I am a 28 years old single and I still find joy in watching and waiting for your uploads. you don't have to be a parent to see the value or to be entertained by your content really! Keep it up 👏
I've had my 2012 W204 C63 AMG for over 2yrs and the driving experience is incredible but owning a car that regularly gets recognition by random ppl while driving is a great feeling every time! #giveusarev 😅
Yeah the C is well known and has proper quad exhausts. No one recognises the E 😂, they hear mine in traffic on the motorway etc and turn their heads but are left bewildered at what's wrong with the taxi's engine - ive got an iPE exhaust.. I've owned A GLA45, people would regularly interact with me, race me etc. My C63s wagon got reasonable attention too. Rev it for me bruv. My w211 E63 - nothing 😂, they'd all think I was a grampa and try and overtake me until I put my foot down , that car had 510hp and the same 6.2l engine as the C As of now my v8 m3 also gets people saying, it's a v8, put your foot down for me. The E...nothing 😂😂 and it's much louder than my m3. Literally no one knows what it is. It has no reputation. It's a complete sleeper But as a car, if you can get s212 E63s estate, that's literally best rwd car axe murderer around. Practical, monster stock power, amazing stability and comfort and can handle incredibly well. There's very few estates around. I'm only selling my saloon because I want to be back in an estate otherwise it's the perfect car. It's quite light for a big car and there's nothing better than putting your foot down a bit too much and smelling burnt rubber 😂 I've never once thought omg it's trying to kill me. My 2018 c63s was trying to kill me every chance it got 😂
I can relate to that! It does sweeten the ownership even more when you get much less of the 30 somethings in the pcp pop+bang brigade seeing you as a threat to their supposed masculinity just by being on the road. I came away from bmw M cars as I was pig sick of people assuming I was just out to act like a silly boy racer every time I had them on the road. I now have a facelift C7 RS6 and the change is staggering. Thumbs up and flashes from totally random cars/drivers and it's not the first time I've came back to it in a car park to see some people with their phones out doing a walkaround. I'm sure the C and E63 get similar attention, something seriously cool about big V8's in a saloon or estate that seems to tick everyones box!
@sarcastixx74 nah nothing in the E, no attention The c7 and c8 rs6 are recognisable from a mile away , no one can not notice them and know what they are. The s213 e63 from 2017 are well known but not the older ones. I sold my w212 5.5 last week and couldn't find an estate so bought a 6,2l w212. It actually looks more classy than the facelift from the front but not the back. Again I doubt it will get any attention, it's not the C class. The facelift C coupe and 507 look amazing, on par with the rs6 in their own way, my e class prefacelift looks like a taxi 🤣 the one I sold stock on the dyno at 35k miles was 630bhp and 840nm of torque, way too powerful to exploit on our roads mostly as a rwd car, my more recent one is only 525hp and 630nm torque but puts the power down amazingly and has the legendary 6.2l sound and amazing 212 chassis and top tier handling now , it's just the huge size that's it's downside and the noise insulation is too much, needs to be louder, it also has a hydraulic steering and the steering feel is fantastic, doubt any of its rivals can match that. One to look out for of you have a great audi specialist near you is the V10 rs6. Not as accomplished as the c7 or c8 but it's got a v10 twin turbo, super fast in a straight line and any petrol head will recognise the v10 My sound and security guy changed the subwoofers on my m3 and an auto watch ghost found a large knife under the drivers seat ! There's a reason M drivers used to get bad reps lol, when I compare the drive of my v8 m3 vs the w212 6.2l the 6.2 is far more special but I still like the raw character of the m3. I think the choice of rs6 or E is purely about what you're looking for , the RS6 ticks the daily driver comfort, design, reputation box and all weather conditions blistering performance box the best , the AMGs from 2010 tick the comfort luxury , performance , handling and fun factor box but not the looks box. At normal speeds the c8 has a better ride than the newer 213 and is a better daily , the s213 is better at handling and more thrilling to drive but the ride more stiff, it's about preference. They both excel at what they do.
@@andyp8464 To be fair I've very little knowledge and next to no experience with mercs, only ever seen them (obviously heard the bigger V8 ones!) too and to be honest they all look too much the same for me. A million variants for each class is another thing that puts me off, but their overall reputation cannot be disputed. All the V8's are absolute legends, especially the earlier W212's. The E9x M3 is an absolute hoot, proper future classic and looks even better than its later turbo variants, albeit slower. Good point about the V10 RS6, each to their own but I much prefer the beefier stance and chassis of the C7.5, when pushing on it'll clear any motorway lane like moses parting the red sea! lol Only done 4k miles in the RS6 and already I've had to do the fuel pumps and now front brakes, those have done 18k miles with 14k of them with the previous owner who toured europe last year so it no doubt had some occasional heavy use. All expected and doesn't put me off one bit though, gotta pay to play!
