Thoughts: C63 vs CTS-V
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LOL! You got a point there 1st amg! Sounds like I gotta do something 'bout that. But I did totally abused two 'on-ramps' on the way to work this morning,... 'priceless'! Now she does sing when you get those R's up. But I hate to admit, it ain't nothing like the chorus coming out of the *** of the C63. You guys are gonna love this one,... I find myself having to learn how to rock a manual trans all over again. Forgot all the good moves. Last manual I had was a Muncie M22 Rock Crusher. Now for you true Hot Rodders out there,... I just dated myself. Didn't I? LOL!
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I miss having a manual. There is just nothing better than a perfectly rev-matched heel-toe downshift entering a turn after a 140mph straight. Then again, it's also nice to be able to hold coffee in my right hand and my cell phone in my left hand while driving. Don't ask me what I use to steer...
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I miss having a manual. There is just nothing better than a perfectly rev-matched heel-toe downshift entering a turn after a 140mph straight. Then again, it's also nice to be able to hold coffee in my right hand and my cell phone in my left hand while driving. Don't ask me what I use to steer...
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09' C63 AMG
If everyone thought like you I guess no one would own an AMG mercedes...
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I miss having a manual. There is just nothing better than a perfectly rev-matched heel-toe downshift entering a turn after a 140mph straight. Then again, it's also nice to be able to hold coffee in my right hand and my cell phone in my left hand while driving. Don't ask me what I use to steer...
I miss my stick shift too, although there are def some positives about the paddle shifting...
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I hear AMG is toying with and Dual Clutch Automated Manual that might see it's way into something by late 2010 early 2011. Right now I understand it's in one of their Black Series Roadsters,... forget which one. It's suppose to differ from BMW Dual Clutch SMG in the clutching,... something to do with oil fill clutching. Sounds like a hybrid Manual. They wouldn't be the first to do those though,... a manual trans coupled to a torque converter. International Harvester took a crack at that trick back in the 60's, right before they went belly up. I agree,... would be nice having a transmission option to in a C-class AMG. Oh,... that reminds me, I also heard that the C-class AMG might give up on the 6.2 and start packing SuperCharged or bi-turbo 5.5. Now that would be nice!
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Hey DaGS1800,... digest this quote:
"lap times on a road course dont really have a lot to do with roll on acceleration. my point is simply that i have driven several 6.3 AMG's and thought they felt slow. My seat of the pants is that a stock 6.3 would get destroyed by a stock V. and i dont see a computer upgrade making a 6.3 that much faster. now if you are talking about the 65 V12 twin turbo that is a whole different story. but again, those cars are 2-3 times as expensive as the V."
From the lips (or well fingers) of John Hennessey. A God hovering around the ranks of oh let's say,... Mercury or Apollo. But a god none-the-less in the field.
Sorry guys,... couldn't resist poking ole DaGS in the ribs.
"lap times on a road course dont really have a lot to do with roll on acceleration. my point is simply that i have driven several 6.3 AMG's and thought they felt slow. My seat of the pants is that a stock 6.3 would get destroyed by a stock V. and i dont see a computer upgrade making a 6.3 that much faster. now if you are talking about the 65 V12 twin turbo that is a whole different story. but again, those cars are 2-3 times as expensive as the V."
From the lips (or well fingers) of John Hennessey. A God hovering around the ranks of oh let's say,... Mercury or Apollo. But a god none-the-less in the field.
Sorry guys,... couldn't resist poking ole DaGS in the ribs.
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09' C63 AMG
"my point is simply that I have driven several 6.3 AMG's and thought they felt slow"
That quote right there sums it up, I don’t care who wrote that and what his points are... but anyone who can say that is a FOOL and his opinions mean absolutely nothing to me...
Even I will admit I don’t like the CTS-V but I wouldn’t say its SLOW (it beats the C63 by a HAIR!! LOL)
ANYONE who says the C63 is slow is a F'in idiot, or must drive an LP640 everyday... It’s faster than the M3, IS-F, and it think the M5 at under 100mph...
"Sorry guys,... couldn't resist poking ole DaGS in the ribs."
HAHAHAHA all you did was make me laugh, that was the funniest and most retarded thing I’ve heard all week...that was great.
And YES I know who John Hennessey is, and he is also a fool now and lost all credibility in my eyes, and anyone with a brain on this site who reads that quote should also feel the same way...
