Everything I HATE about my C63 AMG 6.3 V8!
Вставка
- Опубліковано 2 чер 2024
- So ive owned my W204 C63 6.3 V8 AMG for a couple months now, and over those months I have found some issues with the car that are rather annoying, so today im going to put those in a video and show you all everything I hate about my C63 AMG! So for potential new buyers of this car, watch this video!
SUPPORT THE CHANNEL IT HELPS ALOT :)
- SUBSCRIBE!
- Follow @itsleelockwood and @truerally
- www.truerally.co.uk
- / itsleelockwood
Hope you agree with my points! Thanks for watching! - Авто та транспорт
imagine buying a 6.2L V8 and being surprised by fuel use
😂
I just never understood why these people buy V8s and expect great fuel economy its going on for decades it’s a freaking V8 the bigger the engine the more fuel it consumes a V8, V10 and V12. They all consume a lot of gas because they’re big engines if you want to consume less gas get a smaller engine. V6 engines and below will consume less fuel because it doesn’t need that much gas to function correctly it’s such a simple concept to understand.
@@redhunnid5142I'm happy with my 10 mpg on the c63. 26 mpg is achievable tho if u wanna drive like a boring old fucking cunt like yaself mate👍🙄
Keyless entry and start is an optional extra same as most cars. It's not that they don't have them, it's just that you didn't buy one with it specced.
Well youtubers and influencers don't buy any cars it's loaners and lease. Just look how many videos "why I got rid of my..." "what I don't like about my...." "I bought a new car..."
What? Anything with the AMG badge should have something as basic as keyless entry. All of the other German cars come with it on their non performance models. Mercedes went down hill bad.
@@Creampie_lake_zaddy keyless entry allows your car to be stolen easier
Keyless entry as standard in 2008? @@Creampie_lake_zaddy
Can tell you now, secondary decat, gearbox remap, leave it in sports+ when driving it, LSD, a deeply flawed, but loveable machine, for the money in the used market i struggle to find what id replace mine with.
I think the mercs have the lengthy traction and manual buttons because they do try to kill you doing so. Its their way of asking “are you sure”
I think the gear box thing is a good thing as if i want it in Manual. I would like it to stay in Manual and not change gears on it's own. As that's what a driving car should be.
I've got to say the best cars ive had are rubbish on lock and interior but after 5 years of the car i have now still puts a smile on my face its a keeper 👍👍👍
OMG, that car put a massive smile on your face! Despite all its quirks it’s still a sick car.
I had my c63 for 3 years loved it my one did have the performance pack but totally agree horrendous amount of money to run. When people asked what’s it do per gallon I really didn’t know all I did know was used to do a tank of fuel every 4 hours obviously depending on how you drive it. But the sound of the V8 was worth it. Good review 👍
But if u drive in highway for 4 hours then I guess it’s ok?
What full tank for 4hours🤨
I completely disagree with your point about comfort mode. The entire point of comfort is that you're not going to have the accelerator to the floor. My friend has a TTS and it does the exact same thing. If you're going to be doing 0-60s or racing someone: you're going into sport+ or manual mode.
I am so envious 👌😆🤣🤣 Love how far you have come Lee ❤️❤️
In 10 years these cars will pull stupid money!! They’re the last of the true AMG line and to a fanboy they have legendary status.
Amen!
Not sure many will be left like Lee said they tend to get stacked from no lsd and twitchy rear ends and a driver having an even twitchier rear end when it goes all wrong 🤣
@@Buck3366 🤣 you on the money there! That’s why there’s a 3 second delay on taking the esp off, the cars literally asking you if your sure about it😄On another note LSD’s can be fitted after to be safer
One word mate…Spec. It’s really frustrating watching a review on a car where no consideration is given to the spec/options. A poverty spec C63 is VERY different to a PPP car with LSD and all the options. There is even an oil cooler option you may not be aware of. This tackles the rear end/handling issue issue entirely as it has better suspension and brakes etc. Plus a proper diff. Keyless is an option…the list goes on.
I ran a PPP+LSD one for over 3 years and tracked it at the ring etc. Great cars, with tonnes of personality and drama.
What’s ppp
@@rajamustafa2499 it stands for performance pack plus. It was only offered on the facelift cars and it included lightweight forged internals from the SLS, increased power, better brakes, suspension and some cosmetic bits (red callipers, alcantara wheel, carbon lip spoiler etc.). The LSD became an option though unlike the older PP cars.
