do you plan to keep your c63 past warranty?
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2016 c63s
do you plan to keep your c63 past warranty?
Mine is a16 c63s and is currently a little over 60k miles. I bought extended warranty till 75k miles when I purchased the car. I love the car, so far the only big expense is the front rotor changed and the car has been problem free. I would like to keep the car past 75k miles but am a bit concern about the reliability of the car. My service advisor strongly suggest I sell the car when it hits 70k miles 
Anyone planning to keep the car past warranty expiration?
Another question I'm curious about is what car will you change to? I was leaning toward a new E class but the new amg cla45s really caught my eyes
Anyone planning to keep the car past warranty expiration? Another question I'm curious about is what car will you change to? I was leaning toward a new E class but the new amg cla45s really caught my eyes
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I think I’m going to keep mine and buy an extended warranty. I got my 2017 coupe in December of 2016 and only have 16K miles on it. But, now would be the time to sell it to get the most for it. I kept an E55 I paid 85K for for eight years and only got 17K when I sold it and it was in really nice condition. I’d like to not repeat that with the C63. However, the C63 is still a practically new car and it’s paid for so it’s hard to justify getting rid of it for something else. Besides that, this C63 is by far the most fun AMG I’ve owned and I’ve owned five.
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Even the Mercedes Extended warranty? Or are you talking about a 3rd party one?
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I’ve had Mercedes and aftermarket extended warranties from MB before and yes the MB one is expensive but imo worth it. I had the MB extended on my E55 for eight years and believe me, it paid for itself. No way I’d own an AMG without a warranty. I also purchased the the wheel and tire warranty for the C63 at a cost of $2700 which seems like a lot but paid for itself with one destroyed rear wheel and tire. Retail price for the black 20” split spokes is $2500 each and I can destroy three more. Lol. Well worth it.
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2016 C63S AMG
My warranty expires in about a month for my 2016 C63S. I currently have just under 45,000 miles so I plan on keeping for another year or so and potentially trading up to a used GTS or GTC depending on what I can find. I enjoyed my C63S but I would like to get a true 2 seater sports car.
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My 13 year old Porsche C4 has cost me virtually nothing out of warranty. Just oil changers and one set of rotors and pads. I had a water pump let go during warranty, but that's it. I'm finally replacing it for something newer, but not because I'm worried about repair expense.
I think all cars are much more reliable. This car will likely eat tires and rotor/pads but beyond that probably be reliable.
I think it will come down to how much you enjoy the car. New and better is always around the corner.
I think all cars are much more reliable. This car will likely eat tires and rotor/pads but beyond that probably be reliable.
I think it will come down to how much you enjoy the car. New and better is always around the corner.
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My 13 year old Porsche C4 has cost me virtually nothing out of warranty. Just oil changers and one set of rotors and pads. I had a water pump let go during warranty, but that's it. I'm finally replacing it for something newer, but not because I'm worried about repair expense.
I think all cars are much more reliable. This car will likely eat tires and rotor/pads but beyond that probably be reliable.
I think it will come down to how much you enjoy the car. New and better is always around the corner.
I think all cars are much more reliable. This car will likely eat tires and rotor/pads but beyond that probably be reliable.
I think it will come down to how much you enjoy the car. New and better is always around the corner.
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No way I would keep this particular car beyond warranty. Between issues with the car and my local MB dealership...I can’t leave it soon enough. My experience doesn’t seem to be that common amongst the forum members but I want out of this car as soon as I find something else I really want.
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I kept my first two cars for probably about 7 years each, a bit out of warranty... but the last few new cars that I bought (all German), I did not keep past the warranty, not really because I thought they were going to fall apart, but because I wanted something different. I do quite like the C63, it's a very good blend of decent practicality and great performance. Also, I am totally spoiled by the backup/360 camera in this car, so any new car would have to have something comparable, and a lot aren't even close. I don't know if the new C-class AMG will be out before my warranty expires in 2021, and I don't think I want to buy a new generation first-year model.
