Just picked up a C63 AMG
07-04-09, 09:36 PM
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While you may have had your reasons, I still don't see how anybody can be unsatisfied with the S5's 12.5 seconds to 100 MPH, especially since there are few if any places in the U.S. where you can legally drive that speed on a public road anyway.
A Ferrari Enzo, McLaren F1, or Bugatti Veyron can beat even your new C63, but does that you should trade your C63 for one next year if you again decide it isn't fast enough for you?
A Ferrari Enzo, McLaren F1, or Bugatti Veyron can beat even your new C63, but does that you should trade your C63 for one next year if you again decide it isn't fast enough for you?
The thing is, to me, there is this line where it makes a difference between not enough and enough power. For me that line is around the 400 hp mark. In terms of straight line performance its something that can do 0-60 in low 4s and 0-100 in under 10 with 1/4 mi time close to 12.5 mark. Anything slower seems like the mark for previous generation vehicles in this class, set by the e46 M3. I guess I'm not good enough of a driver to say that 0-100 mph in 12.5 seconds is not enough, but I certainly like having more at my disposal.
I'm not trying to act like I got some supercar with the C63. I know its not the fastest car in the world. Its just the first time I owned a car that is considered fast. The S5 is quick, but not fast in this vehicle generation.
07-05-09, 12:29 AM
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I know RS4/5 are the comparable cars to the sports sedan class but the S5 fully loaded costs just as much as a IS-F (61000). I dont know how much the 335i costs now fully loaded, two years ago when I was looking at it, it cost around 50k fully loaded.
07-05-09, 11:05 AM
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I refuse to pay that kind of money for a Caddy, just a matter of those with the money making fiscally responsible choices in their own best interest.
07-06-09, 02:50 PM
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I've now curbed a wheel and will let you know how the process goes!
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Mercedes just added a $7500 cash incentive on the C63's. If you're thinking about getting one, now is the time. Should be getting about $12k off sticker! These cars just sound so SICK!
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