Suggestions on a 09 C63 amg seden or a new c350 coupe
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Suggestions on a 09 C63 amg seden or a new c350 coupe
Hi guys. I am a little confused of choosing the right car for me. I test drove a 09 C63 amg with about 23k miles on it last week. Dealer asked for 39k for this car. I fall in love with the power and sound this c63 makes. My concern is that this car has 4 previous owners and it is out of warranty. I am afraid that the repair will be costly if anything breaks or if there is any preexisting problem with this car. 
Dealer also said that I can take this car to mercedes and let them check everything on this car.
http://www.westgatechryslerjeepdodge...49e16f9cde.htm
I also considering a new c350 coupe which is a little more expensive than this used c63. But the c350 drives nothing like a amg. But C350 should be enough for me as an daily driver.
Which car is a better choice for me?
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated!!
Dealer also said that I can take this car to mercedes and let them check everything on this car.
http://www.westgatechryslerjeepdodge...49e16f9cde.htm
I also considering a new c350 coupe which is a little more expensive than this used c63. But the c350 drives nothing like a amg. But C350 should be enough for me as an daily driver.
Which car is a better choice for me?
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated!!
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You can always get an aftermarket warranty for the c63 and if it has a clean carfax then I would buy that. I don't really mind how many previous owners there were as long as the car was regularly maintained.
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whether or not you get the c63, don't even bother to get the c350. if you need a daily driver nonamg, id suggest getting a BMW 3 series, or anything else. even a honda.
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Don't even consider the C350. There's no point with the C400 around the corner with a much improved power plant and refreshed interior and exterior styling.
The 09 C63 you'll want to check for whether the head bolts are still defective or have been changed. As long as required service was done, then it shouldn't be an issue. Be prepared for a lot of gas and tires.
The 09 C63 you'll want to check for whether the head bolts are still defective or have been changed. As long as required service was done, then it shouldn't be an issue. Be prepared for a lot of gas and tires.
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Do you know any reputable after market warranty for amg?
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Don't even consider the C350. There's no point with the C400 around the corner with a much improved power plant and refreshed interior and exterior styling.
The 09 C63 you'll want to check for whether the head bolts are still defective or have been changed. As long as required service was done, then it shouldn't be an issue. Be prepared for a lot of gas and tires.
The 09 C63 you'll want to check for whether the head bolts are still defective or have been changed. As long as required service was done, then it shouldn't be an issue. Be prepared for a lot of gas and tires.
Also, Do I need to worry about the quality of the new class since it will be manufactured in Alabama?
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Not trying to start an argument or anything... but having bought numerous used cars in the past, if I were to seriously consider getting another used vehicle now it has to have a full service history since day one AND that I take the car to my own mechanic who is going to go over it with a fine tooth comb and tell me of any potential issues, or I walk away.
There's nothing like spending $40K on a 3.5-year-old premium user car, dropping another $10K on few regular wear-and-tear items (two sets of tires, brake rotors and pads, clutch and flywheel, timing belt and water pump, HID ballasts and control modules, O2 sensors, battery, some other faulty electronic module, fixing a scratch or two, etc. etc.) and then finding out a year and a half later that it needs a new engine block that's going to cost you $30K (on what is now a $30K car).
This was not a MB vehicle, but with performance cars it happens more often than not. Nobody buys a C63, an M3, an RS4 or a Porsche so that they can gently drive it the way they would a Volvo or an S-class. They have all been beaten and maxed out at some point in time by their previous owners, and again, this is more applicable to leased vehicles where the original owner couldn't care less about proper warm-up or break-in before bouncing off the rev limiter as opposed to a one-owner car that was financed or outright purchased.
These are expensive cars to fix and maintain, and chances are that if you're considering buying a used vehicle as opposed to a new one, it is because of financial considerations. With vehicles like these, the price of the car itself may end up being the least of your worries money-wise in a relatively short time. Been there and done that a couple of times now and IMHO it is definitely NOT worth it.
Just my $0.02.