Hi just wanted to ask mechanically are they sound mate? Thanks
@@abzrollin9800 yes, they’re very reliable. The early ones had a head bolt issue but later ones had minimal common faults. In the 3 years I had mine I had one stuck injector which needed replacing (less than £100 and 10 minutes to swap out). Otherwise faultless.
@@m4drx yes the only worry I’ve had is the repair bills other than that I think I will go ahead with a low mileage and we’ll maintained one cheers mate
Love these videos 👌
Great video and great information 🙌
Gearbox in s+ then down shift and will be in a manual mode for a while, good for roll racing if don’t want to use Manual mode, or if your cruising around take traction off from the beginning and drive in s+, see a road you want to blast then just down shift on the paddle, think just bit more experience is needed on your car before you fully understand it
I live in Dubai and i have a 2009 c63. Oil temperature doesn't go above 106°c even when driving hard in over 40°c. Its a fantastic car and can easily rival any modern car on looks, speed and handling.
And so what if its expensive to run. You'll always have a huge smile on your face when driving it.
Facelift cars have oil cooling issues, yours is prefacelift which is fine
How do you make your car last for so long ??
You put 20 quid in this car and you won’t leave the town! That’s my comment of the week 😂😂. It looks good, sounds epic and has the fuel economy of a battleship and in a world of upcoming electric cars you are scratching an itch most of us want to scratch. Big V8 super saloons are like dinosaurs. Loud, fierce and sadly due for extinction.
You have a sad outlook on cars probably no the channel for you to be watching
See that thing flying over your head?? That’s my original comment. I don’t think you grasp I’m stating a fact about current fate on internal combustion engine vehicles. I’m saying I admire him for having a large displacement V8 as they are being phased out in favour of 6cyl turbos or hybrid electric 4 cylinders. Hope that helps explain it in a simple way 🙄
Good comment mate! The time is coming 😩😂
It’s a 6.2L but I see what you mean. That thing is probably one of my favourite V8 cars. It was just so scary the raw power and the humongous engine! That thing was made off the basis that it was angry! And wanted to let off a lot of steam
My wipers don't do what yours did, maybe they need fixing?
And my temp is always the same, regardless of how I drive or how the weather is.
How much decca you cycling bodgewood?
You answer your own problems tbh 1. Drive it in M with traction off first then it’s in the mode you want 2. It’s 6.2 so oil will be hotter but it’s not an issue and it cools quick. 3. The gearbox is the most misunderstood thing about this car and again if it’s in C it’s not going to act like S+. And finally….. not to piss on your chips but I bought a pp+ with factory diff because it’s the car I knew I wanted and the car you’re really looking for here. Finally, handling…… I push a lot of cars through on the B roads and through the twisties and even on the straights it’s staying with the crowd. These cars tick more boxes than most, look forward to seeing the colour ✌🏻🤝
I thought exactly the same, he's bought a budget (if you can say that) C63 when all he's done is describe the PP+, shame he didn't do enough research into the car, if he did then maybe he'd of been happier.
Got the LSD in my 2012 c63 and keyless entry. Agree that they should come stock because the car is one of the best drifting cars u can get when it has the LSD. Super predictable and easy to slide around safely
My sister put a set of KW V3 Coilovers in her C63. Definitely helped the car not feel all boaty and shit. I remember her taking a long sweeping corner on the motorway at 140mph and not feeling totally sketched out like you would if you were to do the same shit on stock suspension.
I always drive in S+ on my 507edition even as a daily.... the only thing I really hate is the damn steering lock module and the hydraulic cam adjusters. Can't wait to supercharge the Beast
Did you end up supercharging?
@@seanlittle5547 nope deacided that I can buy a complete old E55 for the same money as just the sc kit so that makes more sense to me to get one of those.
Just came across your channel and what a great detailed video bro, I was actually looking to buy the coupe but just wanted a detailed video before I make that move. Is there anything mechanically that goes wrong with them if you know? 👊
Hi Abz, I have a 2012 C63 coupé and so far have had no issues. The only known issues are extremely rare and are isolated to the earlier models. Headbolts in the early cars was a rare issue where they would corrode and snap which let oil mix with coolant and hydrolock the engine, Merc addressed this with new headbolts in 2010 onwards so was never a problem after that. On higher mileage Cars and with poorly maintained examples you can get the infamous "tick" where the cam adjusters wear, an expensive job, but go for a lower mileage car with a good history and maintain/drive it properly and it's not an issue. Essentially these cars a bulletproof and the biggest problem you will have owning one is that they consume both fuel and tyres at an alarming rate, but I guaruntee you won't care when you out your foot down and hear that exhaust note! Hope this helps.
