C63S Overall reliability
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C63S Overall reliability
So my wife green lighted me to finally buy an AMG, really looking into getting a W205 and I've been doing some digging into reliability and I'm not really finding anything other than the following:
Is there anything else I should really be concerned about? I'm just not finding anything...
- Interior rattles upon delivery
- brakes squeal (ceramic pads squeal when used as a daily driver so that's not really a "problem" persay)
- a few instances of the rear differential failure (but I can't find any detailed info as to WHAT failed, I know theres a recall for the 15-17 cars having some supporting structure cracking)
Is there anything else I should really be concerned about? I'm just not finding anything...
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It's tough to beat MB as far as their dealer network and support. I've had many MB's and really have not experienced any major problems or concerns. Unlike the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio, which by most accounts is an awesome car. However, it's plagued with problems and a very small dealer network. I will say as a rule. I don't own an MB that doesn't have a factory or extended warranty on it. Things break no matter who the manufacturer is. MB service/parts/repairs cost more. When you go into those nice big pretty MB dealerships. With high end coffee machines/snacks and upscale everything. It has to be paid for by something.
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It's tough to beat MB as far as their dealer network and support. I've had many MB's and really have not experienced any major problems or concerns. Unlike the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio, which by most accounts is an awesome car. However, it's plagued with problems and a very small dealer network. I will say as a rule. I don't own an MB that doesn't have a factory or extended warranty on it. Things break no matter who the manufacturer is. MB service/parts/repairs cost more. When you go into those nice big pretty MB dealerships. With high end coffee machines/snacks and upscale everything. It has to be paid for by something.
And again, voiding that warranty... lol. So none of that really matters to me. I jumped through all the hoops to have a drivers license in middle of nowhere nevada for a reason
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I haven't stacked as much miles but over 1 year/8000 miles I haven't had a major issue.
-I did a rear diff at 1800 miles
-Low coolant warning at 5500 miles (just dropped by the dealer to top it off)
-Very seldom but I couldn't hear audio from the MB sound system despite the volume and it being on (researched this and seem like it's not an isolated issue with this model). When i park and restart the car it goes back to normal
-Wiper Chatter (common)
Build quality feels solid with not much rattles at all. I had the coupe and FWIW, it was built in Germany. Followed proper break-in procedure for the first 1000 miles.
Very happy with the car otherwise. My conti's were already shot at 8000 miles so switching to michelins.
-I did a rear diff at 1800 miles
-Low coolant warning at 5500 miles (just dropped by the dealer to top it off)
-Very seldom but I couldn't hear audio from the MB sound system despite the volume and it being on (researched this and seem like it's not an isolated issue with this model). When i park and restart the car it goes back to normal
-Wiper Chatter (common)
Build quality feels solid with not much rattles at all. I had the coupe and FWIW, it was built in Germany. Followed proper break-in procedure for the first 1000 miles.
Very happy with the car otherwise. My conti's were already shot at 8000 miles so switching to michelins.
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2015 C63 S EDITION 1/ 2015 BMW X5M
-Front struts replaced under the warranty
-entire steering colums replaced under the warranty
-rear wheel barings replaced under the warranty.
I currently got 32K miles on it
-entire steering colums replaced under the warranty
-rear wheel barings replaced under the warranty.
I currently got 32K miles on it
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mine is 1 year old 16k miles
0 problems with the engine, trans....
The only problem I have is rattles, fixed 95% percent of it myself
Face lift c63s is your best bet if you don't want any problems like rattles. Pre face lift will always have a lot of bugs
0 problems with the engine, trans....
The only problem I have is rattles, fixed 95% percent of it myself
Face lift c63s is your best bet if you don't want any problems like rattles. Pre face lift will always have a lot of bugs
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3.5 years and 43K miles here.
Only repairs so far are replacement of the battery and replacement of the capacitor that powers the Auto Start/Stop feature (which I never use anyway).
Other than that, the car has been flawless.
Also, the differential issues you referred to has been addressed with a recall that updated the traction control's software. When people were driving hard on slippery roads (especially with launch control), the traction control would cut in abruptly and the shock/force caused by the abruptness could cause structural damage to the rear diff. Problem was solved by software that isn't as abrupt with applying traction control.
Only repairs so far are replacement of the battery and replacement of the capacitor that powers the Auto Start/Stop feature (which I never use anyway).
Other than that, the car has been flawless.
Also, the differential issues you referred to has been addressed with a recall that updated the traction control's software. When people were driving hard on slippery roads (especially with launch control), the traction control would cut in abruptly and the shock/force caused by the abruptness could cause structural damage to the rear diff. Problem was solved by software that isn't as abrupt with applying traction control.
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I can vouch for the first two on your list, although the "rattle" happens only with sharp jolts. The brakes do squeal on a lite touch and quiet down after a little more pressure. I just have the regular brakes.. The brake noise goes away after I power wash the wheels with a pressure washer so I'm thinking it's dust related.
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Eh....... Really want an out of warranty car to modify. Otherwise it's throwing money away
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My 2018 c63s has 3K miles. Below are the issues I've encountered so far (which were resolved by dealer under warranty):
1. A small line (2 inches) of clear coat on the quarter panel (gas tank side) was bubbling. It was wet sanded and re-cleared by a bodyshop the dealer work with. This was covered under warranty.
