Dillemna, 55 or 63??? Input please!!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach, Florida
'08 Dodge Dually 3500 CTD, '07 Suburban, 2007 MB S550, 2008 Z06, 2008 997TT
Dillemna, 55 or 63??? Input please!!
OK, here is the deal... I have been on the hunt for about a month and have found a few cars that I am thinking of making an offer on. I am not a BS'r if I make the call I will be ready to consumate the deal.
Option 1 - 2006 CLS55 with the following:
Sirius Radio
Phone Syst with VCS
Distronic
Parktronic
Electronic Truck Closer
Keyless Go
Lighting Package
Premium Package
AMG High Performance Pkg 030
MSRP $111664
Kleemann K2 w/I/C pump $10000
total 121664
Seller is asking in the high $90's, car has 7000 miles, black
OPtion 2 - Brand new 07 CLS63, black for just under $100k from local dealer in Orlando.
Is the 55 too high or is the 63 a good deal??? Which would you gravitate towards and why??? Should I make an offer on the 55 and what does the market support???
Thanks
Option 1 - 2006 CLS55 with the following:
Sirius Radio
Phone Syst with VCS
Distronic
Parktronic
Electronic Truck Closer
Keyless Go
Lighting Package
Premium Package
AMG High Performance Pkg 030
MSRP $111664
Kleemann K2 w/I/C pump $10000
total 121664
Seller is asking in the high $90's, car has 7000 miles, black
OPtion 2 - Brand new 07 CLS63, black for just under $100k from local dealer in Orlando.
Is the 55 too high or is the 63 a good deal??? Which would you gravitate towards and why??? Should I make an offer on the 55 and what does the market support???
Thanks
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,392
Likes: 0
From: Florida
CLS 55 AMG
seeing the car is K2 equipped and the 030 package, both those packages are worth close to $20,000...correct me if im wrong. Then again you are also getting the 63 at a good price too, i heard most dealerships are asking for a premium over sticker. In your case its just under 100k which isnt bad at all....what options are on the 63? To me both of them sound like good deals, i would go see each one in person and test em out.
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 6,760
Likes: 594
From: Seattle
'19 E63S, ‘16 CLS63 RIP, '09 E63 Gone, '06 M5 Gone, '97 Supra TT Gone
I'd take the 55, going to be way more exclusive and you'll blow the doors off the 63, plus the 030 gives you all of the advantages that the 63 has, with the exception of that drivetrain, but then again that's a moot point with a fat, flat torque curve. Take the 55 man!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 4,278
Likes: 377
From: San Jose area
'19 E63S sedan
Depends
If you're looking for max performance, the 55 is the no-brainer. But if you look at it from the warranty perspective, it's 48 months / 50k miles of no questions asked versus the possibility of "that's not covered because of the mods." If the performance of the 63 is enough for you and sleeping easy is also important, it's a different no-brainer. Repairs on these cars are very expensive.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,129
Likes: 5
From: Fresno, Cali
CLS 55
Originally Posted by dinko
Which dealer in Orlando and which sales rep? Just curious..
Also a fair price would be mid 90's not high.
And best of all the 55 is black!! yummy
Last edited by Kevin M.; Aug 30, 2006 at 02:09 PM.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes Teases Updated EQS With Steer-By-Wire and a Yoke
Verdad Gallardo
8 Mercedes Models With Poor Reliability Records
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach, Florida
'08 Dodge Dually 3500 CTD, '07 Suburban, 2007 MB S550, 2008 Z06, 2008 997TT
I kinda feel bad because the seller of the 55 has gone out of his way to send me info and I have seemed non-commital. I have been looking at GT-2's, Challenge Stradales, Modenas, and these. I have been a Ferrari owner already and it was a so-so experience with unreal service bills and crappy reliability. My wife feels like a Benz will be a great combinatin of looks, performance and longevity. I tend to agree. I will send an offer today and see what happens....