There's nothing like spending $40K on a 3.5-year-old premium user car, dropping another $10K on few regular wear-and-tear items (two sets of tires, brake rotors and pads, clutch and flywheel, timing belt and water pump, HID ballasts and control modules, O2 sensors, battery, some other faulty electronic module, fixing a scratch or two, etc. etc.) and then finding out a year and a half later that it needs a new engine block that's going to cost you $30K (on what is now a $30K car).
This was not a MB vehicle, but with performance cars it happens more often than not. Nobody buys a C63, an M3, an RS4 or a Porsche so that they can gently drive it the way they would a Volvo or an S-class. They have all been beaten and maxed out at some point in time by their previous owners, and again, this is more applicable to leased vehicles where the original owner couldn't care less about proper warm-up or break-in before bouncing off the rev limiter as opposed to a one-owner car that was financed or outright purchased.
These are expensive cars to fix and maintain, and chances are that if you're considering buying a used vehicle as opposed to a new one, it is because of financial considerations. With vehicles like these, the price of the car itself may end up being the least of your worries money-wise in a relatively short time. Been there and done that a couple of times now and IMHO it is definitely NOT worth it.
Just my $0.02.
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Not trying to start an argument or anything... but having bought numerous used cars in the past, if I were to seriously consider getting another used vehicle now it has to have a full service history since day one AND that I take the car to my own mechanic who is going to go over it with a fine tooth comb and tell me of any potential issues, or I walk away. There's nothing like spending $40K on a 3.5-year-old premium user car, dropping another $10K on few regular wear-and-tear items (two sets of tires, brake rotors and pads, clutch and flywheel, timing belt and water pump, HID ballasts and control modules, O2 sensors, battery, some other faulty electronic module, fixing a scratch or two, etc. etc.) and then finding out a year and a half later that it needs a new engine block that's going to cost you $30K (on what is now a $30K car). This was not a MB vehicle, but with performance cars it happens more often than not. Nobody buys a C63, an M3, an RS4 or a Porsche so that they can gently drive it the way they would a Volvo or an S-class. They have all been beaten and maxed out at some point in time by their previous owners, and again, this is more applicable to leased vehicles where the original owner couldn't care less about proper warm-up or break-in before bouncing off the rev limiter as opposed to a one-owner car that was financed or outright purchased. These are expensive cars to fix and maintain, and chances are that if you're considering buying a used vehicle as opposed to a new one, it is because of financial considerations. With vehicles like these, the price of the car itself may end up being the least of your worries money-wise in a relatively short time. Been there and done that a couple of times now and IMHO it is definitely NOT worth it. Just my $0.02.
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Not trying to start an argument or anything... but having bought numerous used cars in the past, if I were to seriously consider getting another used vehicle now it has to have a full service history since day one AND that I take the car to my own mechanic who is going to go over it with a fine tooth comb and tell me of any potential issues, or I walk away.
There's nothing like spending $40K on a 3.5-year-old premium user car, dropping another $10K on few regular wear-and-tear items (two sets of tires, brake rotors and pads, clutch and flywheel, timing belt and water pump, HID ballasts and control modules, O2 sensors, battery, some other faulty electronic module, fixing a scratch or two, etc. etc.) and then finding out a year and a half later that it needs a new engine block that's going to cost you $30K (on what is now a $30K car).
This was not a MB vehicle, but with performance cars it happens more often than not. Nobody buys a C63, an M3, an RS4 or a Porsche so that they can gently drive it the way they would a Volvo or an S-class. They have all been beaten and maxed out at some point in time by their previous owners, and again, this is more applicable to leased vehicles where the original owner couldn't care less about proper warm-up or break-in before bouncing off the rev limiter as opposed to a one-owner car that was financed or outright purchased.
These are expensive cars to fix and maintain, and chances are that if you're considering buying a used vehicle as opposed to a new one, it is because of financial considerations. With vehicles like these, the price of the car itself may end up being the least of your worries money-wise in a relatively short time. Been there and done that a couple of times now and IMHO it is definitely NOT worth it.
Just my $0.02.
There's nothing like spending $40K on a 3.5-year-old premium user car, dropping another $10K on few regular wear-and-tear items (two sets of tires, brake rotors and pads, clutch and flywheel, timing belt and water pump, HID ballasts and control modules, O2 sensors, battery, some other faulty electronic module, fixing a scratch or two, etc. etc.) and then finding out a year and a half later that it needs a new engine block that's going to cost you $30K (on what is now a $30K car).
