How Much Has 12 Months Ownership Cost Me In My C63 AMG?
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2021
- Hello and welcome back everyone, on today’s video we will be discussing the running costs on my Mercedes C63 AMG for the past 12 months. We will be talking about many things but obviously it’s all down to the individual. But hopefully this can give you some sort of guideline on how much C63 ownership could cost you. As always if you have any questions please do ask below!
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Absolutelu love your car and the spec❤❤ keep it up 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you very much!
Im going to make a video like this in August. That's my 12 month mark. Great informative video btw
Bro where’s the vid? U cappin
Love it!
Excellent walk through of expenses. Well done mate.
Thank you! Was it what you expected?
@@NathanMannin yes. I am currently contemplating to get a c63 estate or e63 estate between 08 & 11- how unsure about which model and engine to get. Internet states m156 pre-facelift engine had many issues but it seems only the black edition of 2011 onwards had better long lasting engines. What’s your take on this? Are the problems with prefacelift 08 engines as prevalent as they state online?
@@MrSpotmefly It depends where you’re based as I can only speak for the UK as I’m in C63 UK groups and based in the UK. Apparently the head bolt issue for pre facelift C63’s was quite rare here in the UK but more problematic over in the US. You can check your engine number and research if that engine number falls under the category under the affected engines. Or if you’re unsure you could probably contact Mercedes for some more clarity as they’ll be able to help you out. Most cars that have had the issue would’ve done enough miles by now to have the issue resolved already or fixed by now. Lower mileage examples of pre facelift C63’s could still have the problem unresolved, but the first course of action would be to check the engine number to see if your car even has the number that was affected. To choose between the E63 and C63 is a tough one, it depends how much you need the practicality I suppose! Both share the same engine so they have the same potential for power. C63 out of the box is detuned compared to its bigger brother the E63 for sales purposes, but you can easily map the C63 to have the same power. Then of course the E63 is around 250kg heavier than the C63, so you’d have to take that into consideration too!
@@NathanMannin really grateful for your very measured conclusion. I am based in the UK, at the capital. Currently have 05 x5 3.0l but apart from the fact that it’s a great workhorse, driving pleasure is limited, understandably for a 2ton suv. Hence, my inclusion criteria for an fast wagon is that - 1.) I yearn driving pleasure, then 2.)comes practicality/spaciousness - as we have a kid. Lux and tech are add ons (not fussed). Hence I am eyeing for the 6.2l NA estates rather than the bi-turbos. Can you kindly sign post me to any forums/UKclubs you found useful for AMG newbies? Taking the leap of faith here :) and cannot get my hands on an amg estate. Happy to share my email with you if it is easier. 👍
@@MrSpotmefly Well first of all, I am delighted to hear you’re one of the very few who would actually rather get a fast wagon instead of a SUV! Fast wagons are so much cooler! The best group I’m part of is on Facebook, which is called C63 AMG UK. Definitely the friendliest and most helpful group I’m in, there are other groups on Facebook but that is the one to be in for sure!
Damn worth every Pound what a car what a ride! No mention tire wear? Nice summary.
Yes absolutely! : ) I suppose as this was part of my 12 months ownership I didn’t really account for tire wear as my rears were already low when I bought them, so a year later I didn’t really have anything to share with you in terms of tyres as I hadn’t changed them. Although they are notorious for chewing up rear tyres if you’re lively driver. Yet again though that’s down to the individual and driving style, I could probably make my rears last a lot longer due to my more sedate approach of driving!
I've owned my c63 for 4 months today.
6538 miles @ 17.6mpg in 4 months
@ €1.55L = €2544.54
I think it might be time to buy a daily. Lol
+ Road tax is €1800 per year, or €513 if paid every 3 months here in Ireland for a 2008. And 2009+ is 2350.
Also had to pay €9000 to get license plates on it being a UK import. Fair to say we get scalded on car prices here.
That’s so expensive! I mean it’s worth every penny for sure, but damn! That’s why I bought a daily as I couldn’t stomach filling up too often, and I like it for special occasions (not work) :D
That’s really bad I mean really bad , you can find a c63 here in UAE for almost 10k pounds .
