2011 or 2012 E63. Which One?
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2011 or 2012 E63. Which One?
I think I've decided to go with the e63 instead of the c63. Before I get to my main question, why is depreciation so much worse on the e63? Should I expect the same to happen over the course of my ownership (lets say 4 years)?
So on to the main question. I am looking at two E63's and I am not sure whats the better value.
2011 E63:
- MSRP $101k
- 52k miles
- no accidents
- Price: $44k at carmax
- 5 year maxcare warranty $3.5k
- OTD around $52k
2012 E63:
- MSRP $93k
- 48k miles
- no accidents
- Price: $55k at dealership
- CPO
- OTD around $55k (assuming I can work the price a little).
So which is the better choice?
2011 with a better warranty, cheaper, higher original msrp, and the NA engine?
2012 with the bi-turbo engine, cpo (only for a year though), slightly better interior (imo), and its a newer model?
So on to the main question. I am looking at two E63's and I am not sure whats the better value.
2011 E63:
- MSRP $101k
- 52k miles
- no accidents
- Price: $44k at carmax
- 5 year maxcare warranty $3.5k
- OTD around $52k
2012 E63:
- MSRP $93k
- 48k miles
- no accidents
- Price: $55k at dealership
- CPO
- OTD around $55k (assuming I can work the price a little).
So which is the better choice?
2011 with a better warranty, cheaper, higher original msrp, and the NA engine?
2012 with the bi-turbo engine, cpo (only for a year though), slightly better interior (imo), and its a newer model?
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I think I've decided to go with the e63 instead of the c63. Before I get to my main question, why is depreciation so much worse on the e63? Should I expect the same to happen over the course of my ownership (lets say 4 years)?
So on to the main question. I am looking at two E63's and I am not sure whats the better value.
2011 E63:
- MSRP $101k
- 52k miles
- no accidents
- Price: $44k at carmax
- 5 year maxcare warranty $3.5k
- OTD around $52k
2012 E63:
- MSRP $93k
- 48k miles
- no accidents
- Price: $55k at dealership
- CPO
- OTD around $55k (assuming I can work the price a little).
So which is the better choice?
2011 with a better warranty, cheaper, higher original msrp, and the NA engine?
2012 with the bi-turbo engine, cpo (only for a year though), slightly better interior (imo), and its a newer model?
So on to the main question. I am looking at two E63's and I am not sure whats the better value.
2011 E63:
- MSRP $101k
- 52k miles
- no accidents
- Price: $44k at carmax
- 5 year maxcare warranty $3.5k
- OTD around $52k
2012 E63:
- MSRP $93k
- 48k miles
- no accidents
- Price: $55k at dealership
- CPO
- OTD around $55k (assuming I can work the price a little).
So which is the better choice?
2011 with a better warranty, cheaper, higher original msrp, and the NA engine?
2012 with the bi-turbo engine, cpo (only for a year though), slightly better interior (imo), and its a newer model?
Your presented with a pretty hard choice, but here is things to consider:
1: The 2011 with the higher MSRP is loaded with more options, but are those the options that you want or even care for? The 2012 with its MSRP seems like a base AMG and can you live with that ?
2: Does both models come as CPO or just the 2012? CPO cars are the only use car I would buy. Either way, I would ask the 2 dealers to see the service history on both cars to see if there is any service record that may deter you one from the other.
3: Are you planing to doing any tuning to the car ? If so, I think the V8 tt has more tuning options.
Sorry, I can answer why the E63s has more depreciation value than the C63, but if plan on owning the car for about 4 years, I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Good luck with your choice and post some pics when you bring the beast home.
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I'd go with the 2012 all day long, more efficient and modern and lot's of improvements over the 2011. Plus a year newer which on these cars is 5 to 8 grand within itself. I'd think the 2012 would hold it's value better too (still not great though) than the 2011 as most people do want the 157 TT.
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Here at least the c63 seems to have a very sporty reputation compared with the e63. It is also fairly well known among car enthusiasts. The e63 is much less popular, less well recognized and known. Hence lower prices. I would take the e63 anyday.
