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jshaf · 10-13-2016, 06:38 PM

two doors in more than enough for me, two extra doors takes away from room inside for me. both sharp vehicles and in the best color for any car!! give me the Camaro

Mike J · 10-13-2016, 06:49 PM

You'll get more thumbs up in the Chev. Mercedes is nice but the branding is not my style

Jasper · 10-13-2016, 06:49 PM

I don't care how well it performs. I would still choose the Camaro. Since you already have one, then I would have chose a used Stang or Challenger. They It have the better blend of looks and performance IMO. I think all Mercedes look like ass to be honest and it would probably be the last car I'd pick, but that's just my taste. Good luck on the repair costs if you have any down the road. Many people fall into the trap of buying a car which is exotic or really high end after it depreciates and enters the realm of affordability only to then go broke trying to maintain or repair it. My father-in-law learned this with his used Porsche when it needed a $10K brake job.

J

zandron263 · 10-13-2016, 07:21 PM

My friend at work just got a 2017 C63 AMG coupe. BI turbo V8 it's very nice and fast car. He does not worry about the repair bills as he trades them in on new ones before the warranty runs out. Nice ride OP.

Mr. Stacy · 10-13-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasper

I don't care how well it performs. I would still choose the Camaro. Since you already have one, then I would have chose a used Stang or Challenger. They It have the better blend of looks and performance IMO. I think all Mercedes look like ass to be honest and it would probably be the last car I'd pick, but that's just my taste. Good luck on the repair costs if you have any down the road. Many people fall into the trap of buying a car which is exotic or really high end after it depreciates and enters the realm of affordability only to then go broke trying to maintain or repair it. My father-in-law learned this with his used Porsche when it needed a $10K brake job.

J

I call it the ELE. End of Life Event occurs when the repair cost is higher than the actual value of the vehicle.

However, he has an extended warranty. Excellent protection against catastrophic failure. As long as he is not on the hook for repairs, it makes sense.

The only concern then is scheduled maintenance and what part that plays with the warranty. Some of the maintenance recommendations at certain mileage intervals are QUITE spendy, yet if not performed, warranty will not apply.

Freddy G · 10-13-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by zandron263

My friend at work just got a 2017 C63 AMG coupe. BI turbo V8 it's very nice and fast car. He does not worry about the repair bills as he trades them in on new ones before the warranty runs out. Nice ride OP.

Leasing is the way to go for euro cars. The new C63 is fast and all, but they sound like a cow on diarrhea. It's embarrassing to listen to let alone drive it.

maddoggyusa · 10-13-2016, 07:58 PM

automatic.... lame

drew peacock · 10-13-2016, 09:48 PM

wouldn't touch that with a barge pole..all ok untill something goes wrong.then u need a mortgage to repair it

SSmitch · 10-14-2016, 09:20 AM

Great combination of vehicles, congrats...

Outlaw77 · 10-14-2016, 11:37 AM

Nice merc. There must be 10 of those on my block alone. I like smoking them.

LCPLPunk · 10-14-2016, 11:48 AM

Watch out for electrical gremlins, I had a 2000 C280 and a 2008 C350 and they both had annoying issues with bulbs going out.. :P

qcman · 10-14-2016, 12:15 PM

My GF has a 2007 SLK 280 Roadster very sexy little car (real head turner) but everytime she goes for a ride with me in the Camaro and I come onto the throttle she mutters.. "Man I love this car".... Hers is really nice and so far hasn't cost her much coin but I know its coming...

I convinced her to get the 4 year extended warranty when she bought it as I felt it was easily worth it on a 7 year old car when purchased. It only had 30k miles mind you. OP you have a unique pairing of cars and they are both awesome in their own ways.

WheelmanSS · 10-15-2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Jasper

I don't care how well it performs. I would still choose the Camaro. Since you already have one, then I would have chose a used Stang or Challenger. They It have the better blend of looks and performance IMO. I think all Mercedes look like ass to be honest and it would probably be the last car I'd pick, but that's just my taste. Good luck on the repair costs if you have any down the road. Many people fall into the trap of buying a car which is exotic or really high end after it depreciates and enters the realm of affordability only to then go broke trying to maintain or repair it. My father-in-law learned this with his used Porsche when it needed a $10K brake job.

J

Mmmk. Well none of what you're saying is factual insight. I know people with Camaro that had more service costs than my friends with Mercedes. Anyone can make a general (ignorant) comment about the maintenance of a higher end car.

Why on earth would I buy a mustang or challenger? Cuz I need another boat that doesn't handle and is sub-par manufactured?

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Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

automatic.... lame

Paddle shift, actually... like the automatic camaro... still lame?

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Originally Posted by Outlaw77

Nice merc. There must be 10 of those on my block alone. I like smoking them.

I'm sure. That's nice. Try mine. With 2k in mods (a lone tune and filters) this thing already runs with my camaro that has 20k in mods. Super camaro greatness right there.

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Originally Posted by drew peacock

wouldn't touch that with a barge pole..all ok untill something goes wrong.then u need a mortgage to repair it

Another brilliant statement. Nothing I've had to fix on this car yet has cost anymore than parts for the Camaro.