This was not a MB vehicle, but with performance cars it happens more often than not. Nobody buys a C63, an M3, an RS4 or a Porsche so that they can gently drive it the way they would a Volvo or an S-class. They have all been beaten and maxed out at some point in time by their previous owners, and again, this is more applicable to leased vehicles where the original owner couldn't care less about proper warm-up or break-in before bouncing off the rev limiter as opposed to a one-owner car that was financed or outright purchased.
These are expensive cars to fix and maintain, and chances are that if you're considering buying a used vehicle as opposed to a new one, it is because of financial considerations. With vehicles like these, the price of the car itself may end up being the least of your worries money-wise in a relatively short time. Been there and done that a couple of times now and IMHO it is definitely NOT worth it.
Just my $0.02.
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Hi guys. I am a little confused of choosing the right car for me. I test drove a 09 C63 amg with about 23k miles on it last week. Dealer asked for 39k for this car. I fall in love with the power and sound this c63 makes. My concern is that this car has 4 previous owners and it is out of warranty. I am afraid that the repair will be costly if anything breaks or if there is any preexisting problem with this car.
Dealer also said that I can take this car to mercedes and let them check everything on this car.
http://www.westgatechryslerjeepdodge...49e16f9cde.htm
I also considering a new c350 coupe which is a little more expensive than this used c63. But the c350 drives nothing like a amg. But C350 should be enough for me as an daily driver.
Which car is a better choice for me?
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated!!
Dealer also said that I can take this car to mercedes and let them check everything on this car.
http://www.westgatechryslerjeepdodge...49e16f9cde.htm
I also considering a new c350 coupe which is a little more expensive than this used c63. But the c350 drives nothing like a amg. But C350 should be enough for me as an daily driver.
Which car is a better choice for me?
Any suggestion will be greatly appreciated!!
Just expect to pay alot more maintaining the amg especially when it comes to tire cost lol
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Not trying to start an argument or anything... but having bought numerous used cars in the past, if I were to seriously consider getting another used vehicle now it has to have a full service history since day one AND that I take the car to my own mechanic who is going to go over it with a fine tooth comb and tell me of any potential issues, or I walk away.
There's nothing like spending $40K on a 3.5-year-old premium user car, dropping another $10K on few regular wear-and-tear items (two sets of tires, brake rotors and pads, clutch and flywheel, timing belt and water pump, HID ballasts and control modules, O2 sensors, battery, some other faulty electronic module, fixing a scratch or two, etc. etc.) and then finding out a year and a half later that it needs a new engine block that's going to cost you $30K (on what is now a $30K car).
This was not a MB vehicle, but with performance cars it happens more often than not. Nobody buys a C63, an M3, an RS4 or a Porsche so that they can gently drive it the way they would a Volvo or an S-class. They have all been beaten and maxed out at some point in time by their previous owners, and again, this is more applicable to leased vehicles where the original owner couldn't care less about proper warm-up or break-in before bouncing off the rev limiter as opposed to a one-owner car that was financed or outright purchased.
These are expensive cars to fix and maintain, and chances are that if you're considering buying a used vehicle as opposed to a new one, it is because of financial considerations. With vehicles like these, the price of the car itself may end up being the least of your worries money-wise in a relatively short time. Been there and done that a couple of times now and IMHO it is definitely NOT worth it.
Just my $0.02.
There's nothing like spending $40K on a 3.5-year-old premium user car, dropping another $10K on few regular wear-and-tear items (two sets of tires, brake rotors and pads, clutch and flywheel, timing belt and water pump, HID ballasts and control modules, O2 sensors, battery, some other faulty electronic module, fixing a scratch or two, etc. etc.) and then finding out a year and a half later that it needs a new engine block that's going to cost you $30K (on what is now a $30K car).