I guess it really depends on what's available. As for this car, it's been decently reliable - the trunk actuator needed to be replaced but that wasn't really a big deal (the service department disconnected it; I could still open and close the trunk by hand while the parts were being ordered) and I had a "clunk" that was resolved by tightening the rear sway bars.
One thing that makes me upgrade sooner these days is how often the tech gets upgraded... relatively new cars feel pretty dated pretty quick when the next generation of tech comes out.
I guess it really depends on what's available. As for this car, it's been decently reliable - the trunk actuator needed to be replaced but that wasn't really a big deal (the service department disconnected it; I could still open and close the trunk by hand while the parts were being ordered) and I had a "clunk" that was resolved by tightening the rear sway bars.
One thing that makes me upgrade sooner these days is how often the tech gets upgraded... relatively new cars feel pretty dated pretty quick when the next generation of tech comes out.
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I think these are pretty solid cars and will only require oil changes, tires and brakes. That being said, I did say I wouldn’t keep a Mercedes without warranty when I owned my first Benz that had multiple issues. Honestly it’s a roll of the dice if you have a car that was built on a Friday lol, but I plan on keeping mine indefinitely at this point.
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Life is short... if this is your daily driver and new cars are your passion, replace it with a new one. For as long as you can afford it, buy new every 4 years until you turn 70. Just like traveling, do as much of it while you’re still able and can afford it. The older you get, the harder it becomes to enjoy life.
If you’re 30 now and get new every 4 years, by the time you turn 70, you would’ve just had 10 cars. Compare that to replacing every 8 years, which would come out to just 5 new cars in almost a lifetime.
That’s my opinion.
If you’re 30 now and get new every 4 years, by the time you turn 70, you would’ve just had 10 cars. Compare that to replacing every 8 years, which would come out to just 5 new cars in almost a lifetime.
That’s my opinion.
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Life is short... if this is your daily driver and new cars are your passion, replace it with a new one. For as long as you can afford it, buy new every 4 years until you turn 70. Just like traveling, do as much of it while you’re still able and can afford it. The older you get, the harder it becomes to enjoy life.
If you’re 30 now and get new every 4 years, by the time you turn 70, you would’ve just had 10 cars. Compare that to replacing every 8 years, which would come out to just 5 new cars in almost a lifetime.
That’s my opinion.
If you’re 30 now and get new every 4 years, by the time you turn 70, you would’ve just had 10 cars. Compare that to replacing every 8 years, which would come out to just 5 new cars in almost a lifetime.
That’s my opinion.
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I don’t agree with you on “the older you get the harder it is to enjoy life”. It’s a documented fact that senior citizens are generally the happiest group of citizens. I fit the definition...older than dirt and never been happier or more content. Also been a “car guy” all my life and don’t want to think of the money I’ve pissed away on cars in my lifetime. It’s fun if you can afford it but an addiction if you can’t.
I used to enjoy driving for hours going up north for 6 hours straight day or night. I used to enjoy driving to Vegas for the weekend and back. Now a long drive for about a couple of hours, and I find myself aching in all different places! That wasn’t the case just 10 years ago. Nowadays, I’d rather jump on a plane and even that has its challenges! Hauling a suitcase full of clothes and a carryon, lifting it over my head to store in a bin, taking it off the baggage carousel, and I find myself grunting and groaning... don’t even get me started on having to take of my shoes and putting them back on, hahaha! All effects of getting older. Am I happy? It depends on the day... Do I still enjoy it? Definitely, not as much as I used to... Am I content? Well, getting older has it’s advantages as well... I’ve learned to accept that when it comes to aging, it is what is...
Now, when it comes to being a car guy... there are “car guys” and there are “‘new car’ guys”. Some want the latest model every time it comes out, and some want vintage and classic. The common denominator being if you can afford it, go for it.
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I’ll stick to my “the older you get the ‘HARDER’ it is... again, it is my opinion. I’m not as old, however, I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the same as I was 10 years ago. My reflexes are not what they used to be, I’m not as agile as I used to be... even my vision isn’t as good... and I blame it all on aging.
