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[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by scottc

Looks awesome mate, bet you cannot wait.. Mine is going back next week and I have to wait until September for my new one :-(

Long wait, I hope they have put you in something decent!

[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by scottc

No idea what I will get, will find out next week. Hoping it's something that makes me appreciate the M3 :-)

Nice nice 340 or 440i would probably be best.

You don't want anything too good!

[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by scottc

I know, I was thinking a 420d would be great. Good car but will make the M feel epic!!

Hoping this one turns up for Sept 1st, mine missed last year due to diff. Never had a new car on the first day of a new reg (silly i know)

Personally i would move it back a week. 1t Sept is manic. Car preps are rushed, handovers rush, etc. etc. I wouldn't do it again. What's an extra week on that wait

[dopper99]

Have I missed something, is your car going Scott?

What you getting?

[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by scottc

Well I a have just been told I am on holiday that week so looks like I will be taking your advice

Looking forward to the C63?

Certainly am. but i have spent the last 3.5 hrs looking at others cars, mainly M3s on used and immediate delivery to make sure i'm making the right decision.

The problem is a I have list of + and - for both of them. I have seen one M3 CP that i'm going to make a call about but I don't think it is achievable, if it is i'm going to have a real headache to sort out!!

[scottc]

Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Certainly am. but i have spent the last 3.5 hrs looking at others cars, mainly M3s on used and immediate delivery to make sure i'm making the right decision.

The problem is a I have list of + and - for both of them. I have seen one M3 CP that i'm going to make a call about but I don't think it is achievable, if it is i'm going to have a real headache to sort out!!

I would personally drive both and then see what deal you can get.

I reckon you could get into a comp pack of you really wanted one, loads about.

Which do you prefer the look of?

[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by scottc

I would personally drive both and then see what deal you can get.

I reckon you could get into a comp pack of you really wanted one, loads about.

Which do you prefer the look of?

I have driven both. I guess it all depends on whether all the M3s knock......

The C63 reminded me of the M3 with the 18s and winters on. Which is a good thing for me.

Looks wise, I cannot compare the two I like them both and both very different. Only thing missing on the C63 is bigger arches on the rear. The M3 looks awesome!

But the drive of the C63 was excellent and the noise is way better than the M3.

On the practical side the C63 wins every time. Interior I think the C63 just wins, but only because I think I need a change. Wheels win on the Merc as well.

iDrive vs Command, idrive wins hands down.

Colour, C63 wins unless this one I have seen is achievable.

Running costs I doubt there will be much difference.

So you choose for me

[scottc]

Originally Posted by ajfoggy

I have driven both. I guess it all depends on whether all the M3s knock......

The C63 reminded me of the M3 with the 18s and winters on. Which is a good thing for me.

Looks wise, I cannot compare the two I like them both and both very different. Only thing missing on the C63 is bigger arches on the rear. The M3 looks awesome!

But the drive of the C63 was excellent and the noise is way better than the M3.

On the practical side the C63 wins every time. Interior I think the C63 just wins, but only because I think I need a change. Wheels win on the Merc as well.

iDrive vs Command, idrive wins hands down.

Colour, C63 wins unless this one I have seen is achievable.

Running costs I doubt there will be much difference.

So you choose for me

Has to be the C63 :-)

I totally get what you mean about the ride, I will be putting 19" on mine as it makes the car 100 times better.

Guessing it's the fact it's directly mounted without bushes, the new M5 is actually starting to use rubber bushes.

Will be interested to hear what you think of the build quality compare to the BMW

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by scottc

Has to be the C63 :-)

I totally get what you mean about the ride, I will be putting 19" on mine as it makes the car 100 times better.

I do think they all knock however I think some are a lot worse then others. Guessing it's the fact it's directly mounted without bushes, the new M5 is actually starting to use rubber bushes.

Will be interested to hear what you think of the build quality compare to the BMW

My new M3 CP certainly does NOT Knock, if it did it would be outed double quick.

[dopper99]

Mine had a new shock fitted before Christmas, rear left...... but then started knocking again a little a few months later - bag of shite.

Its only slight and on rough roads, but you can hear it.

Originally it knocked from the day I picked it up new.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by ajfoggy

I have driven both. I guess it all depends on whether all the M3s knock......

The C63 reminded me of the M3 with the 18s and winters on. Which is a good thing for me.

Looks wise, I cannot compare the two I like them both and both very different. Only thing missing on the C63 is bigger arches on the rear. The M3 looks awesome!

But the drive of the C63 was excellent and the noise is way better than the M3.

On the practical side the C63 wins every time. Interior I think the C63 just wins, but only because I think I need a change. Wheels win on the Merc as well.

iDrive vs Command, idrive wins hands down.

Colour, C63 wins unless this one I have seen is achievable.

Running costs I doubt there will be much difference.

So you choose for me

Foggy, if you're still not really 100%, I'd try to get a longer test drive in the cars you fancy.

When I thought I might be selling my car back in November I got hold of a 335d I could test for 2 hours. I knew in that time that I did not want to return to a 335d, and the wife agreed. Ok, your scenario is slightly different as you're looking to trade up to a more sport oriented car .... but nonetheless, try before you buy.

If I were you, I'd seriously get yourself down to Romans and ask them to take that actual car out by yourself for a couple of hours. The only downside I can think of is that it'll be a heavy car - however I'm sure you'll love it - but you really need to be sure!!!!!!!!

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Foggy, if you're still not really 100%, I'd try to get a longer test drive in the cars you fancy.

When I thought I might be selling my car back in November I got hold of a 335d I could test for 2 hours. I knew in that time that I did not want to return to a 335d, and the wife agreed. Ok, your scenario is slightly different as you're looking to trade up to a more sport oriented car .... but nonetheless, try before you buy.

If I were you, I'd seriously get yourself down to Romans and ask them to take that actual car out by yourself for a couple of hours. The only downside I can think of is that it'll be a heavy car - however I'm sure you'll love it - but you really need to be sure!!!!!!!!

I would never buy a car without extended testing.

[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

I would never buy a car without extended testing.

Well I have definitely had an extended drive in the f80.

I have had a fair drive (couple of hours) in the C63 all be it a saloon and a non-s.

[dopper99]

Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Well I have definitely had an extended drive in the f80.

I have had a fair drive (couple of hours) in the C63 all be it a saloon and a non-s.

Ok cool, sounds like you've got it covered.

So we wont expect any talk of swapping your next new car after 1 month again.

[ajfoggy]

Originally Posted by dopper99

Ok cool, sounds like you've got it covered.

So we wont expect any talk of swapping your next new car after 1 month again.

Never say never. But no, can't afford to do that again.

[rjwojcik]

Originally Posted by ajfoggy

Never say never. But no, can't afford to do that again.

The C63S looks the rollocks, Andy. Didn't realise they were 2WD, 500hp, the C43's are 4wd. Nice colour as well.

[Wills2]

Originally Posted by scottc

Will drop you a pm

Can't have that, come on spill da beans!