E63 AMG thoughts.
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Power-wise, it's a sold beast. So much aftermarket support for it as well. I don't like the newer MB taillights. I do remember shopping for a 2008 E63 when it first came out, and I thought I could see it in my driveway. MB still had its reliability issues then, and even the dealer I was talking to said that there might be some sooner than expected maintenance issues just from an ownership perspective. I figured the IS F wouldn't have the prestige of an AMG yet, but there's nothing like being one of the first to own one.
On a similar note, my friend owned one (actually traded it on yesterday) for a Lexus LS and said that he spent more on repairs than mods in the four years he owned one. For as long as they're under warranty, I think it's one of the best performing cars commanding so much class with its presence, but I couldn't handle the inevitable expenses later down the line.
Best of luck my friend! I know you spent a lot of time gathering parts for the IS F. Hopefully it works out.
On a similar note, my friend owned one (actually traded it on yesterday) for a Lexus LS and said that he spent more on repairs than mods in the four years he owned one. For as long as they're under warranty, I think it's one of the best performing cars commanding so much class with its presence, but I couldn't handle the inevitable expenses later down the line.
Best of luck my friend! I know you spent a lot of time gathering parts for the IS F. Hopefully it works out.
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I would not want to own one of those out of warranty, but under warranty, heck yes! That is a beast of a car. Really, I'd love to have a CLS63 AMG, but we're talking $100K for a lightly used one of those, and for that kind of money, I'm getting a brand new Porsche Cayman S and a slightly used Tacoma quad cab, haha.
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If you got the money, get one, and make sure it's certified with warranty if you're buying a pre-owned. Keep in mind,
Lexus IS F OEM Rotors = $300
E63 AMG Rotors = $800
Maintenance will kill you unless you got deep pockets.
BTW, a friend of mine is a tech for MB, and seeing E63s with 50k miles come to service and needing head gaskets replaced is a fairly common deal. I looked into getting an E63 AMG for about 30 seconds.
Lexus IS F OEM Rotors = $300
E63 AMG Rotors = $800
Maintenance will kill you unless you got deep pockets.
BTW, a friend of mine is a tech for MB, and seeing E63s with 50k miles come to service and needing head gaskets replaced is a fairly common deal. I looked into getting an E63 AMG for about 30 seconds.
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If you got the money, get one, and make sure it's certified with warranty if you're buying a pre-owned. Keep in mind,
Lexus IS F OEM Rotors = $300
E63 AMG Rotors = $800
Maintenance will kill you unless you got deep pockets.
BTW, a friend of mine is a tech for MB, and seeing E63s with 50k miles come to service and needing head gaskets replaced is a fairly common deal. I looked into getting an E63 AMG for about 30 seconds.
Lexus IS F OEM Rotors = $300
E63 AMG Rotors = $800
Maintenance will kill you unless you got deep pockets.
BTW, a friend of mine is a tech for MB, and seeing E63s with 50k miles come to service and needing head gaskets replaced is a fairly common deal. I looked into getting an E63 AMG for about 30 seconds.
thanks for all the input guys...guess the only thing that scares me is the maintenence.