Matte C63 AMG Black Series. Pricey...





haha all good. And you're right, the 507 is definately an alternative, but just not in my case for my wants and needs. I'm just assuming that all BS buyers have the same mentality as me, hence we see a few cars getting dumped out because the owners had no clue what the car was about. One of the local ones got dumped at a $20k loss only to be resold at $10k over for a $30k spread because the owner didn't find it faster in a straight line compared to a standard C63, and the new owner knew what he was getting into and paid over MSRP.
Guessing long term pricing is just that, a guess. I'm still shocked to see the CLK63 BS moving in the 60's. It's fun to speculate and debate though right?

As for the CLK BS its almost 6 years old--- the car came out in the fall of 2007 and suffered one severe auto economic landslide in late 2008 and thru 2009/2010. If sticker was 138k (which I think it was)- only depreciating circa 55% is quite good for 6 years.
No recent sales on this car but pricing is still strong:
10/17/12 CALIFORN Regular $72,000 8,911 Avg Black 8CY A No
10/19/12 NEVADA Regular $59,000 21,467 Avg BLACK 8G A No
10/31/12 RIVRSIDE Regular $67,000 24,332 Avg Black NON N No
12/04/12 RIVRSIDE Regular $59,000 36,996 Avg WHITE 8G A No
12/12/12 PALM BCH Regular $66,000 14,513 Avg BLACK 8G A No
12/20/12 NEVADA Regular $62,500 21,802 Avg BLACK 8G A No
01/31/13 PA Regular $63,000 20,185 Avg SILVER 8G A No
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These types of cars are built to be enjoyed. Period. IMO C63 has matured up to its final iteration with the Edition 507. It's way cool, but C BS is Hella cool and comparing P31, 507 and C BS is some what stupid.
We have enough members here and a higher concentration in SoCal. Let's settle this in track.
We can even go as far as running stock cars with same tire compounds. Hell, if we wanted to, we can hire a professional driver and have him/her run lap times.
I predict the C BS would be faster around the track than the 507, which would be faster than the P31, by tenths of seconds.
Who Cares???
Now back to topic. The car is over priced, but I like the color. I would be a buyer at $85K, or $75K CA$H.
Last edited by OC6.3AMG; Jul 25, 2013 at 07:01 PM.
The BS has significant body work, wider track, compound brakes, coilover suspension, different wheels, dual wet clutch transmission, the SLS engine internals, etc. To my knowledge, the 507 has some of the same engine upgrades and the BS hood, that's it. Asthetically still looks slab sided which would be the deal killer for me. And mechanically overall its quite different than the BS, no?
I am definitely biased on this topic, as I have a base BS. I could have afforded the car loaded, but I had no intention to track it. To me its too big/heavy of a car to be a true track toy and asthetically I just dont like the look of the wing, etc. I think it looks out of place on this car. To me the value of the BS is all the stuff that comes standard. I dont need a wing, G meter, racing slicks, or decorative carbon fiber spoiler instead of a plastic one. My car based for $109,xxx and I think was a steal at that price. Its listed for sale after about a year of ownership and 6k miles for 99k. Its pristine/as new. I have a firm offer on it for $98k right now. I think it could probably sell for asking or a bit more if I wanted to be patient. If I end up selling it around $10k less than I purchased it, a year later, with 6k miles, I consider that pretty unaffected by the 507. I think my buyer IS a 507 buyer, that notices my pristine BS and realizes they could have it for $10k ish more. I believe that there are plenty people that will want a base BS as a weekend fun toy, not track toy, the same as me.
Last edited by jtrichel; Aug 14, 2013 at 10:00 PM.
I think patience is the key if you have a clean car, just have to wait for the right buyer. The CLK BS is a great example of a car that moves in the 60's, but you still see clean cars asking crack money in the 80's move after sitting for months. Of course, the CLK BS is a much older car, so clean examples are getting harder and harder to find.
Agree, but in the high end car world, frankly $10k depreciation on a $100k car after a year and 5k miles is also not shabby... at least based on lots of interest at my asking price...which I think was set reasonably vs. crazy like the car link in this thread...
The BS has significant body work, wider track, compound brakes, coilover suspension, different wheels, dual wet clutch transmission, the SLS engine internals, etc. To my knowledge, the 507 has some of the same engine upgrades and the BS hood, that's it. Asthetically still looks slab sided which would be the deal killer for me. And mechanically overall its quite different than the BS, no?
I am definitely biased on this topic, as I have a base BS. I could have afforded the car loaded, but I had no intention to track it. To me its too big/heavy of a car to be a true track toy and asthetically I just dont like the look of the wing, etc. I think it looks out of place on this car. To me the value of the BS is all the stuff that comes standard. I dont need a wing, G meter, racing slicks, or decorative carbon fiber spoiler instead of a plastic one. My car based for $109,xxx and I think was a steal at that price. Its listed for sale after about a year of ownership and 6k miles for 99k. Its pristine/as new. I have a firm offer on it for $98k right now. I think it could probably sell for asking or a bit more if I wanted to be patient. If I end up selling it around $10k less than I purchased it, a year later, with 6k miles, I consider that pretty unaffected by the 507. I think my buyer IS a 507 buyer, that notices my pristine BS and realizes they could have it for $10k ish more. I believe that there are plenty people that will want a base BS as a weekend fun toy, not track toy, the same as me.
