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2000 Acura NSX, 2012 C63 P31 (gone and not forgotten), 2015 C63 507
looking at 3 different cars which would you choose
Since I wrecked my car, I'm looking at 3 different options for a replacement
all are 507 editions all very similar with almost all options including lane assist, lane tracking, blind spot, active headlights, multimedia, keylessGo, illuminated door sills, etc.
all have
1) white with black napa, black leather, black wheels all options EXCEPT
NO CARBON FIBER
NO LSD
BONUS AMG Multimedia system (like the Black series in the dash
Bonus still under extended warranty
46K miles - $45,000
white - will look good with some carbon accents
2) Obsidian black, black interior,
HAS LSD
HAS CF
DINAMICA interior
46K miles $37,000
only issue - been in 2 small accidents
obsidian with silver wheels
3) Obsidian black
HAS LSD
HAS CF
38K miles $42,000
black obsidian loaded
i hate this red trim and I hope it comes off easy
differences are lower miles, AMG multimedia package, and in case of #2 2 minor accidents which could save me a few thousand. but this is a car ill probably always keep-- so does it matter?
I guess I answered my own question, why worry about the price if it's one Ill always keep then why worry about a few $K
any input appreciated
Last edited by 95gsrturbo; Mar 26, 2019 at 03:58 PM.
Reason: adding images
I’d personally lean towards number 3. Lower km, Obsidian black looks killer, LSD and Carbon fibre are included which is a big plus. Not sure if the multimedia infotainment would motivate me to buy. But I imagine that you ordered them in the order you would pick so I probably didn’t help much
^ I'd be a bit cautious with option #1 due to the wheels. Authentic black 507 rims should have a silver ring around the edge which seem to be missing. Unless they've been painted of course.
^ I'd be a bit cautious with option #1 due to the wheels. Authentic black 507 rims should have a silver ring around the edge which seem to be missing. Unless they've been painted of course.
Regardless, #3 has a bunch of (honestly, distasteful) modifications when compared to it. #2 looks stock but why bother with accidents in that price range. Considering it has the media pack, it's not a fake.
Regardless, #3 has a bunch of (honestly, distasteful) modifications when compared to it. #2 looks stock but why bother with accidents in that price range.
Agreed. Seeing pics, #1 seems the best choice though some additional $$ required to add an LSD.
Take a look at the colors for me and tell me what you think
i hate the red too. If it comes off, still my choice. I live 507s in white and LSD isnt hard to add. Maybe get the white and throw and LSD in like I did.
12 C63BS Magno Alanite Grey, 25 X5 Msport, 08 BMW E93, Ducati Hyper 698
First one is a bit overpriced, but has AMG multimedia which is super rare and nearly impossible to add, so if you want that, you can add LSD and carbon if you wanted, those are fixable. Like someone else said, make sure it is a real 507 rims should have the silver lip groove, but if they get curbed it is hard to fix unless you fill and paint black, so may just be that.
#2 I probably would not look at due to the accidenst.
#3 is the best deal over all with the lower mileage and being loaded as long as all the red crap comes off.
12 C63BS Magno Alanite Grey, 25 X5 Msport, 08 BMW E93, Ducati Hyper 698
Originally Posted by 95gsrturbo
carbon fiber I don't care
anyone know how much it would cost to add an LSD? Im sure I could Google it in here but rough estimates for this discussion?
LSD is like 1100 or so for a wavetrack + install, so figure 2k probably, or maybe you can get an OEM one and swap it in, Diff is pretty easy to remove, 2-3 hours would swap a used on in.
2012 C63 P31 LSD-Current: My past 1999 C43, 2004 Clk55, 1999 C280 sport, 1995 C280
If its purley a driver and #2 checked out ok I would probably do that one just cause I like the package and wheels, then pocket the savings or use it for mods. Otherwise if your looking for best resale #1 I imagine would be best, after you add carbon and LSD. That AMG media package seems pretty rare.
I vote option 1. Having the AMG performance media is pretty rare. It’s the only thing you can’t add on, whether OEM or aftermarket. LSD, CF, wheels, etc can all be easily added on later.
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