The prices of our cars have really started to pick up. Have anyone else noticed this? Do you guys think this is just the used car pricing bonanza, or is it more due to the fact this was the last v8 c63s?

I just ordered a 2023 Type R which is going to be both my daily and track duty car just so that I don’t have to track the C63s anymore and just make it a garage queen if the values are going to be like this in the near future.

 

I'm guessing it's probably largely driven by the current supply chain issues and the fact that it's hard to get a car at all. Supply and demand, you know. The end of the V8 probably has something to do with it as well as the spy videos of the next generation C63 are trickling out, and the prospect of there not being any coupes anymore. I'm not really paying much attention to it. It's a number on a piece of paper. Who knows what it will look like in a few years. But what's the point of having the car sit around in the garage and not be enjoyed driving it? Might as well sell it now. Admittedly, I'm regularly driving my wife's car these days for quick errands, as I don't really want to drive the AMG short distances, but I still take it out on the weekends. With the winter rain starting, I'm also not likely to head out for a canyon run, which I haven't been very motivated to do lately anyway as my typical stopping points along the way to have a nice lunch have supply chain issues and/or long lines. Just waiting out the crazy times we are living in currently. It does keep the mileage down for now, though.

 

Have seen markups of around 10-20k on all GLC or C 63 I’ve been searching for. Today’s inquiry gave me my most egregious example yet. $50k markup. Give me a break

 

I did notice this. I can sell the car after 3 years and not take a big hit but i would never turn this in to a garage queen and waste it

 

It seems like all used car prices have gone up, not just the c63. The used car inventory for all makes and models are thin due to the chip shortage. I have a sedan and I’ve had it for over 3 years and I can sell it for more than I paid for it.
I plan to keep my car and maybe get a Tesla plaid next year then consider selling the c63.

 

That is just ridiculous. This is the highest ADM I've seen on any remaining C63s coupe left for sale. The thing I've noticed is that the vast majority of the C63s's that are still being advertised on Autotrader, Cargurus, etc.. are already sold or are a customer build waiting to be sold. This blue coupe is one of the final C63's left in the country that is still up for grabs for anyone who's willing to pay an arm and a leg in ADM.

 

What I mean by garage queen is that I will probably just drive it in the weekends only or on special occasions going forward.

I did track this car this year, but I am going to stop that. I am getting the PS4s though, so might do one more track day to see what kind of lap time I can pull.

But my Type R should be doing most of the heavy lifting going forward.

 

Yeah they are up $40-50k in Australia. Brand new $205,000 now 🤣

 

$205 000 with free optional exhaust rattle

 

Another C63 S with a $50K markup: https://www.mbtemecula.com/inventory...j8hb1mg101918/

I had a deposit on a 2020 Magno Grey that had every single option, even sport seats and ceramic brakes, 9,000 mile CPO, they were asking $89,900. When I switched to a local
bank to finance they sold it out from under me, said I had taken too long. Probably never see another deal like that.

 

I could care less about keeping my car - if anyone wants to give me $150K for it, I'll accept - current mileage 4,376

 

typical...

 

My sincere apologies, I wasn't aware the current administration was also forcing me to keep my vehicles indefinitely

 

I saw that Iridium Silver one, it had a MSRP of 86k, didnt know it was marked up another 50k lol

 

I think its a combination of the used prices and the fact V8's/ICE cars are dying out.

I'm gutted, I had made a decision earlier in the year to up my budget and to get a C63 around about now (Oct) as you could get a nice C63S here for about £30-35k back then - I just wanted to save up a bit more cash and settle into a new job, but the prices are now £40-45k for a good S model here and even the worst non-S are £30k+.
It's the supply issue hitting the market, but I have noticed the number for sale has gone from a low of approx 60 saloons to 120+ now via Autotrader, it seems the prices have been on the rise still but they aren't really selling - many for sale a while - where as a month or 2 ago they were all being snapped up fast. Makes me wonder if they prices have hit a bit of a ceiling - especially as the economy has some clouds over it now.

I think values will stay strong for a while and I've even seen good W204's up for £35k + now (£50k+ for the 507 edition).
I've seen seen a post though where 20% of 12 month old cars are now listed over their original list price when new, including a Dacia
So I think its just a supply problem causing it, another guy sold his mini he bought only 2 months ago for £3k profit this week, purely as the lead times for new ones are now almost a year.

 

yes these prices are just insane. its getting to the point where other cars are becoming favorable over the c63s. If I am going to spend 80k+ on a c63s I might as well add 10-20k and get an amg gts.

it sucks because I finally made it to the point in my life where i can afford the heavily modded c43 daily and was going to get a c63s coupe for the weekend car. Now that may not happen and may have to ditch for the g8x m3/4. I prefer the looks of the mercedes over the bmw but performance wise, mercedes is a tough sell at this price level.

In addition to the crazy price on the c63, to make them fast, youll need another 10-20k+ min and at 100k+ there are plenty of other cars to look at. so you really need to want a v8 otherwise the c63 is getting priced out vs other cars from a performance perspective and idk if the sound alone is enough to justify. or just save a little longer and get the amg gt.

between the chip shortage, cutting 2022 model years, cutting a coupe for the 2023 and beyond, and now making the new c63 a 4 banger, mercedes might have just lost a star4life . they will no longer sell a vehicle that is worth it to me. My only hope is the new sl coming out will draw a crowd and i can get an older amg gt or c63s.

 

Sorry to hear that happened to you. That was definitely a great deal, it’s rare to find one that’s fully loaded down to the ceramic brakes.

