09SL65

Iam looking to buy a C63 or M3 for my son...I know I know, what a lucky little *****.I am having trouble deciding which one. I am a mercedes man, but im looking at others such as the M3. It would be my first Bmw so im looking for advice.

GBlansten

Two great cars. There is nothing that any of us can tell you that will matter more than you going and test driving the vehicles. You can't go wrong either way.

09SL65

I test drove the M3 already. Couldn't find a dealer with a C63 to let me test drive.

GBlansten

This pretty much sums it up: https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...need-help.html

Nothing wrong with us discussing this again but the pros and cons are in there.

09SL65

I guess its will always be between the both of them. I will have to test drive the C63 and ill let you know what im gonna go with. Thx 4 the help. -Tony

alqamzi

Both of them are fantastic cars,it depends if he wants a coupe or a sedan???

09SL65

He loves the coupe, but he also likes the mercedes. He's really pushing the m3 so im not sure yet.

Sincity

Yup...lucky *****! I had the same issue deciding between the two. I liked the power and sound of the C63. On the other hand, I liked the exterior (with 19" wheels) and interior of the M3 sedan. In the end, the discounts on the C63 from last year won me over.

ruthless

when you go to test drive the c63 make sure you let the salesman start the car (stand beside the car) and then decide which one you and your son like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0DuVuppPak

also will your son be tracking the car much???

GBlansten

The exhaust sold me. Still loving the sound.

yaymitch

I test drove the M3 twice, once w/ manual and the other with DCT. After having the old M3, I was expecting so much more with the V8 and was thoroughly disappointed. There were no C63's at the time to test drive, but my dealer started one up for me that was already sold and I was like...that's it...I want one. I am so glad I bought the C63. It is so much more fun than the M3's that I test drove. I think the M3's are fun at high RPM's but just not the monster that the C63 is.

To each his own though and the M3 is a very nice car.

fordandford

ahahhah... I am also dam glad that I went for the C63. The start up growl every morning I get when the C63 welcomes me on board the cockpit is priceless! It does feel god-mod as a stock car. But if you want to be god-mod, upgrade the suspension and I guarantee you, you cannot be more pleased!

SebringSilver

If you had a daughter, then get the M3.

*runs for cover*

Jons95c36amg

C63s exhaust sound got me sold. Also that trq and high reving motor!

avengerboater

Get the M3.

JM

+1


haha

SoonerDPT

I had the same debate going on for a while, eliminated the M3, then the S5 snuck into the picture (I know, doesn't compare on performance, but sexy as hell)...

Then I started thinking if I'm spending that much money, why not consider the GT-R? So here I am, C63, S5, GT-R (pre-owned)

Anyone have any convincing arguements against the GT-R that might help?

SebringSilver

How likely (or often) will you need to use the backseats (for adults)?

SoonerDPT

Next to never. Can't immagine they'd be much worse than S5 though...

SebringSilver

The headroom in the backseat is much worse in a GT-R than it is in an S5. But since you'd almost never have any adults sitting back there, it's a moot point. What's your budget? I think the GT-R occupies a somewhat higher echelon in the automotive hierarchy than the C63 (even though I really like the C63) simply because it's just so immensely capable in so many performance categories, so if you want a car that even most supercar owners don't dare mess with, get the GT-R.

But if you need more practicality with your daily dose of sportscar fix, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better remedy than the C63.

MikeS54

Get the C63 cause its harder to drive fast

propain

Both Sedans? The C63.

Coupe M3 vs Sedan C63? The M3.

jvanbrecht

I'm going to be the lone voice of reason here.. and the cranky old guy that yells "get off my lawn" to all the kids in the neighbourhood...

How old is your son.. and do you really want to get him a car that can kill him in an instant (google around for the kid who with 3 of his friends died in an M5). Whether you get the C63 or the M3, neither of them are forgiving of mistakes, and someone who has only been driving for a few years.. is going to make a mistake at some point, or going to try to show off for a girl or his friends. Granted, there are plenty of 30+ year old's who do the same stuff (ahem.. myself.. maybe... )...

A kids car.. should be a giant volvo station wagon.... okay I kid, a normal C class, or a standard 3 series BMW, maybe.. but I would steer clear of the M3 and C63...

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iatacs19

I like the M3's technology better, it's about 10 years ahead of the MB in terms of features and integration. If I could do it over again I would definitely get the M3 over my C63.

The C63 is by no means a bad car, but it feels like it has 90s technology and a step backwards even compared to my 2007 335i I had before.

Also, overall the M3 is a much more focused car and everything is executed flawlessly and cohesively. In the C63 it really feels like they took a C300 and threw the 6.3 engine in it with a bad *** exhaust and race seats, but everything else is rather lacking IMHO.

emericr

iatacs, I would disagree with the statement that it is 10 years behind. the 2010 (the 2009 and previous fall a bit short regarding ipod integration) model does everything the M3 does and with a more user friendly face than the idrive. If you care to expand, maybe I am missing something.