Pulled the trigger, finally, on a '08 E63.
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2011 Ford Raptor, 2003 FX35, 2008 E63 AMG (Gone but not forgotten)
Pulled the trigger, finally, on a '08 E63.
So I finally did it. I took delivery of a 2008 E63 AMG last night. I secured financing through a local credit union which gave me a great rate, and made the purchase super fast and painless.
It's got just under 28k miles, black on black, Premium II and Parktronic. I will say, it's got more scratches than I thought a 2008 should, but it was also 10k under Kelly Blue Book and 14k under the NADA retail price.
There is a little crack in the drivers side mirror turn signal lens, so I have to investigate that. I finally got the Homelink working with our rolling code GDO. This is particularly funny since my wife's Infiniti FX hasn't worked for the 4 years we've lived here, but since I learned the trick, I got that programmed too!
I have to check on the tires. They are Dunlop and say "winter" on them. So not sure what I got there.
Since I have 2 years left on the Factory MB warranty, I'll be waiting on the extended. I'll be going with Chrysler from Mike Chase. Good guy, and he's local to me. I have the whole run down on warranty's, so if you're interested, PM me and I'll share what I've learned.
I will say, this thing is ridiculous fast. I have to learn to keep my mouth closed under hard acceleration, since the rear seats are being sprayed with drool!
I've attached some of the pics from Autotrader that were up there. It's kinda a crappy day here in the Chicagoland area, so personal pics will be coming.
I want to personally thank all of you out there who take the time to post on here. The information you provide is beyond valuable and is very much appreciated.
Thanks again, take care, and happy and safe driving to you all.
Todd
It's got just under 28k miles, black on black, Premium II and Parktronic. I will say, it's got more scratches than I thought a 2008 should, but it was also 10k under Kelly Blue Book and 14k under the NADA retail price.
There is a little crack in the drivers side mirror turn signal lens, so I have to investigate that. I finally got the Homelink working with our rolling code GDO. This is particularly funny since my wife's Infiniti FX hasn't worked for the 4 years we've lived here, but since I learned the trick, I got that programmed too!
I have to check on the tires. They are Dunlop and say "winter" on them. So not sure what I got there.
Since I have 2 years left on the Factory MB warranty, I'll be waiting on the extended. I'll be going with Chrysler from Mike Chase. Good guy, and he's local to me. I have the whole run down on warranty's, so if you're interested, PM me and I'll share what I've learned.
I will say, this thing is ridiculous fast. I have to learn to keep my mouth closed under hard acceleration, since the rear seats are being sprayed with drool!
I've attached some of the pics from Autotrader that were up there. It's kinda a crappy day here in the Chicagoland area, so personal pics will be coming.
I want to personally thank all of you out there who take the time to post on here. The information you provide is beyond valuable and is very much appreciated.
Thanks again, take care, and happy and safe driving to you all.
Todd
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2011 Ford Raptor, 2003 FX35, 2008 E63 AMG (Gone but not forgotten)
Well, for my first mod, I'm going to get tires that won't melt above 40 degrees!
So I looked and they are Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D. D'oh!
Now I still would have bought the car even with those tires on, but I would have liked to have known. Fool on me for not looking, caught up in the moment.
Worse part, honestly, is searching these darn forums to get people's opinions.
Michelle versus Pirelle versus Contis. Ugg!
So I looked and they are Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D. D'oh!
Now I still would have bought the car even with those tires on, but I would have liked to have known. Fool on me for not looking, caught up in the moment.
Worse part, honestly, is searching these darn forums to get people's opinions.
Michelle versus Pirelle versus Contis. Ugg!
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looks good. Congrads! Look at this way - at least you don't have to buy a winter set-up. Now what you can do is go up to 19's or 20's (depending on your preference) and tell the wife that it's necessary because you can't run dedicated summer tires in the winter (especially in Chicago)
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If it helps, the most popular tires I have noticed on the forum are Toyo's, Michelins, Nitto and Hankooks. A couple of guys run Conti's (including myself). I very rarely see Pirellis mentioned. All get good reviews from the people who run them but it breaks down to how much you want to spend, do you want extreme dry grip, want to run directional tread, care about noise, wet performance, ride comfort etc.
Once again good luck with the tire search (I say seriously use it as an excuse to get new wheels) and enjoy her
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.If it helps, the most popular tires I have noticed on the forum are Toyo's, Michelins, Nitto and Hankooks. A couple of guys run Conti's (including myself). I very rarely see Pirellis mentioned. All get good reviews from the people who run them but it breaks down to how much you want to spend, do you want extreme dry grip, want to run directional tread, care about noise, wet performance, ride comfort etc.
Once again good luck with the tire search (I say seriously use it as an excuse to get new wheels) and enjoy her
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2011 Ford Raptor, 2003 FX35, 2008 E63 AMG (Gone but not forgotten)
I think I'm going Michelin. Not sure why except from the conjecture I've heard. Plus I can get them at Tire Rack, they're in stock, and my wife's old boss has a sister there that might be able to get me a few bucks off.
What sucks is I want to drive this girl. Now all I'll do is sit in the driveway, make vroom vroom sounds, and try to figure out the NASA sized computer stuff inside!
What sucks is I want to drive this girl. Now all I'll do is sit in the driveway, make vroom vroom sounds, and try to figure out the NASA sized computer stuff inside!
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RE:08 E63
Congrats on the new ride, the E63 is an awesome car.
I would go with Michelins, they cost a little more but are worth it. I put PS2's on mine shortly after I got it last Summer, huge improvement over my OEM Contis. After you get used to the power, go and see the folks at Eurocharged for a tune, I believe they are local for you.
I would go with Michelins, they cost a little more but are worth it. I put PS2's on mine shortly after I got it last Summer, huge improvement over my OEM Contis. After you get used to the power, go and see the folks at Eurocharged for a tune, I believe they are local for you.
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