2014 W204 or Wait for W205!
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2014 W204 or Wait for W205!
Hey fans,
The lease on my current MB is ending within the year and I have been considering getting a 2014 C63 AMG sedan for a while now. Mercedes is currently offering to take my lease back right now if I go with another MB so I could potentially get a W204 C63 now.
The question I have is WOULD YOU RATHER LEASE A CURRENT MODEL 2014 C63 AMG OR WAIT FOR THE NEW W205 4.0L V8 MODEL TO COME OUT AND LEASE THAT INSTEAD???
Or would any of you wait a few more months and go with the new BMW M3 or M4's over any AMG?
BTW I would not get the 507 edition, just a base model C63! And I am only considering leases, not interested in purchasing.
LETS HEAR YOUR OPINIONS!
The lease on my current MB is ending within the year and I have been considering getting a 2014 C63 AMG sedan for a while now. Mercedes is currently offering to take my lease back right now if I go with another MB so I could potentially get a W204 C63 now.
The question I have is WOULD YOU RATHER LEASE A CURRENT MODEL 2014 C63 AMG OR WAIT FOR THE NEW W205 4.0L V8 MODEL TO COME OUT AND LEASE THAT INSTEAD???
Or would any of you wait a few more months and go with the new BMW M3 or M4's over any AMG?
BTW I would not get the 507 edition, just a base model C63! And I am only considering leases, not interested in purchasing.
LETS HEAR YOUR OPINIONS!
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Go look at a picture of the w205 and then come tell me if you want to walk out to that ugly car every day...half kidding
I am partial to the w204. It looks so much better. And the M156 is a sick motor. And personally I don't think the 507 is worth it (as you seem to already agree with). I would get a w204 any day over a w205 based on looks alone. The M156 is just the icing on the cake...a whooooole lotta icing.
I am partial to the w204. It looks so much better. And the M156 is a sick motor. And personally I don't think the 507 is worth it (as you seem to already agree with). I would get a w204 any day over a w205 based on looks alone. The M156 is just the icing on the cake...a whooooole lotta icing.
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If I were you, I would lease the '14 C63 and wait for W205 to mature a little bit. The 1st year debut models inherently have the most number of issues. Till then, why not enjoy the legendary M156 before the glory ends?
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Unfortunately, at the time when the W205 is out there will be no more brand new W204's, otherwise I would definitely follow that advice. My decision can't be based on the driving experience.
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Look at how amazing of a beast the new e63s is. You don't think MB is going to carry that awesome sauce over to the C?
Every purist on here is going to say take a '14 or less for the M156. Put that purist in a w205 and 9/10 will probably really like it, realize the w204 can't hang and move on. I'll be the first to admit that every car I bought lately I have told myself "this is the last one for a while..." 5 cars and 18 months later...
Again, the best thing to do is just wait, drive both, and decide which you like more.
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I am not a fan of the W205 sedan exterior at all. It's far too soft and probably will be even in AMG form. Seeing it live at the auto-show, this is the biggest deal breaker for me.
And while I appreciate the W205 interior's quality (which is clearly the best-in-class for the foreseeable future), the iPad NAV screen really bothers me. I prefer the integrated dashboard look.
Nothing else needs to be said about the M156 engine. You either care or you don't - and if you don't you'd expect equivalent next-gen tech upgrades in the W205 such as a true DCT, AWD, electromagnetic damping, electronically-locking LSDs, etc - none of which are hinted will be in favor for the next C63. This is the other deal-breaker for me, but we shall see...
And while I appreciate the W205 interior's quality (which is clearly the best-in-class for the foreseeable future), the iPad NAV screen really bothers me. I prefer the integrated dashboard look.
Nothing else needs to be said about the M156 engine. You either care or you don't - and if you don't you'd expect equivalent next-gen tech upgrades in the W205 such as a true DCT, AWD, electromagnetic damping, electronically-locking LSDs, etc - none of which are hinted will be in favor for the next C63. This is the other deal-breaker for me, but we shall see...
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