Can somebody explain the C63 AMG to me ?

[aproctor]

I think they will figure it out when there car doesn't sell.

I would have thought a garage that can afford to buy the types of cars it does can afford to hold out for top dollar.

If you want to see optimistic dealers look on http://www.dandycars.com/

 

[Gaijin]

I'd have one of these over an M3 any day.

Price may be due to demand - how soon could you get a new one if you went to dealer tomorrow?

People will pay more to have what they want now.

 

[Fr0dders]

I'd have one of these over an M3 any day.

Price may be due to demand - how soon could you get a new one if you went to dealer tomorrow?

People will pay more to have what they want now.

thats the only reason i can think a respected dealer would think they are worth the same price used as they are new

if theres a massive waiting list for them or something.

 

[AmDaMan]

Those look immense!

 

[[TW]Fox]

If you want to see optimistic dealers look on http://www.dandycars.com/

Wow, whats going on there? Seems like the older stuff is stupidly priced yet the newer stuff is pretty well priced

 

[thecremeegg]

I love this car! Only ever seen 1 on the road, prob helps up the prices somewhat

 

[Scania]

Its a rare car that's exotic (compared to the regular models) , desirable and in short supply. It commands a premium over retail.

I don't see the surprise here.

 

[Rhyzz]

Love the ~63 AMG mercs, loads of them out here, every single one sounds awesome. I'd still have an M5 though!

 

[antijoke]

That looks so nice!

 

[Maz]

New ones are difficult to get a hold off, and no one would buy a basic car at basic price need to spend another 4-5k for a decent spec!

At one point you could get decent discounts, there are still some dealers that will do a decent discount. Some will do none!

 

[Maz]

That car does sound £10k too expensive to me though unless they have become ultra desirable and rare overnight!

 

[Attu90]

How much do all the options add up to though ? a £50k base car can add up to a lot more with a few options.

 

[thecremeegg]

Looking on pistonheads, similar age M3s are going for the same prices so I'd say its not as expensive as you think

 

[antran]

My brother's friend got one of these, is well nice. The front seats are fully adjustable, and heated = )

 

[Fr0dders]

Looking on pistonheads, similar age M3s are going for the same prices so I'd say its not as expensive as you think

really ?

last time i looked 2 year old M3s were into the low 40s. IIRC they dropped as low as 35/36k at the heart of the depression but have recovered by about 10k to mid to low 40s now.

 

[mjt]

My brother's friend got one of these, is well nice. The front seats are fully adjustable, and heated = )

you're easily impressed

you'd probably orgasm if you were to experience cooled comfort seats in BMWs..

 

[Will]

well no...

Its only 0.2 seconds faster to 60 and only 0.3 seconds quicker over the 1/4 mile. Hardly the biggest of differences in a straight line.

http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/cargrouptests/227415/mercedesbenz_c63_amg_v_bmw_m3_saloon.html

And then theres the fact that the m3 is about 3 seconds a lap quicker round silverstone.

Its a teeny bit down on power, but makes up for it with vastly superior handling.

I was talking literally in that it makes the M3 *look* limp wristed...I know performance wise its swings and roundabouts, but as far as aggressive and purposeful looks go the Merc is streets ahead

 

[jamief]

My brother's friend got one of these, is well nice. The front seats are fully adjustable, and heated = )

Adjustable and heated you say? Who do I pay?