This is where my dad’s inappropriate ‘replace e46 330’ ideas list has got to. I’m all for it, think they still look great. ‘09+, EDC, without any tacky shit stuck on it (bonus points for oem grille instead of double bar 4-series-alike eBay)
Of course the E63 is so much more of a range-topper than the 300TE-24, which was merely a little bit faster than the 300 or 280, and didn't really warrant all that performance braking and suspension fit-out.
Counterpoint - no other E Class would give you the experience of the E63, which is what you're paying for.
I'm glad I ran mine for a year.
Now, do I want an E92 M3?