triplenet66

Hello - Long time lurker - Enjoy the forum .....

I am in the process of selling my weekend car (AM Vantage) and going to the new coupe as a daily driver....

Turns out that having a scalpel in Florida is worthless and rather drive a hammer if you know what I mean ....

S63 is a bit too much coin right now (3 kids in college) - but I think the base S550 with the sports package would be a perfect fit ...

Any thoughts comments suggestions greatly appreciated ..

Thanks

UrBusted

I would wait a year, possibly for the convertible to be released and buy a one year old S63 Coupé, or get a lower price on it, as the demand for the vehicle should be filled within the next year. That's what I would do, but if you wish to have a brand new vehicle, go for it.

Jason B

That's one of the most beautiful cars made. I would not sell that car.

ABWAP

I drove an S63 Coupe and the S550 coupe and the AMG wasn't worth it in my opinion. I barely noticed the speed difference and the noise insulation is such that you won't hear the slightly louder exhaust. I'm leasing and between the roughly $40K price difference and the 5% difference in residual, it was a $1000 a month difference. This week my dealer found a modifiable unit I should have late July. My car is :
Black
Designo saddle brown
Piano black lacquer
Premium
Sport package
Warmth and comfort
Burmester 3D (couldn't resist)
Driver assistance

Needless to say, I am very excited.

UrBusted

Will be a fantastic car, both in looks and features. Congratulations!

BenzV12

I beg to differ , Aston Martin's exhaust note is nicer and louder that's the only thing I like as far as Aston Martin is concerned .
Design,looks, long term reliability get the S Class Coupe . Aston Martin appreciation must be mostly a hypo from a fictional character emerged from books and successfully transformed into Hollywood scenes , you know what I mean - Jamie Oliver style

triplenet66

Respectfully disagree... Aston Martin Vanquish or DBS are truly stunning vehicles ....

That being said, they are not cars to daily drive IMHO....

ABWAP

Thanks!

Jason B

How about both. Aston on weekends.

mavenplayer

To me there is a big difference between the S63 coupe over the regular S550 coupe. The front of the regular coupe, especially with the sport package, looks almost identical to a $35K CLA - a huge deal breaker in my book. Not so on the S63, which as a distinguished and more aggressive AMG look to it. More importantly, the acceleration, handling and exhaust note are way better on the S63. Of course, it's all a matter of being able to afford and justify the additional $40-60K price difference. If you can, it's absolutely worth it.

drsaab

But MB does not have advertisements like this...








Neither does AM, it was reported as a fake

hyperion667

Quadcammer

AMs look nice, but are total snoozers to drive.

If you want a comfy, large coupe, the S550 or 63 is it. If you don't need the extra power, the 550 should be more than sufficient for your needs. I don't personally care for their appearance, but oh well

Jason B

I don't know. Even the stock exhaust on an Aston is enough to fall in love with. They even named a song after it I wish Mercedes could get that right.

triplenet66

Cant agree there... Sure they are not TT's but my Vantage is a 4 second 0-60 car which is comparable to a 911 ....

Wolfman

Just tried the AMG GTS today; they definitely got the exhaust note right

Quadcammer

straight line the better versions are quick, but straight line acceleration is boring to me.

mortgagemaster

Agreed! I drove both and while I certainly like the S63, the "base" S550 Coupe is still spectacular in every way. I have looked at 2 options, US and European delivery. To take delivery here I would get a maximum discount of 3%. If I take European delivery it's 7% off, plus 3% extra that has been offered, plus the $925 shipping charge that is waived and the sales tax differential. On the car I am ordering (P1, Driver Assistance Pkg., Wood/leather steering wheel) I will save about $10,200 by taking European delivery. The bigger issue for me is taking the time off to enjoy the trip....

mortgagemaster

MB could learn some things from Aston about effective marketing....

mortgagemaster

The Saddle Brown interior is BEAUTIFUL.

absent

The seating surfaces are very nice.....

HoleinOne

What were the residuals on the 2 cars and was it a 3 or 4 year lease?

ajm0623

the s550 coupe residual is awful; the 2yr march '15 residual was 64%. can't comment on 3yr or 4yr numbers or anything on the s63 coupe financials.

K-A

Those Aston's are pure sex.

Cptdenny

You may want to check this banned ad from Mercedes then.