Looking to Purchase E63, Advice
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Looking to Purchase E63, Advice
So Father is looking to purchase an E63, among a few other vehicles considering. M3, M5, C63, E63, Major ones of Course.
Up here in Canada, looking at about 45,000 for a low mileage E63 (2010) No performance Package.
And 65-70k for the 2012+ with biturbo's
Now from what I've seen with biturbo's I know he'd be more likely to keep the car for longer given it seems like Biturbo has more potential modding from ECU tuning etc.
Can you Justify the 20k difference between few years more Warranty, for the Biturbo? Is it worth it? (Looking at one that has Carbon trim package + Diamond white, loaded completely, in regards to biturbo, where the 6.2's are more reserved black/black executive looking)
Of course the new C63 is also on the list, but he nor I can justify spending 70k on a C63 2014 507, when that e63 with biturbo can be found for 65-70 from what I've seena t least.
Thoughts?
Up here in Canada, looking at about 45,000 for a low mileage E63 (2010) No performance Package.
And 65-70k for the 2012+ with biturbo's
Now from what I've seen with biturbo's I know he'd be more likely to keep the car for longer given it seems like Biturbo has more potential modding from ECU tuning etc.
Can you Justify the 20k difference between few years more Warranty, for the Biturbo? Is it worth it? (Looking at one that has Carbon trim package + Diamond white, loaded completely, in regards to biturbo, where the 6.2's are more reserved black/black executive looking)
Of course the new C63 is also on the list, but he nor I can justify spending 70k on a C63 2014 507, when that e63 with biturbo can be found for 65-70 from what I've seena t least.
Thoughts?
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I would jump to the 2011 model year to avoid the potential head bolt problem with the 2010s. Also the 2011 is last nat. asp. 6.2L. The bi turbo is 5.5L I think. Otherwise go with the styling you like best. Of course a plus is a 2012 still under Mfg. warranty and purchase a Mercedes extended warranty when you buy the car.
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Ya thats why I'm finding all 2012's priced significantly higher, like lowest I'm seeing nationally is about 68k, 65k with a low offer. Where 2011's are around 45k With low enough KM etc.
Even throwing the gas difference for a 100,000km which is about 4,000$, and extended warranty, still left with another 12,000$ to do whatever you want with it comparatively.
We found a 2010 that only had 13,000km on it, but ya if they wouldn't allow a extended to be purchased on that, let alone if it has known issues to come.
Even throwing the gas difference for a 100,000km which is about 4,000$, and extended warranty, still left with another 12,000$ to do whatever you want with it comparatively.
We found a 2010 that only had 13,000km on it, but ya if they wouldn't allow a extended to be purchased on that, let alone if it has known issues to come.
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Actually seriously considering a GLA45 Amg now just since its been reviewed so well, and will do everything for him. Great fuel economy etc, depends what the Benz dealer offers for the bi-turbo but of course other quirks come with that, though that things crazy fuel efficient considering as well.
Like eating through pair of summers pretty much a season and half lol
Like eating through pair of summers pretty much a season and half lol
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If I were to get the biturbo model, it would have to be with AWD. Otherwise, I would get a 2011 if naturally aspirated. I'm very glad that I went 2011 instead of 2010. No headbolt issue and the dash, and headliner are awesome.
To me a C63 is a totally different class of car and IMHO not a great choice. I would have bought one in a heartbeat if it had the luxury of the E63, but the lack of available luxury options really boggled my mind. The M3 IMHO is loads better than the C63 except they are always underpowered and still are missing the luxury features I want if I'm stepping away from a true sports car.
To me a C63 is a totally different class of car and IMHO not a great choice. I would have bought one in a heartbeat if it had the luxury of the E63, but the lack of available luxury options really boggled my mind. The M3 IMHO is loads better than the C63 except they are always underpowered and still are missing the luxury features I want if I'm stepping away from a true sports car.
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Drive both the NA and FI versions, personally I could not stand NA in an E-class...507 is a different story of course.
The new M3/M4 aren't really underpowered, but the cabin is still underwhelming (like the w204). Again, not a good comparison between 3 and 5 series either.
The new M3/M4 aren't really underpowered, but the cabin is still underwhelming (like the w204). Again, not a good comparison between 3 and 5 series either.
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Drive both the NA and FI versions, personally I could not stand NA in an E-class...507 is a different story of course.
The new M3/M4 aren't really underpowered, but the cabin is still underwhelming (like the w204). Again, not a good comparison between 3 and 5 series either.
The new M3/M4 aren't really underpowered, but the cabin is still underwhelming (like the w204). Again, not a good comparison between 3 and 5 series either.
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'14 C63 507, '11 C300, '96 Cobra, '91 Mr2
Lots of cars to be had with the same power to weight ratio and price -- Cayman, Evora, RC-F to just name a few. I highly doubt there is anyone here on the board that can extract 100% from the M3/M4 at a race track (or the 507 for that matter).
Ventilated seats? I don't know man, how about wearing a dri-fit shirt?
Ventilated seats? I don't know man, how about wearing a dri-fit shirt?
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