Can you do a video of F10 M5 LCI. They are similar price range to E63. I just sold my F10 M5 few months ago and may look to buy a E63 Facelift next year
Hi Ben. Hope your doing good. That's one cool Mercedes. I love the leather dashboard, the analog dash and especially the analog clock. I love the video. Stay safe and take care.
Yes AMG👊, I have had amgs since late 90’s my current amg is the final 2016 model CLS63S shooting brake in hyacinth red over black leather it has the 730bhp map👺😁
I have a 2014 but the 4matic one. It is absolutly mental to drive. But i also got a 2004 E55 with the supercharged 5.5 V8...Thats a total different car to drive...thats also a car you have to respect, specialy in the rain...if not you're gonna need to change your underwear after the first corner ;) You should try one of those...they should be under 10k atm
I don’t understand why is the s63 and e63 from 2015 and 2016 the same price used. See them going for 40-50k with 60k plus miles . S63 seems to make more since considering its higher trim. But shouldn’t the e63 cost way less not the same as the s63 depreciated?
I'm 24, I don't need one of these, but for some reason the CLS 63 shooting brake is something I'm finding really appealing at the moment, especially coming from a little modified pocket rocket manual M240i
I am the proud owner of a 2015 E63 Wagon, which is my daily driver. It too has had a stage 1 remap and has been tested at 660 BHP with a peak 1100 Nm of torque. It is such a capable, comfortable and practical machine it almost makes my Jaguar F Type SVR redundant performance wise .... But not quite. I would certainly recommend one, but they cannot be run on a shoestring budget. I agree, 19 MPG is average for this car, though over the last 3,700 miles it has averaged only 15.5 MPG. Servicing is reasonable for this kind of car, mines due a B Service, a gearbox oil change (every 3 years) and brake fluid change which has been booked with Mercedes and quoted at £870, which I think is fair. Only issue I have had so far is a coil pack failing, a £93 part from Mercedes and a few minutes to fit. I do run it in aftermarket wheels with Michelin PS4 tyres as the original wheels are a little soft and buckle easily. All in all a fantastic car!
Hello - you could buy a C63 - typically low km like 100k Km or less for 5-6k GBP. The catch is these cars are based in Hong Kong but are right hand drive- but with import costs tax would still fall below your 10k budget mark. Might be a good project and content to show how the import process works - I'm sure would have it's challenges. As FYR - the Maserati you had - one for sale here 5k GBP less than 70k km in good condition - nobody likes them here so they can't even give them away but you've had one already :)
I remember when I went in an estate version many years ago. I remember thinking all this luxury, comfort, practicality and power this is the perfect daily if you can afford to run it. I prefer the rs6 now but that rs6 c6 didn't exist back then
@@jasonlark8920 yeah no shit, but with way too many kilometers, bad condition, terrible service history and so on. A decent one in a normal condition is 40k
Great video. The steering feel is adjusted when you adjust the suspension using the button on the centre console. Had mine for 3 years and been completely reliable. Gentle 70mph 200 mile round trip I average 30mpg and that's with a remap from MSL @ 680bhp.
Awesome car buddy, do you review any type of car? I have a 2014 jaguar XFR with the supercharged 5.0 V8 if your interested in doing that? Its a fantastic car and has been 100% reliable in my 2.5 year ownership as a daily driver.
What does it sound like from the driver’s seat? I’m guessing you said you’d prefer a fruitier exhaust because it’s not quite as nice as it sounds to us from a well placed mic… Would love to hear more about longer term ownership costs on these. Or on anything else for that matter. 👍 Lol wrong video… I meant the C63. All the sound shots were full on thunder from an external mic but you said you preferred a louder exhaust, like on this E63.
It’s a great value indeed but I do prefer the c63 estate. Same running costs but extra space for a trip. Review the giulia quadrifoglio please, the best dad car!!!
This is on my shopping list once my current car lease ends. Do you (or any owners of this era E class) know if you can fit a rear facing child seat behind the drivers seat? I am 5:10 so average driver. Originally was looking at C63 (either 6.2 or 4.0T) but think I need the extra space.
I would love to see my own S211 E55 AMG on the channel, but its been a bit of an ongoing project I never expected (It escalated, all my own doing) - In wagon form with roof bars and rear facing third row I think its the ultimate Dadcar. The obligatory exhaust mod has been completed to allow the Supercharged V8 to sing too ;-) Worth noting you have the well regarded PCS near to you for garage services should you find yourself as an AMG owner.
The whole idea of SUVs being safer is just a complete fallacy. The humble estate needs to get a better PR agent. The Mercedes interiors are top tier but for some reason I still prefer BMW, I’m a tragic fanboy. Keep up the great work!
Look at you! 20k+ views in less than a day! Keep up the good work! These are great dadcars, 4 door with tremendous engine power. I’d love to see an Audi a/s/rs7 for review
I’m convinced this is the perfect dad car as your sweet daughter is blissfully catching a nice midday snooze whilst you pelt it down the carriageway 😂🔥
Sub 20k? Where you seeing them for that price? I've been looking frequently for the past year and they're all over 20k. Only found 1 sub 20k so far and it has a misfire, hence the price
@@dadcars I wish I was in the UK. I would have given you mine for a review . I’m also a dad of 2 and I have the Stelvio Quadrifoglio with full carbon fiber sparco seats!