@@mvic_17t are taxes and insurancr expensive in uae?
@@clkgtr12 there is no tax here and insurance depends what kind you want , can range from $200 all the way to $1500 per year
@@mvic_17t no tax and cheap gas shiit الامارات جنة بترولهيدز
Great Video, What insurance company did you use mate?
Admiral : )
Learn to do all the maintenance work. If possible get a reading tool and a battery charger. Learning to change brakes, spark plugs, coilpacks etc Even doing some bigger stuff is doable at home/garage. IF you got the tools to say change engine mounts for example, then do it yourself. No need to feed dealer. I hope to get myself a garage before i get one of this beasts. And i hope i wont be to late to get one before all cars are electric. Great video. Cheers.
Thank you and cheers for the advice! I should probably start to learn the handy stuff, I’m just a really impractical person when it comes to maintenance and I need someone to guide me or teach me as I really wouldn’t trust myself! That’s the one of the reasons I bought one, I want to experience all sorts of cars before they become unobtainable or illegal : D
@@NathanMannin that's the beaty of UA-cam. There are bunch of videos on how to do maintenance for this car. Check it out.
stricks some millers in it, it raises the octane rating and you can feel the difference.
That would be handy when I’m up in Scotland, thanks!
Put some sparco stickers on it, it will increase tire grip and downforce.
Good video! Can’t believe your mpg tho, I’ve averaged 10.2mpg over the last 4 months haha
Thank you! Well that just tells me either I’m driving like a fairy, or you’re driving yours to it’s full potential!
@@NathanMannin haha mine is purely town driving tho which makes a difference! Is yours stock?
@@swanny382 Ahhh that makes more sense, I would say half of my driving has been out of town on longer journeys if not even more than half. It’s not stock, it’s had a stage 1 map and a secondary cat and res delete!
Maybe you've got a pre-facelift model? They're known for even worse fuel consumption because of the classic torque convertor gear box.
I've got a pre-facelift one and it does about 15mpg.
Wow, you got off lightly with that fault cost repair; I had same issue & Mercedes Walsall just replaced the EPS Module at a cost of £1,527.00...only just got the beast & must admit hurt me but it is what it is. Best sounding AMG ever made...not planning to sell ever!
That’s mega expensive! I’m glad that you’re not too phased about the cost and still enjoying the C63! I’ve heard about those going wrong and thought mine had gone wrong too. What was the reasoning for yours failing?
Where did you get it serviced? Which country
@@captainjacksparrow1 UK...last serviced at Mercedes Warrington 3 weeks ago...then this fault happens & repaired at Mercedes Walsall.
@@NathanMannin Be honest with you, the mercedes technician who came out spent 2 hrs trying to pick up the fault but no luck so got recovered...Walsall mercedes found the fault next day saying the whole ESP Module had to be replaced when normally it's just a component...they said they've never come across this issue before...I'm just glad it wasn't anything major going in to 000's...service levels not the greatest at mercedes unlike Lexus totally about the customer experience.
@@ranjitbihal4259 did wasall Mercedes tell you what caused the module to go faulty?
when I got my Lexus ISF ( 5ltr V8 ) the insurance was £560 ( I'm much older than you at 58 ) then the 2nd year it plumeted to £220 ????!!! not complaining though. "A" service is about £250 and "B" service about £500... its still under extended warranty ( its a 2011) but when that expires I will service it myself
Woahhh, they’re some very cheap running costs (apart from fuel) There’s no point you getting an EV then, long live the V8 : )
@@NathanMannin I do plan to replace some older cars with an EV for shopping trips and going to the tip - local stuff like that, but for flying thru europe it has to be a V8
@@SNORKYMEDIA couldn’t agree more!
I'm thinking about going for the 6.2 C63 coming from my stage 2 A45.
I'd heard the fuel on these were terrible but actually it sounds like you're getting similar mpg to me.
Is this an upgrade from an A45?