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Originally Posted by jshaf

two doors in more than enough for me, two extra doors takes away from room inside for me. both sharp vehicles and in the best color for any car!! give me the Camaro

What? You mean the two giant camaro doors that you need an empty parking space next to you in order to not break your ass getting out? Takes away room on the inside? The only person I have ever been able to get in the backseat of the Camaro was my GFs 90 lbs daughter. I can park the Mercedes anywhere, open the door fully without smacking into anything, and comfortably seat four.

Should have known better than to post this here. God forbid we do anything by worship god's gift to humanity, the perfection that is the 5th gen Camaro. I know for all the delusional fanboys, it's flawless.

Welker2 · 10-15-2016, 10:15 PM

Congrats on the new ride. Happy to hear you found something you really like ... enjoy

10-13-2016, 06:38 PM	#15
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	two doors in more than enough for me, two extra doors takes away from room inside for me. both sharp vehicles and in the best color for any car!! give me the Camaro __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

10-13-2016, 06:49 PM	#17
Jasper Drives: 2011 Summit White Camaro SS (LS3) Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Welland, Ontario Canada Posts: 542	I don't care how well it performs. I would still choose the Camaro. Since you already have one, then I would have chose a used Stang or Challenger. They It have the better blend of looks and performance IMO. I think all Mercedes look like ass to be honest and it would probably be the last car I'd pick, but that's just my taste. Good luck on the repair costs if you have any down the road. Many people fall into the trap of buying a car which is exotic or really high end after it depreciates and enters the realm of affordability only to then go broke trying to maintain or repair it. My father-in-law learned this with his used Porsche when it needed a $10K brake job. J __________________ Mods: Vararam intake, Solo axleback, VTC, Overkill in-car Tune, 3.91's.

10-13-2016, 07:21 PM	#18
zandron263 Drives: 2011 2LT RS IOM Convertible Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,020 View My Garage	My friend at work just got a 2017 C63 AMG coupe. BI turbo V8 it's very nice and fast car. He does not worry about the repair bills as he trades them in on new ones before the warranty runs out. Nice ride OP. __________________ My Build Thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=324276

10-14-2016, 09:20 AM	#23
SSmitch Drives: 14 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 147 View My Garage	Great combination of vehicles, congrats... __________________ 6/17/22 UPDATE: SOLD W/4900 Miles to Berger Chevrolet Grand Rapids, MI 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS/1LE Livernois Motorsports: Ported Heads, TB & Intake. 2 R Max Cam (W/upgraded dual valve springs & pushrods) Kooks 1 7/8" SS Headers, HF Cats & NPP Exhaust MSD Wire Set/Roto-Fab CAI Elite Oil Catch Can/GM Oil Catch Can (Clean Side) Custom Tune 93 Octane 500 WHP 453 WTQ Sound Bite:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGBUYF1Ce9Q Dyno Run:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BPE6DrtnVfo

10-14-2016, 11:48 AM	#25
LCPLPunk USA-1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS L99 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Near DC Posts: 1,893 View My Garage	Watch out for electrical gremlins, I had a 2000 C280 and a 2008 C350 and they both had annoying issues with bulbs going out.. :P __________________ "A Camaro in the garage is safe, but that's not what Camaros are built for..." R2C CAI / Apex Scoop / VMAX Ported TB / Speed Engineering LTHs / X-pipe / GPI port/rod-mod intake manifold / Circle D 3200 278mm Converter / 3.91 gears / DynoSteve tuned / 1LE Shocks/Struts/Toe Links / ZL1 Rear Sway Bar / Z/28 Trailing arms / Prothane Radius Arm & Subframe Bushings / BMR UCA Bracket, Steering rack bushing / B&M Tranny Cooler / RX Catch Can / Jannetty Tranny Dipstick / 2012+ Heater Hose / 2013+ Rearview Mirror / Fuel rail flip / Drake shifter / Oil Cooler Delete

10-13-2016, 06:49 PM	#16
Mike J Drives: 2015 Topless Btch RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Montreal...Land of mostly Mustangs Posts: 574 View My Garage	You'll get more thumbs up in the Chev. Mercedes is nice but the branding is not my style

10-13-2016, 07:58 PM	#21
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	automatic.... lame

10-13-2016, 09:48 PM	#22
drew peacock Banned Drives: 2012 2SS INFERNO ORANGE Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: sweden Posts: 1,843	wouldn't touch that with a barge pole..all ok untill something goes wrong.then u need a mortgage to repair it

10-14-2016, 11:37 AM	#24
Outlaw77 Drives: 2018 Charger SRT 392 F8 Green Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Oakville Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,910	Nice merc. There must be 10 of those on my block alone. I like smoking them.

10-14-2016, 12:15 PM	#26
qcman Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS RDP Tuned L99 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada eh? Posts: 1,889	My GF has a 2007 SLK 280 Roadster very sexy little car (real head turner) but everytime she goes for a ride with me in the Camaro and I come onto the throttle she mutters.. "Man I love this car".... Hers is really nice and so far hasn't cost her much coin but I know its coming... I convinced her to get the 4 year extended warranty when she bought it as I felt it was easily worth it on a 7 year old car when purchased. It only had 30k miles mind you. OP you have a unique pairing of cars and they are both awesome in their own ways.

10-15-2016, 10:15 PM	#28
Welker2 Ret AF, cancer survivor Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS & 2006 Corvette Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mesquite, NV Posts: 2,741 View My Garage	Congrats on the new ride. Happy to hear you found something you really like ... enjoy __________________