[WolfpackS2k]

In a drastic departure for what I've traditionally owned for a fun vehicle (all previous being designed from the ground up lightweight 2 door sports cars with manual transmissions), last week I purchased a 2012 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG P31. Black, with just under 80,000 miles and equipped with the factory limited slip differential option.

For those unaware, the P31 option includes a 30hp bump (481 total from factory), forged internal engine components from the SLS version of this engine, 2-piece front brake rotors, CF trunklid lip and painted brake calipers. The previous owner installed billet accessory pullies, Victory Racing SS long tube headers and secondary cat deletes. Then had a custom tune applied by Eurocharged. All that should be good for around 480 whp (I'll be attending a dyno day in near future out of curiosity). This one has the factory carbon fiber appearance package, which is a bit over the top IMO but whatever.

The car needs a little attention before I can take it out to VIR, such as brake rotors/pads and new tires. I'm trying to put the widest 200TW tires on this car that will fit, but am currently not sure what that will be. The previous owner had a super dark tint installed as well. I know it's not legal here in NC, and it's super annoying to me so that's also one of my first priorities.

Time will tell if this car is right for me, being 2 pedals and 4000 lb. But if it's not, that's okay because W204 AMG prices are on the rise so I can probably come out ahead whenever I sell. Or maybe I'll fall in love forever with this V8 (never owned a V8 before). The car is just bonkers. Driving around town in manual mode is a hoot even at legal speeds. Engine roars, and pops/cracks on decel and downshifting...just makes you want to laugh nonstop. Anyways...