I couldn't afford the w205 C63 but I love the w204
Hi Jack! I’ve covered in my recent £10 challenge video what sort of realistic mpg you can get and I’ll probably do some future videos on mpg. But strictly speaking these cars can be somewhat ok with fuel considering the engine size. I’ve seen loads of 2.0 4 cylinder engines from the likes of S3’s Golf R’s getting 18mpg when driving hard. When I drive mine hard I can get anything from 12/17mpg. But on mixed driving I get 19-24mpg. Motorway long distance driving is more like 25-29mpg. Is it an upgrade to an A45? I can’t answer that without being bias as I’ve never owned one. But I get the privilege of driving a M140i very often. I can tell you that driving the C63 is by far more of an occasion. It’s theatric, it’s funny, it’s got bundles of character. It’s more practical, the seats are super comfy, the ride isn’t too bad, it’s got a decent looking interior. Then you have the power plant of an engine which is just to die for really. This is a car you’d want to experience before they become in financially unobtainable. The power delivery and the noise the car makes it just biblical and there’s isn’t much out there which sounds as good as a M156 engine. You can tune the C63 to 510/550bhp depending on the tune, so i imagine it’ll be just as fast as a stage 2 A45 if not quicker.
I could spend hours writing about the C63. But in my opinion, the C63 would be an upgrade from an A45 and they’re only appreciating in value. I’m in C63 groups, and people often will upgrade to a W205. Then they often will go back to the W204 again, because they’re just that great of a car.
If you’re coming from an A45 stage 2, I imagine the fuel won’t be too much worse unless you have a lead weighted foot 😉 Of course you won’t have 4WD and will have traction issues, especially in the wet. But that’s all part of the fun right? : )
If I was in your position, I would go for the W204, it’s an experience everyday. I often make excuses just to drive the thing. Even if I have enough milk at home, I’ll get some more anyway just to go for a blast.
You should buy one, immediately 😉
@@NathanMannin haha thanks for the detailed response. I've subbed and will sure watch your other videos 😜
@@singleservingjack4547 thank you! Sorry for the long reply, I can’t do short ones. Especially when it’s about the C63 😆
@@NathanMannin
Just purchased 2013 6.2 coupe,I do 15 miles a day and average 19 mpg,
I think that's not too bad really,at the end of the day it's a big old V8,
I wanted one for 5 years and glad I got it, insurance is £270 for me,I'm 50.
Great cars.
My ACLASS 2013 model turbo went a couple of weeks ago went into limp mode and cost me over a grand to get it fixed
Wow that’s very expensive! Do you know why it went into limp mode?
@@NathanMannin yeah due to the turbo going so I had to travel to work in limp mode which was horrible very slow 🐌 took a week to fix
@@sunderland97 Ouch, that’s a huge bill! Do you drive your car really hard or is it high mileage?
@@NathanMannin it's getting high miles now especially when we had these lockdowns I was out and about everyday couldn't sit indoors I'm a active person so the miles went up alot
Got to admit you have a cracking C63 👍you should be proud of yourself don't see many around especially up here in the Newcastle/Sunderland area
Great video.
What mpg would you get on a long motorway journey at 70mph?
Cheers! Can probably expect high twenties on long journeys, definitely! I actually made a video recently on me doing an MPG test on dual carriageways, which might be worth a watch!
@@NathanMannin
Thanks for that, I’ll check it out.
I absolutely love these cars. It’s my dream to get one, one day.
Keep up the great content.
All the best to you 👍
@@ghostinthemachine76 thank you very much! If you’re able to get one, then seriously do it! The car is just the complete package and makes an awful day, into a BRILLIANT one! : )
@@NathanMannin
Hoping to get one as a 2nd car. And late 20s mpg will mean I won’t have to reserve it just for Sundays.
Awesome, thank you 👍
@@ghostinthemachine76 No problem, my C63 is also my second car. I have my work wagon which does all the work commutes and boring trips I need to take. Then the C63 does all the other trips. They’re not as bad on fuel as people make them out to be from my experience. Went out for a solid hard drive the other day and got 13mpg, which sounds bad but in the grand scheme of things, but not bad in relative to Golf R’s which I’ve seen getting high teens when they’re pushed hard. So in reality, considering it has triple the engine size and double the cylinders, they aren’t that bad on the efficiency front!
