My back-to-back test drive of the C63 AMG and E92 M3!

gonzo · 09-01-2008, 06:02 PM

Yup. The dark gray one is a mgrs demo. 1200 miles $61K.

I don't think I want that one......

I saw a silver with factory rims painted black on the showroom. Kind of hid in the back. That is the only color I have not seen and I am a silver guy.

UltimateBMW · 09-01-2008, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Yup. The dark gray one is a mgrs demo. 1200 miles $61K.

I don't think I want that one......

I saw a silver with factory rims painted black on the showroom. Kind of hid in the back. That is the only color I have not seen and I am a silver guy.

When I say demo... I mean one that I can demo.

I definitely wouldn't ever buy a demo car.

simp0man · 09-02-2008, 01:55 AM

Ms are mmm good, running in circles takes you no where.

gonzo · 09-02-2008, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

When I say demo... I mean one that I can demo.

I definitely wouldn't ever buy a demo car.

I would think that is what it is for. As long as you don't go around lunch. He will probably be in it...at The Men's Club.

gonzo · 09-02-2008, 03:45 PM

$3500 off sticker.

Silver or dark gray........white is out of the running. Black and red never were.
Thinking silver. Yup, silver.

sflgator · 09-02-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

$3500 off sticker.

Silver or dark gray........white is out of the running. Black and red never were.
Thinking silver. Yup, silver.

How did you get $3,500 off MSRP??????

What is that 'over invoice?'

btw -- my vote is for the dark gray or graphite; not black, but darker than silver. I may be biased though since my 335i is SG.

UltimateBMW · 09-02-2008, 05:08 PM

Gonzo, I'm curious. Have you gone and looked at a M3 in the flesh? It would be a shame if you picked up a C63 without at least having sat in a M3.

Whichever car you get, you should bring it out to one of our DFW meets after you take delivery.

gonzo · 09-02-2008, 05:12 PM

The owner of the company I work for is buds with the stores GM. He just took the keys to an S63 for flat invoice. I can get any car "In Stock" for 3% over invoice. I have not sat down with them yet. From what I found online it came to about $3500. I might have missed by a few dollars but think it is pretty close.

The gray is nice but the wheels I would like to put on it will go better with silver. And I really like silver.

gonzo · 09-02-2008, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

Gonzo, I'm curious. Have you gone and looked at a M3 in the flesh? It would be a shame if you picked up a C63 without at least having sat in a M3.

Whichever car you get, you should bring it out to one of our DFW meets after you take delivery.

Yes I have. I have been looking at so many cars I am tired of it. The e90 M3 was right there in the decision but....TORQUE is what I love and am ready for a new emblem this time. It will be my first MB. We shall see if it is the last or the first of many.

TSM330i · 09-10-2008, 01:59 PM

For the same money - Are any of you considering the CTS-V?

IMO definitely worth a look when they're out.

556hp and 551ft lbs torque - stock.
Choice of 6-speeds (auto or manual)

Year's_End · 09-10-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AW325xi

For the same money - Are any of you considering the CTS-V?

IMO definitely worth a look when they're out.

556hp and 551ft lbs torque - stock.
Choice of 6-speeds (auto or manual)

Apparently even with all that power it just barely nips the C63 in terms of acceleration.

I'd still flip flop between the C63 and the M3, but I would never dismiss the CTS-V. It's a damn nice car too.

UltimateBMW · 09-10-2008, 02:29 PM

CTS-V is too big of a car for what I'm looking for.

Plus, my mental bias against it would probably keep me from having as much fun in it. Just wouldn't feel right driving it. Not to mention that I really like having BMW service and warranties.

Year's_End · 09-10-2008, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

Gonzo, I'm curious. Have you gone and looked at a M3 in the flesh? It would be a shame if you picked up a C63 without at least having sat in a M3.

Whichever car you get, you should bring it out to one of our DFW meets after you take delivery.

Funny thing is that if you're just sitting in the cars, the C63 completely owns the M3. The seats are just way above the M's league.

gonzo · 09-10-2008, 03:15 PM

Any of them would be more than appreciated.

There is an e92 M3 in silver and black on the floor up the street. It looks soooo good.

I want to see the CTS-V in person.

KonigsTiger · 09-13-2008, 09:48 AM

I don't know which one is better. But yes, agree, bone stock and not tracking, I'd take the C63 over the M. The M3 does lack torque, I plan to mod its engine (keeping it NA) to make up for that gross lack of torque and well, yes, get the extra HP and a nicer V8 sound. Oh yes, my pic is definetly silver (or that other darker silver that AMG uses) with the 5 spoke 19" wheels.

AHY · 09-13-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

$3500 off sticker.

Silver or dark gray........white is out of the running. Black and red never were.
Thinking silver. Yup, silver.

SILVER

kpcoupe · 09-13-2008, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UltimateBMW

Unfortunately, no. I've called up and dropped by MB dealerships in my area from time to time. No luck in getting to see one yet. Last time I tried was about a month ago though, so I should probably give them a ring. Same goes for the IS-F.

I've seen some normal C's on the road. They look nice, but whenever I see one my first response is to think they are E classes. I'm not saying the C63 is a bad looking car, I just prefer the M3. I think it has a overall cleaner look.

