SleeperX

I am thinking of selling my E55 for a 2006 CLS55. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. What should I look out for (product recalls, problems with 2006 models, etc)...

Thanks

ItalianStallion

This car was made exclusively in 2006 so you're stuck with that model year.
I support your decision, the E-class just isn't sporty enough for me. The CLS is very dramatic and aggressive.
Even though you might loose .2 on the 1/4 mile, there is no comparison in looks and presence.

Good luck man.

SleeperX

Thanks.. 'Even though you might loose .2 on the 1/4 mile' Ughh! That is a lot.. That is the difference between winning and getting walked..... I hate to give up .2 on the 1/4 mile, but I agree the looks and presence are nice.. If I am going to lose .2 seconds, I need to mod more to make up for it..

Bipasha493

sick sick sick car, hope that helped

Centurion

You'll be spending more time off the track than on. I'd gladly give up the 0.2seconds now and make up for it later.

coolcamden

I have no problems with mine. NONE. Except all the extra work to keep a frigging black car clean and shiny. Love the car.

Go for it and good luck with it.

juicee63

Not many people ever ran the CLS 55. I would not be too quick to say its .2 slower than the E . Its heavier but it also has a better weight transfer so with the right driver the 60 ft time could drop to 1.6 . I ran a 1.69 with a 63 and hang with stock E55's as easily as I do E63's. Very close indeed. with all your experience it would be easier to get this car sub 12. I think mid 11 second is enthusiastic. It definately is a head turner. I know my car outweighs the E55 but it does not make a huge diff. In the 63 it is about 2/10ths but my car traps similarly. CLS is sexy as hell

There are a couple for sale low 70k,

Alagar

I had been looking at getting a newer used E55 for the last year or two, but my patience paid off in that during this time period the prices of the CLS55s dropped considerably and a local dealer got a 2006 with 23k miles on it in a couple months ago and I was able to get it for $68,000 (loaded except distronic, original sticker $97k) which is what I was looking at paying for a slightly used E55 last year. Very happy with the CLS choice and I have always been more oriented towards performance than aesthetics.

Sunny55

LOL, your the man! In the back of my mind, I might be in the same boat as you. I kind of want to trade my SL55 for a CLS55. Trying to make moves for that Nissan Bad Boy coming out sometime next year.

But, im going in the opposite direction as you, If I switch to CLS55, i'll be shredding .2 seconds off.....haha...