C63 daily driver?
05-18-2012, 01:36 PM
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2009 C63, 2000 ML 430, 1994 Del Sol Vtec
I use mine on my 100 mile round trip commute to work every other day (carpool).
Great DD if you don't mind paying out the **** for fuel.
Great DD if you don't mind paying out the **** for fuel.
05-18-2012, 01:39 PM
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my wife bananas! :D
you could just 'edit' your other post instead of creating a new thread. There are tons of previous posts on this topic
however,
The C63 is arguably the best daily driver for its class. Mine is my DD, i use it for absolutely everything. From my 200-250km commute each day, to buying stuff at walmart, picking up the kid and going pretty much everywhere it works great in every situation. I like how its subtle so it blends in with normal traffic without sticking out like a sore thumb but you can toast a majority of the cars on the road when you want. The high torque is great for city driving lol......
anyways, I bought this car to be enjoyed and enjoying it I definitely am
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The C63 is arguably the best daily driver for its class. Mine is my DD, i use it for absolutely everything. From my 200-250km commute each day, to buying stuff at walmart, picking up the kid and going pretty much everywhere it works great in every situation. I like how its subtle so it blends in with normal traffic without sticking out like a sore thumb but you can toast a majority of the cars on the road when you want. The high torque is great for city driving lol......
anyways, I bought this car to be enjoyed and enjoying it I definitely am
05-18-2012, 01:42 PM
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you could just 'edit' your other post instead of creating a new thread. There are tons of previous posts on this topic
however,
The C63 is arguably the best daily driver for its class. Mine is my DD, i use it for absolutely everything. From my 200-250km commute each day, to buying stuff at walmart, picking up the kid and going pretty much everywhere it works great in every situation. I like how its subtle so it blends in with normal traffic without sticking out like a sore thumb but you can toast a majority of the cars on the road when you want. The high torque is great for city driving lol......
anyways, I bought this car to be enjoyed and enjoying it I definitely am
however,
The C63 is arguably the best daily driver for its class. Mine is my DD, i use it for absolutely everything. From my 200-250km commute each day, to buying stuff at walmart, picking up the kid and going pretty much everywhere it works great in every situation. I like how its subtle so it blends in with normal traffic without sticking out like a sore thumb but you can toast a majority of the cars on the road when you want. The high torque is great for city driving lol......
anyways, I bought this car to be enjoyed and enjoying it I definitely am
05-18-2012, 01:59 PM
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Its great for DD other than bad mileage and rough suspension. engine also tends to get abit loud in traffic.
snow? lol
I was getting a little excited with my new car and ignored the forecast that it was going to snow and this happened.
I was getting a little excited with my new car and ignored the forecast that it was going to snow and this happened.
05-18-2012, 02:02 PM
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Its great for DD other than bad mileage and rough suspension. engine also tends to get abit loud in traffic.
snow? lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFpQeUBEUa0
I was getting a little excited with my new car and ignored the forecast that it was going to snow and this happened.
snow? lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFpQeUBEUa0
I was getting a little excited with my new car and ignored the forecast that it was going to snow and this happened.
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05-18-2012, 02:06 PM
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my wife bananas! :D
The C63 is ok in the snow... you will definitely definitely need to invest in a set of good snow tires. I plan to drive mine year round
My friends who have had their C63s for a couple years now all do well in the winter and haven't come face to face with any guard rails yet lol. just need to practice more care and caution definitely.
05-18-2012, 02:07 PM
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yeah I think it would do fine with winter tires...but then i only got my car and it had the summers on. Anyways usually I just leave the rwd stuff at home when it snows lol
05-18-2012, 02:09 PM
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Lol... on the plus side, love the sound of the exhaust... Eagle Talon to the rescue haha
The C63 is ok in the snow... you will definitely definitely need to invest in a set of good snow tires. I plan to drive mine year round My friends who have had their C63s for a couple years now all do well in the winter and haven't come face to face with any guard rails yet lol. just need to practice more care and caution definitely.
The C63 is ok in the snow... you will definitely definitely need to invest in a set of good snow tires. I plan to drive mine year round
My friends who have had their C63s for a couple years now all do well in the winter and haven't come face to face with any guard rails yet lol. just need to practice more care and caution definitely.
05-18-2012, 02:11 PM
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Yea you also dont want to dirty such a beautiful car. I own a Rolla so I can just push that around in the snow.
05-18-2012, 02:20 PM
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Vivid Racing '09 C63 AMG
Mine was purchased to replace my existing DD and will be my only car. If I wanted to worry about fuel, I'd ride my motorcycle.
Just remember, front wheel drive normally gets you up a snowy hill, so pop that baby in reverse
Just remember, front wheel drive normally gets you up a snowy hill, so pop that baby in reverse
05-18-2012, 02:26 PM
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2009 C63 P30
The C63 is my new, and current daily driver, as of 2 days ago. I can't think of any reason why this car isn't an amazing DD.. Weather, Gas mileage and tire wear are obivous; so aside from those things, nothing prevents this car from being a great DD.
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05-18-2012, 02:49 PM
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I am curious...does no one else think the ride in the C63 is a little rough? I seem to be the only one who complains and i'm one of the younger guys on here LOL
05-18-2012, 03:08 PM
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haha yeah I had 8k springs on my RSX and k20 Teg and C63 is comfortable in comparison to them.
b16...i guess you are into Hondas as well?
C63 is my first AMG benz but my family have owned a couple of Benzes before S, E, regular C so yeah they are soft in comparison. I guess because it is a Benz and its stock I expect it to be more comfortable haha. I understand it is a performance model though so stiff suspension is a part of it. I just think strictly as a DD the ride could be more forgiving. (my friends S5 and M3 are softer).
b16...i guess you are into Hondas as well?
C63 is my first AMG benz but my family have owned a couple of Benzes before S, E, regular C so yeah they are soft in comparison. I guess because it is a Benz and its stock I expect it to be more comfortable haha. I understand it is a performance model though so stiff suspension is a part of it. I just think strictly as a DD the ride could be more forgiving. (my friends S5 and M3 are softer).
05-18-2012, 03:41 PM
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C63 is a rough ride for sure, especially if you have the P30 suspension. I drive mine every day all year round without issues.
Last winter was pretty mild without much snow, but even the days where there was snow/ice, the car handled fine as long as you were careful and don't go nuts on the gas pedal. the ESC works wonders during the winter time (with winter tires) to make the car quite driveable.
Last winter was pretty mild without much snow, but even the days where there was snow/ice, the car handled fine as long as you were careful and don't go nuts on the gas pedal. the ESC works wonders during the winter time (with winter tires) to make the car quite driveable.