Front end is brilliant!! But looks like they gave up before reaching the rear, what a disappointment !! I would buy the coupe. Far better looking car all round, my C class coupe W204 often gets people talking to me, just looks so sleek.
Thanks to brexit it’s no longer feasible to export that many vehicles. So a lot of cars are „stuck“ on the island. I considered getting a rhd boxster but 19% vat / 10% customs plus large registration hustles make it impossible to come out ahead.
I do love an AMG Merc. Had a W211 E55AMG years ago. Beast. A word of caution about sub 10k AMGs. That would put you into generations equipped with airmatic or ABC suspension, both known to throw huge bills, as in £1500-£3k per corner and that's without leaks and issues with the lines, valve blocks, pump etc. Also, look out for iffy SBC brake modules, another huge expense when they fail and if they do, a lot of brake performance is lost. Not saying don't buy one, just do your research. A sub 10k full fat AMG would scare me. And I've owned an e60 M5 and currently own a C6 RS6 😂
You can pick up a E55 or C55 AMG for around the 10k mark or if you want to be adventurous you could get a CLS55 for around 10k aswell and in my eye those engines are far better a M113K Supercharged V8 🤤🤤
Ive always wondered. Why did the E class change from the 6.2 to the 5.5 v8 in the middle of the lifecycle? Can anyone explain ?. As far as i know the 6.2 c63 went from 2008-14 but i believe the e63 went from 2007-2011
Had the very same car as touring powered by Renntech back in 2014-2016. It was awesome, loved it! Paid lots for new tires and I think 7K EUR for Break Pads and Discs replacements. It's not cheap to maintain...
Its a nice car but they cost more like 40k on the Continent with like 130k km. And for that money u get a bmw 750i fully loaded 2016/17 that does around 4sec to 100.. and im a merc guy
I love this generation of amg’s, just don’t like all blacked out e63, makes it look tired/old. Classy black and chrome looks best or white with black trim.
Drive my S , it is a cut above the standard one. Stock it is 535 wheel horsepower , and is better throughout than the standard. Always get one with an LSD or you're missing our completely on what the chassis is capable of. This car is. far more stable on wet roads than most cars even though it is rwd. Just drive it in comfort mode the stability is immense , I've driven many fast cars and this one is so easy to drive . I always drive it in sport handling in the rain to force it to play and misbehave as otherwise it plants very well. The steering is light for town driving and weight is perfect for fast driving . You get used to it very fast. The car is just too capable, the chassis is brilliant and firm the dampers and it's unbelievable. Makes me v8 M3 seem like a baby car in comparison
I tried a similar car and decided no, it was a coffin. I would be too tempted to use that stupid power too much. They are very, very, very mental and fun. If I had no kids, then I would have one.
The 5.5 engine is not the best for reliability, especially when mapped they coating in the cilinders is prone to failing and you get piston slap with bend rods as a consequence.
Great review 😎 I had one for a while, in matte grey, even standard (and no LSD apparently) It was quite a handful. On a driving trip to Wales, the 2 days were spent wrestling with it 🤣 I would happily have another, off to the classifieds I go.
AMG's are a fantastic value - earlier this year I picked up a 2010 S63AMG loaded out with both rear exec packs and entertainment - at about the same price point. Absolutely fantastic machine.
Funny you should say!!! I said to the owner it reminded me of the ZL1!! Similarly terrifying (in a good way!) exciting feeling but yours was louder and more special 😅
The M157 is a cool engine but it has a BIG MAIN PROBLEM like the M278: The Surface of the cylinder will die after 150.000km - because it got coated with alusyl for emissions and lower fuel consumption. Everything good with it but it will rub after time and you cant repair it. All what u can do is buying a new engine... :( It costs about 50k here in germany.
THIS. Not to say all will fail at 150k or will fail at all but this is definitely a thing and not that many people know about it. The older M113 and a few other engines were also the same. Not to mention BMW used Nikasel (very similar type costing) on some or their 90s V8s
@@BenThomas089 I don't think that one is affected. I really don't think it is, but cannot confirm 100%. Personally only driven that engine once but I love it, it feels great! 👍
Ignore the sound from the exhaust and the handful of times I accelerate with very moderate throttle input and the remaining 80% of the video is relevant to a standard car 🤷♂️😅
@@dadcars I was gonna skip back to the part about mods but wasn't there and increase of over 150 hp? how much the owner spend on mods? I guess we could add it to the price of the car and make this half relevant!
