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C63 AMG - The true cost of ownership..
So here is the video that everyone has been asking for.. How much does it cost to run a W204 Mercedes C63 AMG as a weekend toy? Well.. for me.. it worked out at around 1.62 per mile in 2021. This cost would probably decrease with the more miles that you did, as the servicing would be offset the further that you drove the car, I don't think the fuel would have that much of an effect. Is it what you expected?
0:13 Intro
0:53 Servicing and maintenance
07:41 Insurance
09:01 Tax
09:52 Tax and insurance totals
10:20 Fuel
11:39 Total costs
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I STALLED on the startline of STP Summer nationals
Просмотров 6502 года назад
Drag racing in a manual is a lot harder than it looks! Join me for behind the scenes content of my racing at STP summer nationals.. It didn't go so well! Headlight lens restorer I use: amzn.to/35dDiwO Drain hole cleaning brush I use: amzn.to/2ZR8crI Soft top cleaning kit I use: amzn.to/2KVvYiB Soft top cleaning brush I use: amzn.to/393XB0S Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6...
I’ve sold my C63 AMG. Here’s why..
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Yes the time has come.. the Mercedes C63 has gone, and here are my reasons why! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUKe
I screwed up changing my power steering fluid - Mercedes C63 AMG
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 года назад
The W204 Mercedes C63 AMG has a filter inside the PAS fluid reservoir. The fluid should also be green in colour. After lots of heat cycles and years in the system, it turns a brown colour! Just don't make the same mistake that I did when changing haha. Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️ww...
CHECK THIS before it breaks! - C63 AMG M156
Просмотров 11 тыс.2 года назад
Is your C63 AMG broken and you don't even realise? Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
How to fix your rusty brake discs! C63 AMG DIY
Просмотров 99 тыс.2 года назад
Ever wondered how easy it is to get rid of that brake disc surface rust that's ruining the look of your shiny W204 C63? Don't want to spend £800 on a new set of rotors? Here's how you can do it for less than £20.. Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️instagra...
Mini Cooper SD - The ultimate diesel hot hatch?
Просмотров 24 тыс.2 года назад
If you put the legendary BMW 2.0 diesel into the smallest car Mini make.. it’s pretty good! Thanks to Dave for the car. Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
I’m #1 qualifier at Springspeed nationals! - C63 AMG
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.2 года назад
My C63 AMG goes 10th after run 1, 2nd after run 2 (once i drop the tyre pressures) and 1st after run 3!! V8 powerrr! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
My C63 AMG *CRUSHES* its first day of drag racing!
Просмотров 1,8 тыс.2 года назад
Testing with the W204 C63 AMG was a blast, running in the mid 12's with fairly cold track temps.. all the runs were very consistent despite me running in comfort for 2 of them! If you listen closely, you can tell the runs where it ran in the comfort setting as the gear changes sound a lot lazier.. still fighting the wheelspin though! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzo...
My C63 AMG obliterates its first day on the drag strip!
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.2 года назад
I take the Mercedes C63 AMG to its first drag racing test day before Springspeed nationals championship race weekend. Santapod Sportsman championships are a type of bracket drag racing, safe to say the 6.2 litre M156 dominated on the day! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram and TikTok! @carthought Website: ▪️www.ca...
Novice drag racer makes racing debut - Championship Round 1!
Просмотров 3482 года назад
To say I was scared would be an understatement! But me and the trusty mk6 VW 2.0TDI didn't come last! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
Testing the VW before its first drag race!
Просмотров 3332 года назад
My first day of testing in the Golf, and it went really well! The clutch control is key, but it ran pretty consistently all day. Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
I'm drag racing in 2022..
Просмотров 4492 года назад
I’ve entered into the 2022 Sportsman ET drag racing championship at Santapod raceway! I will be running at the festival of power on easter weekend and hope to film some of it for you! This is a quick film about me taking some weight out of the golf and explaining about the journey so far. Its been fairly stressful but we’ll get there! Headlight lens restorer I use: amzn.to/35dDiwO Drain hole cl...
I had to re-paint my C63 front bumper after the car wash guy damaged it!
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.2 года назад
Unfortunately my W204 C63 AMG was damaged after the jet wash guy at the detailing place washed away some of the surrounding paint around an existing stone chip! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️ carthought Facebook: ▪️ CarThoughtUK
C63 AMG 0-60mph tested in all modes!
Просмотров 19 тыс.2 года назад
Today I take the W204 Mercedes C63 AMG out to test its 0-60mph time in every mode: - Comfort - Sport - Sport - Manual - Race Start Just how fast is this 6.2L monster?! At 10 years old.. it's mighty impressive! Consider Subscribing: ▪️ruclips.net/channel/UCZaPnECuy6vTxhzouNUf7jg Check out my website and follow me on instagram! @carthought: Website: ▪️www.carthought.com/ Instagram: ▪️instagram.co...
I stripped my girlfriends car to find a lost Apple airpod..
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 года назад
I stripped my girlfriends car to find a lost Apple airpod..
Does a £35.99 OBD reader find engine faults? | Mercedes C63 AMG
Просмотров 1,6 тыс.2 года назад
Does a £35.99 OBD reader find engine faults? | Mercedes C63 AMG
I made a big mistake changing my C63 AMG wheel bearing..
Просмотров 9 тыс.2 года назад
I made a big mistake changing my C63 AMG wheel bearing..
Do I regret selling my MX-5?
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
Do I regret selling my MX-5?
DO NOT BUY A C63 AMG without checking these 10 things first!
Просмотров 112 тыс.2 года назад
DO NOT BUY A C63 AMG without checking these 10 things first!
Should you buy a Hyundai Tucson?
Просмотров 9232 года назад
Should you buy a Hyundai Tucson?
How to fix a seized brake caliper! - VW Golf MK6 2.0 TDI GT
Просмотров 50 тыс.2 года назад
How to fix a seized brake caliper! - VW Golf MK6 2.0 TDI GT
Detailing NEGLECTED 60,000 mile Mercedes C63 AMG engine bay on a budget!
Просмотров 3,2 тыс.2 года назад
Detailing NEGLECTED 60,000 mile Mercedes C63 AMG engine bay on a budget!
Fixing my C63 AMG interior rattle!
Просмотров 18 тыс.2 года назад
Fixing my C63 AMG interior rattle!
Mercedes C63 AMG Debadged - Factory fresh swap!
Просмотров 22 тыс.2 года назад
Mercedes C63 AMG Debadged - Factory fresh swap!
Mityvac MV7201 Fluid Extractor review! - VW Golf 2.0 TDI Oil change
Просмотров 14 тыс.3 года назад
Mityvac MV7201 Fluid Extractor review! - VW Golf 2.0 TDI Oil change
Can I drive a 6.2L Mercedes C63 AMG to 3 countries on 1 tank of fuel?!
Просмотров 13 тыс.3 года назад
Can I drive a 6.2L Mercedes C63 AMG to 3 countries on 1 tank of fuel?!
1000 Mile road trip in my C63 AMG - Scotland!
Просмотров 3,7 тыс.3 года назад
1000 Mile road trip in my C63 AMG - Scotland!
C63 AMG POV - *V8 NOISE* on the Isle Of Skye - A87
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C63 AMG POV - *V8 NOISE* on the Isle Of Skye - A87
My FIRST PROBLEM with the C63 AMG
Просмотров 36 тыс.3 года назад
My FIRST PROBLEM with the C63 AMG

