C63 Owners - What will you have next?

[Deleted member 37751]

They're rare as hens theet mate I still got my eye out there and if a decent one pops for realistic money I'll buy it.

Good man, knew you wouldn't let the side down.

 

[stevebgt1]

Well I am gonna throw another curve ball . As you know i swapped my C63 for an RS4. Now then ....
Due to personal circumstances ,, i had to sell the RS4 and use the cash somewhere else , so I thought i would chuck myself in another car , but on the company . Tax laws being tax laws , i did my homework , and I have ended up with a BMW i8.
Gasp !!! I here you all !! MB AMG lovers !!
Gotta say ... what a flippin motor !!
Insults / sarcasm /digs / expected and welcomed .
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[C36fan]

Well I am gonna throw another curve ball . As you know i swapped my C63 for an RS4. Now then ....
Due to personal circumstances ,, i had to sell the RS4 and use the cash somewhere else , so I thought i would chuck myself in another car , but on the company . Tax laws being tax laws , i did my homework , and I have ended up with a BMW i8.
Gasp !!! I here you all !! MB AMG lovers !!
Gotta say ... what a flippin motor !!
Insults / sarcasm /digs / expected and welcomed .
Form a queue !!

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Nice car !

 

[RJ C63]

Nice car will be interested to hear your thoughts on performance and driving experience.

 

[stevebgt1]

Performance : in the same bracket as my previous few cars . 0-60 times around low 4's , roll on power was prob best in the 507 to be fair , but the i8 does not hang about by any means . With the combined torque of electric up front and TT motor over the rear , its a weird feeling of power .,very linear but very strong too ., drives beautifully for normal road use . Switchable settings for everything as usual . Steering is effortless , although could be argued not a lot of feedback , but hey , this is a hybrid , and a brand new car by BMW ! Personally i don't think it would cut it on a track , but i don't really care . For a hybrid supercar , in its first generation , its amazing , especially the techi gizmos that its loaded with ., makes you wonder where this will be in another 5 years . Downsides : not many . Brakes are not as good as previous 2 cars , but they just need a slightly heavier foot , which you adjust to . Bit awkward to get in and out of but not a deal breaker . Wheels / tyres a little narrow if you are being picky , but there are aftermarket ones available if thats your thing .
The interior is typical beemer , minimal but functional . Space age but comfy at the same time .
Overall very impressed , especially with the minimal running costs through a business . 7% bik , zero rfl , and i am getting 58mpg !!


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[C36fan]

Performance : in the same bracket as my previous few cars . 0-60 times around low 4's , roll on power was prob best in the 507 to be fair , but the i8 does not hang about by any means . With the combined torque of electric up front and TT motor over the rear , its a weird feeling of power .,very linear but very strong too ., drives beautifully for normal road use . Switchable settings for everything as usual . Steering is effortless , although could be argued not a lot of feedback , but hey , this is a hybrid , and a brand new car by BMW ! Personally i don't think it would cut it on a track , but i don't really care . For a hybrid supercar , in its first generation , its amazing , especially the techi gizmos that its loaded with ., makes you wonder where this will be in another 5 years . Downsides : not many . Brakes are not as good as previous 2 cars , but they just need a slightly heavier foot , which you adjust to . Bit awkward to get in and out of but not a deal breaker . Wheels / tyres a little narrow if you are being picky , but there are aftermarket ones available if thats your thing .
The interior is typical beemer , minimal but functional . Space age but comfy at the same time .
Overall very impressed , especially with the minimal running costs through a business . 7% bik , zero rfl , and i am getting 58mpg !!

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Steve I nearly fell asleep!lol

 

[stevebgt1]

You asked ??!! [emoji851]


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[GazzyFizzle]

Flipping eck Steve you don't hang about!

 

[stevebgt1]

It was a kind of `forced` decision Gaz. I now have plenty of cash in the bank , from the sale of the Audi, and my company has provided me with this ! Win Win !!
I know its not a true `petrol head`s` Car, but my god....... it`s bloody good !

