jbounnoi

In the market for a C63 BUT..

knowing about the headbolt issue..

would you guys still buy the c63 if you knew there was a headbolt issue?

the ones im seeing online are out of warranty.. and you can't tell wheather or not the headbolts were changed out for the revised ones.

chrisridebike8

you have to know the engine code. if you have the vin, there are some people on here that can look up the engine code for you. Most 2011s have the new headbolts. I would look into an aftermarket warranty. don't pass up one of the greatest cars ever out of fear. get a warranty and enjoy.

jbounnoi

I'm having a hard time passing it up thats why i made the thread.. so far i only got 1 vin out of the 4 i asked for.

i just wish the ones i was looking at still had warranty !

ELO168

Buy mine, headbolt replaced and with Elw :-)
For merle $50k

intence

buy a late 2010 or buy mine

noodleman

just do it! although it's something that might happen, it's still not that common of an occurrence to not buy this car over it.

of the 20+ local c63s i've met that are in the affected range, there's only one case where it happened.

avery.whss

Yeah...I would and I did...the way I see it is...don't buy an expensive car if you can't afford to replace most of it...not saying you need billions in the bank but just incase...I have a 09 and I've beaten the crap out of it and the only thing that went is the intake manifold (was shot before I even bought the car) so that wasn't even my fault...Other then that the car runs like a dream and seems to like the beatings

Valvestud

I'm not sure what you mean about only getting one of four. Have you requested additional VINs on a another thread?

Respond with VINs and I'll be happy to look them up.

Regards,

Joe

realjones88

I'm in a similar situation. You can look up any car here:
http://www.auto-parts.spb.ru/cat/cat...&client=dr2000

Obviously it's in russian, but put in the VIN, hit the red button, then select the "Карта" button at the top right and it will give you a report that include the engine number.

Note that EVERY 2010 originally had the old headbolts as the engine switchover did not occur until 6/2010 production (2011) model year - some early 2011 had the old headbolts as well. If the last six of the VIN are over 540000 it should have the new bolts, but I'd check the engine number to be sure.

quadexhaust

So my 2010 is sitting in my garage and I can't check the vin at the moment. My car is under warranty: if it has the old head bolts, can I have them replaced by the dealer under warranty?

Quad

jbounnoi

thanks!

But issue is.. if im looking at some 09's 10's if they had it replaced or not.

realjones88

You'd have to ask the previous owner or have a dealership pull the service history. Honestly, like the IMS problems in later model porsches, the whole issue is somewhat overblown by internet forums, but you have to take it into account when looking at used vehicles.

They also will NOT replace them under warranty unless you have some issue.

jbounnoi

Ya im hoping to get another vin before i head to the dealership tomorrow got to bring the GL in.

I know what you mean tho, its not as widespread as it seems!

abcut973

Go for it! Probably get an extended warranty for piece of mine.

C63Analyst

Just bought one last week, best decision I've made in a long time.

I was hesitant too, but with a low enough prevalence for MB not to initiate a recall, it wasnt enough to deter me. Look for lowest miles in your price range and make sure to get an extended warranty for peace of mind.

BAD430BENZ

or buy mine for $50k and have all the stuff you were going to put on your new car