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    W204 C63 - Secondary Cat Delete or Remap first?

    Hi - can you just buy a swap-out section of pipe that bolts into place? I would like to remove my 2nd Cats too but I want to return them to standard if I sell the car. I've heard that a piece has to be CUT out so it seems rather "final"? Thanks
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    These are fair and indeed valid views. It's good to bounce ideas round like this. I am already incurring big fuel bills so it's not as if I am starting from zero however. Can I ask - can I expect 22mpg and why the "pre face lift" comment? Are they worse than the newer cars for reliability or...
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    Hi - just for my own clarity (as this is quite significant), doing 8000 miles in 6 months is 1333 per month. At £6 per gallon the car would have to be averaging 7 mpg to get through £1100 of fuel! I was hoping for an average of 20mpg plus on a motorway cruise to work. I knew a chap who had an...
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    Yeah I'd thought about that too. I'd also considered running it 3 out of the 5 days per week and running other cars to keep the costs/miles off the car. Just having one to use as and when the mood takes you is enough. Thanks
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    Thanks for this feedback. As I say (and without going into details) fuel isn't a factor nor really is allowance. I'm more looking at running costs and reliability over that sort of mileage. I'm not approaching this from a "money no object" point of view. Indeed quite the opposite as I am very...
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    I figure these cars will hold their value better than most and I've only ever seen one 100k miles plus car on the market and it was only £1500 to £2000 cheaper than a average mile car from memory. The jist of what I'm reading is - running costs in the form of tyres and service could be fairly...
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    Thank you for all the feedback folks - it does help to hear the opinion of existing owners! I didn't realise the discs could be interchanged??? That is interesting as the PPP is an attractive option with the LSD but the cost of the discs had put me off. So... for my own clarity then, are you...
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    Yeah I see your point, I do 74 miles to work and 74 home again - mostly motorway which tends to be a little easier on tyres. I'd buy the tyres online to save £££ and while I wouldn't skimp on the quality I find Eagle F1's don't last at all as they are mega soft. I can get 20k+ out of a set of...
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    C63 Headbolts changed out for Weistec ARP Studs

    Hey! Its great to see someone getting under the bonnet of their own motor. Can I ask, do you own the cam locking kit and where did you get it from? For clarity - did you swap the head bolts one by one yourself (am I reading that correctly). Is this a recognised approach? I've heard it is a bit...
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    Sorry... What do you mean "OP" please? Thanks
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    Thanks folks! I'd be opting out too. The tax would be outrageous. Are these cars good for the high miles then? You don't see many big miler's around. I am a bit concerned about the head bolt issues as I'd be buying private and they aren't a recall item so I risk pot luck I guess. When I come...
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    Thinking of buying a C63 as Company Car??

    Hi Folks, I am new here and I am grateful for the opportunity to use the forum to focus this question and gather some useful opinions. Basically I do 50k per year (95% motorway miles) and I'm seriously considering buying a C63. MADNESS!!! I hear you cry but fuel will not be a consideration...
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