Quentin88n06

Hello! I am getting a new car but for me its a super hard decision, it's basically either a brand new 2008 E550 or a brand new C63 AMG. The E-class will be basically fully loaded:
Your Summary
M.S.R.P.* $60,525



Exterior Color (Metallic paints are standard for this model.)

Black $0



Interior Color

Black Leather $0



Wood Trims

Black Birdseye Maple Trim $0



Options

Electronic Trunk Closer $530

Panorama Sunroof $1,010

Voice Control $510



Packages

P2: Premium II $4,770

321 AMG Sport Package $2,000



Accessories

DVD COMAND Navigation Kit $1,502

Hands-Free Communication System - Bluetooth Interface Module $493

Blue Illuminated Door Sills (set of 4) $770

Gas Guzzler Tax $0

Total $72,110

As for the C63, Im not sure what the options are but im sure i'll probably look for options that are similar to the ones I chose in the E-class. I am aware that the E-class has options that the C-class does not offer (one of the reasons why i am considering the E-class). I'm single and do not have any kids, I just want a car that I can enjoy, but have the luxury, and the luxury of being fast. That's about the jist of everything.

Thanks!!! oh yah... If oyu do decide to help me out. Please let me know why you sway one way or the other, and just let me know. Im basing my decision of what all you say!

RonPaul

Dude, your not even talking about two similar cars!!! I have an E class also (and have had the 550 engine on the CLS), so I know.

The E class is a nice luxury family car, even with the 550, yes it performs well, but the E class does not have the performance/feel or "genetic" makeup or mechanicals to even compare to the C63 or any AMG product...

The C63 is a serious performance sedan... The look, feel and overall purpose are complete opposites.

Quentin88n06

I know! thats why it sucks! like i want to go for luxury and comfort, but i then again the c63 is a real performer, and is crazy in all aspects.

1st amg

Your single, and it seems to me that since you put the catback exhaust on your current car, you are somewhat inclined towards the performance aspect of a vehicle and the rumble it generates, the e class is a bigger luxury car with a little bit of pep compared to the c63 which is smaller in interior volume but is a serious performer with a huge bark and a huge bite to match. You got to decide if you want the bigger luxo car or the sporty sedan. Given the choice, I went with the C63, totally different car than your other choice.

RJR

I had the exact same debate over the same 2 cars. I went and test drove a E350 just to see how it felt as far as size and it was like a tank compared to the C. If you had kids I would go for the E but if you don't have kids go with the C63. Luxury = E Sport = C

tanktube67

1. you don't have kids go for the C63
2. if you are keeping your E430 go for the C63

2009c63soon

My 0.02? If you want luxury, do it right and get a 1 year old S-Class - about the same price as a new E550 and a way way better car. Consider that the E is about to be replaced anyway adn in truth, it is starting to show it's age and it does come from that part of benz history that we'd rather forget re: quality, brake by wire etc..

If you want sport, do it right and get the C63.

I tried the combo approach with my current car ('07 BMW 550i Sport). Excellent car in every way except if I'm really honest, I get no buzz from it. My old e46 M3 was a thrill every time I got in and turned the key. My upcming C63 will be the same. My "compomise" car? Loooks great, very comfortable, great handling, very fast and.........kinda boring. Makes me feel like a cog-in-the-big-wheel company exec, which I guess I am but it's much mroe fun to forget and feel like a nut instead

TopGun32

for $72 you can have a used E63.

A member wanted to trade his E63 and was shocked at the offer.

I'm sure you will see a few E63 around 60's very soon.

adam28

like someone already said..the E class is going to be redesigned in less than 1 year or so. Then your 2008 E class will look out dated!

vcruiser

I would get the c63 forsure.
The E550 is gonna be outdated soon when the new E-classes come around.

The c63 is a beast but it is also very very classy. especially in black!

Go for the c63 no doubt about it!

GPI

+1

tanktube67

^+1

AMGTTV8

C63 all day long...no hesitation

transferred

Well said.

OP, listen to this man.

Quentin88n06

thanks everyone for your decisions. I have one questions. It seems like the E550 just came out not too long ago. Are they coming out with a new body style and engine selection??? Correct me i'm wrong. kinda confused, cuz I thought the E550 was a new chassis style.

Quentin88n06

haha thanks! all the local dealers dont have any c63's around. They already sold them all. Basically im really going for the c63 now, but the only thing that is still iffy to me is the luxury options. Like having the electonic trunk closer, bluetooth, pana roof, keyless go, GPS, illuminated door sills, all those goodies. I haven't been able to see the available c-class options for the C63 AMG, but i do know that some of those options are not available, but not sure which, and i am pretty big on those little details, not sure why.

adam28

The E class had a face lift in 2007 I believe, and they updated the engine during that time frame..but they are doing a total redesign on the E-CLass (like they they did the S,SL, CL, and C Class). You don't want to spend that kind of money on a car..and next year have your car look old and dated do you?

Quentin88n06

no sir! lol thats what I ended up doing for the E430. 02 was the last year and then the next year the E500's came out.

vb26

C 63. Here's the reason: A M G

it's that simple

adam28

I guess we will be seeing you in a new C63 then

451/443=EW

C63 and dont look back, unless you wana see who you passed.

good luck.

Jakpro1

New E revealed next year bro. Then she will be "the old E"

Not sure how you feel about driving an out of date model, but keep that in mind.

Plus with our prices dropping like rocks, unless you lease or buy with cash, she's gonna go upside down on ya pretty fast. May end up stuck with it for awhile.

hammerAMG

Go for the C63! The engine is beastly, and the exterior styling is a real head-turner.

SolidGranite

The 2010 E class will be completely redesigned to fit in more with the current C and S classes.

SL65amg

For $72,000 why not get a used SL 55? Or a used CL65? You are single and no kids so why get a four door car?

Or get a used CLS 55 or E63, ... The E550 is a very fast car, but if you want a wickedly fast car you are going to have to go with an AMG these guys are right about that. The E550 is much much faster in every way than your E430, but still you can't put a price on all those AMG engineered parts that go into an AMG car.

Good luck!!