neoinarien

Hello all!

First post here. I recently test drove a c63 amg and am now thoroughly hooked:

With the new model coming out sometime later this year, it stands to figure that there will be a bunch of cars dumped on the used market as people trade in. People will also probably be more interested in the twin turbo than the NA 6.3 v8.

So it stands to figure: used c63 prices will come down later this year.

Conjecture time: how far down do people think it will fall? $1000 or so (in which case I may as well move now) or $5000 (maybe some incentive to hold off, taken together with my mpg change).

Right now I am in an e90 328 xdrive that is immaculately maintained, new brakes, rotors, new Koni's going in, etc. So I am in no rush to do anything and would be fine to wait it out if a significant price break is coming. Also, to preempt this: I would not be trading in the e90.

I'm trying to keep my purchase sub $40k, and whether the car comes with it OEM or not, a LSD would be going in (people here and elsewhere seem to say good things about Quaife). Otherwise, a chip would happen instantly as well.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

CarHopper

You wont see a 5k drop in used prices. Yes, more cars will likely hit the used car market with the new model out so you'd have more C63's to choose from. You might even be able to pick one up with that LSD as well as other options.

Just keep in mind that with the used car you're also looking at some maintenance to do sooner than later. Fluids, brakes, etc.

Honestly, I know it is higher than the budget but I would wait until the new c63 comes out. This way you know what that car is really all about and can convince yourself to come up in price, OR, you'd realize you really want the NA motor and go that route. However, with how that 5.5 bi-turbo that is already out I would imagine the C63's new motor is going to be pretty nasty.

SaphGreyC63

I think alot of owners and people in general would disagree with this statement. Is the new C63 going to be faster with better mpg? Sure. Is it going to have the same sound and feeling as the NA V8? probably not and its a very desirable trait to have.

neoinarien

While I certainly agree with that, along with being skiddish of yet another direct injection fuel system, I don't know what the market as a whole may think.

Certain cars are better off with forced induction... but I think I like this 6.3l v8 as is

BenDiem

^^^ X2

Frankly, I prefer normally aspirated, esp big displacement, over FI. I prefer the linear pull over the ***** to the walls pull of FI...

BAD430BENZ

have either of you guys been in a Weistec powered monster

you get the best of both worlds with big displacement and FI

neoinarien

There's a drug pusher in every thread... haha

No! And I'm afraid to until I have enough money burning a hole in my pocket!

CarHopper

Exactly what this man said.

So you don't get the NA exhaust sound. Go youtube the 5.5biturbo exhaust on the e/cls63 and argue that doesn't sound amazing. Maybe I'm partial to turbo noises though.

ArmoE55

OP-
If you wait another year or so and buy a 2011+ with the facelift and upgraded headbolts, they'll prob be mid-high $30s by then ...

neoinarien

OK, and off topic in my own thread...

what costs all go into the limited slip diffs? Does one need to purchase a case or is it just the ~$1,100 USD + install if you need to hire someone?

Sky Hye

I'm in the same boat. Just sold my mustang and now waiting for the right C63. I'm totally fine waiting till next year for the prices to drop. I'm not sure if prices will be affected by the release of the new one, rather the age and mileage. I'm looking for a 2012 so I expect many lease returns to hit the market next year.

I believe C63s, at least in Southern California are highly priced.. It's ridiculous actually. I've been having a hard time finding a silver 2012 with P31 and LSD And lighting package. Seems every one on the market has an interior color other than black.

Fly by night

Of course you'll see a sharp drop in price on used C63 W204 once new model arrives
5k for sure on used w204 at a minimum.