Porsche 911 Turbo or Mercedes CL63 AMG

Those are pretty different cars to be directly comparing. What made you think of them particularly?

All the best,
Andrew.

 

What seats did the turbo have?

 

the CL series (big two doors) get HAMMERED in resale values.............

 

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I would think the AMG more of a true daily for most people. It's a modern day muscle car to me. The Porsche more for the fun aspect. Like above, I guess it depends on what you want out of a daily driver.

 

Pcar for the win....just can't compare the styling!

 

I would guess the mb is signif less $

 

I would take the 911 Turbo out of those two. If you can afford a CL600 though, I would definitely choose the CL.

 

if you weigh under 180 pounds, the "sports seats" or "sport bucket seats" are a must in the 911.
they are a lo cost option on the vehicle and are mandatory in my opinion.
the sport bucket seats are less popular, but way cooler. they cannot be heated.

if the 911 you test drove doesn't have either of seats, try a vehicle that has them.
you could replace the current seats, but aftermarket seats are a bit pricey.

 

The cars you are looking at (depending upon the year) are very likely very close to the cost of a used Ferrari or Lamborghini, and outside of the Porsche (which is a nice car and once turned to RWD an amazing car) the other cars are GT cars not sports cars. I have exerience behind the wheel of all of them and the CL63 is the hands down winner. The Bentley is too heavy (and feels it, not much interior space) the DB9 is amazing to look at and, the DBS is on my next to have list, but it is no quicker than the Maserati and not as well appointed, but they do come in gearshift. So without knowing your budget (these cars can go from 705K to 150K depending on year) it is pretty hard to give advise. If you want a gearshift sports car, buy the Porsche, if you want a GT Car get the Benz. Good luck.

 

I recently switched from a 996 to a Cayman (briefly) to an E55 AMG as my daily driver. Although you may be considering cars at higher price points, I think the concept is parallel if not the same. Indeed, the AMG is more suited for daily driving duties. I enjoyed driving the 996 as a daily driver, in spite of its spartan interior and amenities. I do actually prefer its simplicity and I much prefer its driving dynamics than the AMG. I switched to the AMG for the usable 4 seats and quieter interior. I like to take passengers and the horrible worn out freeways in Seattle doesn't make for comfortable environment on a daily basis in either of the Porsches. Otherwise, I'd stick with the Porsches. Having said this, the AMGs are like modern muscle cars to me. For the street, they are fun to flog around.

As a combination, would you consider a Panamera? I drove one at a track during Porsche Driving Experience session. Great handling dynamics. I liked it as long as I'm inside it and not looking at its back exterior.

 

I just saw that you posted as I was writing my previous post. I had a Fiat 500 for a few days and put about 300 miles on it. At its price point, it was a good candidate as a cool daily driver. I was going to lease it and took delivery of the car, but didn't sign any paperwork. I'm glad I didn't. I didn't like the electric power steering and poorly damped suspension. At freeway speeds with a taller truck/SUV in another lane slightly ahead of me, I started hearing wind noise off my window. I didn't think I could last driving such a car for the lease period. I wanted to like the 500, but it just didn't work for me. Hence, I bought a used AMG at the same Fiat 500 price point.

 

What's wrong with a Honda Accord for a daily driver to work?

 

Astons and Bentleys a not better daily drivers than the CL. The R8 is a phenomenal car. I had the V8 version when it first came out and I loved it.

 

Just one other small bit of advice, and once again I do not know your financial situation. I already did my Ferrari's, Lambvorghini thing, even had three Maserarti's, these cars can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how good an example you get, and Bentley's and Aston's (try changing an air filter in one) and no picnic either. I do not know how old you are or why a Maser GT was too slow (I owned one and where I live you are lucky to hit 50 on a rushhour commute). I was helping someone buy a car a few months ago and after he turned down one geat car after another I asked do you want the best car or the car you look best in? Someone mentioned a 996, not a bad car (I had three of that series) and the TT's can easily and pretty cheaply made into monsters. I'd still buy the Benz

 

Was gonna say... the standard 997 Turbo seats are featherbeds compared to the GT3 RS/GT2 RS setup.

Of the two, I'd go for the Porsche. Either car is vast overkill for driving to work, but IMHO the Porsche is going to put its power to the pavement more effectively than the Merc (although I haven't driven the CL63 so maybe they've sorted out the traction control...)

You also may see better value retention in the Porsche.

 

My neighbor has a white CLK63. That is one bad car. In the long run, I would rather have the Porsche, but for the moment today that CLK would be really nice.