Test drove the C63 today
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Just confirmed with my dealer. The 3 zone climate control is gone. Only 2 zone now. That kind of sucks. $2500 for a few small pices of CF trim is ridiculous but I got it anyway when i ordered the package.
At least we get parktronic...! I better get the new mirrors or I'm going to flip.
At least we get parktronic...! I better get the new mirrors or I'm going to flip.
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FYI, just in case it didn't occur to you, most of the foregoing comments in this thread on fuel economy are referring to miles per US gal.; you need to multiply by 1.2 to convert to imperial mpg. For example, 22 mpg US becomes 26.4 mpg imperial or about 10.6 L/100 kms.
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Thanks for feedback on the ride quality. I'm hoping to have a test drive opportunity next week.
FYI, just in case it didn't occur to you, most of the foregoing comments in this thread on fuel economy are referring to miles per US gal.; you need to multiply by 1.2 to convert to imperial mpg. For example, 22 mpg US becomes 26.4 mpg imperial or about 10.6 L/100 kms.
FYI, just in case it didn't occur to you, most of the foregoing comments in this thread on fuel economy are referring to miles per US gal.; you need to multiply by 1.2 to convert to imperial mpg. For example, 22 mpg US becomes 26.4 mpg imperial or about 10.6 L/100 kms.
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wtf they took away the 3 zone?
i was going to order my c63 this weekend and this sux man...
i dont really care about the $400 rise for the pkg, but this is really bad..
and BJ bmw just called me that they can give me $12k off+0.9% financing on 08 M3s.
reconsidering now
i was going to order my c63 this weekend and this sux man...
i dont really care about the $400 rise for the pkg, but this is really bad..
and BJ bmw just called me that they can give me $12k off+0.9% financing on 08 M3s.
reconsidering now
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I thought the ride was absolutely perfect. The test drive was in Richmond, but there was enough variance in road surfaces along the drive to get a good cross section of what I will be expecting in ride quality when I eventually get the car.
I like the suppleness of the ride while remaining composed in the face of undulating road surfaces. I'm sure there'll be people who aren't used to a relatively firm suspension who might complain (though I'd doubt many of those people exist on this board). My S4 rides a tiny bit softer than the AMG, but I've also had NSXs in the past with Koni Yellows and Comptech springs so maybe my impressions aren't exactly neutral.
In any event, I liked the good compromise between the stiff springs and the dampers on the C63 very much.
I like the suppleness of the ride while remaining composed in the face of undulating road surfaces. I'm sure there'll be people who aren't used to a relatively firm suspension who might complain (though I'd doubt many of those people exist on this board). My S4 rides a tiny bit softer than the AMG, but I've also had NSXs in the past with Koni Yellows and Comptech springs so maybe my impressions aren't exactly neutral.
In any event, I liked the good compromise between the stiff springs and the dampers on the C63 very much.
The drive on Highway 4 on Vancouver Island was an experience.
Enjoy your C63..
In the meantime, I will just enjoy reading all the fun you folks are having in your C63s. Until one day where I can slide behind the wheel of my C63 or C64.
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wtf they took away the 3 zone?
i was going to order my c63 this weekend and this sux man...
i dont really care about the $400 rise for the pkg, but this is really bad..
and BJ bmw just called me that they can give me $12k off+0.9% financing on 08 M3s.
reconsidering now
i was going to order my c63 this weekend and this sux man...
i dont really care about the $400 rise for the pkg, but this is really bad..
and BJ bmw just called me that they can give me $12k off+0.9% financing on 08 M3s.
reconsidering now
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All you westerners are lucky to have those nice twisties/mountainous roads to make good use of your PP.
The drive on Highway 4 on Vancouver Island was an experience.
Enjoy your C63..
In the meantime, I will just enjoy reading all the fun you folks are having in your C63s. Until one day where I can slide behind the wheel of my C63 or C64.
The drive on Highway 4 on Vancouver Island was an experience.
Enjoy your C63..
In the meantime, I will just enjoy reading all the fun you folks are having in your C63s. Until one day where I can slide behind the wheel of my C63 or C64.
Anyway, I'm getting all giddy like a schoolgirl now because I'm going in to see the salesperson tomorrow to work out the details of the purchase.
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