You're going to call me ignorant because I say American cars=*****, which is actually true when you clowns think the C63 is slow. I can’t believe you’re stupid enough to post that or even believe it …
C’mon dude that clowns quote shouldn’t make you feel all warm and comfty inside because you actually bought American Crap (Even though I like the CTS better than most of the rest of the worthless line-up)
That quote right there sums it up, I don’t care who wrote that and what his points are... but anyone who can say that is a FOOL and his opinions mean absolutely nothing to me...
Even I will admit I don’t like the CTS-V but I wouldn’t say its SLOW (it beats the C63 by a HAIR!! LOL)
ANYONE who says the C63 is slow is a F'in idiot, or must drive an LP640 everyday... It’s faster than the M3, IS-F, and it think the M5 at under 100mph...
"Sorry guys,... couldn't resist poking ole DaGS in the ribs."
HAHAHAHA all you did was make me laugh, that was the funniest and most retarded thing I’ve heard all week...that was great.
And YES I know who John Hennessey is, and he is also a fool now and lost all credibility in my eyes, and anyone with a brain on this site who reads that quote should also feel the same way...
You're going to call me ignorant because I say American cars=*****, which is actually true when you clowns think the C63 is slow. I can’t believe you’re stupid enough to post that or even believe it …
C’mon dude that clowns quote shouldn’t make you feel all warm and comfty inside because you actually bought American Crap (Even though I like the CTS better than most of the rest of the worthless line-up)
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This is more for ericpd than anyone else since it doesn't contain any MB information:
A couple hwy runs (not me):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71oVtYI6kDA
A couple hwy runs (not me):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71oVtYI6kDA
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C63
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450hp is not going to even come close to comparing to a Formula 1 car...unless this 450hp car weighs about 1200lbs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNoh2...x=0&playnext=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNoh2...x=0&playnext=1
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"Fast"
and
"Slow"
I would not place any AMG vehicle in the second category.
Not trying to fight over this - just expressing an opinion.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sFGXh-zthM
here is a better comparison between the 2007 MP4-22 F1 Car vs C350 vs CLK63 Black Series vs Mercedes DTM Touring Car
here is a better comparison between the 2007 MP4-22 F1 Car vs C350 vs CLK63 Black Series vs Mercedes DTM Touring Car
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C350 and a Lightning.
Wow, I read the whole thread.
Ok, I lied. I read the first 3 & 1/2 pages then started skipping.
I was impressed though that it went over 3 pages before getting ugly.
If you drive a C63, you must be able to appreciate a performance car. So, how could you not apriciate the latest Caddy? I myself just like all things fast, and I have to admit, I also don't like to pay too much to go fast, so I could see why the OP went with the Caddy. If he plans on modding it to go really fast, it was a no brainer.
Anyway, I never did get to see those pics that the OP was going to post. Hell, it's his thread, post up pics of your CTSV.
Ok, I lied. I read the first 3 & 1/2 pages then started skipping.
I was impressed though that it went over 3 pages before getting ugly.
If you drive a C63, you must be able to appreciate a performance car. So, how could you not apriciate the latest Caddy? I myself just like all things fast, and I have to admit, I also don't like to pay too much to go fast, so I could see why the OP went with the Caddy. If he plans on modding it to go really fast, it was a no brainer.
Anyway, I never did get to see those pics that the OP was going to post. Hell, it's his thread, post up pics of your CTSV.
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+1 million. the c is for Cheesy. The c63 is the suped up econobox of the benz brand. If you're gonna own a benz, get a real one. e55/63, s63/65, cls55/63, sl65 etc...........
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Oh snap! You mean the C63 isn't really a Mercedes? Damn it! Now I'm going to have this inferiority complex everytime I drive my car. I'm going to that rip off dealership to complain.
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C63
You obviously know nothing about cars for making a statement like this, and please do not to ashame yourself by posting again.
I believe most of us chose C63 based on our preferences, its overall performance, and etc... not based on its brands, or model compared to other lineup within the same brand.
If you can afford a other 63/65AMG, grats! Too bad, I'm stuck in a "chessy, econobox of benz" C63.
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450hp is not going to even come close to comparing to a Formula 1 car...unless this 450hp car weighs about 1200lbs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNoh2...x=0&playnext=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNoh2...x=0&playnext=1