 

[stevebgt1]

So, anybody changed recently ? What to ? And why ?
( just re-igniting an old thread ......)

 

[JohnnyAMG]

I am searching for an SL55 after a C63PP. I have moved to London so only need something for the weekends and the odd jump around to europe.

 

[mattc43]

Performance : in the same bracket as my previous few cars . 0-60 times around low 4's , roll on power was prob best in the 507 to be fair , but the i8 does not hang about by any means . With the combined torque of electric up front and TT motor over the rear , its a weird feeling of power .,very linear but very strong too ., drives beautifully for normal road use . Switchable settings for everything as usual . Steering is effortless , although could be argued not a lot of feedback , but hey , this is a hybrid , and a brand new car by BMW ! Personally i don't think it would cut it on a track , but i don't really care . For a hybrid supercar , in its first generation , its amazing , especially the techi gizmos that its loaded with ., makes you wonder where this will be in another 5 years . Downsides : not many . Brakes are not as good as previous 2 cars , but they just need a slightly heavier foot , which you adjust to . Bit awkward to get in and out of but not a deal breaker . Wheels / tyres a little narrow if you are being picky , but there are aftermarket ones available if thats your thing .
The interior is typical beemer , minimal but functional . Space age but comfy at the same time .
Overall very impressed , especially with the minimal running costs through a business . 7% bik , zero rfl , and i am getting 58mpg !!


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Having been a massive sceptic of these I was intrigued when a friend borrowed one from BMW for a few days a couple of weeks ago. I have to say.....WOW. What a car. Very expensive but he ragged this car around for 3 days and it returned 35mpg!! More than fast enough for ANY road and a proper headturner.

I too am really interested to see where the technology goes with this over the next couple of years.

 

[Grovsie31]

As nice as it looks and as good as the running costs are, its a 100k car with a 1.5 3 cylinder.

**** that right off.

 

[Walski]

Am currently considering my options..... not in a hurry to sell my C63 but feel a change coming on. Test drove a Golf R, Golf GTI Clubsport 40 and a Cayman last week. both Golfs were impressive for what they are.... Cayman felt a little underpowered at the top end (981 2.5).
Got back in the C63 and everything was good again
Incidentally, got the missus a Mini Cooper S last weekend. What a hoot that is to drive.... I loved it!!!!

 

[amiller81]

Got to be the new E63 that arrives next year....

4wd, 600+hp, drift mode and slightly bigger than the C63 plus when cruising it knocks some of the cylinders off for better mpg. What more do you want???

https://youtu.be/CukBonJhzTQ

 

[Alex]

Got to be the new E63 that arrives next year....

4wd, 600+hp, drift mode and slightly bigger than the C63 plus when cruising it knocks some of the cylinders off for better mpg. What more do you want???

https://youtu.be/CukBonJhzTQ

Absolutely. Spending £80-90K to gain a few mpg is every AMG owner's dream.

 

[WhiteBlack]

Got to be the new E63 that arrives next year....

4wd, 600+hp, drift mode and slightly bigger than the C63 plus when cruising it knocks some of the cylinders off for better mpg. What more do you want???

https://youtu.be/CukBonJhzTQ

Well what I don't want is 4WD, a massive heavy old bus and a depreciation roller coaster!

 

[C36fan]

Absolutely. Spending £80-90K to gain a few mpg is every AMG owner's dream.

What's MPG means ?;-)

 

[C36fan]

Well what I don't want is 4WD, a massive heavy old bus and a depreciation roller coaster!

My friend if you looking for something boring and with lack of power or soul you can find it in your local bmw or audi dealer , yes amg is a heavy old bus but full of character and a pleasure to have.
Who cares about depreciation?

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

My friend if you looking for something boring and with lack of power or soul you can find it in your local bmw or audi dealer , yes amg is a heavy old bus but full of character and a pleasure to have.
Who cares about depreciation?

Looking at WhiteBlack's cars - CLK63 Black Series and GTR - he/she is probably used to very little depreciation, and depending upon the purchase date may even expect appreciation. That could make the heavier depreciation of a brand new mainstream AMG much more difficult to swallow.