Matt Farah RS5 review - "C63 is only for doing burnouts"
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My observation on Matt Farah is he is a step behind Chris Harris, not nearly as good or entertaining or as good a driver, and seems to have some beef with MB. He goes out of his way to put down MB (like this review) and when he does drive an amzing MB like the SLS, he goes "meh it was okay". I'll continue to seek out Chris Harris reviews and could car less about Farah.
Last edited by mdgrwl; Dec 3, 2013 at 04:30 PM.
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As regard the RS5, its a very nice car. I test drove one 3 times before deciding on the C63 instead.
Great style interior and exterior is hands down amazing looking. Saw one on the road the other day and couldn't take my eyes off it. Great style overall. And its "fairly" quick for street use. Those are the only "pros" I could find in my "pros vs. con's" list.
It's a very synthetic drive. The steering feel is very isolated, and the "Comfort" steering was too loose, "Sport" was too stiff. This goes for just about everything ont he car that is adjustable... suspension, transmission, etc... I found myself trying to force myself to like one or the other - when in reality, neither were just "good".
Everytime I drove the C63 after the RS5, I appreciated the "good" steering, "good" suspension, etc... over the RS5's "choices" which were "never right". The steering and suspension of the RS5 are very much Lexus like... very isolated and luxury orientated, whereas the C63 feels like a raw driving experience, while still being luxurious.
Also, its very expensive for what you get. Overall the C63 won out for me.
Great style interior and exterior is hands down amazing looking. Saw one on the road the other day and couldn't take my eyes off it. Great style overall. And its "fairly" quick for street use. Those are the only "pros" I could find in my "pros vs. con's" list.
It's a very synthetic drive. The steering feel is very isolated, and the "Comfort" steering was too loose, "Sport" was too stiff. This goes for just about everything ont he car that is adjustable... suspension, transmission, etc... I found myself trying to force myself to like one or the other - when in reality, neither were just "good".
Everytime I drove the C63 after the RS5, I appreciated the "good" steering, "good" suspension, etc... over the RS5's "choices" which were "never right". The steering and suspension of the RS5 are very much Lexus like... very isolated and luxury orientated, whereas the C63 feels like a raw driving experience, while still being luxurious.
Also, its very expensive for what you get. Overall the C63 won out for me.
Last edited by mdgrwl; Dec 3, 2013 at 04:00 PM.
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All RS are 4wds unlike MB/bmws. The great thing is 4wd super sedans can be fun in all weather, not only on dry roads. They certainly need a different driving style to enjoy.
Owning Sti n c63, both moderately modified, even tho in terms of raw power Sti is only 4/5th of C63, i admit that the 4wd gives me so much more confidence when pushed on wet roads. C63 is utterly fast in dry condition but certainly wont b pushed to its limits when the weather is not good.
They are two different types of fun, kinda like european girls n asian ladies, you cannot say one type is better than the other.
Owning Sti n c63, both moderately modified, even tho in terms of raw power Sti is only 4/5th of C63, i admit that the 4wd gives me so much more confidence when pushed on wet roads. C63 is utterly fast in dry condition but certainly wont b pushed to its limits when the weather is not good.
They are two different types of fun, kinda like european girls n asian ladies, you cannot say one type is better than the other.
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Dude gotta put up a NSFW warning if you're gonna post a picture like that! Damn that made me pitch a tent down there
Some insecure C63 owners in here eh? I gotta say the C63 "felt" more balanced and much more RAW compared to the RS5. I also preferred the C63's steering feel. Exhaust note...I'm sorry but for me, right now, nothing touches the bloody exhaust note of the M156. My Z06 has Corsas and it sounds like a pickup truck next to a stock PP C63 IMHO. The RS5 is pure sex looks wise but it's the last car I would get out of the C63/e9x M3/RS5 trio.
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My observation on Matt Farah is he is a step behind Chris Harris, not nearly as good or entertaining or as good a driver, and seems to have some beef with MB. He goes out of his way to put down MB (like this review) and when he does drive an amzing MB like the SLS, he goes "meh it was okay". I'll continue to seek out Chris Harris reviews and could car less about Farah.