Комментарии

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 5 дней назад

    4:50 - My favourite airplane.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 6 дней назад

    I would not have expected anything less from that Tesla apart from spontaneously bursting into flames. 🤣

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 6 дней назад

    Impressive numbers. Gotta be happy with that.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 6 дней назад

    4.2..... I'm impressed.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 6 дней назад

    19:20: All Mercedes V8 engines have a cross plane crankshaft. Ferrari V8's and Lotus V8's use flat plane and that's why they scream the way they do. The 2014-2023 Ford Mustang GT350 also utilises a flat plane crank which is unusual in the US.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 6 дней назад

    Music to the ears. The scenery aint half bad either just quietly. Epic roads mate.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 6 дней назад

    That was a good decision to remove the spacers from the rears. A lot of people think it's a cool thing to do but it changes the load characteristic on the wheel bearing which, as you alluded to, can cause premature bearing failures.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 7 дней назад

    Those black Performace Plus wheels look great on a white car. I just bought a 2012 sedan in Obsidian black. It had those same wheels on it but the combination looked horrid so I bought some aftermarket nice Koya SP03 18" (semi forged) in Silver and that just transformed the car. Everyone who has seen it thinks it was a top choice. The original wheels were not in good condition either so they had to be changed in any case. Cheers from Perth, Western Australia.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 7 дней назад

    This video was well done. Nicely shot and edited.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 7 дней назад

    I bet you miss that C63 irrespective of the cost.

  • @GraemeJones1979
    @GraemeJones1979 7 дней назад

    Is it me or does this lad sound like Joe lycett

  • @rcmakingtracks18
    @rcmakingtracks18 11 дней назад

    Excellent video. Thanks for sharing. John

  • @gz617
    @gz617 12 дней назад

    Where did you get that shift knob? Is that stock for the 6 speeds?

  • @geoffreycarter3981
    @geoffreycarter3981 18 дней назад

    Fuel prices are criminal. At first i was shocked you only drove your car 3500 miles, but I kind of get it with the fuel costs...