@dadcars I don't need a dad car, so won't be getting rid of the RS5, but did spend several minutes browsing E63s in Auto Trader, damn you! Great channel, keep up the good work. 👍
I don’t know if you’re a mind reader but was chatting with a friend, who is a fellow Petrolhead Papa, at a picnic in the park today whilst our Pickles played and we were talking about these exact Mercs as his next! Going to be linking him to this but suspect he’s probs watched it already 🤣 The engine note is the signature piece. Hard to find a more savage sounding V8 this side of the big Pond. Love these videos cause the level of excitement felt is as if we’re sat in the passenger seat 😂 I know I couldn’t trust myself to own something like this. I need Quattro or X Drive if I was to buy something similar 😅
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4:32 its epic Kid is sleeping and dont give a f and you are like a 5 years old kid all excited
She’s been in the back of V12s and V8s since she was a baby 😅 just another weekday with Dad 🙌
I am a 28 years old single and I still find joy in watching and waiting for your uploads. you don't have to be a parent to see the value or to be entertained by your content really! Keep it up 👏
Ah thanks man this is really high praise 🙌😊
Your age and if your single doesnt matter. I dont see the point in your comment
@realmusicreallife personally I'd say it's a little worrying to be that age and still single.
@@realmusicreallife well, you missed the point brother :)
@@uhuh9595 I appreciate that you are worried about me, but i am fine thank you.
I've had my 2012 W204 C63 AMG for over 2yrs and the driving experience is incredible but owning a car that regularly gets recognition by random ppl while driving is a great feeling every time! #giveusarev 😅
Yeah the C is well known and has proper quad exhausts. No one recognises the E 😂, they hear mine in traffic on the motorway etc and turn their heads but are left bewildered at what's wrong with the taxi's engine - ive got an iPE exhaust.. I've owned A GLA45, people would regularly interact with me, race me etc. My C63s wagon got reasonable attention too. Rev it for me bruv.
My w211 E63 - nothing 😂, they'd all think I was a grampa and try and overtake me until I put my foot down , that car had 510hp and the same 6.2l engine as the C
As of now my v8 m3 also gets people saying, it's a v8, put your foot down for me. The E...nothing 😂😂 and it's much louder than my m3. Literally no one knows what it is. It has no reputation. It's a complete sleeper
But as a car, if you can get s212 E63s estate, that's literally best rwd car axe murderer around. Practical, monster stock power, amazing stability and comfort and can handle incredibly well. There's very few estates around. I'm only selling my saloon because I want to be back in an estate otherwise it's the perfect car. It's quite light for a big car and there's nothing better than putting your foot down a bit too much and smelling burnt rubber 😂 I've never once thought omg it's trying to kill me. My 2018 c63s was trying to kill me every chance it got 😂
I can relate to that! It does sweeten the ownership even more when you get much less of the 30 somethings in the pcp pop+bang brigade seeing you as a threat to their supposed masculinity just by being on the road. I came away from bmw M cars as I was pig sick of people assuming I was just out to act like a silly boy racer every time I had them on the road. I now have a facelift C7 RS6 and the change is staggering. Thumbs up and flashes from totally random cars/drivers and it's not the first time I've came back to it in a car park to see some people with their phones out doing a walkaround. I'm sure the C and E63 get similar attention, something seriously cool about big V8's in a saloon or estate that seems to tick everyones box!
What's better the e63 or Rs7 2014??
@sarcastixx74 nah nothing in the E, no attention
The c7 and c8 rs6 are recognisable from a mile away , no one can not notice them and know what they are. The s213 e63 from 2017 are well known but not the older ones. I sold my w212 5.5 last week and couldn't find an estate so bought a 6,2l w212. It actually looks more classy than the facelift from the front but not the back. Again I doubt it will get any attention, it's not the C class. The facelift C coupe and 507 look amazing, on par with the rs6 in their own way, my e class prefacelift looks like a taxi 🤣 the one I sold stock on the dyno at 35k miles was 630bhp and 840nm of torque, way too powerful to exploit on our roads mostly as a rwd car, my more recent one is only 525hp and 630nm torque but puts the power down amazingly and has the legendary 6.2l sound and amazing 212 chassis and top tier handling now , it's just the huge size that's it's downside and the noise insulation is too much, needs to be louder, it also has a hydraulic steering and the steering feel is fantastic, doubt any of its rivals can match that. One to look out for of you have a great audi specialist near you is the V10 rs6. Not as accomplished as the c7 or c8 but it's got a v10 twin turbo, super fast in a straight line and any petrol head will recognise the v10
My sound and security guy changed the subwoofers on my m3 and an auto watch ghost found a large knife under the drivers seat ! There's a reason M drivers used to get bad reps lol, when I compare the drive of my v8 m3 vs the w212 6.2l the 6.2 is far more special but I still like the raw character of the m3.
I think the choice of rs6 or E is purely about what you're looking for , the RS6 ticks the daily driver comfort, design, reputation box and all weather conditions blistering performance box the best , the AMGs from 2010 tick the comfort luxury , performance , handling and fun factor box but not the looks box. At normal speeds the c8 has a better ride than the newer 213 and is a better daily , the s213 is better at handling and more thrilling to drive but the ride more stiff, it's about preference. They both excel at what they do.
