rjej84

Wondering what you'd have to say is your biggest disappointment in regards to these cars. The biggest thing by far for me is the overall ride comfort. I had a 2014 e350 that I traded in for a '14 c63. And what a horribly uncomfortable ride it is. You feel every imperfection in the road. Wish there was a way to make it not so bad. My E rose like a dream. I love the performance of my C but man. Almost a game changer if I could go back and do it over again.

I wonder if the upper class AMG's ride better. I'd assume they HAVE to. Specifically the E63?? Wonder how it rides.

Cee6three

gas mileage

Dazzagt

Would say the opposite in regards ride, and mine has the PPP with harder springs.

Think it's probably what your used to, come from and of course your personal preferences come into play.

I had come from a CSL (E46) on clubsport coilers, followed by a 997 GT3 to the C63 so it feels like sitting in your best armchair and ride is perfect, going H&R Monday to firm her up in the dynamics / body roll and overall stance.

Interestingly I've been speaking to both Meng on here and friend who runs a Merc Indy and he says that people that have changed out the std spring for the H&R kit whilst improving the handling also find the ride more progressive and less crashing over bumps and holes as it absorbs the surface much more efficiently

So might be an idea to run in one with some upgraded springs, and see what the difference is versus your std set up

Exhibit13

The ride stiffness doesn't bother me, in fact sometimes I actually think it could be firmer (like on a bump while in a turn) I am hoping my upgrade to 19" wheels addresses this (smaller tire sidewall) because I really don't want to do adjustable coilovers on this car (had them on my last car)


To answer the original question I would say all the rattles in the cabbin of the car, they are driving me nutso!

Exhibit13

While I agree with this also, I didn't buy an AMG for gas mileage or expect good gas mileage. So its kinda like complaining the c63 doesn't seat 7, we all knew that going into it.

papashango

This! Shouldn't be happening in a car of this caliber...

chrisridebike8

The exhaust. It's so loud...KIDDING!

I'd have to say the range. I don't care that much about gas mileage but I hate having to fill up so often with such a small tank for the mileage it gets. Or maybe the lack of a standard LSD...like, really?!

edwardsflight33

I was expecting the rough ride because it is a performance sedan and doesn't have adjustable suspension. I'm sure the other higher AMG's and new C aren't as stiff in comfort mode because of it being adaptive.

My biggest disappointment is not being able to hear the car better. I always have the rear seats down and moonroof up in order to hear the pops and crackles.

ToXicXxX

Having to turn it off and go to work.

The E63's I've been in ride super smooth. But they were not PP cars.

Dazzagt

lol This ^

QuartzBlueP31

The lack of ability to put wide tires on the rear end..

Also the range I can drive, not the gas mileage cause again it is an AMG, but a larger tank would have been nice.

alexmtl

In order or disappointement:
* Unacceptable rattles in the cabin
* Gearbox in manual mode
* Ride stiffness
* Multimedia system

zcct04

Very interesting. And a little puzzling. Does the H&R kit change shocks as well as springs?

black lavender

- tires
- gas
- teenage kids wanting to race all the time.

SaphGreyC63

Ride comfort, while it is bumpy, its a sports sedan. People who complain about this don't truly want a sports car (they are also the same type of people who think they could daily a Ferrarri or a Lambo without actually having been in one for any extended period of time).

For me what irks me about the car is:
-Rattles and squeaks from cabin (though I find with me its only when the car is still cold)
-Transmission smoothness
-Lack of ability to place some real rear tires in there
-Gas tank volume (not so much mileage, that was expected and hey, you want a big engine.....)
-Price of aftermarket parts

JeffDL

H&R springs make the ride worse not much because it's already starting off awful but yes worse. they lower the car. there is less suspension travel. it's more harsh (yes it's possible)

m a x i m u s

(1) poor fit and finish, ie, rattles rattles rattles

(2) tiny gas tank

(3) dinky rear wheel width

fun to drive for sure, but honestly will probably be my last AMG.

JeffDL

a 10" wide wheel and a 275 fit the rear no problem. even 285s will fit if you don't lower. That's a good size tire.

ToXicXxX

Maybe it's because I'm 20, but I love putting 16 year olds in their place. Because when they try to show off to some girl and get wrecked... I know someone's not getting laid.

Maybe I'm just an ***, though.

ab0bab0i

Small tank.

HBC350

1. Small gas tank - should be at least 19 gallons - I don't mind paying - I mind stopping.
2. Cheap looking center console top (think chrome ring around cupholders) Back in the day (2009) there was something called a "EuroConsole" upgrade wherein a very generous forum member in the Czech Republic got a bunch of us the OE E63 armrests and sliding console lid for about $400 shipped. Looked much nicer.
3. No rear sunshade in the Coupe.


https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...installed.html

JeffDL

i had the euro console upgrade in my 09. BS cars come with it. I was surprised to see the old crappy one in my 13.

my 09:

Suvneer

Agree. The front passenger seat sings the song of squeak to my sensitive right ear all day long.

Also the tranny is not so fun in my 08.

rjej84

I've inly spent about 1k miles in my car. I've not noticed this "squeaking"

intence

gas