This was not a MB vehicle, but with performance cars it happens more often than not. Nobody buys a C63, an M3, an RS4 or a Porsche so that they can gently drive it the way they would a Volvo or an S-class. They have all been beaten and maxed out at some point in time by their previous owners, and again, this is more applicable to leased vehicles where the original owner couldn't care less about proper warm-up or break-in before bouncing off the rev limiter as opposed to a one-owner car that was financed or outright purchased.
These are expensive cars to fix and maintain, and chances are that if you're considering buying a used vehicle as opposed to a new one, it is because of financial considerations. With vehicles like these, the price of the car itself may end up being the least of your worries money-wise in a relatively short time. Been there and done that a couple of times now and IMHO it is definitely NOT worth it.
Just my $0.02.
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That is an excellent suggestion if you're looking to lease and return (I wouldn't outright buy a first-gen car as a long-term keeper, but again that's just me), or if you're looking to save even more money, you could wait until the fall/winter when the new C arrives and then get yourself a new MY 2014 C350 coupe for even less. All dealers with be getting rid of existing inventory and discounting even more.
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That is an excellent suggestion if you're looking to lease and return (I wouldn't outright buy a first-gen car as a long-term keeper, but again that's just me), or if you're looking to save even more money, you could wait until the fall/winter when the new C arrives and then get yourself a new MY 2014 C350 coupe for even less. All dealers with be getting rid of existing inventory and discounting even more.
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Hi,
I am a C350 2013 owner. Here is what I have for you, if you really love cars and passionate about speed, don't make the mistake I made. Buying a C350, which is almost similar to C63 interiorly and exteriorly won't stop you from looking at an old or new C63. Many people on the streets are in love with my C350, but I am still not yet satisfied even when I see an 2008-2014 C63. Just listening to their sounds every night kills me and wish if I made a decision of buying a CPO or even a fully checked C63 by the MB dealer.
So if you later decided to buy a used C63 always pick the least number of owners for a car like that. People get crazy in a car like that you know.. Get the car after it has went through a full service check and also take it again to a garage or to the MB company themselves and get it checked. You might need to pay a little amount of money for that, but just to be safe.
Also, I just remembered another important point, the w205 is coming out soon by the end of this year, forget about buying a car now a C63 or C350. If you are buying a C350 buy the new one that is coming in 2015. When all the new cars are out, the 2008-2013 C63 prices should go lower because people will always consider buying the newest models and have less demand to the previous model of a car. So you can buy the used C63 at that time if you don't mind having a 2012 model C63 at least.
Wish you the best and think about it wisely,
My opinion, to enjoy life because its too short, buy the beast.
El-Debs
I am a C350 2013 owner. Here is what I have for you, if you really love cars and passionate about speed, don't make the mistake I made. Buying a C350, which is almost similar to C63 interiorly and exteriorly won't stop you from looking at an old or new C63. Many people on the streets are in love with my C350, but I am still not yet satisfied even when I see an 2008-2014 C63. Just listening to their sounds every night kills me and wish if I made a decision of buying a CPO or even a fully checked C63 by the MB dealer.
So if you later decided to buy a used C63 always pick the least number of owners for a car like that. People get crazy in a car like that you know.. Get the car after it has went through a full service check and also take it again to a garage or to the MB company themselves and get it checked. You might need to pay a little amount of money for that, but just to be safe.
Also, I just remembered another important point, the w205 is coming out soon by the end of this year, forget about buying a car now a C63 or C350. If you are buying a C350 buy the new one that is coming in 2015. When all the new cars are out, the 2008-2013 C63 prices should go lower because people will always consider buying the newest models and have less demand to the previous model of a car. So you can buy the used C63 at that time if you don't mind having a 2012 model C63 at least.
Wish you the best and think about it wisely,
My opinion, to enjoy life because its too short, buy the beast.
El-Debs
Last edited by El-Debs; Apr 4, 2014 at 06:39 AM. Reason: Because my grammar sucks
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Thank you guys for all the useful suggestion. I decided to wait until the W205 c class came in later this year. I will compare a new W204 350, CPO C63 and possibly a new W205 400 with all-wheel drive.
El-Debs,
I am thinking exactly the same. The sound and power of a C63 are just so addictive.
El-Debs,
I am thinking exactly the same. The sound and power of a C63 are just so addictive.
