Questions about a 2010 C63
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Questions about a 2010 C63
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New to the forum, First Post!. Currently i drive a 2003 lexus is300 and i really enjoy it as when i was young i always wanted it. But now that its getting close to 100k miles i wanted some more. Before i get married and / or have kids i wanted a high end car. Some friends turned me to the AMG series and every since i test drove the c63 it was amazing car. I just have some questions with people who own one. I looked at a black on that was listed for 58k with 5k miles on it. It seems like a very good deal which includes 100k warranty that covers everything but wear and tear items. ( Brakes, oil, tires ). Mostly i am just wondering about the payment. It seems if i put anywhere from 5k - 10k down i still would have around a 900-1000 dollar a month payment. Which i never bought such a high end car before so its different to pay that much for a car. Currently i am able to put into savings over half of my check a month after my house payment and car payment with all my bills.
Is there anything you wish you knew before buying the car?
Have there been any hidden cost that surprised you?
Any suggestions before buying the car?
Thanks for any insight in this car.
New to the forum, First Post!. Currently i drive a 2003 lexus is300 and i really enjoy it as when i was young i always wanted it. But now that its getting close to 100k miles i wanted some more. Before i get married and / or have kids i wanted a high end car. Some friends turned me to the AMG series and every since i test drove the c63 it was amazing car. I just have some questions with people who own one. I looked at a black on that was listed for 58k with 5k miles on it. It seems like a very good deal which includes 100k warranty that covers everything but wear and tear items. ( Brakes, oil, tires ). Mostly i am just wondering about the payment. It seems if i put anywhere from 5k - 10k down i still would have around a 900-1000 dollar a month payment. Which i never bought such a high end car before so its different to pay that much for a car. Currently i am able to put into savings over half of my check a month after my house payment and car payment with all my bills.
Is there anything you wish you knew before buying the car?
Have there been any hidden cost that surprised you?
Any suggestions before buying the car?
Thanks for any insight in this car.
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Hey everyone,
New to the forum, First Post!. Currently i drive a 2003 lexus is300 and i really enjoy it as when i was young i always wanted it. But now that its getting close to 100k miles i wanted some more. Before i get married and / or have kids i wanted a high end car. Some friends turned me to the AMG series and every since i test drove the c63 it was amazing car. I just have some questions with people who own one. I looked at a black on that was listed for 58k with 5k miles on it. It seems like a very good deal which includes 100k warranty that covers everything but wear and tear items. ( Brakes, oil, tires ). Mostly i am just wondering about the payment. It seems if i put anywhere from 5k - 10k down i still would have around a 900-1000 dollar a month payment. Which i never bought such a high end car before so its different to pay that much for a car. Currently i am able to put into savings over half of my check a month after my house payment and car payment with all my bills.
Is there anything you wish you knew before buying the car?
Have there been any hidden cost that surprised you?
Any suggestions before buying the car?
Thanks for any insight in this car.
New to the forum, First Post!. Currently i drive a 2003 lexus is300 and i really enjoy it as when i was young i always wanted it. But now that its getting close to 100k miles i wanted some more. Before i get married and / or have kids i wanted a high end car. Some friends turned me to the AMG series and every since i test drove the c63 it was amazing car. I just have some questions with people who own one. I looked at a black on that was listed for 58k with 5k miles on it. It seems like a very good deal which includes 100k warranty that covers everything but wear and tear items. ( Brakes, oil, tires ). Mostly i am just wondering about the payment. It seems if i put anywhere from 5k - 10k down i still would have around a 900-1000 dollar a month payment. Which i never bought such a high end car before so its different to pay that much for a car. Currently i am able to put into savings over half of my check a month after my house payment and car payment with all my bills.
Is there anything you wish you knew before buying the car?
Have there been any hidden cost that surprised you?
Any suggestions before buying the car?
Thanks for any insight in this car.
#3
i have to drive 80 miles round trip now. I was thinking of keeping the lexus to do that but then i thought. why buy a 60k car if i wont' drive it. The dealer said tickets also
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I think for you should consider using your money to do a 36 month lease instead of buying an old C63, which I don't think it's worth keeping in the long run. $58 is a bit much for a MY2010, and if it doesn't have P31, then you should forget about it. Gas and tires cost a bit but it is expected. Also service from your local MB dealership will make or break your ownership experience so do some research on that too.
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I think for you should consider using your money to do a 36 month lease instead of buying an old C63, which I don't think it's worth keeping in the long run. $58 is a bit much for a MY2010, and if it doesn't have P31, then you should forget about it. Gas and tires cost a bit but it is expected. Also service from your local MB dealership will make or break your ownership experience so do some research on that too.
