New Member with a W212 E63 Estate

[Fulla]

Hi All,

New member here with a W212 E63 Estate.
We have had it 2 months and are already loving it. The car was bought from Masons in Hertfordshire which was a great experience.
Looking forward to being a forum member and I'll add a thank you now for all the answers to question I am bound to be asking.
As a note to self I'll spend some time reading about the rules, I just posted an intro in the AMG lounge not realising there is this new members area...

 

[SmartAmg]

Lovely motor you've got there.

 

[AMGeed]

Welcome to the forum
Excellent choice of car.

 

[Wearsthefoxhat]

Welcome, a very nice choice,

 

[MissyD]

Hello and welcome

 

[fabes]

Nice, like the colour and wheels

 

[Fulla]

Nice, like the colour and wheels

I didn't like the black wheels at 1st. I have another car that was all black. Had the dealer paint them silver before collection and it was the right choice. However on the AMG they have grown on me, not least because they hide the dirt...

 

[pioneercollector]

Welcome to the group and a very nice looking car, i do like the colour!

 

[Smart320]

Welcome, I don’t like black wheels normally but the look very good with that body colour .

 

[j dog]

Wow this looks great! Exactly what i'm after! What colour is it if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Fulla]

Hi I believe it is Selenite Grey. I really like it and it's even made me like the black alloys.

 

[jkhamler]

Fantastic!

Bit of a thread resurrection - how is it going with the car? I'm lurking for one of these myself but keen to find more about the long term reliability etc.

 

[Fulla]

Fantastic!

Bit of a thread resurrection - how is it going with the car? I'm lurking for one of these myself but keen to find more about the long term reliability etc.

HI JK, interested to hear about your current car the 911. I have a 997 variant and older 3.2 CS.
The E63 so far has been reliable, only items to fail have been Lambada sensor.
Fuel economy hasn't been as bad as expected which I thought was going to be painful.
On a run I can get high 20's and around town it's 15mpg sometimes nudging 20.
In the time I have owned the car I've done around 7,000 miles.
The more I drive it the more I love it, a true Jeckyl and Hyde car.
Did a late night trip back from Essex, through London to home in West London late Saturday night. The car is comfortable, quiet, stable...then when you want it to be with a switch to sport or Sport+ it changes to a very fast estate. Perfect car for my needs when I have late night trips or when I go on holiday in the UK, the size of it swallows all I need it to.
I find on B-roads the 1st Sport setting for the suspension tightens the car up with less roll and the 1st Sport setting for the engine allows you to push on in the manor of a smaller car. The second setting for the suspension I find too harsh, and my 9976 is a GT3 so I am used to a tight chassis.
The chassis for me is a big winner, it really surprises me how you can act the hooligan attacking a favourite road then dial it back to get a wafting, comfortable cruiser.
It's not a shouty car either, more subtle then an RS6 as it kinda just look's like an E-class estate.
It has a quality of fit and finish that my previous BMW 335i didn't have, and the leather is very, very nice. The BM's felt like plastic in comparison.
Mine had been well looked after and looked like new inside and out when I bought it. The only item I wish it had was the 360 camera. My wife has managed to grind the front and back wheels on granite curbs and took a chunk of rubber out of the front tyre!If you haven't driven one I'd go and test drive one. Good luck, and stop lurking and just get one bought...you won't regret it!

 

[jkhamler]

HI JK, interested to hear about your current car the 911. I have a 997 variant and older 3.2 CS.
The E63 so far has been reliable, only items to fail have been Lambada sensor.
Fuel economy hasn't been as bad as expected which I thought was going to be painful.
On a run I can get high 20's and around town it's 15mpg sometimes nudging 20.
In the time I have owned the car I've done around 7,000 miles.
The more I drive it the more I love it, a true Jeckyl and Hyde car.
Did a late night trip back from Essex, through London to home in West London late Saturday night. The car is comfortable, quiet, stable...then when you want it to be with a switch to sport or Sport+ it changes to a very fast estate. Perfect car for my needs when I have late night trips or when I go on holiday in the UK, the size of it swallows all I need it to.
I find on B-roads the 1st Sport setting for the suspension tightens the car up with less roll and the 1st Sport setting for the engine allows you to push on in the manor of a smaller car. The second setting for the suspension I find too harsh, and my 9976 is a GT3 so I am used to a tight chassis.
The chassis for me is a big winner, it really surprises me how you can act the hooligan attacking a favourite road then dial it back to get a wafting, comfortable cruiser.
It's not a shouty car either, more subtle then an RS6 as it kinda just look's like an E-class estate.
It has a quality of fit and finish that my previous BMW 335i didn't have, and the leather is very, very nice. The BM's felt like plastic in comparison.
Mine had been well looked after and looked like new inside and out when I bought it. The only item I wish it had was the 360 camera. My wife has managed to grind the front and back wheels on granite curbs and took a chunk of rubber out of the front tyre!If you haven't driven one I'd go and test drive one. Good luck, and stop lurking and just get one bought...you won't regret it!

Thanks so much for taking the reply to write a thorough reply - much appreciated!

My 997 is a most basic spec (but well sorted) manual 3.6 Carrera coupe. I've had it for over three years and 14k miles - it's been fantastic. However I am conscious of its age and try to keep it out of the worst of the winter weather.

I'm a function band guy so am frequently trundling around the UK with a load of music gear in tow. Currently running a cheap Volvo V50 estate which to be honest, has been brilliant. But I've always fancied an AMG wagon specifically from this era - the new stuff doesn't really appeal to me (and just as well as it's well out of budget)

I know it's going to drink fuel, but as it will mostly be used for long runs I think I can live with mid 20s.

What do you think of this example? Seems tidy for the age/mileage - problem is it's in Cornwall and I'm in Surrey!

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[Fulla]

I am no expert on the E63. Mine came from a garage with a warranty, which was needed 5mins after I drove away...1 coil went so they replaced all with new.
That does look nice but I would want a MB specialist that knows E63's to check it was a good one. What I have noticed is they are not always quick to sell so you should be able to get yourself a good one if you are patient. Worth putting a wanted add on here in case a member is selling their one.
I also considered a CLS as I actually like the looks an interior. But glad I didn't due to the compromised load area.

 

[Lenny63]

@jkhamler that white one has been for sale as long as I can remember ! And that's at least a year now !??

It needed brakes which have since been done, however look closely at the photos, being an S model has it definitely hsd the ceramic discs and pads? Hard to tell but I don't think it has ?

Worth considering, I could be wrong and I'll let someobe else chime in if needsbe.

I know you have been already looking at his, but @jonboyE63 has a great example thats well sorted and been Very well maintained by a reputable Specilist. The reason I know is , I was mulling over buying it before I decided on a GL!

 

[jkhamler]

Hi @Fulla thanks for your input.

I have been chatting to Jon about his car but I'm still at the general lurking phase to work out if one of these is feasible. Agreed it's not really a car you can buy from a distance, privately without some specialist inspection. They do seem glacially slow to sell at the moment (I have kept an eye on several over months and none are moving) so agreed, hold tight and perhaps a bargain will come up on auction - maybe on Collecting Cars or such.