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Welcome the Noob!
Hello Gents,
I just found this forum while searching for CLS55 forums...I found 2 fine looking ones, but this one had a local member I wanted to PM. So here I am!
I am considering a possible purchase in a few months, and am trying to learn as much as I can about the car. I'm between the CLS55, Porsche 911 Carrera S, or a BMW 650ci. I know the pros and cons of each choice, but only time will tell after I drive the hell out of each one.
I'm mainly interested in what types of mods are available and how each one affects the warranty. I know I'll learn in due time. I just can't leave anything stock
Time to go read some more
I just found this forum while searching for CLS55 forums...I found 2 fine looking ones, but this one had a local member I wanted to PM. So here I am!
I am considering a possible purchase in a few months, and am trying to learn as much as I can about the car. I'm between the CLS55, Porsche 911 Carrera S, or a BMW 650ci. I know the pros and cons of each choice, but only time will tell after I drive the hell out of each one.
I'm mainly interested in what types of mods are available and how each one affects the warranty. I know I'll learn in due time. I just can't leave anything stock
Time to go read some more
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I'm ideally looking for mid to high 12's as a starting point. The only car not at that level is the BMW, and the lack of mods available on that car is really what's turning me off.
I tried to stay away from another automatic sedan since I'm looking for something different that what I have now (I manually shift like a stick too), but the CLS55 is really stuck in my head.
Btw, does anyone know the true top speed of the 55?
I tried to stay away from another automatic sedan since I'm looking for something different that what I have now (I manually shift like a stick too), but the CLS55 is really stuck in my head.
Btw, does anyone know the true top speed of the 55?
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Yes, but I was looking for an "ungoverned" top speed. I seem to reprogram every car I drive, and top speed limiters are the first thing that gets axed.
I've gotten my Buick to 151mph
I've gotten my Buick to 151mph
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
Wow!! Modified suspension??
I see your signature says I love torque.... the cls is your machine
I see your signature says I love torque.... the cls is your machine
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Stock suspension, S-rated whitewall tires. You'd be surprised if you saw the car 
Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
Wow!! Modified suspension??
I see your signature says I love torque.... the cls is your machine
I see your signature says I love torque.... the cls is your machine
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Something on 4 wheels..
Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
Isn't it 186 with the Performance Package (030) and 155 normally?
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Yes, it is 186 mph with the 030, but - as sick as it sounds - even this top-speed is still "electronically limited" . My guess would be around 200 mph or so...I could be wrong though... 
. My guess would be around 200 mph or so...I could be wrong though... I have hit 155 and the car was just starting to breath... half a throttle left.
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Originally Posted by idrivatitleist
FloridaE55... how fast do you think you will get the car going??
I have hit 155 and the car was just starting to breath... half a throttle left.
I have hit 155 and the car was just starting to breath... half a throttle left.
).I still remember the good old German Autobahn-days when I was sitting next to my Mum while she was sweeping the left lane in her black BMW 540 at 140 mph on a daily basis (That was 5 years ago). I never had the pleasure to drive in Germany since I got my license in the States...
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Welcome! Indeed, if Torque is what your after, the CLS55 is the only choice. How many 6 Series BMW's do you see driving around the valley? TONS. I see lots of CLS500's too but not as many as the 6 Series. I have only seen about 15 CLS55's in my life. The CLS55 is sick looking, faster than 99% of the cars produced today and its pretty exclusive. What more could you ask? 
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Ditto!
Originally Posted by VelocitE55
Welcome! Indeed, if Torque is what your after, the CLS55 is the only choice. How many 6 Series BMW's do you see driving around the valley? TONS. I see lots of CLS500's too but not as many as the 6 Series. I have only seen about 15 CLS55's in my life. The CLS55 is sick looking, faster than 99% of the cars produced today and its pretty exclusive. What more could you ask?
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Sorry for the delay...I didn't think people on a Benz forum would actually want to see a Buick! Well...here it is
Looks like a virgin, eh?
VelocitE55, you may remember my car, although it doesn't really stand out much. There are exactly 3 of these in this color combo in the valley. The other two are old retired people though I've just enjoyed blowing people away with it, especially since it's faster than they'd expect. It's a rear-wheel drive and has an LT1 engine. It's the same engine/drivetrain as the 96 Chevy Impala. Newer cars are significantly faster though so I need to keep up
Excuse me while I go peel out
Looks like a virgin, eh?
VelocitE55, you may remember my car, although it doesn't really stand out much. There are exactly 3 of these in this color combo in the valley. The other two are old retired people though
I've just enjoyed blowing people away with it, especially since it's faster than they'd expect. It's a rear-wheel drive and has an LT1 engine. It's the same engine/drivetrain as the 96 Chevy Impala. Newer cars are significantly faster though so I need to keep up Excuse me while I go peel out
Last edited by Roupin; Dec 4, 2005 at 12:45 AM.