I think patience is the key if you have a clean car, just have to wait for the right buyer. The CLK BS is a great example of a car that moves in the 60's, but you still see clean cars asking crack money in the 80's move after sitting for months. Of course, the CLK BS is a much older car, so clean examples are getting harder and harder to find.
... to give you an idea ... someone I know sold his first CLK BS, regretted it and just bought another one with 1600 miles for $92K ... not bad for a car that came out in 2007 ... and btw, he doesn't smoke crack 
The fact is ... cars are depreciating assets, not investments
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Last edited by rage2; Aug 15, 2013 at 01:09 AM.
Agreed!
I'm sure the dealers will hold onto any BS for as long as possible at the highest price possible. Just like you guys have been saying, you have to be patient. The dealers can be patient too, knowing that someone out there has to have the BS.
The value/specialness of the BS is not the bolt on wing or carbon fiber chin spoiler. Or even the G meter on Nav. Its the engine, tranny, suspension, brakes, significant bodywork, etc...all the stuff that comes standard on a BS. So the base cars were purchased around $110k. Those same cars at $95-100k lightly used now are only a bit more than a new 507. I think there are plenty people that will pull out an extra few thousand for a low miles BS vs the 507. If for no other reason, exclusivity. On the other hand, if you bought a $140k BS, I dont think that the resell community will want to pay $50k+ more for your options than just buy a 507. I guess this argument very much depends on which side you sit, but I think that the 507 stickering in the $90s makes pristine base BS cars very attractive. But not the loaded up ones.
Last edited by jtrichel; Aug 15, 2013 at 07:32 PM.
his car looks to be primo condition and very reasonably priced--if it had CF exterior, I think it'd be in my garage already! Anyway, the 507 does impact my CBS decision, I'm not going to lie. I'm actually upset at AMG for diluting the CBS with the 507. Obviously, we can all agree the CBS is a better car than the 507, but it still sucks some of the exclusivity out of the CBS. And honestly it leaves more uncertainty in my mind about the values going forward on the CBS as the 507s hit the used market next year. I have no illusions of the CBS prices ever going up, but not knowing the near future impact on pricing makes me uneasy. IMO the used 991 and f430 will probably hold their value better than the CBS because of the 507. I'm not Chinese, but I'm still cheap as **** when it comes to spending my blood, sweat and tears
I too am not a huge fan of the wing on the CBS, but I think the aero does add some separation as compared to the 507 versus a base CBS.
One point about the comparison in the 507 versus the CBS pricing I have issue with is the 507 is and will be discounted like any AMG, so comparing MSRP pricing on the 507 to market pricing of a used CBS is flawed IMO. I'm sure the 507 can get discounts ranging from 5-10% without too much trouble.
Anyway, just my .02 as a current buyer in the marketplace, this thread makes my decision ever harder, thanks guys
If the 507 was available when I bought my BS, I still would have purchased the BS, because the deal killer for me on the "regular" C63 has always been the slab sided rear... but that is purely a personal cosmetic thing.
Only other point I dont agree with is the 991 depreciation. Where I live, they are like Honda Accords...they are EVERYWHERE. The special 991s will hold their value - turbo, GT2/3, RS, etc...maybe even the C4S. But I think standard 991 C2 and C2S cars are just so common that their values will drop like lead.
If the 507 was available when I bought my BS, I still would have purchased the BS, because the deal killer for me on the "regular" C63 has always been the slab sided rear... but that is purely a personal cosmetic thing.
Only other point I dont agree with is the 991 depreciation. Where I live, they are like Honda Accords...they are EVERYWHERE. The special 991s will hold their value - turbo, GT2/3, RS, etc...maybe even the C4S. But I think standard 991 C2 and C2S cars are just so common that their values will drop like lead.
I think you're 100% spot on, but I'm always amazed by how well p-cars hold their value compared to other marques (notably AMGs) in my neck of the woods at least. I'll rescind my comment and clarify it by saying the CBS and 991 will lose value similarly (hopefully the CBS will hold it's value a little better, but not by much IMO) Also, I put a value on ordering an exact car I want and owning a brand new car versus a used one, albeit a very well cared for used CBS in your caseAnd I also would not consider a 507 to replace my p31, not that the 507 isn't a great car, it is, but I want something different and a bit special for my next car, just like me

I haven't test drove the 991 yet and I've never owned an AWD car before, SUVs yes, but I love a rear wheel drive car. I will drive the c2s and the c4s to see the difference--one of my buddies who's a car guy thinks I should get the 4S too. I will have time next week before I leave for vacation to drive them all, maybe an f430 too
Still haven't driven a CBS....
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The 507 is no different at $90K ... to be honest, that car makes my F10 M5 a relative bargain at $105K

The 507 is no different at $90K ... to be honest, that car makes my F10 M5 a relative bargain at $105K
+507 I agree
I haven't had a car bring me this much joy in awhile. Its not my DD, so I drive it sparingly. But when I do, I just love it. I'm willing to pay for that anytime.
Last edited by jtrichel; Aug 16, 2013 at 06:25 PM.
I find that incredibly hard to believe, unless it is stripped down to nothing. That clearly isn't the case in looking at your sig.
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