@@andyp8464 To be fair I've very little knowledge and next to no experience with mercs, only ever seen them (obviously heard the bigger V8 ones!) too and to be honest they all look too much the same for me. A million variants for each class is another thing that puts me off, but their overall reputation cannot be disputed. All the V8's are absolute legends, especially the earlier W212's. The E9x M3 is an absolute hoot, proper future classic and looks even better than its later turbo variants, albeit slower. Good point about the V10 RS6, each to their own but I much prefer the beefier stance and chassis of the C7.5, when pushing on it'll clear any motorway lane like moses parting the red sea! lol Only done 4k miles in the RS6 and already I've had to do the fuel pumps and now front brakes, those have done 18k miles with 14k of them with the previous owner who toured europe last year so it no doubt had some occasional heavy use. All expected and doesn't put me off one bit though, gotta pay to play!
An AMG from the best years of the brand. Great video, great to see other dads out there and their wonderful toys 😍
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Can you do a video of F10 M5 LCI. They are similar price range to E63. I just sold my F10 M5 few months ago and may look to buy a E63 Facelift next year
I’d love to! I’ve been saying how much of a bargain they are for some time now!
Hi Ben. Hope your doing good.
That's one cool Mercedes. I love the leather dashboard, the analog dash and especially the analog clock.
I love the video.
Stay safe and take care.
Thanks Frank hope you are well 🙌
@@dadcars Your welcome Ben.
I'm doing good, thanks.
I still think this is the best AMG motor ever. The big displacement like the 6.2 in combination with turbos like the modern 4 litre.
Turbo engine is 5.5L. NA is 6.2
Yes AMG👊, I have had amgs since late 90’s my current amg is the final 2016 model CLS63S shooting brake in hyacinth red over black leather it has the 730bhp map👺😁
I cant wait to review all 63 variants!!
I have a 2014 but the 4matic one. It is absolutly mental to drive. But i also got a 2004 E55 with the supercharged 5.5 V8...Thats a total different car to drive...thats also a car you have to respect, specialy in the rain...if not you're gonna need to change your underwear after the first corner ;) You should try one of those...they should be under 10k atm
That is a performance/super car in a family car suit, my E43 by comparison is a family car with a performance car alter ego 😂
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I don’t understand why is the s63 and e63 from 2015 and 2016 the same price used. See them going for 40-50k with 60k plus miles . S63 seems to make more since considering its higher trim. But shouldn’t the e63 cost way less not the same as the s63 depreciated?
I'm 24, I don't need one of these, but for some reason the CLS 63 shooting brake is something I'm finding really appealing at the moment, especially coming from a little modified pocket rocket manual M240i
I’m 22 with an rs6 v10. done a stage 2 e63s 2020😂 don’t waste your time with Mercedes mate
Each to their own though I suppose.
Why not ?@@samcarman9709
Don’t sleep on the CLS. Beautiful car in my opinion.
She's a beauty and sounds lovely too, Ben! And the price tag is simply brilliant.
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I am the proud owner of a 2015 E63 Wagon, which is my daily driver.
It too has had a stage 1 remap and has been tested at 660 BHP with a peak 1100 Nm of torque.
It is such a capable, comfortable and practical machine it almost makes my Jaguar F Type SVR redundant performance wise .... But not quite.
I would certainly recommend one, but they cannot be run on a shoestring budget.
I agree, 19 MPG is average for this car, though over the last 3,700 miles it has averaged only 15.5 MPG.
Servicing is reasonable for this kind of car, mines due a B Service, a gearbox oil change (every 3 years) and brake fluid change which has been booked with Mercedes and quoted at £870, which I think is fair.
Only issue I have had so far is a coil pack failing, a £93 part from Mercedes and a few minutes to fit.
I do run it in aftermarket wheels with Michelin PS4 tyres as the original wheels are a little soft and buckle easily.
All in all a fantastic car!
Amazing 👏😎
i prefer the pre facelifted W212 better - anyone else?
I love the looks of the pre facelift too! I’d have one in a heartbeat
Hello - you could buy a C63 - typically low km like 100k Km or less for 5-6k GBP. The catch is these cars are based in Hong Kong but are right hand drive- but with import costs tax would still fall below your 10k budget mark. Might be a good project and content to show how the import process works - I'm sure would have it's challenges. As FYR - the Maserati you had - one for sale here 5k GBP less than 70k km in good condition - nobody likes them here so they can't even give them away but you've had one already :)
That’s probably a 4200 right? Yeah I would love to import a vehicle from Japan at some point I agree it would be a fascinating series!
@@dadcars correct - 2006 4200GT - 50k km so 31k miles - 2 owner - currently 4.8k GBP in good condition - black on black interior
E63 are around 10-15k will be low miles eg 40k miles
E60 M5 are cheap too
No one wants older cars in Hong Kong
Oh and 996 turbos 20k low miles - but all tiptronics
Hope your Chanel does well - seems to be a change in production style recently - looking forward to the buying up ⬆️ when it does
Positive change? Yeah the trade up when the channel is flying will be sooooo exciting!
