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08-25-2017, 05:59 AM | #23 |
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I actually contemplated on e63 as well. Love the massive horsepower and comfort combination. In the end, the exterior of the new c-class won me over. No doubts though that these v-8 bi turbo e63 will destroy most cars we see out in the road including my new ride.
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The newer 4.0L twin turbo V8 is very tuneable like the older 5.5L twin turbo. But traction becomes a problem with the big torque you get from turbos and that is where the AWD helps -- you can put the power down. The older E63 does not look as good, but the new one with the 4.0L is out of my price range.
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08-26-2017, 11:34 AM | #25 |
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Congrats on the new ride! I owned a older ( 2010 ) c63 i miss that car... mostly the sound and torque the AMG bone stock (v8) exhaust note is like no other.
The new c63 interiors are definitely next level... just awesome. Mercedes nailed the redesigned c63 a completely different car over the 08-14 models ...bmw not so much. That said... the exterior design of the m3 e92 is what brought me to it. |
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OP, great pick up. Is that Diamond White? Also, good choice on the carbon ceramics! I love the new W205 C63S models. I think Mercedes nailed it vs the F8X M3/M4.
I made a similar change going from an E60 M5 to a C63 Black Series. I was really leaning towards the W205, but I wanted something a bit "more". I can say this though, I have no intentions of going back to BMW. That's coming from a multiple generation BMW client. |
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great mini review, and objectivity between the two cars. I too was in a FI car, with much more power and grunt, but there's something about the NA V8s that make the E92 a bit more special when pressed. It will never be the fastest car, but smiles per mile are very high with the E92 V8s
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08-27-2017, 08:35 PM | #34 |
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Yes, that is the 5.5L twin turbo AWD model that I am considering -- around 2014. For about $3k you can get about 600 rwhp. But I might get a 997.2tt or 991.1tt instead. Depends on the finances in the next year.
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wow, sad to see a long time member leave for a competitor brand. I'm impressed by AMG's game lately.
btw, is that a center lock wheel?
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I had a 2014 E63 S model and that was the best car I have owned. I know you said you don't track but that car can hang with anything out there. I beat c7 vette's, Shelby's, Porsche's, Etc. car is also very comfortable and is great for long trips. You can probably buy them cheap now. The downside is maintenance and repair. It can be ridiculous. Had 2 air shocks go out and believe the part alone is $1,400. Mine was under warranty. If you get one, buy a warranty.
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Nice choice! Tuning and warranty in the same sentence
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It was the icing on the cake that made the purchase an easy choice. Here are a few more shots.
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