redfever

I bought my c350 in october of 2007 I love my car but I am a little mad that when purchasing I was never told about the c63 comming out next year this is my first mb of course. So now all I hear is about the c63 everyone is talking about if i would have known i would have held on and waited I some times think about trading but i would be taking a serious hit is there somebody in the same shoes where your thinking of trading ? my freind just bought the c63 and its a whole different ball game so i am what should i do ?

Untertürkheim

Enjoy your car, unless he has the PP you can both reach the same top speed.

The C63 is about 25k more than a C350, and aside from the mechanical features and the seats, there are no extra features for the US. Not to mention the C63 gets horrible fuel economy.

IMO, AMGs are a real waste of money if you live in the US. Although, this is not to say that I do not love them, because I do.

vcruiser

I test drove the c63 the other day.
It kills the c350 in every aspect!
and if it weren't for our crappy winter and me needing a 4-matic, id be driving the c63 too.

owell.

if you CAN get one.. go for it ... it will be worth all the headaches it takes to get rid of your c350!

Bokx_350

I don’t think that the presence of the C63 affects how I feel about my C350 because I can’t afford one. Yes the C63 “kills” the C350 in every aspect (except fuel consumption), and why shouldn’t it? It is 50% more expensive!, it’s not like we are saying “oh, for $5000 more I could have all that” It is stupid comparing the C350 vs the C63.

That being said, if you want to trade your C350 for a C63, I’m guessing you have the extra $25,000 in your pocket that would’ve cost you in the beginning. Well, your C350 is used, why not go for a used C63? Something like this (stolen from another thread):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...fCarsQ5fTrucks

ismeto

no need c63 i think your car-c350- is the best car of c . refined enough power . c63 is very loudy-noisy car

myinternetsucks

dont listen to them......get it! the exhaust note alone makes panties drop!!!!

tanktube67

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...y-c63-now.html

It happen to me as well, check the link above.

Derspeed

I never really considered one. I was going to buy a used CLS (AMG or non) in couple of years, but then I noticed how fast used AMGs drop in value. So, I thought I'd buy a used C63, that is, until I saw the M3 sedan. The decision became difficut. To make matters worse I have become interested in the Pontiac G8 (gasp) with an APS twin turbo setup or the '09 G8 GXP. My final decision is to stop thinking about it until I decide that I don't want what I have anymore. Who knows what will happen in the next couple of years?

Who cares what everyone is talking about? The non AMG C Class is a nice car. Enjoy what you have for now. You'll go crazy regretting your decision. Who knows, you might have regretted buying a C63 after realizing you could have waited and bought a nice used one for a lot less. I know cars are not an investment, but why pay a premium when you don't have to?

AkaSigFreak

I drove the C63 and can't stand that car. I thought the seats were horrible (I know I'll hear about that) and the rest of the car is the same as ours except for the engine/tranny. I don't like paddle shifters (multiple shoulder surgeries) and although the performance is incredible- I could never substitute power for comfort. If I were to buy an AMG- it would be the E63 (with the REAL 6.3). I drove that too and that was amazing. Comfort, Luxury AND performance. Extremely well balanced machine.

JimPap

That's what I was thinking. The price delta is so much its not a reasonable comparison.

RLE

ALL of the road tests of the C63 comment on the choppy ride and the ones that drove the stiffer suspension version said that except on a glass smooth surface that it is WAY too stiff and they couldn't live with it.

Too many lumps, bumps and scoops, anyway.

zankok

my c230 cost 1.5x c63 in usa
and c63 in msia cost 2x my c230
therefore a c63 in msia is 3x a c63 in usa
im jealous of the ppl in usa :< i got my c230 and i feel the needs of a real performance car and i cant do anything about it :/ ppl here dont have much choices cos of the crazy prices here

FYI

Germancar1

What is the "real 6.3"?


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tpick23

And the C350 is "easier" to drive. The 63 engine has so much torque and power that is comparatively is not as smooth. Sure I miss the power sometimes but I do not really miss the 13 miles per gallon and the 5,000 mile rear tire changes. For me, driving >45 miles a day, the 350 offers better everyday driveability.

norb

I just got the C63 and its a great car. But you guys are right, its way over priced for what you get. For that price, it should at least have some features that the E has, like keyless go, folding mirrors, pano roof, and some other things. All these things go away as soon as you floor the throttle though! Nothing wrong with the regular C, its a great car in its own right.

JimPap

norb,

At the risk of sounding snoopy, what did you pay for it?

norb

I got $3K off. Not the greatest but equitable enough for me. Got it from a smallish dealership that I've done business with before. I've read, but not actually confirmed that people are getting $4-$5K off list. $4k off is right at invoice.

tanktube67

pm send

AkaSigFreak

If you ask an AMG specialist- they will explain that the 6.3 in the C63 is a downsized version of the engine in the E63, CLK63, CLS63 etc. That is why there is a HP difference (451 vs 512+)
After driving both- There is no comparison.

scoonie089

i was looking into getting the c63 until i realized i cant afford a 69,000 dollar car and if u lease the car its still 1,300-1,500 a month.so now im looking into a c350 ....still dosent have that body of the c63 though

JimPap

....but you'll still be able to eat.

1985mb

If you're looking for better performance at the C350 price range, did you consider the 335 or G37?

norb

Its not downsized, its the same engine as the rest of the 63's. Its crippled via software by MB so that the more expensive 63 owners don't get their panties in a wad. There isn't a faster AMG sedan than the C63 because its "lighter" than its bigger brothers.

Derspeed

I read much of the horsepower loss is due to the routing of the exhaust in the C63's smaller engine compartment.