@@dadcars yes positive change.
I remember when I went in an estate version many years ago. I remember thinking all this luxury, comfort, practicality and power this is the perfect daily if you can afford to run it. I prefer the rs6 now but that rs6 c6 didn't exist back then
C6 👌😮💨
@@dadcars sorry was meant to say c7
Great vid, but get this anywhere near 20k is beyond impossible, 35k-ish at best.
Same here.. 40k..
there's dozens for sale around 20-25
@@jasonlark8920 yeah no shit, but with way too many kilometers, bad condition, terrible service history and so on. A decent one in a normal condition is 40k
For me this facelift verrsion of this generations e class is the best looking e class ever made
Great video. The steering feel is adjusted when you adjust the suspension using the button on the centre console. Had mine for 3 years and been completely reliable. Gentle 70mph 200 mile round trip I average 30mpg and that's with a remap from MSL @ 680bhp.
Ah that’s good to know, I didn’t have too long to drive it but absolutely loved it overall
Said it before and I'll say it again. The CLK55. Big in the back. Massive boot. V8 greatness.
Reliable. Reasonable running costs.
Awesome car buddy, do you review any type of car? I have a 2014 jaguar XFR with the supercharged 5.0 V8 if your interested in doing that?
Its a fantastic car and has been 100% reliable in my 2.5 year ownership as a daily driver.
I would love to!! drop me an email Dadcarsben@gmail.com or dm on instagram @dadcars88
@@dadcars i will do mate once its ready, its going into the body shop in july for a few bits and bobs then she's good to go.
cheers
matt
W202 C43 AMG (2000 model) would be within budget and you’ll get a nice V8 👍
Those are incredibly awesome cars, especially for the cost. If you have a but more Budget get 4matic cls, with Massage and seat cooling 🙂
What does it sound like from the driver’s seat? I’m guessing you said you’d prefer a fruitier exhaust because it’s not quite as nice as it sounds to us from a well placed mic…
Would love to hear more about longer term ownership costs on these. Or on anything else for that matter. 👍
Lol wrong video… I meant the C63. All the sound shots were full on thunder from an external mic but you said you preferred a louder exhaust, like on this E63.
It’s a great value indeed but I do prefer the c63 estate. Same running costs but extra space for a trip. Review the giulia quadrifoglio please, the best dad car!!!
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@@dadcars I missed it!!! Wow thank you 🤩
I’ve had a W212 5.5 TT V8 Facelift.
What an engine.
Best I’ve had……
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This is on my shopping list once my current car lease ends. Do you (or any owners of this era E class) know if you can fit a rear facing child seat behind the drivers seat? I am 5:10 so average driver. Originally was looking at C63 (either 6.2 or 4.0T) but think I need the extra space.
Yeah you’ll be fine 🤙
@@dadcars awesome, cheers!
I would love to see my own S211 E55 AMG on the channel, but its been a bit of an ongoing project I never expected (It escalated, all my own doing) - In wagon form with roof bars and rear facing third row I think its the ultimate Dadcar. The obligatory exhaust mod has been completed to allow the Supercharged V8 to sing too ;-)
Worth noting you have the well regarded PCS near to you for garage services should you find yourself as an AMG owner.
Lovely car and great review!!
Thanks! It was incredible 🙌
W212 f'in ugly tho
Weekday: Dad Car
Nights and weekend: Gangsta Cruiser
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Would be interesting to see you driving the E500 from this generation with the 4.7 litre. Cool sleepers
Heya, insurance cost?
Cost of servicing and parts?
The whole idea of SUVs being safer is just a complete fallacy. The humble estate needs to get a better PR agent. The Mercedes interiors are top tier but for some reason I still prefer BMW, I’m a tragic fanboy. Keep up the great work!
I’m doing my best to get the message out about SUVs!
Great video. 30year old dad here. Had an itch for one of these for years. This video hasnt helped, time to convince the wife 😂😂
I wish I could afford 1 , I absolutely love those e63's
You and me both!
Look at you! 20k+ views in less than a day! Keep up the good work! These are great dadcars, 4 door with tremendous engine power. I’d love to see an Audi a/s/rs7 for review
We’re getting there! 🙌😅
You can get a nice e55 amg for sub 10K the older w210 or w211
Could you review a lexus ISF please
I’m convinced this is the perfect dad car as your sweet daughter is blissfully catching a nice midday snooze whilst you pelt it down the carriageway 😂🔥
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dropping gems as usual 💎
🙌 glad you enjoyed it!
The tittle made me go straight to auto trader to check (amazed oh how we love depreciation )then I watched
It’s a great time to be a buyer!