Service A shouldn’t be that expensive , I get it done under 700 Dirhams here in UAE , which is around 150 pounds
Woahhh that’s great value for money! I suppose it’s cheaper over there than here! Also I forgot to mention which type of A service was, as I think there was additional jobs added!
Just one question.
If you didnt have your C63, Would you choose an E63 instead?
Great question! Naturally it would be the progressive replacement, and I have thought about it if I did get bored of the C63. But as time has gone by, I actually enjoy the C63 even more and more! So because of that, I would probably supercharge the C63 instead! 😆 But I guess that hasn’t really answered your question directly. I have loads of cars on my shortlist but I would probably go for a CLS63 over an E63 because of the looks, but I much prefer the M6 Gran Coupe in terms of appearance. But honestly out of my whole shortlist, it could be those two cars or the many others I have on my list!
@@NathanMannin Thanks for a speedy reply, Have you looked into the cost of Supercharging the C63? , I've got a vr6 at the moment, NA of course and I've been quoted 12-15k for a supercharger, Big money when it comes to turbo/Supercharging NA cars, hence why I'm floating more to the Idea of a E63, I know you won't be getting the brute sound of the 6.2L but could you live with that if it's going to cost a quarter of the price to make decent power? Also as you're probably aware they are 4matic aswell but do you think that would take away some of the fun and principles the 63 amg was all about? I'm really struggling with this one haha! 😪
@@kanedavenport8419 VR6 nice! They sound terrific they do! Supercharging them will cost 10-15k depending on what stage you want to go to, so not cheap by all means. The thing is with my C63 in particular, it’s got more than enough power than you’ll ever need and it’s so intoxicating especially partnered in with the sound and brutality of it’s power delivery. Then of course the up shifts and downshifts sound nuts, as well as the instant kick downs is just so addictive. For me I wouldn’t need more power, supercharging it would be more of a thing if I had abundance of spare cash I guess. Of course in the UK it’s often wet and in the colder times of years it can struggle to put power down. But for me I’ve never had an issue driving mine through winter. Having 4WD would give maximum power in all conditions, but could that take away some of the fun factor and will it feel less rewarding? I can’t say for sure as I’ve never driven an E63. However I do love the surprise element of the C63 and that as the driver I am the one who has to take the reigns and keep the car in control. But I suppose it’s all down to the individual whether they want more safety and power availability all the time. I do think it does take away what AMG is all about having the 4WD, but I’m pretty sure newer models have a function where you can switch it to RWD only I believe (not 100% sure might have to look that up) I would definitely recommend driving both the C63 and E63, in my opinion I don’t think there’s anything else out there what can offer the C63 does, especially for its price. Power wise they have plenty enough, especially with a map and it just gives me a feeling like no other car has honestly. Such a compelling package at such a great price, I just couldn’t imagine going to an E63 and having the same feeling as the purity and rawness the C63 gives : )
@@NathanMannin I appreciate your view on my situation, Thanks for your time, I've also subbed for future updates on your C63, I look forward to seeing what you do to her, Happy motoring bud and stay safe 👍🏼
@@kanedavenport8419 thank you for the support it’s much appreciated 😄 If you have any other questions you may have then feel free to comment anywhere anytime and I’ll see if I can help! I hope you manage to test drive both the C63 and E63, as that’ll be the best way to know what’s perfect for you 🔥
I just found a 507 edition with 54,000 km for 30k, would you buy it? it's a good price?
Hello! For 30k I think that’s a no brainer, you should definitely get it for that price, that’s an incredible price! Here in the UK, the 507’s are worth a lot of money and will not only be a brilliant car to own, but also a great investment. 30k is quite cheap, where are you from?
@@NathanMannin I'm from Mexico and here the C63 AMG from 2014 it's no that expensive, and I found a 507 edition with a I think it's a good price, also the insurance it's quite cheap for that car, like 750 dollars a year for a the all coverage insurance.
