4 Things I Hate About My E63 AMG, BUYERS BE-WARE

4 Things I Hate About My E63 AMG, BUYERS BE-WARE

[andremartinez]

It's actually a 6.2 liter and not a 6.3 like the badge says. It's paying homage to 6.3 engines from Mercedes in the past. The M156 engine has a lot of major issues. It sounds amazing and is a very powerful naturally aspirated engine, but it needs a lot of maintenance to keep it on the road. I had a C63 for about 5 years and it was always needing one thing or another. I did love that car, and I had some really good experiences with it. Just be aware that it's not like a Japanese or American car. Parts are expensive and they break often.

[talkditingsdem]

Your number 4 doesn't have nothing to do with throttle response. It's the 7g speed shift transmission. When you floor it in sports mode there is a delay in the transmission depending what gear you were in due to the transmission having to down shift. If you would to be in manual mode then you would be able to down shift to the correct gear before you press on the accelerator. Flashing your transmission would help, get a TCU tune, but the throttle response on the m156 engine is great, it's the transmission that is the let down.

[jackibillings]

It looks really nice. I have a 2013 CLS 63 AMG which has the 157 engine in it. I had the ECU flashed and the resonators removed. It made a big difference in the performance and exhaust system. But like yours, I do have the occasional electric gremlins come up. I drive it in manual mode which basically eliminates any turbo lag. Definitely keep it if you like it and find a reason mechanic that will work with you to keep it running.

[richli]

Did you sort the "throttle response" issue?
I soo want a car with the M156 V8. I wonder what will have the longest lifetime:
A) cam adjusters
B) my credit rating
C) my drivers licence

[duffydon]

I had one, i sold it, i realised i wasnt ready to own one, it was just too much for me, just the gas mileage put me off, like literally and then changing the discs and pads is another nightmare, i had to sell it, that was back in the day, now I’m ready and rolling in a 2021 BMW M5c and things have never been this awesome!!

[yellowjoe.]

awesome video. W212 e63 is super fast and huge power but the high tech stuff that can fail is scary. thats why ill buy an older slower but still fast and fun w124 e500 v8 or a w210 E55 amg. older cars. still fun and less tech issues.

[yupyearsago]

Thinking about buying one.. thanks for the video

[BeachSamuraiStudios]

I just got my E63 Prefacelift today😂😂😂😂… ong its so good ❤️❤️👍

[nakeiadoesall]

Nice video...its alot beauty in this AMG...

[chadholmes]

The M156 also operates as a flat tappet design and they require more zddp in the oil. More zddp less wear on this type of valvetrain.

[MontagaAMGDrope]

It looks just like my E550 besides the 63 on the side. My E63s AMG I just did work on I’ll post it soon over all it’s a amazing car make sure you do the head bolts if it was done before you bought it. Your year 2010-2011 had head bolt issues

[Dragongaming-sfwx]

My buddy stands by the 6.2 L twin turbo in the c class and these are not very much different. He says they just need regular maintenance like oil changes and shit and as long as you take care of the car, they last quite a while like 300, 000.

[joesmith]

Hell yeah, it's a 11, knew it!!!! I have a 2011 SL550, man, your car is beautiful, keep it looking good!

[ezas]

lmao even the v6 benz's from that period have cam rattle, mine did

[PhillM]

BEAUTIFUL car. I myself drive a 2013 c63. I have 105k and no problem :). My brother has a beautiful 2018 E43. We love 'em. But best of luck to out there, enjoy and stay safe. Cheers!

[nicholasn.]

I'm going to save up and get one of these for college. Not going to drive it that much so gas shouldn't be an issue. Crazy how much these depreciate. Even tacking on 5-10k in maintenance would still make it worth it IMO

[ricaco]

How much would it cost to fix the cam raddle?

[ThaRamboOG]

Hey for #3 you can just take apart your cam adjusters and flip the pins for a quick fix. But you gonna have to buy that m156 timing tool. I my self own a 2010 e63 i spend about 3/4k Canadian a year on maintenance. 3rd owner so things pop up. Its lot but i still I really enjoy the car as I think it’s the best sounding AMG car ever made, and it puts a smile on my face when I put the pedal to the floor.

[JTSBMW]

It's just like with the SRT cars with the cam sensors or phasers going bad.

[adrianzilic]

Timing chain rattle.fix it asap otherwise serious engine damage bro.