Sub 20k? Where you seeing them for that price? I've been looking frequently for the past year and they're all over 20k. Only found 1 sub 20k so far and it has a misfire, hence the price
Great Video, Many Thanks!! Just subscribed, Peace From London!! 👍⚽
Welcome! Glad you found us 😊
I like how the baby is sound asleep 😂 another excuse to get one
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Pls review the Stelvio Quadrifoglio. A great dad car
Id love to! But I don’t think they liked my Tonale review when I had one on press loan so I’d need a subscriber to bring one down for me to try :)
@@dadcars I wish I was in the UK. I would have given you mine for a review . I’m also a dad of 2 and I have the Stelvio Quadrifoglio with full carbon fiber sparco seats!
Front end is brilliant!! But looks like they gave up before reaching the rear, what a disappointment !! I would buy the coupe. Far better looking car all round, my C class coupe W204 often gets people talking to me, just looks so sleek.
Ignore the sound and the few times I accelerate with minimal throttle input and the remaining 20 minutes is all relevant to a standard car 🤷♂️😂
Love the vid but in 2011 the e63 amg did come with a naturally aspirated v8 6.2 (6.3)
I love how you use family items for boot space. I know it’s the point of the channel but makes a nice change from standard luggage
Yeah I always use a buggy and the camera bag so people can check other cars we’ve reviewed and visualise the space as litres is hard to picture
@@dadcars actually was meaning to ask. Fancy trying our swift sports and AH Sprite (frog eye)?
4:35 ultimate Dad car when u can have this fun and still not wake up the kids 🤣
lol 😂 🤙
Cheapest in my country is €49k…
We do have some bargains here in the Uk!
@@dadcars lucky bastards! Nice video really enjoyed it.
I have the exact same car .2013 with only 58000 miles . Avon Remapped with 660 bhp . Totally awesome. These cars will go up in value soon
Awesome, to be fair the whole performance car market is down right now
BMW m6 gran coupe review please? 🙏🏻
I’d love to!
Awesome content Dadcars - tons of car for the dough
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Thanks to brexit it’s no longer feasible to export that many vehicles. So a lot of cars are „stuck“ on the island. I considered getting a rhd boxster but 19% vat / 10% customs plus large registration hustles make it impossible to come out ahead.
More power than a hellcat for much less
Few donuts in a car park would’ve been nice to see😊
You do know that these come 4matic as well, if you are worried about driveability.
Yes I forgot to mention that in my summary :)
I'm a dad. Bought e63s today. Let's see how my 4yo will react 😁
Awesome! Congrats 👏
I do love an AMG Merc. Had a W211 E55AMG years ago. Beast. A word of caution about sub 10k AMGs. That would put you into generations equipped with airmatic or ABC suspension, both known to throw huge bills, as in £1500-£3k per corner and that's without leaks and issues with the lines, valve blocks, pump etc. Also, look out for iffy SBC brake modules, another huge expense when they fail and if they do, a lot of brake performance is lost. Not saying don't buy one, just do your research. A sub 10k full fat AMG would scare me. And I've owned an e60 M5 and currently own a C6 RS6 😂
Cheap to buy but extortionate to run. Sounds good.
Yea with 130-150k miles
There are 5 on auto trader Uk alone with 50-80k miles for under 20k asking price…
Lot of car for the money
You can pick up a E55 or C55 AMG for around the 10k mark or if you want to be adventurous you could get a CLS55 for around 10k aswell and in my eye those engines are far better a M113K Supercharged V8 🤤🤤
Ive always wondered. Why did the E class change from the 6.2 to the 5.5 v8 in the middle of the lifecycle?
Can anyone explain ?. As far as i know the 6.2 c63 went from 2008-14 but i believe the e63 went from 2007-2011
Most likely Euro emissions regulations
I thought that too. But then it doesnt explain why the C63 kept the same engine until 2014 ?
@aqibfreed4672 then I'm not really sure too.
Had the very same car as touring powered by Renntech back in 2014-2016. It was awesome, loved it! Paid lots for new tires and I think 7K EUR for Break Pads and Discs replacements. It's not cheap to maintain...
Its a nice car but they cost more like 40k on the Continent with like 130k km. And for that money u get a bmw 750i fully loaded 2016/17 that does around 4sec to 100.. and im a merc guy
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I love this generation of amg’s, just don’t like all blacked out e63, makes it look tired/old. Classy black and chrome looks best or white with black trim.
Question is what would you rather pay your hard earned money on the e63 amg or a pcp special 2017-2020 vw tiguan tdi 150.
Drive my S , it is a cut above the standard one. Stock it is 535 wheel horsepower , and is better throughout than the standard.
Always get one with an LSD or you're missing our completely on what the chassis is capable of.
This car is. far more stable on wet roads than most cars even though it is rwd. Just drive it in comfort mode the stability is immense , I've driven many fast cars and this one is so easy to drive . I always drive it in sport handling in the rain to force it to play and misbehave as otherwise it plants very well.