@@zacwilliams457 thank you so much mate yeh I just love the noise of these beasts and the smile it would put on my face anytime I just flex my big toe on the pedals 😁 my dream car has always been one of these as the noise is authentic and louder than the newer models. I think I will go ahead 🤞
@@abzrollin9800 no worries, trust me you won't regret it 👍🏾
Owned my C63 Performance Pack Plus for 4.5 years and 30k miles later. Agree with most of what you’ve said, but it’s the last of a dying breed. New cars are so so dull.
Some things you have to accept: 6.3 V8 is always going to cost a fortune to run.
Maintenance for what it is I think is very cheap. 4 years running mine and a new rocker cover and that is all. Other than that faultless.
Hi, I’m looking at buying one and the seller says it needs a rocket cover gasket too, should I be worried or is this a common issue?
Leave it in s with the traction off. Never put my merc in comfort its for wet weather pulls off in 2nd. Mercs have fast on fast off. So quicker you hit thr throttle etc should put it in a sprint mode. If I do a couple fast on offs my car lingers in the gears a lot longer
Would definitely have an ecu and tcu map done on this car, lsd, and then coilovers or bilstein b12- then it would be bang on
DEFFO getting rid of this soon, calling it haha
Gotta rice it out though first ;)
longest he keeps a car is like 3 months aha
RICE it out hahahah.. you’ve watched too many UA-cam videos JDM King 888
@@itsleelockwood evo ......
@@itsleelockwood wrapping cars is ghey 😂
I know exactly where that is hanging field reservoir love driving around there
Get the gearbox mapped mate. It does away with a good few of the issues you described
Interesting! I’ll look into it
You’re complaining about things like the car was manufactured in 2021, it’s about 10 years old. Literally all of these things are common knowledge and you could have easily found out before you bought them.
man lsd is good as long as you have decent grip, as soon as you lose grip (water, snow, a harder powerslide) it is not your friend anymore
Lee keep this car it’s only going one way through the roof
I have recently thought about changing my Evo X for one of these...after this review, I think I'll keep the Evo as the poor handling of the C63 will definitely piss me off
Decent set of coilovers are a game changer in them though. The fuel cost is what I'd be more concerned about lol
The rear tires are 255 wide stock, how can you expect to get good handling? I’ve got a performance pack with Brabus software and LSD (basically E63 software), and with my 295 rear tires I get tons of grip and handling. The feeling in the steering wheel is just phenomenal.. Drive one and see if it’s for you.
@@jgripen969 exactly this the pp+. I have on Brabus rims with 275 rear and 255 front plus 10mm spacer mean it sticks like shit with the lsd
@@jgripen969 How did you go about getting the Brabus software
Damn that merc be making chainsaw noises brutal 💪🏼💪🏼
The stalk thing deffo got me haha
When you complain about a Mercedes that's when you know they need to get in a Kia optima and drive around for a while
What it lacks I feel the engine makes up for. 5 years of ownership and still makes me laugh. You either understand it or don’t and get rid
When is it up for sale?
Awesome vid mucker. Keep it up. Keep doing the videos on this beauty. Love the talking and cruising etc. Dont get rid. I love these cars!
Are the fuel and running costs not comparable to the M3 you had?
Worse! Same on tax though
Much worse!? How long does the C63 take to get up to temp? As long as the M3 lol?
I loved my m5 u just pressed a button on steering wheel and it was in mental mode lol
Last time I watched was back when you had the blue megane lol
Despite everything you said, every time you put your foot down, you laughed and smiled.
Cant get away from it. Its a AMG beasty.
I have the identical 2013 diesel AMG Sport+ estate and have just been driving a clients SLK55 AMG V8. I am so getting a real AMG next car.
This isn't your average Benz, got my 2010 c63 tunned by Brabus got me 575hp , 0-100 klm 3.8s 0-200klm 9.9s , lots of fun for for the money
No car would put you in manual or sport if you kickdown fully 😅
I need one of these 😫🙏
To be honest, most of this you should've known before buying it and also some of it can be fixed (at a cost of course), having said that, thank you for bringing attention to some of these things as I am looking at buying one.
Oh and Hummer is way worse on fuel 😂
Luckily i got one with the P31 package for a decent price 🙏🏻
Get a non return valve and put it closer to jets Mabe Lee.
