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The video begins with an introduction to Car Vertical, a service that provides a complete history of a car, including whether it has been stolen, in an accident, its number of previous owners, and its origin. This service is particularly useful for checking if a car registered as a write-off in one country (like the US) has been repaired and re-registered in another (like Eastern European countries or France) as if nothing happened. To use the service, users can enter a chassis or license plate number on the website, apply a promo code for a 20% discount, and receive a report via email and directly on their device. The host then welcomes a guest, noting it has been six years since their last meeting, which was for a video featuring a Turbo S. The guest shares that he has lived in several countries, including Morocco, Egypt, and currently splits his time between London, South Africa, and Israel. He particularly enjoys living in South Africa, specifically Cape Town, for its beauty, though he notes that safety can be an issue in other parts of the country. He works remotely in IT, which allows him to live anywhere, and highlights that the cost of living in South Africa is about four times cheaper than in France, making it advantageous to earn European wages while living there. Despite his travels, he admits to missing France, recognizing it as a beautiful country. The guest reveals he has recently acquired a car, a Mercedes C63 AMG, which he picked up two days prior. He explains his passion for cars, which he maintains by watching the host's videos even when abroad, as they remind him of France. The host shares that he also occasionally watches old videos, particularly a "Best of Twitch" video from seven years ago, because it reminds him of the early, less pressured days of YouTube. The guest mentions he watched an old video of himself with the host from 2018, featuring a Civic Type R, and recalls their first meeting in 2014, making it 12 years since they first met. He explains his motivation for buying the C63, linking it to his work in AI. As technology advances and the world becomes faster and more efficient, he finds himself increasingly nostalgic for older, more authentic, and less perfect things, especially cars. He believes the "golden age of automobiles" was around the 1990s and early 2000s, before the prevalence of hybrid and electric vehicles. He appreciates the simplicity and focused driving experience of older cars, noting that they offer a pure connection to the road without modern distractions. The guest specifically chose the first-generation C63, a 2010 model, because he was 13 years old when it was released and remembers seeing it at an auto show with his father, marking it as the first German muscle car to truly impress him. He searched for four months to find this particular model, a pristine, original Phase 1 C63, similar to one owned by a mutual acquaintance, George. The car is an original color, which the host notes is rare to see. He then explains the custom license plate, "NIO," which he acquired in England, where personalized plates are common. It was part of a playful trend among friends to buy plates related to rappers, following a previous "Booba" plate. Regarding the C63 itself, he emphasizes its iconic status among all C63 models. It features the first V8 engine entirely designed by AMG, producing 451 horsepower and 630 Nm of torque. He also shares an interesting anecdote: the same engineer who designed the C63's engine also designed the engine for the Carrera GT. The host confirms the C63's legendary status, recalling it as a desirable car during the "carbon tax" era, driven by influential figures. He recounts how he and his friends used to import these cars from a German garage in Saintingbert, registering them as loaner cars to avoid taxes, and driving them extensively. The guest states that his C63 is fully optioned, including a carbon pack and Harman Kardon sound system, and is entirely original except for the decatalyzed exhaust system, which he modified to enhance its sound. He paid 22,000 pounds for the car and an additional 2,500 pounds for maintenance, including new front discs, pads, and a service, bringing the total to about 25,000 pounds (approximately 30,000 euros). The car has 100,000 kilometers. The host and guest then open the hood, admiring the engine and the car's unique color, which sometimes appears violet. They also discuss the car's interior, noting the quality of the original steering wheel and finishes from that era, which they believe are superior to modern cars. The guest mentions he installed CarPlay, as the original infotainment system was lacking. He also notes that because he lives in England, he is accustomed to driving right-hand-drive cars. During a test drive, they discuss the car's performance. The host recalls a previous experience with a similar car, where he accidentally damaged the gearbox by driving with the handbrake partially engaged. They confirm that while the C63's gearbox might be a bit "tired" compared to modern transmissions, it still performs remarkably well for a 2010 car. The guest states he intends to keep this C63 and never sell it. He also owns a Ferrari 488 Pista and a Range Rover Autobiography SDV8 (2019 model), which he plans to sell due to recurring issues, echoing the host's sentiment that Range Rovers often face reliability problems. He also had a Jaguar F-Type R, which he praises as an excellent car with a fantastic original sound. When asked about the most impactful cars he has owned, the guest names the Ferrari F12 and the Pista. He loved the F12 for its "soul" and immense power, but finds the Pista even more terrifyingly violent due to its short gear ratios and explosive power delivery. He also mentions a heavily modified Porsche 911 Turbo S but notes it lacked the "soul" of the Ferraris, despite being an incredibly capable and versatile car. They discuss the appeal of older cars, like the C63, with their physical buttons and direct controls, contrasting them with modern touchscreens. The conversation touches upon other classic performance sedans like the BMW M3 E92 and the Audi RS5. They agree that the C63 is more brutal and like a "dragster" compared to the more precise and track-focused BMWs. The RS5 is considered an underrated car. They also briefly discuss the Audi RS6 V10, calling it "insane" and a "dragster," suggesting Audi might have considered it an "error" due to its extreme nature, which led to its discontinuation. The guest concludes by encouraging viewers to consider buying these types of cars now, as they represent a unique era of automotive engineering that may never be replicated. He believes they should be cherished and respected. The video ends with thanks to the guest and the crew.