The steering is light for town driving and weight is perfect for fast driving . You get used to it very fast. The car is just too capable, the chassis is brilliant and firm the dampers and it's unbelievable. Makes me v8 M3 seem like a baby car in comparison
I tried a similar car and decided no, it was a coffin. I would be too tempted to use that stupid power too much. They are very, very, very mental and fun. If I had no kids, then I would have one.
Gotta love the depreciation on these beasts, can't wait for the 20k M5 F90 shouldn't be long now 😂😂😂
The 5.5 engine is not the best for reliability, especially when mapped they coating in the cilinders is prone to failing and you get piston slap with bend rods as a consequence.
This is interesting, I’ll look into this for the next time I review one
@@dadcars Main reason to go for the 4.0 M177 engine, the M177 is also closed deck and almost bullet proof.
Great review 😎 I had one for a while, in matte grey, even standard (and no LSD apparently) It was quite a handful. On a driving trip to Wales, the 2 days were spent wrestling with it 🤣 I would happily have another, off to the classifieds I go.
Love this channel, father of two. I'm looking at RSQ3's at the mo, have you driven one mate?
No but I’d always strongly urge you to consider an estate over an SUV or crossover
@@dadcars If you can show me how to get that 2.5 inline 5 in an estate version I'll check it out 😏
I just bought one of these. E63 S. Beautiful machine and scary good fun!
Nice review, subscribed. Jayemm sent me here. 😉
Welcome! 👋😊
One of the best Dadcars you've reviewed. Keep it up 🎉
🙌😎 glad you enjoyed it!
Love that pickle is asleep 😂
She grew up in V12s and V8s 😅 it’s literally just another day with dad 😂
AMG's are a fantastic value - earlier this year I picked up a 2010 S63AMG loaded out with both rear exec packs and entertainment - at about the same price point. Absolutely fantastic machine.
Would love one but having a rear facing car seat eliminates 90% of fun cars
Your daughter is sooo cute😂😂
Lovey axhaust , other than ecu tuning, did you do down piping?
How does it compare to my old car matey?
Funny you should say!!! I said to the owner it reminded me of the ZL1!! Similarly terrifying (in a good way!) exciting feeling but yours was louder and more special 😅
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A smiles per mile car 😊
I couldn’t contain the smiles with this one 😅
Fantastic value yes but if you are not savvy round a car then they are a money pit
The M157 is a cool engine but it has a BIG MAIN PROBLEM like the M278: The Surface of the cylinder will die after 150.000km - because it got coated with alusyl for emissions and lower fuel consumption. Everything good with it but it will rub after time and you cant repair it. All what u can do is buying a new engine... :( It costs about 50k here in germany.
Is this a common issue with engines failing after 150k? How about the news e63 or c63?
THIS. Not to say all will fail at 150k or will fail at all but this is definitely a thing and not that many people know about it. The older M113 and a few other engines were also the same. Not to mention BMW used Nikasel (very similar type costing) on some or their 90s V8s
@@XclusiveAaron what about the newer 2015-18 model c63 4.0 v8s? Any issues there or not old enough to have shown longevity issues.
@@BenThomas089 i think u mean the 4.0 Biturbo? its the M177 it doesnt got any problems or failure. This Engine is a beast! And its reliable.
@@BenThomas089 I don't think that one is affected. I really don't think it is, but cannot confirm 100%. Personally only driven that engine once but I love it, it feels great! 👍
This or a C63s 2016, i like this E63 more.
No offence bro but how is any of this relevant when you're driving this particular modded version? It tells us nothing
Ignore the sound from the exhaust and the handful of times I accelerate with very moderate throttle input and the remaining 80% of the video is relevant to a standard car 🤷♂️😅
@@dadcars I was gonna skip back to the part about mods but wasn't there and increase of over 150 hp? how much the owner spend on mods? I guess we could add it to the price of the car and make this half relevant!
What an incredible machine, and sounds heavenly.
I know right!
@dadcars I don't need a dad car, so won't be getting rid of the RS5, but did spend several minutes browsing E63s in Auto Trader, damn you!
Great channel, keep up the good work. 👍
Be almost impossible to find 1 not riddled with stolen parts
Hi fella loving content what a beautiful motor love the sound keep up the content cheers jerry g 👍
Haha, Pickle sleeps through it.............cool Chic.
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Its like double the price in Ireland 😢
Love that the sound puts you pickle to sleep.
The best e63 imo
I don’t know if you’re a mind reader but was chatting with a friend, who is a fellow Petrolhead Papa, at a picnic in the park today whilst our Pickles played and we were talking about these exact Mercs as his next! Going to be linking him to this but suspect he’s probs watched it already 🤣 The engine note is the signature piece. Hard to find a more savage sounding V8 this side of the big Pond. Love these videos cause the level of excitement felt is as if we’re sat in the passenger seat 😂 I know I couldn’t trust myself to own something like this. I need Quattro or X Drive if I was to buy something similar 😅
Thank you Albert! That’s a crazy coincidence!! 😅