Next car for the rest of us....Huh?
09-25-2010, 02:18 AM
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1997 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, 2014 Mercedes Benz ML 350, 2008 MB C63 AMG (deceased), 2009 MB C63 AMG
A C63 gives you some of the best balance of exotic-like performance with daily driver comfort and reliability. An exotic like a Ferrari or Lambo cannot usually be used as a daily driver. The cars are not comfortable for daily driving, you'll scrape the front spoiler or bottom out on many driveways, the audio, airconditioning, and other techno gidgets lag behind those in "luxury" cars like MB, BMW, Lexus. You'll worry about parking the car everywhere. You'll be too paranoid to let the valet even park it. (well, they usually let you park it in the front of the place anyway). The cost of maintenance is insanely much higher for an exotic. That is one of the main reasons exotic owners "relatively" do not put lots of miles on their exotics. And the main reason they sell them is when that expensive maintenance is due. Well, the point is, an exotic cannot fill the role of your C63' when you decide to move on to another car. Still believe best choice to move up for most would be a different AMG, an M, an F, or possibly Porsche, Vette. GTR or Porsche Turbo would be the ultimate step up car, if you have no kids. Even better if they are used with at least 2 years of depreciation by the time you buy it. It's always fun to think of the next car you'll buy.
09-25-2010, 02:20 AM
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Porsches are known to be reliable cars and a 911 Turbo would be the only fitting replacement for me. I have grown so accustomed to 4 doors and so much trunk space though. My only other choice would be a CLK63 BS.
09-25-2010, 02:47 AM
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'15 E63S wagon
Those of you with kids and thinking of the new M5 as the next step up from the C63, it might be worthwhile checking out the interior space, particularly the rear seat legroom. It's a bit surprising how little rear seat legroom there is in the new 5 Series, especially when it's one size up from the C Class/3 Series/A4 level.
09-25-2010, 03:01 AM
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1997 Ferrari F355 Berlinetta, 2014 Mercedes Benz ML 350, 2008 MB C63 AMG (deceased), 2009 MB C63 AMG
While shopping for a daily driver (ultimately picked up my C63) a few months ago, I test drove a 2009 GTR at a dealer. WOW! What a car! Dealer let me take it from 0-100-0 during the test-drive. The DCT was so immediate, much better than our 7 speed torque convertor transmission. You get that same torque monster feel of the C63, but to a bit more of an extreme. Brakes are better in the GTR, as well. At the time this was the fastest, best performing car that I'd ever driven (This includes 430 Scuderia, f430, California, 360 Modena, C6 vette, 911 CS). Until I drove my friend's 2011 911 Turbo S, 2 days ago, the GTR was definitely the fastest. If I did not have kids, the GTR would have been in my in my stable instead of the C63. they are still quite expensive though. A new one I looked at was marked up to 103k, used one I drove was 73k.
09-25-2010, 03:22 AM
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2012 E63 PP, 2012 Ferrari 458, 2012 Boxster S
Definitely the new M5. 580 HP out of the box with heavy modding potential. Alternatively I am seriously considering a slightly used 911 Turbo. Ship if off to Switzer and deposit $10K and you are looking at a 650 HP beast where you can still tuck the small kids in the back seat if required.
Married with the a third kid on the way but wife is driving an X5 so that helps for the family weekends.
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Married with the a third kid on the way but wife is driving an X5 so that helps for the family weekends.
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09-25-2010, 08:52 AM
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What I mean is that Unlike some of our "more" $fortunate$ members here, I am fortunate enough to have one car at the time. DD, Car hobby, sunday drive is all in one car, and currently it is the C63.
I generally obsess with a car I am interested in owning for awhile(remember the VW bug commercial where a little bug is growing on the guy's head), learn as much about it, and invariably end up buying it. Every car I have owned from my first (92 tercel. Don't laugh
) has been better and faster than the previous one. I am now thinking about my next potential car.
Since I feel that many of us are in the same $ and same generation as me, I open this question:
What would be your next desired car?
Think big picture. For example, for me, moving to a GTR is not as practical because I have a child seat. For me, moving up would be a car between $60k and 100k, so a Gallardo is out. The new M5, if faster han the current, may be an option.
(I know there is another thread, but It died
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I generally obsess with a car I am interested in owning for awhile(remember the VW bug commercial where a little bug is growing on the guy's head), learn as much about it, and invariably end up buying it. Every car I have owned from my first (92 tercel. Don't laugh
) has been better and faster than the previous one. I am now thinking about my next potential car.Since I feel that many of us are in the same $ and same generation as me, I open this question:
What would be your next desired car?
Think big picture. For example, for me, moving to a GTR is not as practical because I have a child seat. For me, moving up would be a car between $60k and 100k, so a Gallardo is out. The new M5, if faster han the current, may be an option.
(I know there is another thread, but It died
)And in college (1981-1986, mountains and snow), my long-time girlfiend had a 1980 or so Tercel. That car was the BEST car. Unstoppable in snow, great mileage, enough room for four students. I loved that car so much I'd give it a Bud Light. No one should *ever* laugh at a Tercel.
09-25-2010, 10:05 AM
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I'm in the DD, two-car-seat club (kids are 2 and soon-to-be 4). I have a 2011 Carrera GTS on order. Some have already categorized it as "impractical" and it's definitely no SUV, but I gave up my new C2S for the C63 when our second arrived and now it's time to go back. The fun is worth the hassle. 
