w204 C63 AMG or S550 Mustang?

[Raul-7]

What car would be the better buy if they can be had for the same price [obviously used vs new]? My heart says Mustang, brain says AMG.


My issue is currently all I see are S550 Mustangs on the streets; the Ecoboost really killed it [both good and bad].

 

[jdcobra]

C63 AMG


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[Zemedici]

C63 AMG


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This.

coming from 2 guys who have had/have S550s.

 

[jdcobra]

This.

coming from 2 guys who have had/have S550s.

:beer: next I'm looking for a low mileage Gen II CTS-V sedan


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[Zemedici]

:beer: next I'm looking for a low mileage Gen II CTS-V sedan


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Same car I was looking for!! Couldn't find one so I snagged up another cobra

 

[KonaFifty]

E92 m3!!

 

[Raul-7]

Thanks everyone; I thought the AMG would be there better choice.


After owning the S550; why'd you choose the AMG? Better fit and finish? Would the AMG stomp the S550?

Personally I love the 6.2L V8 - that thing growls. I also love the Black series bodykit.

 

[Troponin]

AMGs feel so good to drive. They are more refined and just unique. Mustang is an easier platform to make faster though, so long as you boost it

 

[Zemedici]

Thanks everyone; I thought the AMG would be there better choice.


After owning the S550; why'd you choose the AMG? Better fit and finish? Would the AMG stomp the S550?

Personally I love the 6.2L V8 - that thing growls. I also love the Black series bodykit.

I'll tell you this. If I was driving an AMG mercedes, I wouldnt give two shits if a mustang beat me in a race...

It reminds me of that video/street race thread about the dude draggin the guy in the Ferrari - like 'man I bet he was pissed'

No, I bet he wasnt. He's in a ****ing ferrari, who gives a shit? hahaha

 

[AustinSN]

If you have a warranty on the AMG, that all day. Otherwise I might have to consider the Mustang just based on prior Mercedes experience.

My mom had a C300, decent enough car for what it was, but man it had constant issues. The only positive to the work it needed, was the dealer kept f-ing up something on the car every time it went in for repair, so they covered the original issue outside of the warranty.

 

[Raul-7]

C63 AMG


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This.

coming from 2 guys who have had/have S550s.

Why'd you sell them? I hear the interior panels start to rattle; any other issues?

 

[jdcobra]

Why'd you sell them? I hear the interior panels start to rattle; any other issues?

Quality control issues on the interior, (dash, panels, and where ever else they come from I try to ignore) exterior panel fitment issues, usual drivetrain noises, etc. If I could go back I'd get a scat pack challenger instead


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[Zemedici]

Why'd you sell them? I hear the interior panels start to rattle; any other issues?

Mine just wasnt any fun to drive, even after intake/exhaust/tune. I'm not particularly a fan of driving my girls 642rwhp 2.9l whipplecharged 15 either. Just too 'refined' for me. I like the rawness of my cobra. I make 619 and love every second behind the wheel.

Quality control issues on the interior, (dash, panels, and where ever else they come from I try to ignore) exterior panel fitment issues, usually drivetrain noises, etc. If I could go back I'd get a scat pack challenger instead

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Good lord its like we're the same person. Had one come into my shop, with a 150 shot on it, and it made 550whp and 600wtq. Looked damn good doing it too.

 

[meistah]

Sidetrack, but... Why would you choose the SP challenger over the s550? I'm cross-shopping/test driving both tomorrow, would be good to have some input beforehand on things to look out for.

 

[jdcobra]

Sidetrack, but... Why would you choose the SP challenger over the s550? I'm cross-shopping/test driving both tomorrow, would be good to have some input beforehand on things to look out for.

ScatPack challenger has looks, style, pretty decent interior/tech, and is quick with the 485 hp and 475 ft lb of tq. I've had yet to see a SP challenger with the issues that the s550 has.


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[jdcobra]

Mine just wasnt any fun to drive, even after intake/exhaust/tune. I'm not particularly a fan of driving my girls 642rwhp 2.9l whipplecharged 15 either. Just too 'refined' for me. I like the rawness of my cobra. I make 619 and love every second behind the wheel.



Good lord its like we're the same person. Had one come into my shop, with a 150 shot on it, and it made 550whp and 600wtq. Looked damn good doing it too.

Lol I know right?


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[VRYALT3R3D]

I would get the C63 over the 2016 GT if and only if the C63 is as new as possible(2014) and low mileage. I considered buying one in 2014 when I ordered by GT. The only reason I passed on it was I missed out ordering one and didn't want one in black, silver, or white.

 

[z06psi]

Do you want to mod? Just got out of a Audi S6. Euro cars are expensive and hard to mod. Mustang not so much.

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[jdcobra]

Do you want to mod? Just got out of a Audi S6. Euro cars are expensive and hard to mod. Mustang not so much.

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That's like comparing apples to oranges though. Audi is a luxury car, mustang? Not so much. Granted the best mustang in my opinion is the 03/04 cobra due to its raw power


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[z06psi]

I am merely relating my experience. Maintenance and repair bills over 3 years of ownership was over $12k. All of it under warranty and maintenance plan. Once those plans ran up it was time to move on. A tune for any Euro car runs in the $1200.00 plus range.

Headers run in the $3k range.

Interiors are great but if you want to mod them you are going to pay. Mustangs are cheaper to style the way you want and easier ti fix.

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