The 2014 c63 coupe has keyless entry
Sounds like the W205 C63 has improved over all these bits
Instead of using kickdown hold the down paddle and it will also shift down 2 gears
All ways loved he c63 I know it’s not perfect neither am I
The sound is amazing a one off
The looks and the noise set it apart
But those windsreen wipers have killed for me
Msl performance will hook u up with a lsd. On my c63s has a electronic locking diff and afer driving a non s modle which have a mechanical diff its world apprt. Love the car i deffo think these sound better than a w205 that i own🔥🥲
Looking forward to To see The new Color I like The sound of A V 8 Mercedes
He likes traction “ fully off”
But hates it when he has to turn it off again for 3 seconds because he turned it back on.
Lmfao.
complaing about a 10 year old car being slow in gear changes lulz
Mercedes need a department to see all these review and apply to their upcoming cars. Their always slow on picking up these things.
Bruv - its a C-class - with a BEAST of a motor. Need to realize you bought the BOTTOM of the Mercedes family with a drop in SLS AMG motor
All's forgiven when you plant that pedal tho 😈
Its a mile muncher. Its tbr car you drive round Europe in . A cruiser and autobahn eati g machine. Never gonna be a b road blaster
you're complaining about having to press an extra button for safety
You say old gearbox but it’s an old car 😭😭 get a new car goon
Big AMG mercs are weird they're not sports cars they're not executive cars they're more like a European high class muscle car kind of a strange category.
They are like a category of their own.
Sorry that's absolute bulshit my mate had one he ragged it around for an hour and a half and the temperature didn't even budge and we can put that to a test
Are you on about oil temp or coolant temp ??
Oil
You sound like Theon Greyjoy in season one, when he was whole
I absolutely love this car cant wait for you to modify this car mate
Hey dude, it's all the best things you hate. It's a CAR!! I have a AMG 63 coupe from 2012 and a Alfa GTV 2000 from 1972 and these are cars!!! you have to work in them
Looked so much better in white.
I HATE the wipers on my w204 so annoying
Looks like the Hanningfield resovoir at the beginning used to go there all the time long ago
If you want a Merc that's even better on fuel, get an SL65 AMG ;) although that car is in a different league.
Also a massive difference in price 🤣
FYI it’s not a 6.3 V8.
There are things you hate about this car? What’s wrong with you?
How to get put off buying a C63 in 13mins 🥺😂!!
But when you’ve already fallen in love with the c63. Nothing will truly put you off.
just think about the v8 and revving it out and you’ll be back
It’s not as bad as made out had mine 4 years tracked alot disagree with a lot of the points made
Mine has keyless entre 🤣 and push to start
My mate got 1 and said he spends £140 a week on fuel
Does he use it as a daily driver?
@@suhayl3519 yeah bro but its only a mile and a bit to work. its crazy how much they drink
@@liammoore7111 lazy... I would walk to work
Pretty sad your complaints about the car, awww you have to move your arm to tuen some things off, jog on
6.2
Its a big salloon, mercs are more comfort than all out aggression
I’m sure AMG will be taking on board your experienced knowledge 🙈🤣🤣🤣
V8 would definitely consume more fuel, well if you don’t want I can buy it from you 😂
Slow down on the energy drinks, Bro!😂
Lost track of how many times you said annoyed or annoying 😂. Instead of spending thousands to wrap that car maybe you should get something else. Maybe something with keyless entry which this card could have been optioned with, btw.
the letter "R" doesn’t exist in your alphabet
Is it me or is he just complaining about an older car? I’m sure a new 63 wouldn’t have the same issues?
Sounds like you want an E39 M5
11:43 it still looks worth it
Such a beast of a car! Mod it till its a car you love! Then sell it for something crazy!!
Ur wrong about the handling only reason it feels like that to u is because of the huge amounts of torque and narrow tires, if u change the wheels n tires to 295 rears the handling is m3 level
Thought it was going to be a long list after all you hate german cars
5 minutes in and all your complaints are dumb af, its a car from 2012 what do you expect? its obviously not going to be as advanced as a modern car in terms of the gearbox and adjustments
Oh here we fucking go again
Complaining about fuel consumption ???? Now you’re just moaning, fuel consumption is NOT something you can complain about … re edit the video 😁👍🏻
Winging Pom haha what do you expect you paying like 3$ a litre for 98 in aus it’s 80p a litre for 98
Can buy the lsd wave track diff centre 500 £
The new M3 is not going to look as good when it's 8 years old.
Should have stuck to the evo pal 😂👍👍
But he would whinge that you have to take your hands off the steering wheel to tuen off traction control etc
If you drive with a led foot it will cost the earth in fuel.