Banned 832 Rep 46,029 Posts Drives: .... Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: . iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.00] 2007 335i [9.00] 2008 528i [8.00] 2006 Infiniti - G35 ... [8.00]	C63 = cheap interior, HUGE V8 generating 400+ hp, handling sucks, only automatic. UMMMM that's a fucking germany version of american muscle
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travelinman53 Olde Fart Young at Heart 0 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 08 335, 95 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 95 M3 [0.00]	Neither C63 or M3 are "track" cars. If you want to track it, get the "real" M3, that kicked Benzes butts on just about every track you can think of, the E30. The C63 is more like a guided missile for shooting down the bahn and the M3 is moving in that direction. Item, the brakes on the new M3 are said to go away after just a lap or two. And 50 year olds don't always drive luxury cars just like 20 somethings don't always drive ricers. My wife hates my modded EVO MR and AA supercharged E36 M3 and I qualify for Sr. discounts next year. With Benz poor reputation for reliability I would go with M3 but wait til 2010 to make sure BMW takes care of any issues. Look at the E46 and the problem with the engines that made BMW give that addl. warranty on the S54.
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