How can I afford a C63 AMG
11-04-2011, 10:38 PM
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How can I afford a C63 AMG
In the worst way I want to buy a C63. I just can't believe the prices haven't come down more. I know they are only a few years old but damn. Even working at a dealership, I still can't seem to get a good deal. They are so damn popular. Maybe I will get one as my wedding present from my fiancé? Not!
11-04-2011, 11:00 PM
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In the worst way I want to buy a C63. I just can't believe the prices haven't come down more. I know they are only a few years old but damn. Even working at a dealership, I still can't seem to get a good deal. They are so damn popular. Maybe I will get one as my wedding present from my fiancé? Not!
11-04-2011, 11:09 PM
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This. You could get amazing deals on the M3 a couple of months ago. Nicely loaded coups going for $850 a month and nicely loaded verts for $700 The thing I really enjoy about the C63 is the fact that it's not roaming the streets like the M3 is. I turn the corner and I see an M3.
11-05-2011, 12:50 AM
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11-05-2011, 11:34 AM
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The local dealer says they don't sell cars they sell motivational tools. That is, getting cars like the C63 is enough motivation to get us to work hard and make more money to buy them. I like that... they don't sell cars, they sell motivational tools 
11-05-2011, 01:58 PM
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gthal love your post. But to answer the OP. I wouldn't recommend getting it unless you are prepared. It's almost a second mortgage to some people, or even more.
11-05-2011, 07:32 PM
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LOL! This is great. Exactly what I am doing. I work where there is no cap on what I can make per month so I've made plans to generate more money just so I can get the C63. I HAVE to get it.
11-05-2011, 07:46 PM
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In the worst way I want to buy a C63. I just can't believe the prices haven't come down more. I know they are only a few years old but damn. Even working at a dealership, I still can't seem to get a good deal. They are so damn popular. Maybe I will get one as my wedding present from my fiancé? Not!
It's a virus for which there is no cure. Some suggestions:
1: Replace diamond in her engagement ring with a CZ
2. Get married in Vegas. Don't invite anyone
3. Don't have kids
4. Move in with her parents
5. Panhandle on the weekends with a sign reading " Why lie I'm not hungry I just need a C63"
11-05-2011, 07:58 PM
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come on man!! this is America! you can do whatever you WANT!!!
post pictures when it's done
post pictures when it's done
11-06-2011, 03:12 PM
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11-06-2011, 11:39 PM
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11-07-2011, 12:45 AM
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I've gone through my financial planning and it looks like I'll be able to afford one, my question is if there's any hidden reoccurring costs that aren't common to other cars? I know there's the tires/fuel (I drive an SUV now so fuel is the same), but has there been anything else? I'm going to pony up the extra cash for CPO for the piece of mind.
Side note: I drove a 2010 C63 with P31 but the calipers weren't red. It had all the other features though so is this special?
Side note: I drove a 2010 C63 with P31 but the calipers weren't red. It had all the other features though so is this special?
11-07-2011, 03:38 AM
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I've gone through my financial planning and it looks like I'll be able to afford one, my question is if there's any hidden reoccurring costs that aren't common to other cars? I know there's the tires/fuel (I drive an SUV now so fuel is the same), but has there been anything else? I'm going to pony up the extra cash for CPO for the piece of mind.
Side note: I drove a 2010 C63 with P31 but the calipers weren't red. It had all the other features though so is this special?
Side note: I drove a 2010 C63 with P31 but the calipers weren't red. It had all the other features though so is this special?
Before you buy a car ask the dealer for the build sheet so you can see exactly what options are on it.
11-07-2011, 11:24 AM
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It's a MBZ. Everything cost a fortune. On an AMG it just happens faster. You've noted tires and gas but brakes and struts go away pretty quick too. The dealer will either CPO a car if it qualifies or they won't. You can't buy a CPO warranty. However with a CPO car you can buy a MBZ extended warranty.
Before you buy a car ask the dealer for the build sheet so you can see exactly what options are on it.
Before you buy a car ask the dealer for the build sheet so you can see exactly what options are on it.
Just a note....
I was able to purchase a MB Extended warranty 7yr/100K on a non-CPO car. Matter of fact, my CLS was not even bought at a MB dealer. The criteria that I had to meet:
- My car was inspected (service B sufficed)
- Under 50K miles
- The car cannot be grey market
This was verified through MBUSA also.
11-07-2011, 04:11 PM
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To be truly honest, the biggest expenses I had on my C63 were tires and GAS. I found myself replacing tires every 3k miles sometimes even less, and after the tune I was constantly doing 10 MPG or less with regular driving. The car was a lot of fun but I just grew tired of it to be really honest. It's also not a car that people respect a lot thinking that it' a regular C-class although the price is 70k+. Ever since I got the CL people break neck everywhere and although not as fast and RAW as the AMG still a lot of fun! Regardless I would still recommend anyone that has the funds to get the C63, it's a really fun car but not for daily driving.
11-07-2011, 07:50 PM
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Ok, I will jump in here. Since you ask the question that I have asked myself.
First thoughts and considerations on this: Buying a C63 is expensive. Driving, insuring and maintaining one are also expensive. That seems to be what everyone on here is saying as well. They appear to be pleasurable to drive and sound great for sure!
My wife and I have talked about what I want, and her comments are valid: we don't buy one until we know we can afford to maintain it without anymore stress than the services on my car now. Same with fuel economy. I don't want to own it if I can't enjoy it. And I don't want to lease, it doesn't make sense for me.
However, all of these are not giving you the answer to your question. The best answer I have ever heard to that question is to purchase assets; assets defined as something that brings a net income (rental property for example). Work to collect enough in assets that the income from the assets will cover the car payments; then let the assets buy your car, and the next one, and the next one.
Of course there is always the high income job market, but those are scarce right now as well. Even with a higher income bracket than I have now, I still think the assets buying me a car over and over is the best answer and the higher income would just get me to that point sooner.
First thoughts and considerations on this: Buying a C63 is expensive. Driving, insuring and maintaining one are also expensive. That seems to be what everyone on here is saying as well. They appear to be pleasurable to drive and sound great for sure!
My wife and I have talked about what I want, and her comments are valid: we don't buy one until we know we can afford to maintain it without anymore stress than the services on my car now. Same with fuel economy. I don't want to own it if I can't enjoy it. And I don't want to lease, it doesn't make sense for me.
However, all of these are not giving you the answer to your question. The best answer I have ever heard to that question is to purchase assets; assets defined as something that brings a net income (rental property for example). Work to collect enough in assets that the income from the assets will cover the car payments; then let the assets buy your car, and the next one, and the next one.
Of course there is always the high income job market, but those are scarce right now as well. Even with a higher income bracket than I have now, I still think the assets buying me a car over and over is the best answer and the higher income would just get me to that point sooner.