+1, I love the Benz, but I think that the M3 just looks better. Although, with the Benz, i feel like its a bit more exclusive and has a better exhaust note for sure.

ALPINE6SPD · 09-15-2008, 07:57 PM

Both are sick. If I did not want/drive a stick I would get C63. I only drive stick so the M3 is the ONLY choice for me.

GhostyM · 06-17-2009, 08:35 PM

Dashboard Confessional:

.......

Look at the sig..

!

mpower03 · 06-17-2009, 11:25 PM

you switched?

GhostyM · 06-17-2009, 11:51 PM

yea. This original post was dated in August 08'

But more test drives and the fact that you get a 7% discount on ED M3's just pushed me in the direction.

Now I have an E92 M3 to do an ED on in about a month.

amgthis · 06-17-2009, 11:57 PM

Yeah those are great looking things:

09-01-2008, 06:02 PM	#23
gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Yup. The dark gray one is a mgrs demo. 1200 miles $61K. I don't think I want that one...... I saw a silver with factory rims painted black on the showroom. Kind of hid in the back. That is the only color I have not seen and I am a silver guy. __________________ Crazy Diamond
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-02-2008, 01:55 AM	#25
simp0man Not looking 2 SPEED, just looking GOOD 47 Rep 2,513 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Stockton, Ca iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 328i [0.00]	Ms are mmm good, running in circles takes you no where. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-02-2008, 03:45 PM	#27
gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	$3500 off sticker. Silver or dark gray........white is out of the running. Black and red never were. Thinking silver. Yup, silver. Attached Images __________________ Crazy Diamond
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-02-2008, 05:08 PM	#29
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 423 Rep 3,287 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	Gonzo, I'm curious. Have you gone and looked at a M3 in the flesh? It would be a shame if you picked up a C63 without at least having sat in a M3. Whichever car you get, you should bring it out to one of our DFW meets after you take delivery. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-02-2008, 05:12 PM	#30
gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	The owner of the company I work for is buds with the stores GM. He just took the keys to an S63 for flat invoice. I can get any car "In Stock" for 3% over invoice. I have not sat down with them yet. From what I found online it came to about $3500. I might have missed by a few dollars but think it is pretty close. The gray is nice but the wheels I would like to put on it will go better with silver. And I really like silver. __________________ Crazy Diamond
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2008, 01:59 PM	#32
TSM330i 2006 330i, TSM, Black, manual, sport 897 Rep 3,698 Posts Drives: '17 C2, GTI, Z4 3.0si Racecar Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chester Springs, PA iTrader: (2)	For the same money - Are any of you considering the CTS-V? IMO definitely worth a look when they're out. 556hp and 551ft lbs torque - stock. Choice of 6-speeds (auto or manual) __________________ 2017 Porsche C2 - manual of course 2015 GTI S 2008 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupe - because racecar
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2008, 02:29 PM	#34
UltimateBMW Brigadier General 423 Rep 3,287 Posts Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0)	CTS-V is too big of a car for what I'm looking for. Plus, my mental bias against it would probably keep me from having as much fun in it. Just wouldn't feel right driving it. Not to mention that I really like having BMW service and warranties. __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-10-2008, 03:15 PM	#36
gonzo Lieutenant General 10318 Rep 14,445 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	Any of them would be more than appreciated. There is an e92 M3 in silver and black on the floor up the street. It looks soooo good. I want to see the CTS-V in person. __________________ Crazy Diamond
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-13-2008, 09:48 AM	#37
KonigsTiger Racying Dynamics 118 Rep 4,369 Posts Drives: E92M3 RS46 Club Sport, others Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dweller iTrader: (0)	I don't know which one is better. But yes, agree, bone stock and not tracking, I'd take the C63 over the M. The M3 does lack torque, I plan to mod its engine (keeping it NA) to make up for that gross lack of torque and well, yes, get the extra HP and a nicer V8 sound. Oh yes, my pic is definetly silver (or that other darker silver that AMG uses) with the 5 spoke 19" wheels. __________________ ==================================================
	Appreciate 0 Quote

09-15-2008, 07:57 PM	#40
ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 161 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	Both are sick. If I did not want/drive a stick I would get C63. I only drive stick so the M3 is the ONLY choice for me. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-17-2009, 08:35 PM	#41
GhostyM Major 564 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: plenty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Dashboard Confessional: ....... Look at the sig.. !
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-17-2009, 11:25 PM	#42
mpower03 Captain 40 Rep 962 Posts Drives: 08 z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	you switched? __________________
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-17-2009, 11:51 PM	#43
GhostyM Major 564 Rep 1,469 Posts Drives: plenty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	yea. This original post was dated in August 08' But more test drives and the fact that you get a 7% discount on ED M3's just pushed me in the direction. Now I have an E92 M3 to do an ED on in about a month.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

06-17-2009, 11:57 PM	#44
amgthis Tire Racks 53 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: AW 1M Coupè Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah those are great looking things: __________________ Alpine White 1M Coupè Gone:2006 Alpine White E46 M3 ZCP RIP
	Appreciate 0 Quote