09-25-2010, 02:02 PM
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2021 Porsche TTS
A 2 year old panamera turbo could fit the profile. I love the car look and I am still amazed on how this car can achieve under 4 sec runs to 60mph. The interior is also much better than the C.
09-25-2010, 07:57 PM
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2009 MB C63 2007 MB ML63 2006 MB CLS 500 (wife)
Land Rover Disco 4 with twin turbo diesel engine (Europe)
Kind of tired of high performance sedans and SUVs they are boring if you drive slow
But if I do return to spirited driving, I would love to build a "pocket rocket"
Something like VW R32 Bi turbo (in a sleeper version
) or a BMW Z4 M
BTW gave my C63 to wifey (summer) and ML63 (winter) also
Cruising around on MB ML 500 (fully loaded) and having a blast with a 2.5 year old wingman, two dogs, 3 pairs of roller blades, 1 scooter, 2 skateboards and a load of kids stuff.
Kind of tired of high performance sedans and SUVs they are boring if you drive slow
But if I do return to spirited driving, I would love to build a "pocket rocket"
Something like VW R32 Bi turbo (in a sleeper version
) or a BMW Z4 M BTW gave my C63 to wifey (summer) and ML63 (winter) also
Cruising around on MB ML 500 (fully loaded) and having a blast with a 2.5 year old wingman, two dogs, 3 pairs of roller blades, 1 scooter, 2 skateboards and a load of kids stuff.
09-25-2010, 09:15 PM
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2014 CTS-V (6spd, phantom grey), 2010 Cadillac Escalade ESV (black raven)
And about the same price...
09-25-2010, 10:31 PM
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13 Lamborghini SL, 20 Porsche 911 (sold), 09 C63(sold), Vipers (sold)
911 TT or panamera turbo possible. Have two kids in middle school, so C63 will have to "suffice" for awhile!!
09-26-2010, 10:07 AM
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What I mean is that Unlike some of our "more" $fortunate$ members here, I am fortunate enough to have one car at the time. DD, Car hobby, sunday drive is all in one car, and currently it is the C63.
I generally obsess with a car I am interested in owning for awhile(remember the VW bug commercial where a little bug is growing on the guy's head), learn as much about it, and invariably end up buying it. Every car I have owned from my first (92 tercel. Don't laugh) has been better and faster than the previous one. I am now thinking about my next potential car.
Since I feel that many of us are in the same $ and same generation as me, I open this question:
What would be your next desired car?
Think big picture. For example, for me, moving to a GTR is not as practical because I have a child seat. For me, moving up would be a car between $60k and 100k, so a Gallardo is out. The new M5, if faster han the current, may be an option.
(I know there is another thread, but It died)
I generally obsess with a car I am interested in owning for awhile(remember the VW bug commercial where a little bug is growing on the guy's head), learn as much about it, and invariably end up buying it. Every car I have owned from my first (92 tercel. Don't laugh
) has been better and faster than the previous one. I am now thinking about my next potential car.Since I feel that many of us are in the same $ and same generation as me, I open this question:
What would be your next desired car?
Think big picture. For example, for me, moving to a GTR is not as practical because I have a child seat. For me, moving up would be a car between $60k and 100k, so a Gallardo is out. The new M5, if faster han the current, may be an option.
(I know there is another thread, but It died
)Sheep
09-26-2010, 11:28 AM
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C63 AMG(sold), 2009 CL550, 2010 S550 Majestic Black, 2010 ML550, 2006 C230, 2009 Venza
Jeremy Clarkson mentioned "The CTS-V seems designed by someone who only had a ruler."
OUCH!
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09-26-2010, 02:03 PM
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Next year my wife and I are buying new cars
and since I don't own a C63 yet, that will be my next purchase. She is getting a white Audi S5 because its "pretty". After the C, I will look to a V8 Vantage, GranTurismo S, or a 911 TT. However, thats a long way from now and will probably be smitten by something new and exciting by then.
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09-27-2010, 11:47 PM
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For the guys that may need a bigger back seat and want C63 performance but dont want to spend E63 money, the 2012 300C SRT8 is going to have 475 HP (but apparently put down around 500 to the wheels) and it'll be using the same 8-speed ZF tranny as the BMW 740i. Grand Cherokee SRT8 and Charger as well...
09-28-2010, 05:26 AM
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I think in terms of a compromise car, practicality and fun while maintaining value for money, the C63 is almost unbeatable.
At the end of the day, since I am in a similar situation as you, I would hold on to the C63 for a while longer, and buy a proper family car...a small SUV or a Minivan...like a Honda CR-V, Toyota Highlander...maybe even one that is off lease or slightly used.
The 2 years you hold off on buying a new car would probably cover the cost to buy the economical family car.
In the end, the goal would be to eliminate the compromise that you have to do in choosing a car. After 2 years, you would have the ability to buy the sports car you like...and best of all, you can care for it more since you have a spare car to use on grocery runs and whatnot.
At the end of the day, since I am in a similar situation as you, I would hold on to the C63 for a while longer, and buy a proper family car...a small SUV or a Minivan...like a Honda CR-V, Toyota Highlander...maybe even one that is off lease or slightly used.
The 2 years you hold off on buying a new car would probably cover the cost to buy the economical family car.
In the end, the goal would be to eliminate the compromise that you have to do in choosing a car. After 2 years, you would have the ability to buy the sports car you like...and best of all, you can care for it more since you have a spare car to use on grocery runs and whatnot.
