C63 - One Year On : A Few Stats

[mika]

C63 Saloon 2010(60) 457bhp

delivered 1st September 2010

Palladium Silver, Black 19" Wheels

Delivery mileage 00012, Current mileage 20353

Fuel consumption 19-20 mpg on average, best 24-25 mpg,
on track days 8-10 mpg

Oil consumption 4.5 litres between services/top ups Mobil 0/40

Tyres

Summer
Fronts
Conti 3's 235/35/19 tread remaining 5.5mm after 14000mls
Rears
1st set Conti 3's 255/30/19 used in 6700 mls
2nd set Conti 5's 265/30/19 used in 7300 mls
3rd set Kumho KU31 265/30/19 just fitted

Winter
Fronts
Vreds Wintrac Extreme 235/35/19 tread remaining 6.5mm after 6300mls
Rears
Vreds Wintrac Extreme 265/30/19 tread remaining 5.5mm after 6300mls

 

[LTD]

Any other expenses ?

 

[Colin_b]

So, £6000 on fuel, £1,500 on tyres and £45 on oil for a C63.

A BMW 320 would cost you £2500 fuel, £800 on tyres and £30 on oil.

You have to ask yourself is A C63 really worth the extra £4215 a year in running costs? A whole £11.45 a day.



I think the answer is blatantly obvious

 

[Aeroman]

Palladium Silver, Black 19" Wheels

Thanks for the interesting write-up Mika, interesting to look at your Goodwood photos as I have also gone for the same colour combination.

Did you have a black leather interior too?

Looking forward to taking delivery of mine next week...

 

[mika]

So, £6000 on fuel, £1,500 on tyres and £45 on oil for a C63.

A BMW 320 would cost you £2500 fuel, £800 on tyres and £30 on oil.

You have to ask yourself is A C63 really worth the extra £4215 a year in running costs? A whole £11.45 a day.



I think the answer is blatantly obvious

Colin are you my mum?

 

[developer]

So, £6000 on fuel, £1,500 on tyres and £45 on oil for a C63.

A BMW 320 would cost you £2500 fuel, £800 on tyres and £30 on oil.

You have to ask yourself is A C63 really worth the extra £4215 a year in running costs? A whole £11.45 a day.



I think the answer is blatantly obvious

I'd spend it - you're a long time dead.

 

[st4]

I'd spend it - you're a long time dead.

I would, but that eleven quid a day is a take away a day. Mmmm AMG or endless curry. Its not an easy a question on first thoughts.

 

[C240Sport97]

I didn't realise your car does not have the Performance Pack .. how disappointing

 

[JonMad]

Any services/brakes/repairs in there? What about tax, insurance, track day entrance fees and estimated depreciation for a complete 'cost per mile so far'?

 

[Simon_M]

September? I thought yours was a March 2010? Proved I don't pay attention!

Mine is 1 year old in 16 days.....

 

[Colin_b]

Colin are you my mum?

Nah, the little red horned beastie that sits on your shoulder and says "faster"

 

[Simon_M]

In that case you're very big and persuasive!!

S

 

[trando]

So, £6000 on fuel, £1,500 on tyres and £45 on oil for a C63.

A BMW 320 would cost you £2500 fuel, £800 on tyres and £30 on oil.

You have to ask yourself is A C63 really worth the extra £4215 a year in running costs? A whole £11.45 a day.



I think the answer is blatantly obvious

Sorry - obvious to who? A BMW 320 is as common as a Ford Mondeo and just another blandmobile...

 

[Colin_b]

Sorry - obvious to who? A BMW 320 is as common as a Ford Mondeo and just another blandmobile...

Obvious to me... if you want a C63 you expect it to be expensive to run, but £11 quid a day in extra running costs is a minute price to pay, given you can afford a C63 in the first place. Hence the nana.

And yes, the BMW320 is a blandbox The C63 isn't.

 

[trando]

sorry - completely missed the sarcasm....

 

[Colin_b]

sorry - completely missed the sarcasm....

Sarcasm? This being an MB forum, I prefer wit.

 

[ironsheik]

Damn.... 3 sets of rear tires in a year...

 

[mika]

C63 Saloon 2010(60) 457bhp

delivered 1st September 2010

Palladium Silver, Black 19" Wheels

Delivery mileage 00012, Current mileage 20353

Fuel consumption 19-20 mpg on average, best 24-25 mpg,
on track days 8-10 mpg

Oil consumption 4.5 litres between services/top ups Mobil 0/40

Tyres

Summer
Fronts
Conti 3's 235/35/19 tread remaining 5.5mm after 14000mls
Rears
1st set Conti 3's 255/30/19 used in 6700 mls
2nd set Conti 5's 265/30/19 used in 7300 mls
3rd set Kumho KU31 265/30/19 just fitted

Winter
Fronts
Vreds Wintrac Extreme 235/35/19 tread remaining 6.5mm after 6300mls
Rears
Vreds Wintrac Extreme 265/30/19 tread remaining 5.5mm after 6300mls

A few more jottings

I had it "Stargarded" on delivery for £300

"A" service carried out in April 2010 - i provided the Oil , negligible brake pad wear noted - they didnt record the pad wear ( i m sure this will be apparent at the next service following two track days)
cost of service A - £170 plus Oil

Steering geometry checked/adjusted £60 just as a precaution

Road Tax £950 year 1 £425 year 2
Insurance via Mercedes Daimler £592 two named drivers both over 50

replacement lower front grille £20 ( labour was FOC MB Maidstone ) details on a previous thread (branch pulled out in front of me )

next service is due in approx 3000mls say October/November 2011

Ive got squeaky mirror syndrome and my drivers seat is showing slight signs of wear - both not uncommon i believe



initial thoughts
and after 12 months

 

[mika]

I would, but that eleven quid a day is a take away a day. Mmmm AMG or endless curry. Its not an easy a question on first thoughts.

Hi ***

if i park up for the day, occasionally, can i have the curry?:

 

[LTD]

mika

I think you have your cake and have eaten it.

Phenomenal car.

@*** - endless curry and you WILL sound just like a '63 engine at full chat. You'd need to start fitting the back of your boxers with Odor Eaters.