  • @geoffreycarter3981
    @geoffreycarter3981 18 дней назад

    I have the same issue with my 2011 Jaguar XJ. I was all ready to do it but wasn't sure how it would play with the calipers etc, but Im glad to see this video to give me a bit of extra confidence. Thanks for taking the time. Great result.

    • @47k_dc
      @47k_dc 12 дней назад

      Are you noticing squeaking with the brakes?

    • @geoffreycarter3981
      @geoffreycarter3981 11 дней назад

      @@47k_dc no im not, except once in a while when wet and/or cold, they groan a little while i'm in the driveway, but as soon as they're dried off they're totally normal. I haven't dont the paint trick on the calipers yet though.

  • @johntoomer8413
    @johntoomer8413 18 дней назад

    ruclips.net/video/pv3Dnp3HJH8/видео.htmlsi=ruVOrG_cK2xARTwN

  • @mantisbell
    @mantisbell 23 дня назад

    I've recently purchased a white golf 2012 2.0 tdi , I love it.

  • @yankee2yankee216
    @yankee2yankee216 25 дней назад

    There’s really nothing you need to worry about, except rust. I drove my last one 120K miles (and my current one 20K), and apart from routine maintenance and wear items like tires, oil and filters, brakes, etc. (I did replace the interior and top, which made my first, by then 10yo black on black car like new), the only actual failures were the clutch slave cylinder, twice. Neither of those failures caused me to be stranded, the repairs were inexpensive, and that was IT. Nothing else ever broke in a total of about 160K miles.

  • @arnoldxd
    @arnoldxd Месяц назад

    The green miata is the best one for me... like a balance between some extra oomph and not overly loud to drown out music playing in the cabin

  • @nannezeltd5148
    @nannezeltd5148 Месяц назад

    hi .....do you know the part number for the bearing hub ? i got grease coming out of my abs sensor think the seal has perished

  • @RobWhittlestone
    @RobWhittlestone Месяц назад

    Please speak English. "Gifted" is not a verb in English. It is a noun that has been "verbed" (also not a verb). I received it as a gift or I received it free of charge or it was a gift. A habit from our transatlantic cousins. It's as bad a "birthed" (also not English). Otherwise nice video, Dominic.

  • @robertcroft2905
    @robertcroft2905 Месяц назад

    Whats happened to the content? Nearly 2 years since your last upload, domains expired and Instagram also inactive? Everything OK your end?

  • @rcmakingtracks18
    @rcmakingtracks18 Месяц назад

    I have a 2011 nc2, prht, kendo, 2lt with the five speed manual, in mica black. i love my car... it makes me smile every day even when i feel like crap... john

  • @danilojonic
    @danilojonic Месяц назад

    Respraying entire bumper because of a small scratch is crazy my man. You definitely couldve saved a lot more money on suspension noise issue, power steering fluid etc. I bet you can get it under 500 pounds per year just for servicing. Here, insurance is mental theyre not charging you for your age/driver profile etc but rather purely engine size and power so for example a 2L engine would annually cost 300-400 eur depending on power and year of production but as soon as you get to 3.0L you pay over 1k eur for insurance... That 6.2L engine would probably be around 1k eur just for insurance here.

  • @chrissygoncarsbikes7872
    @chrissygoncarsbikes7872 Месяц назад

    I appreciate the video and watched it to the end 👍 however if you’re not actually dailying it, you have to factor in the cost of a second car. 3500k over two years doesn’t really give a full ownership experience. Really the video though, great work 👍

  • @richardhodgkiss8586
    @richardhodgkiss8586 Месяц назад

    Point less just a dick

  • @alfiedowers4022
    @alfiedowers4022 Месяц назад

    Hi, good tutorial ! Is it possible once the wheel is off to spray auto wheels blit hamber on the breaks or any iron removing chemical? Can anyone please advise thank you

  • @lamprosdiamantopoulos1887
    @lamprosdiamantopoulos1887 Месяц назад

    I did exactly the same on mine, although I used motip Alu zinc spray, better corrosion protection and same look!

  • @romaabrupt2391
    @romaabrupt2391 Месяц назад

    man, if you start count expenses on the car, it means you can`t afford this vehicle

    • @CarThought
      @CarThought Месяц назад

      That’s like saying if a millionaire starts counting their tax deductions, they can’t be rich..

  • @JohnDoe_Poland
    @JohnDoe_Poland 2 месяца назад

    28.8mpg - 8.17L/100km? My fiesta st MK8 burns more xd you probably were on grandpa driving mode but still. It’s like nothing

    • @CarThought
      @CarThought Месяц назад

      Well think about how much of its total power your fiesta uses to do 80mph.. maybe 50%? Then think about how much total power a C63 uses to do 80mph? Maybe 5%? So a powerful car is often more efficient at a higher speed than a lower powered (smaller engined) car.

