My GL550 got some looks when I drove to Texas last a while back. Everyone was amazed at how beautiful it was and well how it put their Suburban's and such to shame.
Anyone here wish MB priced C63 higher?
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I see a lot more E46 M3s where I live/work, a few C32s, and a significantly fewer number of C55s (I've probably only seen one). If you lived in San Diego I bet a C63 is rare... but maybe because people in the same market probably opted for a more expensive car instead.
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Hmm, you must not have been to Austin, Houston, or Dallas, that car isn't rare at all here. And did you really just compare a GL550 to a Suburban?
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Here in Australia the C63 is significantly cheaper than the M3.
C63 on road cost :- AUD150,000
M3 on road cost :- AUD170,612
(Prices are straight up, no negotiation, and from the two MB/BMW dealers in Brisbane)
This is without any extra option on either car. I have to say that I am happy that the C63 is 20 grand less.
C63 on road cost :- AUD150,000
M3 on road cost :- AUD170,612
(Prices are straight up, no negotiation, and from the two MB/BMW dealers in Brisbane)
This is without any extra option on either car. I have to say that I am happy that the C63 is 20 grand less.
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It sounds to me like you're getting a wrong car. C63 is an entry-level AMG. If you want a more exclusive car and can afford it, then there are other choices like E63, CLS63, CL63, SL63, etc. If C63 cost the same as E63, who the heck would buy a C63?
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But there is that aura that resonates from an MB that doesn't resonate from other marques. As per the Ferrari comment, many of those that have a Ferrari also have a BMW, MBZ, or else so clearly that comment doesn't hold true.
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Good point....... if they raised the price of C63, then they'll be forced to price all their models or lose a lot of sales. Also, the competition has a lot to do with it. If other companies are offering a similar car with similar performance for a lot less, people will usually go with the better priced car.