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I think for you should consider using your money to do a 36 month lease instead of buying an old C63, which I don't think it's worth keeping in the long run. $58 is a bit much for a MY2010, and if it doesn't have P31, then you should forget about it. Gas and tires cost a bit but it is expected. Also service from your local MB dealership will make or break your ownership experience so do some research on that too.
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To the OP: if you can get a great deal, and the car is what you like and you feel like you won't "NEED" the added power, I say look further into it... GL and ask away with any further questions...
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Why would you say that? How do you know what the OP will use it for? A non P31 has PLENTY of power for someone who daily drives and doesn't track. YOU CAN"T GO 175+ and BURN EVERY CORNER IN CITY STREETS EVEN IF YOU HAVE P31. P31 is a great option, and even cooler for bragging rights for most people who have it. You are talking a 30 hp + or - difference between the 2. What a waste of a good potential car if he can get a great deal. Don't be pompus and narrow minded. You have P31 and your car just sits in your damn garage 90% of the time...
To the OP: if you can get a great deal, and the car is what you like and you feel like you won't "NEED" the added power, I say look further into it... GL and ask away with any further questions...
To the OP: if you can get a great deal, and the car is what you like and you feel like you won't "NEED" the added power, I say look further into it... GL and ask away with any further questions...
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he said the car i looked at had ~450 hp and for a daily driver it seems to have plenty of power. I just wanted to ask people who had them if they had any surprised after buying the car that 'oh crap i wish i knew that before i bought it' Of course love more power but being i want for daily driver a nice balance of power / gas mileage with a nice car is what i am after. Its a unique car that i really haven't see around much.
If you buy that car for all that much money and a brand spanking new AMG is out there in just 2 years for a tad more $$, would you be okay with that?
Id say if you really want a C63 now, go find a good lease deal and return the car when the new model comes out.
My MB dealer promised to let me out of lease 4-8 months early if i am getting another MB.
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You might not care about this but there is going to be a complete body style change in 2014. I am not sure exactly when.
If you buy that car for all that much money and a brand spanking new AMG is out there in just 2 years for a tad more $$, would you be okay with that?
Id say if you really want a C63 now, go find a good lease deal and return the car when the new model comes out.
My MB dealer promised to let me out of lease 4-8 months early if i am getting another MB.
If you buy that car for all that much money and a brand spanking new AMG is out there in just 2 years for a tad more $$, would you be okay with that?
Id say if you really want a C63 now, go find a good lease deal and return the car when the new model comes out.
My MB dealer promised to let me out of lease 4-8 months early if i am getting another MB.
EDIT: also about leasing it doesn't seem i would be able to because as a daily driver i would average about 20k miles a year due to my job. So if i recall a lease only gives you around 13k. So i would be paying out the *** for mileage.
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I got my car with a 68k sticker for around 63. so if you dont mind going a little over 60, you can definitely find a decently optioned new one. The interior alone is worth it imo, we have a 2009 c class at home too and is not as nice as the 2012
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also on new cars they only do a 60k miles warranty where with the used one i get all the way up 100k, Knowing i will do that kind of mileage might be a good advantage of the used one.
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it sounds like you have made up your mind.
Go for it before you change your mind!!
Either way, you can't go wrong.
Its an awesome ride!!
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I wouldn't hold my breath in terms of resale value. It's an AMG after all - you pay the premium for the fun factor & brand. Quite different from a Lexus that typically holds its value better.
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my hope would be if i did a 5 yr load i would sell it just before it hit 100k and as everyone plans their career to keep going up to get another one.
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Why would you say that? How do you know what the OP will use it for? A non P31 has PLENTY of power for someone who daily drives and doesn't track. YOU CAN"T GO 175+ and BURN EVERY CORNER IN CITY STREETS EVEN IF YOU HAVE P31. P31 is a great option, and even cooler for bragging rights for most people who have it. You are talking a 30 hp + or - difference between the 2. What a waste of a good potential car if he can get a great deal. Don't be pompus and narrow minded. You have P31 and your car just sits in your damn garage 90% of the time...
To the OP: if you can get a great deal, and the car is what you like and you feel like you won't "NEED" the added power, I say look further into it... GL and ask away with any further questions...
To the OP: if you can get a great deal, and the car is what you like and you feel like you won't "NEED" the added power, I say look further into it... GL and ask away with any further questions...
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As for unexpected costs...that depends on what your "individual" expectations are. Gas for sure. Rear tires, yes. Ownership tax? depends where you live.
This is a fun, fast luxury car that needs to be driven. If that applies to you, then don't hesitate!