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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 04:10 AM
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What car are people eyeing up after the w204 c63?

Just wondering what people are looking at for their next car. I like to look a few years out and dream, then pick it up when its 3 years old and taken a chunk of depreciation.

As a smaller sedan I cant find anything out yet that will tempt me apart from the w205 c63 and im not a huge fan of the looks.

m3 - just couldnt go back to a 6
m5 - bigger than i need
e63 - same, too big
alfa quadrifoglio - go back to a 6? Not likely
audi rs4 - another 6

thoughts?
Im starting to think ill have this car for a while..



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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 04:15 AM
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Probably a W212 E63, W205 C63 sedan or possibly a Giulia Quadrifoglio. Only thing with the Alfa is there is no dealer or mechanic to work on them within an hour's drive/tow of me.

My AMGs have treated me very well too, so it would be hard for me to get a performance vehicle that wasn't an AMG to be completely honest.

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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 09:11 AM
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By the time I get done driving the wheels off my W204, prices ought to be right about where I need them to be :-)
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 09:49 AM
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I've been fortunate enough to buy a few cars since my w204, but this one is staying around. I only put about 6,000 miles a year on it, but when it does wear out, my next car might just be a low miles 507 sedan, if I can find one.


Bonesxxx, be careful with the GTs. I had eight warranty repairs in under two years. Buying one and owning one are different animals, but anyone with a 2008 C63 knows how that goes.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 09:58 AM
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Bonesxxx, be careful with the GTs. I had eight warranty repairs in under two years. Buying one and owning one are different animals, but anyone with a 2008 C63 knows how that goes.
So, sort of like a boat? Or a woman?
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 11:06 AM
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E63 is too big? It´s only 5 inches longer than C63... it´s a bit longer, and a byte faster.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by sander.manzoli
E63 is too big? It´s only 5 inches longer than C63... it´s a bit longer, and a byte faster.
E63 is so hot. I think it’s the perfect size. I’m 38 with a kid, though.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by sander.manzoli
E63 is too big? It´s only 5 inches longer than C63... it´s a bit longer, and a byte faster.
much heavier then the w205 c63 and a different driving experience. Don’t get me wrong I love the e63s
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 12:12 PM
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I will end up with a GLC63 or a Macan Turbo. But the C63 is staying. Bang for the buck you cant beat it. For what they are selling for now, I might as well just keep it.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 12:28 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 01:18 PM
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Honesty only car in my budget that would make me get rid of mine would be a 507. I would MAYBE consider a W205 C63.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 01:31 PM
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I’m considering a 997 GT3 after the c63, but If im staying within the family it would probably be a 2015+ cls63 or a used gts
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 02:55 PM
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I made the move from a F80 M3 to my C63 sedan and have been very happy other than the C63 cabin space is considerably smaller. Really doesn't matter unless I'm carting around my wife and 2 year old. I'd look into a 507 sedan or really low mileage C63 sedan for a next car (mine has 60k) or entertain a w205 C63, W212 E63, or X5M, Macan Turbo, GLE63 if I decide to go the SUV route.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 03:02 PM
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A CLK 63 maybe? The looks on the w203 is just

But if the 3yr old car is the rule, I'd go for a C7 Corvette (American power for a change), or a manual drive 997.1 Turbo .

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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 03:04 PM
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For me, we have an addition to our AMG family.
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The 507 has a little sister next to her now! 🙂

Unfortunately, the winter cold here in the Northeast (NYC Metro area) has the GTC parked in the garage. I only have 532 miles on her since late December. And with the latest forecast, the 507 with the Winter Tires will be the vehicle of choice for the foreseeable future!

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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 03:42 PM
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For me, we have an addition to our AMG family.
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The 507 has a little sister next to her now! 🙂

Unfortunately, the winter cold here in the Northeast (NYC Metro area) has the GTC parked in the garage. I only have 532 miles on her since late December. And with the latest forecast, the 507 with the Winter Tires will be the vehicle of choice for the foreseeable future!

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i really like those cars. Kinda wish they were a hardtop though. Or least had a version of that.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 04:42 PM
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GT or G63 for me... Can't decide.
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Old Jan 18, 2019 | 06:52 PM
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I was thinking a pre-owned r8 or GTR or 997 variant

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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 04:30 AM
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 06:52 AM
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E63 would be my first choice. Got rid of my G55 because of the stiff ride, amazing off road though. For those who brought up a Alfa, don't do it. They are owned and serviced by the same Maserati dealerships which have horrible service after purchase. Go to the forums and everyone have nightmare stories.
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 07:36 AM
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 11:34 AM
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* I've been a BMW owner most of my life.
* All have been convertibles and manuals.
* Then I got tempted with a '15 C300 Sedan (mistake) and a '12 C63 Coupe (current and awesome!).
* BUT, next car should be back to convertible and manual.
* Now that I'm jaded with 450 HP, that's the baseliine.
* And I don't have unlimited funds.
* Ergo, Camaro Convertible 6-speed manual, either SS (maybe Hot Wheels Edition!) or ZL1.
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* YouTube MotorTrend M4 vs SS:
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 11:39 AM
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E63 would be my first choice. Got rid of my G55 because of the stiff ride, amazing off road though. For those who brought up a Alfa, don't do it. They are owned and serviced by the same Maserati dealerships which have horrible service after purchase. Go to the forums and everyone have nightmare stories.
Is the g wagon really that bad? I've heard it from several ppl now. Wanted to get one eventually when prices drop. Maybe a 2013 or 2014 g550 or g63
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 12:14 PM
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To be fair to the G wagon, I already have a bad lower back issue and the G jolting suspensions just kills me by the end of the day. Believe most guys that sell G wagons or sports cars have some sort of health problem. Have friends with G wagons that drive them all day with no issues, so it's just a personal choice. If you ever drove a pickup truck and don't slow down for bumps on the road, that's the feeling, like getting bucked off a horse. Exaggerating a bit, but that buck feeling is all day small or big. Just have to experience yourself.
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Old Jan 19, 2019 | 03:13 PM
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By the time I'm ready for it, they will not be under factory warranty anyway.
And we have a family owned Alfa dealership relatively close.
But yes there's a dealership in the neighborhood Chrysler Fiat Alfa where they hate Alfa's and Fiats.
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