CarHopper

You should just youtube it. Sounds amazing. They are also considerable fast and that front end is extremely aggressive. I'm not a fan of the big factory spoiler though so that would come off if I couldn't find one with the smaller spoiler

papashango

Is it too expensive then? Why are you not considering one of those? I love the coupe's but if they have an equivalent sedan then should check them out.

EDIT: Just saw your previous post. All I gotta say about that is, if it's BARELY out of of your comfort zone, I would seriously think about it. Cause if you do happen to like it so much that you end up keeping it a while then it may be worth the step up, especially if it's minor.

abcut973

Well in this case i think it all comes down to what you want. You don't seem to know exactly as for now?
My advice would be to take a deep thinking and make a decision. Do you want a track/show/daily driver car? long/short term? spending cap ? etc... )

GL

CMC-63

Guarantee most of us will be hating on it at first, but when we see one dust us and walk us down the track/streets, we'll all be dieing to get our hands on one. And also you will be waiting a long time for the w205 AMG. I believe the non-AMG will be available for pre-order in September, so by the time the AMGs are ready for order, you'll be looking at late 2015/early 2016 before seeing them on the streets

With the C400 being released as well, I fear the MSRP is gonna be quite hefty on the AMG, especially for those more conscious of price.

CarHopper

I don't know what to expect with the pricing. However, I feel like the CLA45 was a bit steep so the C may follow suit.

I'd keep this car long term. I think I just need to take the time to find these cars in my area and test drive all of them. My issue has been getting into a car, taking it for a spin, then signing the dotted line. Hell, I didn't even test drive the C63 but I just knew I wouldn't regret it.

The closest XFR-S to me is 1200 miles away on cars.com... This should get interesting

CMC-63

Quite the drive, but if you could find the free time to test drive one that would be pretty awesome. Have heard nothing but good things about it and really is a great looking car, classy sporty and aggressive. Not to mention in the appropriate colour, turn heads like no tomorrow. I personally have been quite impressed with Jaguar lately and might look into that direction after the C,

JRSJR65

http://www.autoamerica.com/web/vehicle_photos/13153458/ 2014 CTS V Sedan...$60K, lots of goodies & power for the $$$...

hyperion667

CarHopper

That isn't a V, but a V-sport. Two different things, but I get where your mind is at with the V.

Autosport7

I think I stared at your sig gif for 2 mins straight

JumpinJim

I tried the '14s on the track at the amg driving academy and left with the opposite impression. The E63 was the softest and laziest between it and the CLS. Having said that they both sucked on the track. Way too heavy to be out there trying to take a corner.

JumpinJim

Couple notes. The F10 M5 is built on the 7 series chassis so if a 7 series won't fit in your garage you might want to double check to make sure an M5 would. It's a huge car. I nicknamed mine the M7 because that's basically what it is. Also, depending on how you drive it the mileage could be pretty low. I average 14.5 mpg on mine, but I drive it hard. It's a supremely comfy car though and easily outclasses an E63 or CLS63 in that area. I traded my '12 CLS63 for it and never looked back.

CarHopper

As mentioned, I don't track my cars so that doesnt matter for me. I just do some pulls on the highway/street and maybe a spirited turn here and there. So, circuit track performance really doesn't mean anything to me.

vtune

tesla!

Nachtsturm

Out of the ones listed, I'd go for the S6. Great looks, and quick out the box.

Just sell me your RS4 first. I too would like to go down to one car.

I would have a really hard time parting with your duo.

Me too that penguin smack down is funny.

CarHopper

Ha I would sell you my RS4. Mugello blue and just had all services done (carbon clean, clutch, etc)

I you're serious PM me and I'll give you the details.

naptownmike

I had a 2002 996 turbo before I got my C63. I enjoy my 2013 C63 much more than my turbo. Sure the turbo was a more expensive car when new but I bought mine in 2007 for about what I paid for my new C63. For one thing the amg is much newer and I don't have the impending doom of the intermediate shaft going on the Porsche. Also the 996 style is nowhere near as nice as the 997 and the interior is much better also in the newer turbos. You just cant beat the sound of the amg though. My C63 is the first car I bought in a long time I didn't regret later.


good luck with your decision

CarHopper

My 996 has a full 997 conversion. From bumper to bumper. Built motor, tial alpha turbo package, KW race suspension, the works. It's a fun car, but I just miss new and luxury.

-Marlin-

The known variable is what a 2012 c63 is. You know that.

Your want list pretty much describes it to a "T" so........

CarHopper

And the Porsche is going away to be sold Thursday! Hope it sells quick.

I think, however, #1 on the list right now is the m5. They are much cheaper than the e63 right now. If I can't find an m5 then I'll be in a facelift c hopefully soon. Ill keep updating!

Patrick B

I've tried several times to find the "perfect car" that suited all my needs in all situations, and each time I thought I had it nailed, I realized that two cars did the job better than any single one.

I will admit, however, that if it was just one single car that I wanted to do the job, I'd probably go with either the BMW M5 or the Caddy CTS-V. That being said, the new M5 has lost much of it's raw edge compared to something like the C63 (and nowhere near something like a 996T). I think the CTS-V keeps a bit more of that pure sports sedan mentality, and they're not piping exhaust noises into the cabin like BMW is.

The C63 itself wasn't quite good enough as my sole vehicle....it lost out on some practicality compared to a sedan or SUV, and it wasn't quite sports-car enough for regular track days (the lack of a proper manual spoiled it for me). That being said, if you want just one car. I"d go either C63 sedan (mine's a coupe, so some practicality was sacrificed for that) or the CTS-V.

The Audi RS4 you have is a good car, but it's 7 years old, so I can understand the desire for something more "up to date". If Audi had an updated RS4 it might be a good choice (the S4 just isn't the same car at all).

Personally, I like your combination of current cars....fun, sporty, but still a V8 practicality in the RS4, plus the raw power and performance of the 996 (especially with the 997 exterior, which is much better looking than the 996).

But that's just me.

I still say the CTS-V would be good....and a Maserati Quattroporte could be good as well. Ferrari engine, 4-door practicality, and an awesome sound going for a drive around town. Nice interior on them as well, and reliability generally shouldn't be much different than the C63.




Patrick

CarHopper

I had a c63 sedan already so I know the story there. The best thing the c63 has going for it is the fact it is the cheapest I am looking at.

2 cars is expensive so I'd like to save some money too.

frcotting

M5's pretty good. Understated looks, fairly practical, and very fast.

natman316

two options I would add are the audi s6/s7 and the porsche panamera. The audi you can probably get new or very lightly used at 75k. same motor as the RS models too! and practical, fast, 4 door, awd.

Panamera is a little large but the driving dynamics is very good. I think you can pick up a used 2010-2011 4s for around 75k

OC6.3AMG

Keep the porsche for couple more months as they're now appreciating until the new C63 is unveiled, then sell it and buy a 507 or save some money and buy a PP C63. 2012 C63s are dropping in market price. Good examples with around 10K miles are selling for high 40s, and they will drop even more in few more months.

Factor in their age as some of them are actually 3 yo cars, and it's being replaced fairly soon.

I have an interested party for my 507 and if I sell it, I'll buy another C63 by year's end. Maybe a BS w/o the aero.