  • @defaultgenerico7749
    @defaultgenerico7749 2 месяца назад

    imagine paying a hair bit over 130k in worthless british pounds for an oversized, annoying af fart can “bc titanium” and it still sounds like shit lol

  • @ellis1683
    @ellis1683 2 месяца назад

    How much is a new engine

  • @nathangeorge9283
    @nathangeorge9283 2 месяца назад

    Very informative - thank you!

  • @abdulraheem076
    @abdulraheem076 2 месяца назад

    I will love to see you back ❤❤

  • @h4per_txt565
    @h4per_txt565 2 месяца назад

    Btw M273 engines all have the same damn problems 😂

  • @BassicVIC
    @BassicVIC 2 месяца назад

    3:41 😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @ekimandersom4478
    @ekimandersom4478 2 месяца назад

    Use hammerite, holds much longer

  • @Smokey11111
    @Smokey11111 2 месяца назад

    Very detailed 👍🏽

  • @petemitchell6788
    @petemitchell6788 2 месяца назад

    Plug the hose ends into each other to form a hoop. The remaining oil won’t leak if you store it with the rubber plug at the top. 😎

  • @user-sb5jo4fe1c
    @user-sb5jo4fe1c 2 месяца назад

    Just a few tips, I wouldn't use an engineering brick as used here as they have very sharp edges like razors and can cut the tyre, they also can shatter easily under pressure causing the car to move suddenly. If you are going to support the car metal to metal it's best to use a piece of dense wood between to help prevent jack or stand jumping out. Finally, the copper grease film is there to stop the alloy wheel 'welding' itself to the disc due to reaction of different types of metal. IE, Corrosion, sometimes even tyre fitters can't remove them when this happens, and it will often!

  • @scottmccall6105
    @scottmccall6105 2 месяца назад

    Another area to check is on the passenger side. Open the glove box and look at the metal behind. I had a mx5 NC and found the scuttle trim leaks and you will find rust on the inside of the car hidden behind the glovebox. It’s easy to check but a scutter to fix as you have to remove the scuttle trim and wiper arms to reseal it. This is a common fault.

  • @GraemeJones1979
    @GraemeJones1979 2 месяца назад

    Is it me or does this lad sound like Joe Lycett

  • @inquisitive1911
    @inquisitive1911 2 месяца назад

    Thanks. Why did garages always want to replace things in pairs. I have one brake disc at drivers side front needing replaced. Two garages have said. We only charge in pairs, so two brake discs required, plus two sets of pads??? Same deal with the rear. Rear passenger side needs a new disc. The garage said, 'We can only do it on pairs, so you need 4 new disks and 4 sets of pads. Seriously?? It's a Jaguar XE, R-Sport, 2016 model. Love from Scotland, ❤ X.

    • @MegaRoss93
      @MegaRoss93 2 месяца назад

      I would be more concerned about why your brake discs and pads are wearing more on one side than the other! But it's always best to replace both sides at the same time to ensure even braking performance, you really don't want one side braking less than the other, this not only can cause your car to pull to one side when you brake, but also puts uneven stress on your suspension components and tyres. Another big reason is - Brake pads and discs almost always come in a pack for each axle (i.e two wheels) which is 4 brake pads, and 2 discs. If you went to an auto parts shop and asked for brake pads for one wheel they'd look at you like you were crazy.

  • @chrispy104k
    @chrispy104k 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for that.

  • @YuokoII
    @YuokoII 2 месяца назад

    These prices are insane. £360 for bumper respray? Like wtf is this?

  • @lykos24
    @lykos24 2 месяца назад

    Water has been filling up my gas valve. Luckily nothing got in but it was getting very full. I noticed the drain hole today and it's full. I'm gonna clean it out today now 8)

  • @dougseivwright
    @dougseivwright 3 месяца назад

    Nice job. How long did this last?

  • @hartmutthomas989
    @hartmutthomas989 3 месяца назад

    Was machen sie da mit der routierenden Drahtbürsten ?

  • @mazyd4091
    @mazyd4091 3 месяца назад

    just a SUPER random thing to ask lol but why do the brits call a jack stand an “axel stand”? ..

    • @TheKsharm
      @TheKsharm Месяц назад

      They are two different things. The jack lifts the car and the axle stand is the fixed bit that looks like a tripod that you put under the axle traditionally

  • @ianclay3269
    @ianclay3269 3 месяца назад

    Try the B5053 between Ipstones and Buxton. you won't regret it. Great car BTW.