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach, Florida
'08 Dodge Dually 3500 CTD, '07 Suburban, 2007 MB S550, 2008 Z06, 2008 997TT
Originally Posted by amgplayer
Why didn't you try our local dealer? If your getting it out of town you may want to look further for even better deals.
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 785
Likes: 113
From: Scottsdale, Arizona
2020 S63 Coupe, 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha, 2018 McLaren 720S, 2022 Porsche 911 TurboS, 2022 Tesla Model X
Sounds like a nice deal on the 55. You'll have the Kleemann K2 plus I/C upgrade, also the brakes, wheels, and LSD from the 030. Can the CLS55 owner provide you with a dyno ? If not have him get one, that way you'll know the mods are properly installed and functioning as they should. If there are problems with the mods, you may be facing significant expense and down time to get them corrected!
Overall it seems the 63 engine/drivetrain is a fairly lateral step from the 55k, and being in its first year I would have some concerns about bugs not being worked out in the new engine -- read recent posts from MHK. The 55K engine is proven to be strong and reliable, and with the ECU reprogramming, boost increase, and new headers it will certainly outperform the 63, and most other ultra high performance cars, except for the variant used in the CLK-DTM II and of course the (unconfirmed) twin turbo version.
And while buying a CLS63 at MSRP right now isn't necessarily a bad deal, it will seem so once widespread discounting begins in another 6-12 months. With the 55 you are already taking advantage of the depreciation of the car, not to mention the mods.
Overall it seems the 63 engine/drivetrain is a fairly lateral step from the 55k, and being in its first year I would have some concerns about bugs not being worked out in the new engine -- read recent posts from MHK. The 55K engine is proven to be strong and reliable, and with the ECU reprogramming, boost increase, and new headers it will certainly outperform the 63, and most other ultra high performance cars, except for the variant used in the CLK-DTM II and of course the (unconfirmed) twin turbo version.
And while buying a CLS63 at MSRP right now isn't necessarily a bad deal, it will seem so once widespread discounting begins in another 6-12 months. With the 55 you are already taking advantage of the depreciation of the car, not to mention the mods.
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 259
Likes: 2
From: Vancouver
06 CLS55, 07 997TT, 07 ML63, 10 X6M, 11 Alpina B7, 12 997TTS, 13 G63, 13 MP4-12C
55 -> step on the gas is like getting hit with a sleghammer from just off idle
63 -> step on the gas is like being pulled by a 747.
63 -> step on the gas is like being pulled by a 747.
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach, Florida
'08 Dodge Dually 3500 CTD, '07 Suburban, 2007 MB S550, 2008 Z06, 2008 997TT
Well, barring any unforseen circumstances I am picking up the CLS 55 030 with K2, etc in the afternoon tomorrow. The car belongs to Tony007 here on the forum.
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 785
Likes: 113
From: Scottsdale, Arizona
2020 S63 Coupe, 2006 Hummer H1 Alpha, 2018 McLaren 720S, 2022 Porsche 911 TurboS, 2022 Tesla Model X
Originally Posted by BH_Law
I am going to put rims and a few other goodies on it..... I think the motor is fine for now!
Thread Starter
Member
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Daytona Beach, Florida
'08 Dodge Dually 3500 CTD, '07 Suburban, 2007 MB S550, 2008 Z06, 2008 997TT
Originally Posted by ekovalsky
Sounds like a nice deal on the 55. You'll have the Kleemann K2 plus I/C upgrade, also the brakes, wheels, and LSD from the 030. Can the CLS55 owner provide you with a dyno ? If not have him get one, that way you'll know the mods are properly installed and functioning as they should. If there are problems with the mods, you may be facing significant expense and down time to get them corrected!
Member
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
I'm in the same boat. Bottom line for me is I expect to be able to save a lot of money by getting the 55. A lot of people will be trading in their 55's for 63's.
Now, the ability to mod the 55 is a whole other dimension. If your goal is the fastest beast possible and cost/warranty are not issues, get the 55.
Now, the ability to mod the 55 is a whole other dimension. If your goal is the fastest beast possible and cost/warranty are not issues, get the 55.
