Please help me decide
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CL63 AMG (W216); E350 4Matic (W212); Cadillac SRX V8 N*
Please help me decide
Hello Everyone,
Recently just bought my wife 2011 ML350, and I got that new car bug.
Currently driving a BMW 3 series as a daily driver, and I thought I was getting Bimmer as my next car(M3 or 335i). My wife always thought that BMW's interior feels pretty cheap, worse than a Toyota or Hyundai. She always been a Benz fan and convinced me test drive a new C63 AMG this past weekend, and i fell absolutely in loved with it.... So now I looking to get in Mercedes instead of BMW.
Here are my choices so far
1. New C63 AMG, i love it, but can't justify getting a 2011 model when face-lift is coming up in couple months.
2. CPO C63 AMG, save quite a bit money ($20K) for not taking the initial depreciation hit.
3. New C63 AMG Coupe, love how it looks but I'm sure I'll be paying a premium when it comes out later this year.
4. New C350 Coupe, new looks, new car, plus be saving quite a bit of money for not getting AMG. However from the past loaner C300 cars i drove, it just doesn't give you that fun feeling like when I'm driving my 3 series.
So any opinion are welcome and thanks in advance
Recently just bought my wife 2011 ML350, and I got that new car bug.
Currently driving a BMW 3 series as a daily driver, and I thought I was getting Bimmer as my next car(M3 or 335i). My wife always thought that BMW's interior feels pretty cheap, worse than a Toyota or Hyundai. She always been a Benz fan and convinced me test drive a new C63 AMG this past weekend, and i fell absolutely in loved with it.... So now I looking to get in Mercedes instead of BMW.
Here are my choices so far
1. New C63 AMG, i love it, but can't justify getting a 2011 model when face-lift is coming up in couple months.
2. CPO C63 AMG, save quite a bit money ($20K) for not taking the initial depreciation hit.
3. New C63 AMG Coupe, love how it looks but I'm sure I'll be paying a premium when it comes out later this year.
4. New C350 Coupe, new looks, new car, plus be saving quite a bit of money for not getting AMG. However from the past loaner C300 cars i drove, it just doesn't give you that fun feeling like when I'm driving my 3 series.
So any opinion are welcome and thanks in advance
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CPO C63 AMG
It's a phenomenal car to say the least. Pocket the extra cash and use it for mods and upgrades.
There's quite a bit of aftermarket exterior mods and performance products available for the current C63.
It's a phenomenal car to say the least. Pocket the extra cash and use it for mods and upgrades.
There's quite a bit of aftermarket exterior mods and performance products available for the current C63.
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C350 facelifted coupe will be completely different driving experience than the loaner c300. If you can wait, wait to test drive that vehicle first. If you still don't like it, Option 2.
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Doesn't sound like you're in any rush to get a car so I'd definitely wait for the new models to come out in a few months. It would be foolish not to wait a few more months so you can compare the current models with the new 2012 models. Pull the trigger too soon and you may kick yourself in the a$$ when you see the face-lifted models in person and test drive them.
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CL63 AMG (W216); E350 4Matic (W212); Cadillac SRX V8 N*
Thanks for the inputs guys. Very appreciated. 
From past experience, i know that certain models that Merc/BMW are willing to negotiate, is C63 and/or C350 ones that they are more willing to negotiate?
From past experience, i know that certain models that Merc/BMW are willing to negotiate, is C63 and/or C350 ones that they are more willing to negotiate?
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on Paper C63 is better but on track M3 is better.
I've found this interesting webpage:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/03/21/co...re-horsepower/
I've found this interesting webpage:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/03/21/co...re-horsepower/
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CL63 AMG (W216); E350 4Matic (W212); Cadillac SRX V8 N*
on Paper C63 is better but on track M3 is better.
I've found this interesting webpage:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/03/21/co...re-horsepower/
I've found this interesting webpage:
http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/03/21/co...re-horsepower/
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I'll get you a better/nicer/more carefully inspected C63 and a better extended warranty than CPO, at a great price.
I do it all the time, including recent C55's, S600, SL65, etc right here to forum members on MBWorld.
Just shoot me an email to brucem105@comcast.net and I can explain in more detail.
Bruce
I do it all the time, including recent C55's, S600, SL65, etc right here to forum members on MBWorld.
Just shoot me an email to brucem105@comcast.net and I can explain in more detail.
Bruce
