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Merc E63
Jan 30, 2019 13:14:59 GMT
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Post by franki68 on Jan 30, 2019 13:14:59 GMT
If it’s a pleasure purchase then go for what your heart wants or you will never be satisfied.
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Post by ChrisM on Jan 30, 2019 13:38:56 GMT
If it’s a pleasure purchase then go for what your heart wants or you will never be satisfied. That's why I gave my example and said "Go for the M5". The M-B would I believe be what one of my former colleagues called the "sub-optimal solution".... it works, but it's not what you want |
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Post by grampa on Jan 30, 2019 14:13:02 GMT
If I was going to spend £60k on a car (which I don't think I ever would even if I could afford it), it would have to be for a car I really wanted and had no compromise at all in the spec.
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Merc E63
Jan 30, 2019 16:52:33 GMT
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Post by chocy on Jan 30, 2019 16:52:33 GMT
What a wonderful dilemma to have. I think the Mercedes would be an easy car to fall in love with. It's more stealth-like appearance would appeal to me and the 'I should have got a M5' would be offset by the happy wife. But I don't think you will be disappointed either way. Welcome back if you are the Chocy of old! Thanks. I have returned. My circumstances have changed and now have free Internet time again. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2019 16:57:35 GMT
Had a Choccy Rocky only this morning.......or does that sound wrong?
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 30, 2019 16:58:41 GMT
If I was going to spend £60k on a car (which I don't think I ever would even if I could afford it), it would have to be for a car I really wanted and had no compromise at all in the spec. I agree. |
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Post by Andy C on Jan 30, 2019 17:58:00 GMT
M5 is faster in pretty much every increment , so therefore it’s just better. in all seriousness I’d be going for the m5 (and waiting for the right car to come up if needs be) as that’s what you really want by the sounds of it  |
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Post by Martin on Jan 30, 2019 18:16:18 GMT
It’s 15% more economical and has a slightly larger tank, so less fuel cost and 50 miles more range. It’s also quieter on the motorway and 100kg lighter.
Easy decision!
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jan 30, 2019 22:16:41 GMT
Could you keep the 435 and buy a slow depreciation proper sports car like an R8 or a Vantage? I could but I don't have a garage big enough for anything interesting and I am fairly time poor, so being able to use and enjoy it would be an issue. I like the idea of it feeling special every day. Reduce your time commitments, then buy something less expensive but still hugely entertaining that you will then have more time to enjoy? Basically, work less, earn less, enjoy more. Probably not that easy but, you know, it's a nice idea! |
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Post by Roadsterstu on Jan 30, 2019 22:18:56 GMT
M5 is faster in pretty much every increment , so therefore it’s just better. in all seriousness I’d be going for the m5 (and waiting for the right car to come up if needs be) as that’s what you really want by the sounds of it The M5 has 10 litres less boot space, therefore you need to buy the Mercedes. |
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Merc E63
Jan 30, 2019 22:31:56 GMT
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Post by PetrolEd on Jan 30, 2019 22:31:56 GMT
Merc for the engine, M5 for pretty much everything else.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 8:02:02 GMT
If you aren't changing the car, you certainly deserve to splash out on something - a month of solid 14-15 hour days would kill me...
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Post by johnc on Jan 31, 2019 10:10:16 GMT
If you aren't changing the car, you certainly deserve to splash out on something - a month of solid 14-15 hour days would kill me... This morning started at 3am for the last day and i'll probably get out of here about 9 or 10 tonight. Plenty of coffee. If I get up at 7am tomorrow it is going to feel like a massive lie in. Going to Gleneagles on Saturday for afternoon tea for a treat and if tomorrow morning is quiet in the office I'm closing the doors at lunchtime. I have some great staff who were still here with me last night after 10pm but it cost me a fortune in bonuses this month! |
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Post by Tim on Jan 31, 2019 10:12:44 GMT
This morning started at 3am for the last day and i'll probably get out of here about 9 or 10 tonight. Plenty of coffee. If I get up at 7am tomorrow it is going to feel like a massive lie in. Going to Gleneagles on Saturday for afternoon tea for a treat and if tomorrow morning is quiet in the office I'm closing the doors at lunchtime. I have some great staff who were still here with me last night after 10pm but it cost me a fortune in bonuses this month! The joy of being your own boss!!! |
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Post by michael on Jan 31, 2019 10:15:15 GMT
If you aren't changing the car, you certainly deserve to splash out on something - a month of solid 14-15 hour days would kill me... This morning started at 3am for the last day and i'll probably get out of here about 9 or 10 tonight. Plenty of coffee. If I get up at 7am tomorrow it is going to feel like a massive lie in. Going to Gleneagles on Saturday for afternoon tea for a treat and if tomorrow morning is quiet in the office I'm closing the doors at lunchtime. I have some great staff who were still here with me last night after 10pm but it cost me a fortune in bonuses this month! Hard work deserves reward. Get the M5. |
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Post by Martin on Jan 31, 2019 12:35:24 GMT
This morning started at 3am for the last day and i'll probably get out of here about 9 or 10 tonight. Plenty of coffee. If I get up at 7am tomorrow it is going to feel like a massive lie in. Going to Gleneagles on Saturday for afternoon tea for a treat and if tomorrow morning is quiet in the office I'm closing the doors at lunchtime. I have some great staff who were still here with me last night after 10pm but it cost me a fortune in bonuses this month! Hard work deserves reward. Get the M5. +1 Berry Chiswick have one in Singapore Grey with the B&W speakers plus all the packs. Having spent some time in a 530e with HK speakers yesterday, the B&W have moved up a notch to essential option. |
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Post by racingteatray on Jan 31, 2019 14:26:57 GMT
Hard work deserves reward. Get the M5. +1 Berry Chiswick have one in Singapore Grey with the B&W speakers plus all the packs. Having spent some time in a 530e with HK speakers yesterday, the B&W have moved up a notch to essential option. It's one of my nearest dealerships, but I wouldn't go there again as I took an immense dislike to the sales manager there when I was looking at ordering the GC. Just all the features you dislike most in a salesperson wrapped into one obnoxious human being. |
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Post by Tim on Jan 31, 2019 14:30:21 GMT
Weirdly that car isn't on the BMW Approved used site but it is on their own one.
