My 7th AMG and the Best One Yet: C63 Black Series




I will go HRE if I change but which one?




The Best of Mercedes & AMG




Thomas I saw that you got the aero package and track too right? Congrats and what color P44SC's? Im talking to HRE and I wont get the same color as you.




The GTR doesnt make me a better a driver thru skill or training; its just an easier car to drive fast IMHO. Its not an inspiring drive but more of a thrilling one due to speed. I feel like Im in a big shell driving that car almost like playing a video game (cliche I know). The game allows me to turn, speed, corner and brake but the feel is not as involving. In the CBS I am part of the car, like a big go cart. The car isnt exactly point and go, you need to understand the chassis, steering, and use the RWD to modulate the throttle correctly into, thru, and out of turns. But its the better driving experience than that of the GTR- even if the GTR traps over 130 mph (mine modded).
I know you wanted to me skip over sound but I cant. To me, sound is so important in the experience. Hearing the rpm's go up and down and the backfires during acceleration and during downshifts make this car. In the visual department, the CBS wins. Although Im ok with the GTR looks (some are not) the CBS is just a menacing look- the wide fenders, aggressive hood, rear fascia, and the wide open front make it awesome. There is always something faster out there, its said often, but too often faster is NOT better looking and in this case the GTR comparo holds true; its faster but not better looking. I know what car I'd want daily.
Interior is a wash, the GTR isnt all that bad but the Dinomica (is that right?) seats in the CBS are really comfortable and supportive. The GTR has blind spots galore and just feels so big... but IMO they are about even on interior- The GTR Black Edition does get Recaro seats and alcantara headliner- the CBS does not have an alcantara headliner.
Last edited by Vic55; Jul 18, 2012 at 10:09 AM.
Thanks for the GT-R comparison. I agree with your assessment about the BS versus other AMG's. In my limited experience, the only other AMG that approaches (and in some respects exceeds) the subjective driving feeling of the Black is the SLS.
Enjoy the car (maybe for more than a year?)
BTW, get used to the attention you will get just going to the supermarket.







At least, in the automotive world it is... It means music. 