@@thegamercoffee2115 That’s great value I think, over here the values of 507’s are worth a lot of money compared to the standard C63’s getting one for 30k will be a super purchase from yours well as a brilliant investment, so yeah go and buy it immediately : )
Road tax 600£, per year? Here in Belgium it is a few thousand euro’s per year, I don’t know the exact number but I wouldn’t be suprised if it was 5000€’s....
Really!? I thought we had it bad here, that’s extortionate!
@@NathanMannin Since this year, the taxes on sportcars got ridiculous in Belgium... My bmw 120i is 400-500€ per year which is a ‘normal’ price😅
@@gieltimmermans that sounds terrible! 😉 Do you get a good average salary in Belgium, or do they just hate cars that much? 😆
@@NathanMannin Well they really hate cars here, nearly every modification here is illegal. For instance for exhaust, you are only allowed to modify your exhaust back-box, and upgrade it to a sport-backbox. But all the other mufflers/resonators are illegal to be changed! Window tinting is also illegal, even the cameleon tint on the windscreen...
@@gieltimmermans it’s really interesting to hear how strict they are with cars in general over there, I wasn’t aware how good we have it here for sure! Although you do have the awesome Spa racetrack, I guess the car scene isn’t as appreciated in Belgium which is a shame : (
I want a c63s, is gas mileage better on these?
Taxes would cost me 2.2k every year here in Belgium.
Insurance 1.3k every year.
Living in a non country is expensive my giy
The C63s I’m assuming you’re referring to the W205 with the 4.0 V8? That’s going to be better on fuel than the 6.2 V8 but it won’t be night and day in terms of difference.
@@NathanMannin Yes, I’m referring to the 4.0 V8.
I asked multiple owners and they all say about 250-300 miles of normal driving which is actually pretty good considering you drive an AMG.
You think that number is realistic?
@@homiixide I don’t know the answer to that as I’ve never owned the 4.0 V8. My 6.2 C63 on mixed driving gets 150/200 miles on a tank of fuel, I imagine 250/300 miles in the 4.0 V8 sounds realistic I think.
@@NathanMannin 150-200 miles is kind of bad but then again it’s a 6.2l.
I’m guessing you’ll be visiting a gas pump every 2-3 days, if you daily this car?
@@homiixide It’s all relative really, I’ve had 300 miles in one tank when driving it economically on a motorway. Then I’ve also had 100 miles when driving it really fast! Thankfully I don’t daily the C63, if I did I would need to sell my house ;)
Just put a deposit down on a supercharged c63 I paid £950 for insurnace.
You’re not messing about! Straight in with a supercharger, what a purchase! What stage supercharger is it?
@@NathanMannin my friend has one with a supercharger and ever since I went in it Iv been in love. Not sure it has de cat headers and is running 705bhp think it’s stage 2
@@jim8462 I’m a little envious I have to admit ;) That’s going to be NUTS! 🥜 Just out of curiosity, what is the ballpark figure when buying a supercharged C63? As the kit itself is 10-15k to get done itself.
@@NathanMannin The bill to have to the supercharger and the diff done was 14.5k so yeah it’s a lot of money. It also comes with genuine 507 wheels as well. My friend has a c63 which is supercharged but he’s also had the rear arches done to fit bigger wheels which is something I would look into but that’s another 5.5k for the arches plus wheels and tyres.
So in summary it cost you less to run a C63 than it cost me to run my Saab
Uh oh! Time to make the switch then don’t you think? 😉 What Saab do you have?
@@NathanMannin I had a 93. 2.0t very modified, but it kept breaking 😂
@@MrSchmekker ahhh love it! I love my swedish cars, and old Saab’s are no exception!
If £2,200 is a lot of money to you for insurance then you probably shouldn't have a car like this.
Save it for a house.
I already have a house. Like I explained in the video if it was £2,200 then the plan was to keep it short term, in the end I got it down to circa £700 so I could warrant keeping it. 3 years later and I still own it! : )
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All that waffling shit when it could have been done in a few minutes
I prefer to explain in detail which adds value to my viewers, thanks for watching!