C63, Value, Dailydriver
 

Hi forum! I currently own a 2004 4runner, and at first had a 1998 toyota camry. This post is coming from someone with a deep love for cars, anything and everything excites me about them!

Im looking to get a new car by this summer, and as the type of person i am i want something loud, mean, and monstrous. Looking at camaros, mustangs, audis, bmws, nothing seemed to fit more-so than the c63. With the prices of 08-09 models dropping into the low 20k range i think the dream of a car like this is somewhat closer than i thought. My questions for owners, as I'm coming up on graduating high-school, is this smart? Would it just be better to be that practical guy and go with the accord? I realize the gas is here is killer i have a job and will be covering a portion of the car and gas. Biggest question how long will these cars last? If i get one it will be at about 80-90k miles and i don't know how much these cars go far mile wise, its not worth it if the car is going to fall apart when it hits 100.

For those thinking, he's too young, immature, inexperienced. I plan on taking it to the track frequently, taking lessons, and considering my love my cars i WILL treat it like my baby. The hardest part of the matter is my dad has a hate for many european motors especially mercedes he had an s-class that never left the shop, so hows the reliability?

Any help is awesome! As a car lover just thinking about owning one excites me, whenever watching videos of the car roar just blows me away, i don't think any other car really sounds like this one.

Please answer my questions leave the maturity required to me and my family!
Also, i live in Texas so snow is not a problem!
Thanks!

It is not a good daily driver or first car for a 17 year old
Insurance
Gas
Tires
Not inexpensive

Insurance will be covered, along with tires. Until after college. Most important questions i have of all is how long do these things last?

Depends on the age of the driver
How many miles per yesr you drive it
How well it is maintained
How long donyou need it to last?
Btw SOMEONE will have to pay for the insurance and tires

Price of 08-09 is in the low 20s??! Where are you finding these cars? Salvage auctions?

Gotta be because even 90k mi c63s from 08-09 are high 20s low 30s

Candy Land? :rolf:

Do you have other options? $20,000 when you are 18 is great money to put in a Roth IRA each year you are in college (6k max per year). If you or your parents have other options, I would totally get a $2k Ford Escort or just take public transportation in college. Use the money so that you are buying brand new dream cars by the time you are 35 instead of paying off student loans. Just my .02.

In the mean time, buy some car experiences to tide you over. I can't afford an F458, but I'm driving one next week for a couple of laps.

Coming from someone who just got out of a 23 year mustang hobby, seriously consider a mustang gt. I have owned all platforms from fox bodys (79-93) to S197's (still have a 08 model) They are very reliable.
You can beat the hell out of them on the weekends and still drive them to school/work during the week with no worries. They get much better fuel economy also.
Keep in mind, any car that gets tracked often will eventually break something, especially if you get deep into it like I did. (one of my combos in my 93 cobra laid down 534hp/536 tq at the wheels) this much power required 3rd gear replacements on multiple occasions since the stock 5 speed was only rated for 330 tq at the crank.
The 05-up stangs are great cars that can be had at a good price, respond well to mild mods and still get 25 mpg minimum on the hwy.

Oh yeah, 03-04 cobras are pretty much bulletproof up to about 700-800 hp

No, this is not smart at all.

You're going to have to maintain a 60K vehicle. SOMEONE will have to pay your insurance. Gas mileage is poor/low. And I am sure there are many other reasons this is not your best move.

a car in the low 20s will be a high mile beater, likely with some accident history.

For a 17 year old, this is a disaster.

Mustang is a good choice. 03-04 cobras are fast, reliable, and still look nice.

i was seriously looking into a 10-11 mustang gt which would have much lower miles etc, but the c63 is so rare theres nothing like it. Ill just hold off for awhile and go drive some other cars thanks for the help guys.

And can i just get an answer to how many miles do these engines last? I assume not near as long as a f150, honda,toyota?

Properly operated and maintained 200k miles easy
Most likely longer before a rebuild is required
Service duty has alot to do with it
All highway maybe 500k
All city 150k
Not to mention driving style
Mechanical sympathy is the key

Too many variable for a concrete single number answer

If you have to ask it is too expensive for you. Gas mileage will break your wallet averaging only 14 mpg.

Tires only last 12k if you dont roast them. High mileage vehicle will require more dollars in service.

Buy a used mustang GT or a C5 vette both very fast and cheaper to own!