KCviper

First, I must say that I absolutely love this car! Here are my thoughts after my first month of ownership:

Likes:
1. Engine
2. Engine
3. Exhaust note (sounds wonderful, but contributes to lower gas milage)
4. Suspension (non P30) feels nice - not to hard, but not too soft
5. AMG leather seats
6. AMG steering wheel
7. Corner lamps at night
8. Interior - I have absolutely no problems with it. It's not like a CLS63, but does not cost over $100k either!
9. Love the styling of the car!!

Opportunities:
1. Gas mileage - could be better, but could be worse. Knew this when I bought the car and is worth the price of admission....you have to feed the beast
2. iPod / sound system / Nav integration is light years behind the Japanese competitors

Unknowns:
1. OEM Tire wear - not a problem as of yet, but based upon this boards consensus, it most likely will be in the future
2. Reliability - only time will tell, but am getting the extended warranty. This is my first MB and hopefully will last a long time!

This is the best DD I have owned and hope that it only gets better as I spend more time with the car. Many thanks to this forum for letting me lurk for so many months before taking the plunge.....there really is a wealth of information on this board!!.......Kurt

Case1906

Welcome--can you give impression versus the Viper?

KCviper

Wow, where to start?! Less power and torque than the Viper, but still feels very fast comparatively! I loved the six speed manual in the Viper, but have not used the manual 7 spd much in the C63 as of yet. Could not drive the Viper around without gathering lots of attention......C63 blends in more. Suspension wise, I actually prefer the feel of the C63 over the Viper......just a more solid feeling to me.

I loved the Viper but never drove it as I did not want anything to happen to it. Had it for over 10 years and put right at 10k miles on it. I hated to see it go and did not have to sell it, but decided that with the C63 I could have "Viper like performance" in a daily driver!! Loving it so far

superlubricity

One of the reasons I waited for a '10 was the improvement MB made to the iPod integration. They got it right this year. Fast access to all your songs/albums/play lists viewable on-screen.

I agree on the the navigation and overall audio quality. I find it OK, but not as good as others. My 2005 Acura RL was significantly better in both categories.

NickZag

I heard that they switched to the PS2 for OEM tires, is that true? Or do you have the Pirelli Pzero's?

infantry

do you mind if i ask you how much you paid for your c63?

i was at the dealer yesterday, and hes really helpful to me, this was the direct sales manager, and he was willing to let it go for invoice, minus the $1500 usaa discount. so it would have been 66,722 with p2 keyless go Amg seating and the lighting and carbon fiber interior trim. msrp was 72,722

KCviper

I'll send you PM.

c63canada

reliability wise, I have not had one single issue with the car since I got it 18 months ago.

Most reliable car I had so far

avengerboater

Great to hear!

I agree that the navi system plainly sucks on this one. Lexus and Acura has much better navi's.

Hans Delbruck

Yeah! C63 = usable kickbutt power on the street, while blending in (cept for that NOISE )

Congrats, you made a great choice. Mine has been super reliable - drive it when my new BMW is in the shop

AlexCim

Does anyone else find a standard C63 slow?

Like, I mean, it isn't slow, but compared to a few of my previous cars (sure, they were forced induction), the C63 just doesn't give me that "in the pants" feeling when accelerating.

If yes, do you find an exhaust/tune fixes that?

Viper98912

^ Perhaps you should post what beasts you've had in the past?

But yes, NA vs. S/C vs. Turbo definitely have different "surge" characteristics.

OP, my next car (my dream car since I was a little kid) will be a 99-02 Viper. Hopefully I'll be able to keep that one forever. The C55 is the daily....

KCviper

PM me sometime if you would like to talk about Vipers. 96-98 (mine was a 97 GTS) had avery aggressive cam profile that I really loved. This was changed in 99 due to emissions I believe.

Mort

Thanks for the post.....I'm impatiently waiting for mine to arrive

Sometimes I wonder how it will compare to my turbocharged 6200 lb Silverado. Best G-Tech is 12.776 sec. @ 104.82 mph with a 1.823 60 foot. I think it will spin the tires more easily and certainly handle circles around the truck (I hope). Truck launches in 4X4 with no traction issues.

1st amg

Holy Cow Mort, that truck is chipped no doubt, a buddy of mine has the same truck and was running comparable times to yours with a powerchip I beleive, it hauls a$$, BUT this car will excite you, the whole package will make you feel things your fast truck cant.

Mort

Thanks 1st amg. That is what I was hoping to hear and can't wait to find out.

KCviper

I hope my path is similar to yours!

Even Money

Have to say that after I got the K1 tune and the 265 winter tires, I get between 22 and 24 mpg on I-5. I can usually go almost 300 miles per tank, avg. about 19 mpg. And I do get at least one WOT run every time I drive it.

Jons95c36amg

Wait till you get some breakin miles. Over 10k Thats when these motors open up. I walked my friends 08 e63 topend.

KCviper

I've been thinking about getting the K1 and already decided to go with either 265 or 275 when it's time to change. This gives me hope............