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08-03-2009, 06:15 PM | #67 |
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You are wasting ur time at the MB dealer. Just get the M3 and be a happy man. And if you are worried about the price difference, im sure the 4 years of complete maintenance from BMW will ease the price difference.
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Oh no, the M3 is a true sports car. It may not look all the way like your typical 'sports car', but it does have all the handling, power, and speed. The bonus part is that the M3 has the refinement along with the total package. Also, the M3 is heavy, but it's very quick and nimble at the same time.
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I'll add my .02 here. After countless days, weeks and months trying to decide which car to get, I choose the C63. It was a very objective process and a well thought out decision on what works best for me. The M3 is a truly fine work of art. The one thing I couldn't quite figure out though was its daily use. I really would like to know how many of the regulars here will take it to that "EDGE" of performance necessary to obtain that little bit the M has to offer over the C. The M really shines once you get it to the 84k redline and taking out on a track. Well for me I don't live at the track and winding it up every time I want to get that special tingly feeling wasn't doing it for me. I want N/A power immediately delivered in a luxury package and not too technically over done.
The C delivered in nearly every category. The power, the sound, the raw (beauty mines black), the seats, the sound system (only used it once so far), the mod potential to release the beast, and the price. The free maintenance comparable cost and interest came out to be still in my favor on the BEST price I could find on the M I wanted, even in So Cal. In the end we choose our cars for our own reasons, I for one can't wait to get her up to her potential after break-in. Thanks for reading and enjoy your cars.
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That hit the spot. Perfect colour combo too. Nicest I've seen. |
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The M3 was a instinctive and emotional purchase where I wish I could have went back and objectively compare the competition. Damn you top gear! |
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Was comparing the M3 vs C63 in terms of geeky electronics. I came from a C320 and an E55 so I'm familiar with MB's. I can truly say that MBUSA eff'ed up big time by not bringing Parktronic and Keyless Go to the US. Also, the C63 does not have electronic folding mirrors and Teleaid is not standard (on the old C32 / C55, Teleaid was standard)
The only good thing about the MB is the MFD that offers navigation info in your direct line of vision compared to the iDrive in the M3.
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I think if MB would hire someone from BMW or Audi to design their interiors, this would be an easy choice. It looks so damn dull compared to the M3 and the M3 much sexier on the outside. I can live without folding mirrors lol. I'm getting a 2010 model, but still undecided, but which one....?
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08-11-2009, 10:32 AM | #79 |
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Never even considered one since I wanted a coupe, 6MT, and plan to track. However, if I wanted a DD sedan, I would have given the C63 serious consideration. It's a rocket, very comfortable, and it looks pretty good (a touch overdone, but much more muscular and aggressive than its predecessors).
This thread really only has relevance to bench racers and those who are trying to justify their purchases. Drive both cars and it is immediately obvious that they have two very different personalities and very different strengths and weaknesses. That makes it a very personal decision that can't be conclusively answered in a thread like this, which is why this thread is going on 5 pages and the last one on the same subject went to 7 pages.
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I take it you didn't read the numerous issues being discussed in the General M3 forum before your made this baseless statement. In fact if you go to MBWorld.org and in the C63 forum you will see there are FAR LESS issues owners are complaining about with C63's as compared to the M3.The most common issues C63's have are throwing CEL in the first few weeks of ownership. These have been diagnosed to be either caused by defective cam sensor or purge valve, nothing major.
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If the former, I agree with you that the C63 has been solid so far. The only major issue with the M3 has been the DCT, which isn't surprising given the new technology involved. If the latter, the M3 stops much shorter (likely due to its lesser weight).
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In all honesty I'm not sure if I can give you an exact MPG on my usage (just something I don't want to even know ). This is my DD (even though I think it might be time to start using the GF's TSX) and if anyone knows about the commute out of Hoboken by the Lincoln tunnel its a nightmare. As soon as the traffic clears I usually nail it. Especially driving in manual mode gas goes quick (usually keeping the RPMs high and rushing to work). If you drive in Comfort mode and cruise on the highways in 7th gear you probably average around 20-21 MPG. |
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