The one in your link is priced ridiculouslyi if it’s really going for $50k ADM. It’s thinly optioned and even a fully loaded one shouldn’t even be commanding that type of markup.

 

What would you get to replace it with? At $150k, you’d have some nice options to choose from.

 

How much faster do you want it for a weekend car unless you plan on tracking it? For street use, 503hp and 516lbs of torque are more than adequate. If you really need to go faster, the Renntech tune gets you over 600hp and 650lbs for only $3k.

 

I was going to say the same thing - have you even driven the C63S? The car is more than fast - in fact, it's scary fast if you're pushing it. IMO anyone that's spending 10K + to add downpipes, turbos, etc. is likely wasting their money - are they really using that extra power? -- I mean REALLY using it, or is it just to say "hey look I've got 700 HP and I've got my 0-60 down to 3.2 sec" As stated above, Renntech tune is a really good deal with a simple plug and play mod, it's the only performance money I would personally spend on my C63s. And FWIW, I also have a 2021 C43 AMG - and I think that car is just as fun, and fast - it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it.

 

I bought my CPO 2018 C63-S ($98k MSRP) with 24k miles a couple months ago for $66.5k. I thought I overpaid, seems prices went up since then after looking at autotrader.

 

Yes, I've driven a stock c63s coupe on multiple occasions including the Angeles crest highway out in cali, COTA AMG driving academy and just driving around as a rental. I have also driven the AMG GT at the same locations in addition to a 911 C2 and C2s. M4 and 435 I have driven only locally in Michigan and will be test driving a G80 M3 next week. I would say I have a pretty good idea of these level of cars. In addition, I own a heavily modded c43 FBO minus turbos, 11.1-11.3@123-125 1/4, 3.2-3.4 0-60, 8.9-9.2 60-130.

Do I plan on tracking this weekend car? Yes, a few times a year. But anyone who tracks cars and gets passed by spec miata or caymans knows that speed isnt really what's needed on a track. That's not why I want the speed, but that is why I want the handling aspect from a c63s coupe or amg gt as the c43 is just ok for handling on the track but it got much better once I put on a 255 front 285 rear tire setup. I want the speed for open roads in mexico where I encounter BMW and all the American high HP cars. I enjoy the thrill of a low 60-130. I know the c63s with turbos is capable of 6s and even 5s 60-130s if built correctly and to me that is what i want and consider fast especially with the new g8x m3/4 running 6.5s 60-130 with jb4 alone. I do understand speed isnt everything but if im spending a large chunk of change to put a 3rd car in the garage, it better be fast and not just look/sound pretty.

To me a weekend car in Michigan is essentially a summer car/sunny day car. And when I take it out, I intend to drive it fast and hard.

I think that both of you and I have a different idea of what is fast. Nothing wrong with that, at the end of the day, you need to be happy with what you own and drive. For me to be happy, I would need more. To me with all the modern cars and competition that has been released in the last few years, in a straight line and even on the track the c63s has proven to be a bit sluggish in comparison. To be fair, its a design from 2016. From what I have seen the c63s does around 11.6-11.7 @120-118 and usually a high 9 60-130. 0-60 is hard to say because with the RWD it is all over the place. If you look at car and driver lighting lap, youll see the c63s is aging compared to modern cars. Even the new cla45 base (not -s) is only 1s behind the c63s coupe. And before Swiss comments, yes it was a 2019 with the better gear box and AMG gtr derived traction control To me this is not what id want spending 80k in today's market. With tune only it becomes appealing but I want it to be faster than my c43. So the only path forward for me is turbos and big tires. The AMG gt is probably the way to go for me as I wont have a 4000lb curb weight handicap as with the c63s coupe.

Is 500hp enough? Well I say it depends on the car. In a 3200lb 911 sitting on 305 rears, sure that is plenty, in a 4000lb c63s with either 265 or 285 rears, not super appealing and will need some mods. Maybe my wants are past what the c63s is and probably should just focus on the amg gts.

also just adding some pictures of my c43 so you know I'm not some wanna be c43 owner. I live in Michigan and high HP rwd is not an option to daily. its FBO with fuel pumps intercoolers, AMG GTS brake system, c63s forged wheels etc.

 

Hey, don't drag me into it...haha . Honestly, for what you are looking for I'd go with the AMG GT. The C63 excels as an everyday GT/sports coupe (never really got on board with the sedan and wagon). I don't see it as a weekend car to be honest. Even on the track, I didn't actually like it particularly well. It kinda moves all over the place. Much more at home in the canyons. The appeal of the C63 coupe to me is that it handles DD very well, especially the FL, but can be a beast at the push of a button on a fun canyon road and is a champion drifter. But if I only took it out for a sunny weekend fun drive, I'd probably go for something else. In terms of pricing, though, you'll likely pay over sticker on the M3/4, too and AMG GTs won't come at a deal, either. All car prices are up across the board.

 

I can appreciate that. i really value your opinion when it comes to the c63. If i lived in florida I would have purchased a c63 instead of my 43. Unfortunately that is not the case.

Yea the more I think about it, the AMG gt may be for me. its not a daily, my c43 is for that, so the gt may win. ive just always wanted the c63 since i started driving so part of it is a little kid dream to own one. but i do not think id complain about the amg gt. and ill still get the "same" engine.

 

If I had to do it over again I might very well go for the AMG GT myself instead of the C63S - original plan was to drive daily however we ended up buying a C43 for the GF and the 63S doesn't get nearly the drive time - - ya never know, I may swap it out one of these days; setting aside the rest of the goodies, just the look of the GT is amazing - and when it comes to power I am quite happy with the C63s - I wouldn't complain about more, but then again I wouldn't put 10K+ into the C63s either.