I had no idea it was that difficult

 

Ya not sure why it became so strict something must had happened.

 

So i checked out parts prices for pads and rotors. Complete set for 63 is $5,200, and for the 43 only $1,025. Is the variance for most parts this extreme?

 

Yes might be because the X253 GLC 43 used the same parts as the X253 GLC 300 amg line.

 

So I finally got around to test driving the 2021 GLC63S with 22,000 miles at Carmax. Price is $64,000 + tax/license, or $71.198 out the door. They are holding it for me to 3/20 so I can decide. Definately different from my GLC43. I think the car is pretty special...last year GLC had the V8, S version, driver assist option, low mileage and looks almost new. Having said that, I'm trying to determine exactly where I can let the car loose. Maybe Sonoma raceway? Roads in the Bay Area are really congested. The only place that comes to mind are freeway on ramps or on the highway late at night. And unless I also keep the C43, the C63S will have to double as my daily driver. 95% of my driving is within a few miles of home on surface streets. Not ideal for a C63S. Plus, if I keep the C43, I only have a one-car garage; they other will have to do with a waterproof car cover either on the street or in the driveway, or buy a storage space at about $300/mo. minimum. I kind of want to buy it just because of it's rarity (unless MB goes back to V8 for GLC like some models will be in 2026). I can always buy it and return within 10 days, although I'd not feel great doing that. Decisions, decisions.

 

Tough decision indeed, you want to go to the canyons or some twisties to properly enjoy it.

 

It will cost you 50 percent more for this car just to buy. The loss on your current one plus the price difference . How long are going to keep the cars. How much of a difference in loss on them when you sell? What would it be be like on a daily basis? Would you be glad you spent the extra money? Or feel it was silly impulse buy? If you use your current car as a trade in, that will lower your tax basis on the new car by the trade in amount. It may be cheaper to rent an interesting ride now and then on Turo and resolve to go big next time.

 

FOMO can be costly.

 

I am in a similar boat, have a base glc 300 that just bought 2 months ago. Thinking if I should upgrade to glc 43 or glc 63 ($16k more). Let me know which you route you went! Invested in this thread!

 

The 43 is definately a worthy upgrade. The V6 is pretty sweet. The 63 is a more difficult choice as the maintenace is a lot more than the 43 and apparently goes through tires and brakes much more quickly. As an example, a full set of OEM rotors and brake pads is 5k (without installation) for the 63 vs. 1k for the 43. Huge difference. After-market parts are much closer in price, though. The labor charges are also higher on the 63. Plus worse gas milage on the 63. The 43 is a pretty decent compromise. Still, the 63 is really nice and almost a collectible in my view, especially the S version.

 

According to your public forum profile you have a 2020 GLC 63 though : )

 

That is because (at least true for W205 sedan C 43) the brakes on the W205 C 43 is the same as W205 C 300 amg line. Just the lettering on the caliper is different. This was verified by part numbers by a forum member here.

 

I went from a GLC 43 to a GLE 63 and never looked back. Only other thing I ever wanted was a GLC 63! But now I’m so used to the E, I don’t think I can go down in size.