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Post by ChrisM on Jan 31, 2019 15:22:50 GMT
Weirdly that car isn't on the BMW Approved used site but it is on their own one. They're having a giraffe if you want finance.... 12.4% on PCP or HP/loan |
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Post by Stuntman on Jan 31, 2019 16:18:09 GMT
I'm not sure that I can add much to the advice/debate already received, but for what it's worth I would say two things:
Remaining in your wife's good books is massively important if you love your wife;
Choosing the car you really want to drive is massively important if you love driving.
Seeing as I'm pretty sure you tick both boxes, the decision is clear... wait for the M5!
(or keep the 435, wait some more and add an R8 or GT4!)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2019 20:33:29 GMT
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Post by racingteatray on Feb 1, 2019 11:46:37 GMT
Weirdly that car isn't on the BMW Approved used site but it is on their own one. They're having a giraffe if you want finance.... 12.4% on PCP or HP/loan It's usury, frankly. |
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Post by bryan on Feb 1, 2019 12:57:36 GMT
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Post by chipbutty on Feb 1, 2019 17:36:59 GMT
Might also be worth hanging on to see what new PCP and lease deals materialise.
Over the past few years, BMW were offering some very competitive M5 PCP deals and Merc have a habit of venting excess AMG stock via tempting 2 year leases. It's a much safer way for them to dump unsold units and spare build capacity.
FWIW - The E63 is my choice, I think it's better looking, has the more appealing interior and it sounds so much better (very important element of the uber saloon).
Interesting performance stats, but I am sure there is a Carwow video on you tube that shows the exact opposite (E63s ever so slightly ahead in every increment)
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Post by ChrisM on Feb 1, 2019 18:34:09 GMT
FWIW - The E63 is my choice, I think it's better looking.... Which as we have said before just goes to show that we all have different tastes. I think the E-class looks horrid, the upward curve of the bottom edge of the rear lights is all wrong and same goes for other M-B vehicles, eg the C-class. I also don't like the shape of the rear pillars and rear screen of the current E-class, the estate is much better but still looks wrong to me. I'm also no fan of the 5-series styling but at least the current one is much better than the Bangle era ones. |
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Merc E63
Feb 1, 2019 20:44:25 GMT
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Post by michael on Feb 1, 2019 20:44:25 GMT
FWIW - The E63 is my choice, I think it's better looking.... . I'm also no fan of the 5-series styling but at least the current one is much better than the Bangle era ones. Yes, looks really are a subjective! |
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Post by Sav on Feb 2, 2019 12:26:20 GMT
The next M3 supposedly has X Drive on most models, with up to 500 bhp. Would you want to wait for that? 4WD, a lot lighter, and bloody fast.
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Merc E63
Feb 2, 2019 14:38:33 GMT
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Post by franki68 on Feb 2, 2019 14:38:33 GMT
Talking of 4wd there is a lovely piece on the b7 rs4 and r35gtr on PistonHeads that 12th will definitely enjoy reading .
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Post by Martin on Feb 2, 2019 15:06:10 GMT
I’m in an E Class at the moment, some way off an E63 admittedly (E220d SE) but the 5 is so much nicer inside and I’ve spent a few miles as a passenger in a 530e this week and the ride/refinement/seat comfort is much better despite it running on bigger wheels.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 2, 2019 15:23:39 GMT
Talking of 4wd there is a lovely piece on the b7 rs4 and r35gtr on PistonHeads that 12th will definitely enjoy reading . I did, but only because you flagged it up so thanks. |
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