New member - potential C63 AMG owner

[BENINLUX]

Hi All,

I live in Luxembourg (just over an hour from the Nordschleife, if moving quickly) and have my eye on a brand new C63 from the local dealership. My missus gets a decent discount through her work, which would swallow up most of the depreciation.


Currently I'm a biker - I have a Honda Super Blackbird. However I'm getting a bit old (31) and soft for riding in the rain and cold. Plus I have a kid (not bike friendly) and an starting 6 months parental leave as of Easter 2011, so will need to get the boy and I around to do stuff whle the missus is off at work with her car.

Just came accross this site while google-ing reviews of the C63 AMG. Off for a test drive tomorrow lunchtime. Would appreciate any suggestions for things to check out when in the car.

Ta everso

 

[The _Don]

Hi and welcome what spec is the car ?

 

[kamalpatel12448]

Go for it - you'll love it and welcome to the forum!

 

[s500colin]

Hi and Welcome to the forum

 

[A210AMG]

Hello

Luxembourg you say..... at least you will be ok for petrol My memory of driving through customs was a straight road just full or petrol stations


6 Months off and a C63 to play with


saying that with a new born you will be too tired to drive.


PS I hope its an estate for all the stuff you will need

 

[chan268]

welcome. hope you get the c63

 

[BENINLUX]

saying that with a new born you will be too tired to drive.

He will actually be 2 by then, so he's farly easy compared to a newborn!

@ The Don, So far I've got the following options:
Business pack (includes nearl everything: mirrors, ils, bluetooth, nav, parking sensors)
Keyless go
Harmon Kardon
AMG driver's package
Rear sun blinds
19" wheels

If there's anything obvous that I should add please let me know!

 

[Deleted member 37751]

He will actually be 2 by then, so he's farly easy compared to a newborn!

@ The Don, So far I've got the following options:
Business pack (includes nearl everything: mirrors, ils, bluetooth, nav, parking sensors)
Keyless go
Harmon Kardon
AMG driver's package
Rear sun blinds
19" wheels

If there's anything obvous that I should add please let me know!

A Panoramic roof is a must, in my opinion.

 

[C240Sport97]

He will actually be 2 by then, so he's farly easy compared to a newborn!

@ The Don, So far I've got the following options:
Business pack (includes nearl everything: mirrors, ils, bluetooth, nav, parking sensors)
Keyless go
Harmon Kardon
AMG driver's package
Rear sun blinds
19" wheels

If there's anything obvous that I should add please let me know!

keyless go not available in the UK (E and C classes)

 

[BlackC55]

LSD is a must

 

[BENINLUX]

LSD is a must

Thanks BlackC55, I wasn't sure about the LSD. I do intend a bit of track time (Nordschleife, Spa, etc within a short drive of here) .

Not sure about the roof - isn't it just extra weight on an already heavy car? I'll take a look see if there are any panoramic roofed ones at the dealership...

 

[crockers]

A Panoramic roof is a must, in my opinion.

Think the C63 only has a standard sunroof as an option not a panoramic one.

 

[mika]

up to september 2010 std sunroof is fitted
dont think its changed

 

[amgmaster]

european spec is different to uk spec. in europe you can get keyless go,panroof, which i think would be stunning especialy on a white c63.

 

[BENINLUX]

Drove an M3 yesterday after work and was quite underwhelmed. Definitely preferred the look and go of the MB

 

[trapperjohn]

Welcome BENINLUX. I used to listen to a very famous radio station based in Luxembourg.
So at least you tried the M3 and now the way is clear for MB.
Good Luck.

 

[Faceliftw211]

Welcome aboard. Great choice of car.