I used to enjoy driving for hours going up north for 6 hours straight day or night. I used to enjoy driving to Vegas for the weekend and back. Now a long drive for about a couple of hours, and I find myself aching in all different places! That wasn’t the case just 10 years ago. Nowadays, I’d rather jump on a plane and even that has its challenges! Hauling a suitcase full of clothes and a carryon, lifting it over my head to store in a bin, taking it off the baggage carousel, and I find myself grunting and groaning... don’t even get me started on having to take of my shoes and putting them back on, hahaha! All effects of getting older. Am I happy? It depends on the day... Do I still enjoy it? Definitely, not as much as I used to... Am I content? Well, getting older has it’s advantages as well... I’ve learned to accept that when it comes to aging, it is what is...
Now, when it comes to being a car guy... there are “car guys” and there are “‘new car’ guys”. Some want the latest model every time it comes out, and some want vintage and classic. The common denominator being if you can afford it, go for it.
I used to enjoy driving for hours going up north for 6 hours straight day or night. I used to enjoy driving to Vegas for the weekend and back. Now a long drive for about a couple of hours, and I find myself aching in all different places! That wasn’t the case just 10 years ago. Nowadays, I’d rather jump on a plane and even that has its challenges! Hauling a suitcase full of clothes and a carryon, lifting it over my head to store in a bin, taking it off the baggage carousel, and I find myself grunting and groaning... don’t even get me started on having to take of my shoes and putting them back on, hahaha! All effects of getting older. Am I happy? It depends on the day... Do I still enjoy it? Definitely, not as much as I used to... Am I content? Well, getting older has it’s advantages as well... I’ve learned to accept that when it comes to aging, it is what is...
Now, when it comes to being a car guy... there are “car guys” and there are “‘new car’ guys”. Some want the latest model every time it comes out, and some want vintage and classic. The common denominator being if you can afford it, go for it.
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I wouldn't. I've done it before and it's not fun driving something when you have to worry about it breaking every time you floor it. I'd rather be able to drive the car like I stole it and not worry at all.
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I’ve got a ‘15 ED1 sedan with 31k miles and just entered my extended CPO year in July. Sucks they don’t tell you that the CPO warranty doesn’t cover half (or more) than what the factory warranty covers. I’m trying to decide what I should do myself because I recently took a job that’s further away and will now be putting quite a bit more miles on the car. I realize I’m in probably the best position now to sell it given the low mileage for the MY, the fact that it’s a rare-ish ED1 car and still has the CPO year, so it’s not totally out of warranty for the next owner. However, my problem is that I can’t afford a new facelifted one and buying a ‘17-18 MY, seems like a waste because it’s the exact same car. I’d be taking on all that much debt only to have it be a newer MY that has no updates and slightly less mileage. So I’m really torn on what to do. If I drive it for another 2 years and wait for the new facelift to depreciate around the time the W206 comes out, my cars value will go off a cliff being a full model out of date, being out of warranty and probably having 60k miles on it at that point which is past the 40-50k cutoff most people stop buying these cars at.
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Well I guess that's a positive because you're in a good position either way lol. I think it will come down to emotional attachment to the car as to whether it's worth it to keep it or not. from a strictly financial and risk management standpoint you would want to sell it now.
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Well I guess that's a positive because you're in a good position either way lol. I think it will come down to emotional attachment to the car as to whether it's worth it to keep it or not. from a strictly financial and risk management standpoint you would want to sell it now.
If you buy a brand new C63S for $90K, you'd be lucky for it to be worth $40K when the warranty expires in 4 years (trust me, I'm there right now with my '15). If you were to keep the car for another 4 years, that $40K will probably drop to around $25Kish (assuming 10% drop each year).
With these values, you'll lose an additional $35K through depreciation by buying the new car instead of keeping your original car another 4 years. I'm assuming you probably won't have $35K worth of repairs over those 4 additional years of ownership.