2. Turbo is rusted but dealer says normal due to where I'm from which resulted in humidity during summer months. The car runs fine so I will take their word for it. I did start a thread about this and other members does have this issue too. This is a result of the turbos being cast iron. It is suggested to drive the car hard to burn off the rust.
3. Passenger side window would not go up fully. It would go about 3/4 of the way then it retracts downward. This was fixed by dealer under warranty.
1. A small line (2 inches) of clear coat on the quarter panel (gas tank side) was bubbling. It was wet sanded and re-cleared by a bodyshop the dealer work with. This was covered under warranty.
2. Turbo is rusted but dealer says normal due to where I'm from which resulted in humidity during summer months. The car runs fine so I will take their word for it. I did start a thread about this and other members does have this issue too. This is a result of the turbos being cast iron. It is suggested to drive the car hard to burn off the rust.
3. Passenger side window would not go up fully. It would go about 3/4 of the way then it retracts downward. This was fixed by dealer under warranty.
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My 2018 c63s has 3K miles. Below are the issues I've encountered so far (which were resolved by dealer under warranty):
1. A small line (2 inches) of clear coat on the quarter panel (gas tank side) was bubbling. It was wet sanded and re-cleared by a bodyshop the dealer work with. This was covered under warranty.
2. Turbo is rusted but dealer says normal due to where I'm from which resulted in humidity during summer months. The car runs fine so I will take their word for it. I did start a thread about this and other members does have this issue too. This is a result of the turbos being cast iron. It is suggested to drive the car hard to burn off the rust.
3. Passenger side window would not go up fully. It would go about 3/4 of the way then it retracts downward. This was fixed by dealer under warranty.
1. A small line (2 inches) of clear coat on the quarter panel (gas tank side) was bubbling. It was wet sanded and re-cleared by a bodyshop the dealer work with. This was covered under warranty.
2. Turbo is rusted but dealer says normal due to where I'm from which resulted in humidity during summer months. The car runs fine so I will take their word for it. I did start a thread about this and other members does have this issue too. This is a result of the turbos being cast iron. It is suggested to drive the car hard to burn off the rust.
3. Passenger side window would not go up fully. It would go about 3/4 of the way then it retracts downward. This was fixed by dealer under warranty.
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Never owned a turbocharge before. It looks odd so my car was getting its 2k service and I asked. Not sure why you are getting so hostile? relax bud.
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Not trying to be hostile, I just thought you were joking. Yes, turbochargers rust. The ONLY thing you can do to prevent this is ceramic coat the turbine housing. The EGTs are too high for any traditional powder coat so they're unfinished... The process isn't cheap, you'll never see a factory vehicle with it. Pretty much promod kinda stuff
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Not trying to be hostile, I just thought you were joking. Yes, turbochargers rust. The ONLY thing you can do to prevent this is ceramic coat the turbine housing. The EGTs are too high for any traditional powder coat so they're unfinished... The process isn't cheap, you'll never see a factory vehicle with it. Pretty much promod kinda stuff
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No one here is into racing I'm assuming?
As for the naysayer above me... I don't believe that for a second... Uncoated turbine housings rust. They have no protection and they get 1300+ degrees F
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I've had mine for a year and 9,000 miles. No major issues, just a few minor ones:
The sunroof did not sit flush at one corner. Fixed under warranty.
The chrome trim piece on the transmission stalk on the steering column came loose and was buzzing/rattling loudly. Fixed under warranty.
I got a low coolant warning a few months ago. I was worried that I had an intercooler leak, but it just needed a top off.
Current issue: there's a bit of a rattle from inside the driver's door if I go over a bump with the window down. Either something is slightly loose or needs to be adjusted. The dealer will take a look the next time it goes in for service.
That's it. So far it's been very reliable.
The sunroof did not sit flush at one corner. Fixed under warranty.
The chrome trim piece on the transmission stalk on the steering column came loose and was buzzing/rattling loudly. Fixed under warranty.
I got a low coolant warning a few months ago. I was worried that I had an intercooler leak, but it just needed a top off.
Current issue: there's a bit of a rattle from inside the driver's door if I go over a bump with the window down. Either something is slightly loose or needs to be adjusted. The dealer will take a look the next time it goes in for service.
That's it. So far it's been very reliable.
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It's tough to beat MB as far as their dealer network and support. I've had many MB's and really have not experienced any major problems or concerns. Unlike the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio, which by most accounts is an awesome car. However, it's plagued with problems and a very small dealer network. I will say as a rule. I don't own an MB that doesn't have a factory or extended warranty on it. Things break no matter who the manufacturer is. MB service/parts/repairs cost more. When you go into those nice big pretty MB dealerships. With high end coffee machines/snacks and upscale everything. It has to be paid for by something.
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20k miles & no problems with engine, electronics, trans, diff. Just a few rattles but that went away after I got the mitchellin ps4s. I have a stage 2 tune/dp & getting stage 1 pure 800 turbos soon. Push it hard everytime I drive. These amg are over engineered especially the engine
