Looking at 07 E63, what to expect?
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2003 C230
As far as the "truth hurting" then yeah, an E55 is (marginally) faster stock. But especially if you want to mod cheap and get power out of the motor so it goes even faster in a straight line, then the E55 FTW.
But if the OP wants a fast car that's more civilized as a daily driver with a more precise steering feel and better handling, plus a 7 speed tranny that works smoother and makes for even better mpg, then the E63 FTW. (Plus you won't have to get a whole new bumper/facelift kit to make it look good, or replace the steering wheel.
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And there are still folks who actually like n/a motors and don't like cars that sound like a vacuum cleaner going down the road.
It's all what one is wanting for their own needs.
fwiw, if you can swing a used 2009, the new COMAND system and Nav with VC is 1000x better than the old DVD based system on the '08s and earlier.
Get the W211 for your comfort daily and then a weekend car for real driving. Even CPO'd 997s are pretty cheap these days. You can now almost get two CPO'd cars for what the new price of just one was several years ago.
But if the OP wants a fast car that's more civilized as a daily driver with a more precise steering feel and better handling, plus a 7 speed tranny that works smoother and makes for even better mpg, then the E63 FTW. (Plus you won't have to get a whole new bumper/facelift kit to make it look good, or replace the steering wheel.
)And there are still folks who actually like n/a motors and don't like cars that sound like a vacuum cleaner going down the road.
It's all what one is wanting for their own needs.
fwiw, if you can swing a used 2009, the new COMAND system and Nav with VC is 1000x better than the old DVD based system on the '08s and earlier.
Get the W211 for your comfort daily and then a weekend car for real driving. Even CPO'd 997s are pretty cheap these days. You can now almost get two CPO'd cars for what the new price of just one was several years ago.
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07 E63 AMG, 10 C63 AMG, 07 E63 Designo, 07 E350, 09 C300, 07 C230
I have an 07 E63, and this car has been bulletproof thus far. The only issue that I had was a faulty rear air strut, which was replaced under warranty. But some issues to consider: Brakes due to their size, they start to squeak around the 50% wear point. Suspension due to sticky relay the airmatic pump motors can fail. Rear air struts (bellows) may develope leaks, which causes the pump to run more more often to maintain ride height. And if your struts are punctured, your pump will burn up trying to keep your car at ride height. Other than those issues, the car is outstanding.
