I think it is about time and I have decided to trade in my 08 baby. As much as I love my modded 63 it is time to move on to faster, better things. Now I absolutely love the look of the new C, specially the LEDs and interior + the fact of getting MCT is something all of us have always wanted. Only problem for me would be a lack of suspension setting and that it's still coming out late this year ( hate waiting ). Next choice is the E63 ( I can get one 2010 used with low miles within low 80K range but tells me it's not a dramatic improvement from the C63 except for the transmission, having in mind I have not driven the car. Last option would be the new M5 coming out, it is said to have over 570 HP and will be Twin turbo, downside to this is going to be much more than what I had planned $100k+ and most likely will be released at the end of the year also. It would be great to hear some opinions from you guys, what would you get and why or why not?
Would love to hear some input!

 

The new M5 is gonna be a beast but I liked the M5's more when they had the V10's. But I would rather have a W212 E63.

 

M5. With just a tune that car is going to be a monster.

 

The C63 is a bargain.

 

When driving the E63 on tracks I felt the size of the car, meaning, it felt alot heavier and alot less nimble than our current cars. My bet is the 2012 C63.

 

Great group of cars, you're considering.

For me, I really want to enjoy the feel of the car I'm driving. I know the C63 in stock form is not the world's best drivers car, but it's a great compromise between a convenient 4-door sedan and a performance-oriented car.

I respect the E63 and I think the 2010 MY is a great looking beast of a sedan. But, it represents more of a luxurious statement to me. At this point in my life, I want to sacrifice luxury for performance. And one of the ways of doing that is starting off with the lightest weight car within your group of options.

Because of this, I would choose the C63 over the E63, especially with the new trans coming with the car and if you have the chedder for the new M5, then maybe opt for the performance package for the 2012 C63 so you have more hp than the ordinary variant and maintain the warranty.

Then again, maybe you're tired of the C63's looks and you want to try the M5. But, then you would want to compare the M5 to the E63, and for me the determining factor would be whether you want another go at the M156 N/A nuke vs the FI TT M motor.

For me, the M156 is actually addicting, and I don't see it wearing off anytime soon.

And if that's the case, I would choose the 2012 C63.

But really, you can't go wrong with any of the three options.

 

Keep your car. Its beautiful.


Sorry.... didn't finish. Keep your car. Get the M5.

 

OK after looking at the recently released pictures over 20 times I've decided to place an order the new C63. I have been thinking I will just swap my current aftermarket wheels to the new one (considering it's the same offset). I can only visualize how sick the car will look with a proper CF front lip, aftermarket CF diffuser + drop. Now all I need to find out is what options will be offered with this new C63 including interior colors, and what color should this car be? Hopefully it will be the first 2012 C63 ordered in Miami. I have taken out of the equation the idea of the new M5 due to the fact that with the ML and S still financing, another $100,000 car is not really a smart move for me at this moment.

 

One option you definitely need to get is that red amg leather interior!

 

which colour this time? im thinking white , but silver still look nice. hope there is new colours available.. unless go optional designo colours

 

I think it will most likely be white... Since my wheels are flat black there is no need to repaint them and it will look absolutely sick IMO. Now only if I had photoshop skills...

 

white with the red interior would look hot

 

Good call go from a c to a bigger car like those two would be a huge change.. I like the c perfect balance of size power and daily drivability..

 

Can I have your car? :P

 

Interesting dilemma

The C63 is my all time favorite performance sedan but the new The M5 has certainly piqued my interested. Concept version will apparently make a debut at the Shanghai auto show and launch towards the end of the year.

* 4,4-l-V8-Bi-Turbo
* 578 HP
* 720 NM (530 lb-ft or thereabout)

Latest renderings:







Ken

 

Eww...(sorry)
I've decided to go with the interior we've seen on these pics, the sort of creamy white combined with black. For exterior colour at this point diamond white.

Congrats on your choice

 

I've been discussing a lot with Gustav from M5board.com lately about the M5. He thinks it looks sick, me again, meh. It is nice, and looks nice, but for me seems a bit dull, looks wise. Probably a sick car to sit in though and i wouldn't say no thanks to one Probably also would get one but i don't have 200K € to put up on a car...especially a bimmer.

 

Agreed. The real question for me is the price comparison between the new M5 and a potential C AMG Black Series. If it happens and the price is not too far off I'm definitely staying loyal to Afferbach

Ken

 

Have you forgotten the 2012 CLS63.....according to all reviews it walks on an E63 all day....and its got the 5.5TT with MCT and a totally revised suspension with a killer interior.....and you can get it in MATTE.....and wait until you pump another 5 lbs through those hair dryers

This will be more competition to the M5 than the E63......just throw on some ADV's and its rocknrolla

Just sayin......

 

Can't put the cart before the horse. Grats on your decision. I would have chosen the same lol, even if I could afford the M5. The C63 is definitely a head turner. In my opinion the C63's style and aggressiveness is just right, and the exhaust is intoxicating. Everyone knows that it isn't just a regular C class driving by. I almost signed for an M3, but wife and parents complained that it looked just like a 3 series. This was before I even saw the C63. Saw it at the dealer's floor and fell in love. Built it that day and deposited 32k lol. The funny thing is, I didn't even test drive it. I drove the M3 and the ride felt nice, but punching it was ok. Dual clutch was awesome, but that's it for me. Plus the C63 had pop up navigation. Sold!1111

 

If your looking to Spend 100K, for the luxurious, muscle car barn burner, then I would consider the CLS 63 AMG with the performance package.

 

I won't tell you which car to get.. my advice.. pick something that is available now, or will be in the near future (2 to 3 months out).. If you keep waiting for a product that is not on the market, by the time it is, something else will be out there on the horizon that you will want.. rinse and repeat...... And you will consistently second guess yourself..

 

But this endless loop will eventually save you a lot of money

Ken

 

Hmm.. rich and bored
poor and happy...

I'll take the later..

live hard, die messy with a smile on your face.. or play it safe and lock yourself in a panic room for the rest of your live..

I'll take option number 1...

 

The new M5 without the V10 is nothing special! It looks like every other bmw...

i would say go for the new CLS63 AMG, a car that looks unique with an great engine!



nothing more to say!